Finding your Setting
A Locations Guide
You may well have a location in mind for your shoot, but if not, the following are intended to be some examples rather than an exhaustive list of places I go.
If you have got an idea of where you want to go, tell me about it! I absolutely love it when a client introduces me to a new place. There are a few places I’m not able to shoot (eg National Trust properties) and some that might be impractical but let me know your thoughts and we can work from there.
Click on each image to get some further details about it.
Countryside
Bellever Forest
Stunning wooded Dartmoor location with a stream for splashing around in and trees for shelter.
Danes Wood
Quiet, peaceful wood just outside Exeter with big rural views & woodland adventures for kids.
Heavitree Park
Beautiful urban park for convenience whilst also having shaded and peaceful wooded corners.
Bickleigh Bridge
Iconic old bridge over the River Exe creates a stunning backdrop while the little beach adds interest for kids.
Fingle Bridge
Woodland paths with grassed meadow area for running around and easy access onto a little beach for paddling.
Mamhead
Woodland paths with spectacular views of the Exe Estuary and lots of scope for hide and seek amongst the trees.
Blackbury Camp
Phenomenal carpet of bluebells in spring but beautiful, peaceful spot surrounded by beech trees all year.
Haldon Forest
Very popular spot with forest trails & huge views. All the conveniences you need with hidden spots to escape.
University of Exeter
Beautiful and diverse landscapes with ponds, trees and woodlands to discover, all within easy reach of central Exeter.
Beaches
Beer
Picture postcard perfect holiday location with bright beach huts and deckchairs set on a settled, pebble beach.
Shaldon
Quirky Smugglers’ Tunnel for totally original options plus Botanical Gardens for kids’ adventures & views
Budleigh Salterton
Big, pebble beach with Devon red cliffs, iconic background trees and the new estuary backdrop.
Teignmouth
Dual aspect beach with sea facing vista and calmer Back Beach with great sunset options.
Dawlish Warren
Traditional holiday resort beach with great reflection options at low tide and sand dunes with river views
Woolacombe
Sweeping expanse of beach at low tide with stunning sunset possibilities.