While my home base is in Cobb County, I’m always happy to travel to nearby parts of Metro Atlanta—including Alpharetta, Decatur, Johns Creek, Norcross, and beyond—for pet photography sessions. Please note that I’m less familiar with locations outside of Cobb, so many of the spots I’ve listed here are based on research and recommendations rather than firsthand experience. I always do my homework in advance, but if you’re local and have a favorite park or hidden gem that your pet loves, I’m absolutely open to suggestions! Together, we can find the perfect place for your pet’s session—somewhere that feels safe, beautiful, and comfortable for you both.
📍Northern Suburbs
🐾 Sandy Springs – Morgan Falls Dog Park
Address: 100 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Morgan Falls Dog Park (part of Morgan Falls Overlook Park) offers a spacious off‑leash area with agility equipment, picnic benches, and scenic access to the Chattahoochee River. It’s ideal for high-energy pups who love to zoom, splash, and explore. The adjacent overlook provides dramatic river views for peaceful portraits, and the mix of wooded shade and open field ensures versatility for fun or contemplative sessions.
🐾 Roswell – Leita Thompson Memorial Park
Address: 1200 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
Leita Thompson boasts 107 serene acres, including fenced off‑leash areas and winding wooded trails. With rolling hills, creekside paths, and a dog park section, it delivers both playful and serene backdrops—great for capturing joyful fetch sessions or quiet senior dog portraits in a lush setting.
🐾 Johns Creek – Ocee District Park
Address: 10900 Buice Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022
Ocee District Park offers wide grassy fields, pavilion structures, and mature shade trees — perfect for gentle, relaxed pet portraits. Its quieter corners and open air spaces make it a great place to capture pets in natural light without distractions.
🐾 Alpharetta – Big Creek Greenway
Address: 3655 Preston Ridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005
This paved trail runs through forest and creekside boardwalks, offering a versatile backdrop with leafy corridors, water reflections, and dynamite depth. It’s ideal for leash-walk portraits as well as candid motion shots with natural, dappled lighting throughout the day.
🐾 Dunwoody – Murphey Candler Park
Address: 1551 W Nancy Creek Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
133 acres of meadows, lake views, shaded trails, and a scenic boathouse make Murphey Candler Park a picturesque, all‑purpose setting. It’s particularly great for calm seniors on leash, offering easy terrain and lovely open skies.
🐾 Duluth – Rogers Bridge Park
Address: 4291 Rogers Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
Rogers Bridge Park lines the Chattahoochee River with grassy meadows, wooded areas, and a historic bridge structure. The adjacent off‑leash Chattahoochee Dog Park adds playful energy zones, while riverbank views offer peaceful portrait opportunities.
🐾 Norcross – Lillian Webb Park
Address: 5 College St NW, Norcross, GA 30071
Lillian Webb Park features a pond, wooden bridges, meadows, and shaded paths. Leashed pups can explore relaxed trails with water reflections and rustic, natural backdrops—a true hidden gem for candid pet portraits.
📍 Eastern Suburbs
🐾 Stonecrest – Panola Mountain State Park
Address: 2620 Georgia 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Panola Mountain offers open granite outcrops, wooded hiking trails, and grassy meadows. Leashed dogs can pose atop stone terrain or explore shaded forest paths—great for adventurous dogs and bold, textured portraits in a unique environment.
🐾 Lawrenceville – Rhodes Jordan Park
Address: 100 E Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
This park surrounds a scenic lake with walking paths, fountain features, and covered pavilions. Open lawns and gentle bridges create variety, while the calm atmosphere makes it ideal for senior dogs or intimate moments.
🐾 Chamblee – Murphy Candler Park
Address: 1551 W Nancy Creek Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
Murphy Candler offers lakeside vistas, wooded trails, and sweeping green lawns. It’s a versatile, on-leash friendly environment perfect for natural-light sessions, with reflections, foliage, and peaceful pondside settings.
🐾 Decatur – Oakhurst Dog Park
Address: 414 East Lake Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Within the larger Decatur Square area, Oakhurst Dog Park pairs shaded off‑leash play zones with scenic lawns and benches—making it ideal for candid action shots and heartwarming downtime portraits in a community hub setting.
🐾 Stone Mountain – Stone Mountain Park
Address: 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Leashed pups can enjoy sprawling fields, forested trails, scenic lake views, and architectural features like the Confederate Hall. The carved mountain offers epic backdrops when framed well, and the open meadows make for beautiful golden-hour portraits.
📌 Southern Suburbs
🐾 McDonough – Alexander Park
Address: 300 Atlanta St, McDonough, GA 30253
Alexander Park includes a dog-friendly exercise area, playgrounds, paved walking loops, and open green fields. It’s an easygoing location for natural light sessions with relaxed, candid backdrops and a friendly community feel.
🐾 Peachtree City – Lake Peachtree Loop
Address: Flat Creek Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269
The peaceful Lake Peachtree Loop is a leash-friendly, scenic trail that circles the lake with a mix of paved pathways, wooded stretches, and occasional benches overlooking the water. It’s ideal for pet photography—with calm waters for reflection shots, dappled sunlight through trees, and playful opportunities by the shoreline. There’s no entry or parking fee, making it a perfect, budget-friendly choice for sessions with any kind of pup—whether they’re chasing tennis balls or simply enjoying a quiet moment by your side.
📌 Western Suburbs
🐾 Lithia Springs – Sweetwater Creek State Park
Address: 1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
This park features wooded trails, creekside views, and scenic mill ruins. It’s perfect for story-driven sessions that merge history with nature—ideal for adventurous or contemplative pet portraits.
🐾 Acworth – Cauble Park
Address: 4425 Beach St, Acworth, GA 30101
With riverfront access to Lake Acworth, wide walking paths, picnic areas, and shade, Cauble Park offers a laid-back lakeside setting great for relaxed, leash-walk sessions with reflective water backgrounds.
🐾 Powder Springs – Silver Comet Trail
Address: 3453 Florence Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Part of the long paved Silver Comet Trail, this stretch includes wooded sections, open fields, and gentle bridges. It’s a versatile, peaceful location for walking portraits and candid natural shots.
🐾 Austell – Legion Park at Sweetwater Creek
Address: 5514 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Austell, GA 30106
This riverside park offers quiet wooded trails, scenic overlooks, and occasional historic structures. It’s a serene location for reflective portraits, with tonal green backdrops and soft creekside lighting.
💡Don’t see your city?
No worries at all. I proudly serve all cities within Metro Atlanta, covering the entire perimeter. While there’s a an additional $50 travel fee charge to help cover gas outside of Cobb County, I’m more than happy to come to you. Just because your city isn’t listed doesn’t mean I won’t travel there! Feel free to reach out with your location — and if you have a favorite local park or hidden gem, I’d love to hear about it. I’m always open to exploring new spots, especially with guidance from someone who knows the area best.
💡 Quick Tips
- Leashes are required at all times. I can edit out leashes for the most part, so don’t worry.
- Bring water for your pup (and yourself) —some locations lack fountains outside dog-specific areas.
- For peaceful sessions with minimal distraction, try scheduling for Tuesday mornings.
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