These places across Massachusetts are a shutterbug’s dream. Check out this collection of locales that make for absolutely stunning photographs. Whether you’re a pro and need some fresh inspiration, or you’re just looking for the perfect backdrop for your next selfie, one thing is for sure: your Instagram will never be the same.
1. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum in Lenox. This historic, Jacobean-style mansion is the perfect backdrop for a dramatic, period-style shoot.
2. Stanley Park Bridge in Westfield. With the lilypads blooming and tufts of dandelion and flower petals floating through the air, this place is ideal for some beautiful springtime shots.
5. Bartlett's Apple Orchard in Richmond is a great spot for some playful shots of you and your pooch, or perhaps some of those quintessential couple photos. Aww.
10. Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich is an undeniably gorgeous place with a diverse array of natural backdrops and settings to delight your camera. Pictures in front of the cascading waterfall sculpture are particularly lovely.
11. The Crane Estate on Castle Hill in Ipswich serves up sweeping ocean views and dramatic landscaping. If you're looking to capture some regal engagement photos, this place is your best bet.