Hey milspouse photographer! If you’re getting ready for an assignment at the United States Naval Academy, then this location guide is for you! Sarah Bosma of SJB Photography, LLC has extensive experience running her business here and is sharing her best local insight in this Annapolis, MD Photography Spotlight!

What are your top three favorite locations for sessions? Briefly share about each.

Downtown Annapolis

Downtown Annapolis is a beautiful historic, quaint town founded in 1649. It provides many different settings for photography, including streets with portions of original roads, colorful row houses, the Maryland State House where George Washington resigned his commission in 1783, and beautiful water views along city dock.

Quiet Waters Park

Quiet Waters Park is an Anne Arundel County park in Annapolis that lies right along the South River. There are many beautiful fields, blooming trees, a gazebo and bridge, and flower gardens in the park.

The Naval Academy Yard

The Naval Academy provides many beautiful landscapes and stunning architecture right there on the Severn River in Annapolis. Please note: you need to be approved by the Naval Academy Business Services Division in order to do any photography on the Yard for profit.

Are there any particularly busy seasons for photographers in this area? Any events an incoming photographer should know about?

Spring and Fall are by far the busiest times of year here!

What should an incoming photographer know about permits in this area?

In order to shoot on the Naval Academy, you have to be vetted and accepted by the Naval Academy Business Services Division. This process usually takes at least a year, sometimes more. Be prepared to wait!

What is the biggest piece of advice you’d give to an incoming photographer?

There are so many amazing places around Annapolis to shoot! Downtown Annapolis provides such a plethora of different backgrounds: historic, modern, water views, etc. Take the time to explore!

Where can other milspouse photographers connect with you?

Website: www.sjbphotography.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sjbphotography.llc

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Are you a milspouse photographer interested in contributing? I’d love to have your insight! Please send me an email at erin@erinthompsonphoto.com and I’ll be in touch with the details!

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