There’s something quietly magical about gardens in early spring. After the stillness of winter, everything begins to soften, brighten and come back to life – offering a fresh, natural backdrop that feels full of possibility.
For brands, creators and photographers, this is more than just a seasonal shift. Early spring is one of the smartest times to shoot – not just for spring content, but to get ahead and capture summer campaigns before the season even arrives.
With the right location and a thoughtful approach, garden shoots in early spring can deliver content that feels light, effortless and completely in tune with the months ahead.
One of the biggest missed opportunities we see is brands waiting too long to shoot summer.
In reality, summer content should be captured in spring.
Why?
Campaigns need to be ready 4–8 weeks in advance
Social content for May and June is often shot in March and April
Early spring light is softer and more flattering than peak summer sun
Locations are more available, with greater flexibility
Shooting ahead gives you space to:
Edit and refine your content
Plan multi-channel campaigns
Avoid last-minute weather stress
And visually, early spring gardens – with their fresh greens and soft light – translate beautifully into “early summer” imagery on camera.
Gardens offer a natural versatility that’s hard to replicate indoors.
They create a sense of lifestyle and aspiration
They bring depth, texture and movement to imagery
They allow for multiple setups in one space
They evolve subtly with styling – meaning you can “nudge” spring into summer
With the right props and palette, a spring garden can easily become:
A summer hosting scene
A relaxed outdoor dining setup
A sunlit lifestyle backdrop
This is where choosing the right location becomes essential.
A garden alone is not enough – you need a location house that supports your shoot.
Why?
Because British weather is unpredictable, especially in spring.
A strong location gives you:
Indoor-outdoor flow for seamless transitions
Covered outdoor areas for rain contingency
Interior backup spaces that match your aesthetic
Flexibility to continue shooting, whatever the weather
This is exactly why location homes consistently outperform standalone outdoor spaces.
Here are three standout Styled Home Studios locations that not only offer gorgeous gardens, but also the flexibility and structure needed for a smooth shoot day.
If you’re looking for a garden location with built-in weather protection, this one is a dream.
The covered verandah allows you to continue shooting outdoors even if the weather turns – maintaining that natural, garden feel without interruption. Combined with its richly styled interiors and layered design details, this location offers multiple creative directions in one booking.
This location is perfect for:
Transitional indoor-outdoor content
Hosting scenes with a relaxed, styled feel
Summer holiday storytelling with flexibility
For brands wanting that truly seasonal, nature-led backdrop, Flower Farm delivers in every direction.
Its expansive gardens and natural surroundings provide depth, movement and organic texture — ideal for content that leans into wellness, lifestyle or food. Even in early spring, the setting offers enough variation to create rich, layered imagery.
This location is perfect for:
Editorial-style lifestyle shoots
Brand campaigns rooted in nature
Soft, romantic or rural storytelling
This location is all about space and composition.
The large paved outdoor dining area gives you room to build full scenes – from styled tablescapes to group content – while still allowing for generous pull-back shots that include the beautiful house beyond.
That sense of scale is invaluable for:
Campaign imagery
Hosting and entertaining content
Multi-person shoots
Perfect for:
Summer dining campaigns (shot in spring)
Food, drink and tablescape styling
Wide, aspirational lifestyle imagery
For brands looking to capture a true sense of space, light and countryside calm, Farm View – NG34 offers a beautifully styled setting that feels effortlessly seasonal. What makes Farm View particularly valuable for early spring shoots is its sense of quiet country living. The surrounding landscape provides a soft, natural backdrop that can easily be styled to feel like early summer, while the resident chickens (who love being on camera) help make this location perfect for creating engaging content that feels relaxed and quietly aspirational.
This location is ideal for:
Lifestyle content with a countryside feel
Slow living, wellness and retreat-style storytelling
Campaigns that need space, light and understated elegance
Early spring light is one of your biggest advantages.
Morning: soft, cool and perfect for calm, editorial content
Afternoon: warmer tones begin to emerge
Overcast days: beautifully diffused light with no harsh shadows
In many cases, spring light is actually easier to work with than summer, giving you more consistent results across your shoot.
Shooting in gardens in early spring is about more than capturing what’s in bloom – it’s about planning ahead, working with the season and choosing locations that support your entire shoot.
When you combine:
Thoughtful timing
A versatile location house
Flexible indoor-outdoor spaces
You create content that feels effortless, seasonal and beautifully aligned with what your audience wants to see next.
If you’re planning Spring/Summer campaigns, now is the time to book your location – and one of our many gorgeous gardens might just fit the bill. As always, if you need help with your brief just send us a message – we’d be happy to help.
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