Please note, some places may charge a location fee.
If the location is not local to me, it may have a travel fee attached.
Hi there! We've already booked your session, now you're probably wondering where we should shoot! I've made this location guide with you in mind. It includes all of my favorite places in the Carolinas. If you are going for a specific look you can't find here, let me know and we can try out somewhere new! Check out some ideas below!
Location Guide
Category 1
Natalie + Tommy
View sessions taken here
No location fees.
A gorgeous beach with beautiful lighting on the shores of Lake Norman. Very easy to find with open parking. When you get to Jetton Park, just keep driving to the back of the loop until you see the beach on your right. There are bathrooms for changing within a short driving distance.
Jetton Park in Cornelius
Category 2
Heather + Corey
View sessions taken here
No location fees.
Beautiful park with lots of nature spots, but also with a view of the city skyline in the back. There is one street for parking, but parking is not allowed there during peak session times on weekdays. Be prepared to walk a bit to get here, or maybe plan to be dropped off.
Marshall Park in Charlotte
Hannah + Trent
View sessions taken here
No location fees.
Stunning views of the surrounding hills from this overlook. No hiking is required, you can drive just right up to the overlook. There is a bathroom on site. Cell service is spotty. When you arrive, follow the signs pointing you to the scenic overlook. Cars can sometimes block some of the good views, so it's best to be here on a weekday!
Morrow Mountain in Albemarle
Category 3
There is a $150 travel fee for these locations
Cecilia + Ethan
View sessions taken here
No location fees.
Flower gardens are planted here in the spring with blooming trees, and there are sunflowers in the summer. It is a gorgeous, open area all year round. Get a great view of the Raleigh skyline in the background. The park spans a huge area, but the best place to go is right by the Kirby Building on Dawkins Drive.
Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh
Category 4
There is a $150 travel fee for these locations
Sophia + Veronica
View sessions taken here
No location fees.
More of an industrial, city vibe with a gorgeous view of Raleigh's downtown. There is a rooftop lounge area with a view of the skyscrapers. There are also quite a few cute places right around the Dillon we could walk to with picturesque streets and murals. The only parking available is city parking, so plan extra time to find a spot and pay the meter.
The Dillon in Raleigh
Category 5
There is a $150 travel fee for these locations
Sophia + Veronica
View sessions taken here
No location fees.
A gorgeous, open park near downtown Raleigh. Roses bloom mid spring and last until the fall. There are some stone structures and even an amphitheater with steps behind the garden. This place can get extremely crowded, so weekday sessions are a must here.
Raleigh Rose Garden
No problem! Tell me where you'd like to go, and I'll see if we can make it work!