VIRGINIA
LYNCHBURG
Poplar Forest
ADDRESS: 1776 Poplar Frst Pkwy, Lynchburg, VA 24502
HOURS: 10AM-5PM
PERMIT: $200 for up to 2 hour session
TRAVEL: FREE
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
wide open fields
hills
greenery
decorative fencing
paths/gravel road
HumanKind
ADDRESS: 1903 HumanKind Wy, Lynchburg, VA 24503
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: FREE
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
small pond with dock
wide open fields
tall pine trees
trails
greenery
Hollins Mill Park
ADDRESS: 521 Hollins Mill Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24504
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: FREE
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
greenery–great spot for a picnic
river runs through
mill waterfall
park path
Downtown Lynchburg
ADDRESS: 712 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: FREE
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
Architecture
Granite stairs
The Virginian Hotel
Parking Garage
Irvington Spring Farm
ADDRESS: 236 Irvington Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503
HOURS: check website availability
PERMIT: $65 per hour, select days/hours available only
TRAVEL: FREE
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
flowers
greenery
Truss Restaurant Bar
ADDRESS: 2204 Bedford Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503
HOURS: call or email to confirm availability
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: FREE
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
aesthetic bar design great for flash photography
Coffee Shops
Golf Park Coffee X Farm Basket
2008 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
2204 Bedford Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503
2307 Bedford Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503
306 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503
CHARLOTTESVILLE
Pharsalia
ADDRESS: 2333 Pharsalia Rd, Tyro, VA 22976
HOURS: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
PERMIT: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
TRAVEL: $60 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
groomed flower gardens
mountain views
pool, vineyards, orchards
Studio Session
Atelier Studio and Gathering Space
ADDRESS: 506 Madison St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
HOURS: 7AM-11PM, check website availability
PERMIT: $70 weekly hourly rate, $75 weekend hourly rate
TRAVEL: FREE
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
great natural light
variety of backdrop options
props available for use
The Clifton
ADDRESS: 1296 Clifton Inn Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911
HOURS: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
PERMIT: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
TRAVEL: FREE
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
elegant
groomed garden areas
infinity pool
Potter’s Craft Cider
ADDRESS: 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
HOURS: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
PERMIT: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
TRAVEL: FREE
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
chapel with historical charm and artsy character
unique stone building
greenery
hydrangeas at the right time of year
would recommend a weekday or non-business hours
Common House - Charlottesville
ADDRESS: 206 W Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
HOURS: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
PERMIT: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
TRAVEL: $105 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
indoor
rooftop with skyline view
aesthetically, curated, furnished spaces
good natural light
coffee shop
Keswick Hall
ADDRESS: Keswick Hall, 701 Club Dr, Keswick, VA 22947
HOURS: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
PERMIT: required, call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
TRAVEL: FREE
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
elegant
pool area
aesthetic bar for flash photos
grand architecture
Raven’s Roost Overlook
ADDRESS: Blue Rdg Pkwy, Lyndhurst, VA 22952
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $80 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
PROS: Blue Ridge Parkway, scenic mountain views, easy overlook access
CONS: busy on weekends, popular location during sunset
Waterperry Farm
ADDRESS: 4284 Ballards Mill Rd, Free Union, VA 22940
HOURS: gardens close at 8PM
PERMIT: $200 for up to 2 hour session (submit form through website to request availability)
TRAVEL: $119 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
groomed flower gardens
reflecting pool, arbors, water features, victorian greenhouse, rose gardens, hedges, stone walls, hayfields, mountain views
The Market at Grelen
ADDRESS: The Market at Grelen, 15091 Yager Rd, Somerset, VA 22972
HOURS: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
PERMIT: FREE during business hours, $50 per hour after hours. Appointment required
TRAVEL: $140 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
groomed garden areas
tree nursery, orchards, gardens
Vineyard Locations
Travel: Prices will vary based on the IRS standard mileage rate.
*Must reach out to each location about their professional photography policy.
Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards | 5022 Plank Rd, North Garden, VA 22959
Keswick Vineyards | 1575 Keswick Winery Dr, Keswick, VA 22947
Hazy Mountain Vineyards | 240 Hazy Mountain Ln, Afton, VA 22920
Veritas Vineyards and Winery | 151 Veritas Ln, Afton, VA 22920
Trump Winery | 385 Albemarle House Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Septenary Winery at Seven Oaks Farm | 200 Seven Oaks Farm, Greenwood, VA 22943
Location Guide
DC
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
ADDRESS:
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $- roundtrip
The Library of Congress
ADDRESS: 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540
HOURS: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
PERMIT: free reservation required
TRAVEL: $- roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
2 minute walk to Capitol Hill
The Larz Anderson House
ADDRESS: 2118 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
HOURS:
PERMIT:
TRAVEL: $- roundtrip
P Street NW | Georgetown
ADDRESS:
HOURS:
PERMIT: FREE
TRAVEL: $- roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
Tatte Bakery and Cafe
ADDRESS: Any of the DC locations!
HOURS:
PERMIT:
TRAVEL: $- roundtrip
The Wharf
ADDRESS: The Wharf DC, 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: FREE
TRAVEL: $266 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
waterfront location
marina and docks
Jefferson Memorial
ADDRESS:
HOURS:
PERMIT:
TRAVEL: $- roundtrip
Capitol Hill
ADDRESS:
HOURS:
PERMIT:
TRAVEL: $- roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
2 minute walk to The Library of Congress
Merdian House
ADDRESS: 1630 Crescent Pl NW, Washington, DC 20009
HOURS: limited
PERMIT: Read more here about their photography info
Weekdays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: $600
Weekdays after 5:00 PM: $750
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: $750
TRAVEL: $- roundtrip
Downtown Alexandria
ADDRESS:
HOURS:
PERMIT: FREE
TRAVEL: $- roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
Bar or Restaurant Location
City Center
Capitol Hill
Downtown
Allegory at Eaton Hotel
Dupont Circle
Logan Circle
The Wharf
Georgetown
HOURS: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
PERMIT: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
TRAVEL: price will vary depending on location
The Kennedy Center
ADDRESS:
HOURS:
PERMIT: FREE
TRAVEL: $- roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Washington National Cathedral
ADDRESS: The Wharf DC, 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
HOURS:
PERMIT: Required
TRAVEL: $- roundtrip
Hotel Location
City Center
The Navy Yard
Downtown
Dupont Circle
HOURS: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
PERMIT: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
TRAVEL: price will vary depending on location
National Gallery of Art
ADDRESS: National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565
HOURS: 10AM-5PM
PERMIT: FREE
TRAVEL: $265 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
The perfect museum for a photo session!
13 minute walk to Andrew W Mellon Auditorium for outdoor photos
North Carolina
RALEIGH / CHAPEL HILL / DURHAM
Merritts Pasture
ADDRESS: Morgan Creek Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $177 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
wide open field (mild walk to field area)
perfect for sunset
greenery
not busy
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
ADDRESS: 2000 Lewis St, Durham, NC 27705
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: check website for most up-to-date info
TRAVEL: $169 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
55-acre public gardens
5 miles of walking paths
diverse range of landscapes
fountains
OTHER
Hanging Rock State Park
ADDRESS: 1790 Hanging Rock Park Rd, Danbury, NC 27016
HOURS: 7AM-9PM
PERMIT: check website for most up-to-date info
TRAVEL: $159 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
2 hours from Raleigh, NC
overhanging cliffs, mountain views, greenery
Max Patch
ADDRESS: Max Patch Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $460 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
360 panoramic mountain views
greenery, meadows
Beacon Heights Trail
ADDRESS: Blowing Rock, NC 28605
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $345 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
3.5 hours from Raleigh, NC
0.4-mile hike to overlook
NC Museum of Art
ADDRESS: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
HOURS: 10AM-5PM (closed Mon. and Tues.)
PERMIT: check website for most up-to-date info
TRAVEL: $200 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
sprawling fields
rolling hills
architecture and sculptures
reflecting pool
Grayson Highlands State Park
ADDRESS: 829 Grayson Highland Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $255 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
3.5 hours from Raleigh, NC (cheaper travel fee alternative to Max Patch)
Scotland-like rolling hills
greenery, meadows, mountain views
possibility of seeing wild ponies
choose a route via All Trails!
Thunder Hill Overlook
ADDRESS: Blowing Rock, NC 28605
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $255 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
3 hours from Raleigh, NC
Downtown Durham
ADDRESS: NC State Capitol, 1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $209 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
Architecture
colorful, urban landscape
Fayetteville St.
Atelier Halifax Studio & Gathering Space
ADDRESS: 99 S Main St, Halifax, VA 24558
HOURS: 7AM-11PM, check website availability
PERMIT: $75 weekly hourly rate, $95 weekend hourly rate
TRAVEL: $77 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
1 hr 45 min from Raleigh, NC
great natural light
variety of backdrop options
props available for use
The Providence Cotton Mill
ADDRESS: 4137 Providence Mill Rd, Maiden, NC 28650
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: $150 per hour
TRAVEL: $292 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
2 hrs 45 min from Raleigh, NC
unique architecture
1888 solid brick construction, 30 ft. tall arched window openings, and distressed plaster walls
Favorite Locations - Near and Far!
Cole Mountain
ADDRESS: 637-651 Wiggins Spring Rd., Vesuvius, VA 24483
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $67 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
1.5 mi to photo area with overlook (not listed on All Trails)
PROS: spacious, scenic mountain views, fields, not busy
CONS: turn-off road to trailhead not well maintained, windy on a bad day
Pharsalia
ADDRESS: 2333 Pharsalia Rd, Tyro, VA 22976
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
TRAVEL: $60 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
groomed flower gardens
mountain views
pool, vineyards, orchards
Raven’s Roost Overlook
ADDRESS: Blue Rdg Pkwy, Lyndhurst, VA 22952
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $80 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
PROS: Blue Ridge Parkway, scenic mountain views, easy overlook access
CONS: busy on weekends, popular location during sunset
Common House - Charlottesville
ADDRESS: 206 W Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
TRAVEL: $105 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
indoor
rooftop with skyline view
aesthetically, curated, furnished spaces
good natural light
coffee shop
James River Visitor Center
ADDRESS: Milepost 63.6 Blue Ridge Parkway, Monroe, VA 24574
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $27 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
PROS: distant mountain views, bridge, greenery, spacious
CONS: bad cell service, 5 minute walk required to get to field
Waterperry Farm
ADDRESS: 4284 Ballards Mill Rd, Free Union, VA 22940
HOURS: gardens close at 8PM
PERMIT: $200 for up to 2 hour session (submit form through website to request availability)
TRAVEL: $119 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
groomed flower gardens
reflecting pool, arbors, water features, victorian greenhouse, rose gardens, hedges, stone walls, hayfields, mountain views
Bucket-List Locations
Discounted travel rates for these locations!
Big Meadows
ADDRESS: 51 Skyline Dr, Stanley, VA 22851
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: $30 per vehicle to enter the park
TRAVEL: $165 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
National Park
Large, scenic meadow
Nearby access to overlooks with mountain views
Busy on weekends!
Grayson Highlands State Park
ADDRESS: 829 Grayson Highland Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $255 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
Scotland-like rolling hills
greenery, meadows, mountain views
possibility of seeing wild ponies
choose a route via All Trails!
Endless Wall Trail
ADDRESS: Endless Wall Trail, Edmond, WV 25837
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $225 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
3.2 mi loop hike
scenic overlook of the New River Gorge and bridge
Max Patch
ADDRESS: Max Patch Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: N/A
TRAVEL: $460 roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
360 panoramic mountain views
greenery, meadows
Shenandoah National Park
ADDRESS: take me anywhere in the park!
HOURS: N/A
PERMIT: $30 per vehicle to enter the park
TRAVEL: $TBD roundtrip
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
National Park
easy access to a variety of overlooks along Skyline Drive
option to hike to overlooks
greenery, meadows, mountain views
Keswick Hall
ADDRESS: Keswick Hall, 701 Club Dr, Keswick, VA 22947
HOURS: call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
PERMIT: required, call or email to inquire about availability and pricing
TRAVEL: FREE
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS:
elegant
pool area
aesthetic bar for flash photos
grand architecture