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Virginia is home to two mountain ranges – the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains. Which means that if you are looking for a Virginia wedding venue with mountain views, you are in luck. There are a lot! But these are what I would consider the 14 best mountain wedding venues in Virginia. They […]
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Big Meadows in Shenandoah National Park is one of the best places in the state for beautiful meadow engagement photos with mountains in the background. In fact, I think the only place remotely comparable (other than private property) is Sky Meadows State Park. Big Meadows is located right in the center of the Central District […]
Raven’s Roost Overlook is one of the prettiest overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway for engagement photos near Charlottesville. It’s also probably hands down, bar none, the most popular overlook in the area for photo sessions of any and all kinds. As a result, I rarely shoot there. I always find it slightly awkward when […]
Maymont is one of the most beautiful places for Richmond engagement photos. The 100-acre estate and park is full of gardens, incredible greenery and wide paths. Additionally, unlike places like the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, you don’t need a permit for engagement photos here, which is incredible. For Saima and Brady’s Maymont engagement session, we […]
If you are wondering: how do I plan a surprise proposal in Shenandoah National Park? You are in the right place. As a Shenandoah National Park engagement photographer, I’ve photographed my fair share of surprise proposals and I have the tea on how to make it epic. Step 1: Connect with a great photographer (hello, […]
When you’re planning your engagement session, one of the biggest things you have to figure out is what the heck do we wear? And look – I totally get it. I am by no means a fashionista. But I do photograph people for a living. And over the past six years I’ve gained some serious […]
Peaks of Otter is one of the prettiest places for engagement photos near Roanoke. Located off of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Peaks of Otter features a lakefront lodge with restaurant, visitors center, and access to several of the best hiking trails in the region, including Sharp Top, Flat Top and the Abbott Lake trail. To […]
One of the best spots in the Shenandoah Valley for mountain engagement photos is Cole Mountain. Cole Mountain is one of those spots that is kind of a local gem. I wouldn’t call it “hidden” since there always lots of people there, but the space is so wide open you feel like you have it […]
Stone Mountain State Park may be one of the most unique natural areas for engagement sessions on the east coast. Its prominent feature is a huge dome of natural granite — like the Yosemite of North Carolina. As a result, Stone Mountain State Park features some of the best rock climbing in North Carolina. But […]
If you’re looking for an epic engagement session location, McAfee’s Knob will not disappoint. The summit boasts an iconic rocky ledge that is the most photographed place on the Appalachian Trail. With 270 degree views, McAfee’s Knob is stunning for both sunrise and sunset. But I highly recommend a weekday sunrise engagement session or elopement […]
Roanoke and its surrounding areas are one the best places in southwestern Virginia for engagement photos. You can find everything – gardens to industrial/urban backdrops to mountain views to waterfalls – all within an hour of the city. Below I’ve listed ten places that would be stunning backdrops for engagement photos near Roanoke. Some will […]
