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 […]
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 […]
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 want a hidden gem for your engagement session in southwestern Virginia, consider Buffalo Mountain Natural Area. This nature preserve is one of the best places for engagement or couples photography in the region. Buffalo Mountain sits on what used to be Cherokee land about 20 minutes outside of Floyd. It’s a popular hike, […]
Taylor and David had a late summer engagement session at Lake Arrowhead in Luray, Virginia. Luray is a small town in the Shenandoah Valley. It’s most well-known for being home to Luray Caverns. Lake Arrowhead is one of those local Virginia gems. It features lakefront and mountain views and is absolutely gorgeous at any time […]
Spring generally starts showing its face in earnest by early April around here. At lower elevations like the cities of Charlottesville or Harrisonburg, by the middle of March some trees are starting to bud and early flowers bloom, but in the mountains it is still very much winter and bare. Fortunately the Blue […]