Where can I go for my photo shoot?
There are a lot of great locations in the area, including your own yard! Think about the "look" you want for your photos.
Do you want an urban, sleek look? A farm setting? Flowers in a park? An open field?
Below is a list of local locations that make great photo backdrops!
You can also read my blog post, “Finding the Perfect Location for your Photo Session” to help you get started!
CAMP NORTH END
300 Camp Rd.
near downtown Charlotte, NC
Brick walls, city views, event venues, industrial views, urban lifestyle
FIVE BLOSSOMS FARM
1121 Crossland Rd
Clover, SC 29710
Open fields, fencelines, farmhouse, seasonal flowers
Open March - December
Additional $50/hour session fee required
KINGS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK LIVING HISTORY FARM
1277 Park Rd
Blacksburg, SC 29702
Rustic 1800s farm setting
Additional $3/person parking fee required
HISTORIC BRATTONSVILLE
1444 Brattonsville Rd
McConnells, SC 29726
Rustic 1700s-1800s farm setting, sunflowers in mid-summer
Additional $6/person admission required
DOWNTOWN CLOVER
Clover, SC
Small-town feel, abandoned mills, brick walls
MCDOWELL NATURE PRESERVE
15222 South York Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
Lake, trails, rocky creek, and forest scenery, some hiking may be required
DOWNTOWN
FORT MILL
Fort Mill, SC
Small-town feel and park scenery
DANIEL STOWE BOTANICAL GARDENS
6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC 28012
Gardens, open field
Additional $150/$250 photography session fee and appointment required
WESTMINSTER PARK
4000 India Hook Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Open field and forest, river scenery
ROCK HILL RIVERWALK
998 Riverwalk Parkway
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Riverside, forest, train tressel, and walking path scenery
DOWNTOWN
ROCK HILL
Rock Hill, SC
Urban scenery, fountains, alleyways, coffee shop
WINTHROP LAKE
1700 Memorial Circle
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Pond fountain, old brick walls, and bamboo forest scenery
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
1700 Memorial Circle
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Scholar's Walk, campus buildings, water features, columns, steps
ANNE SPRINGS CLOSE GREENWAY
104 Adventure Rd
Fort Mill, SC 29715
Open field, lake, forest, farm, barn, cabins
Additional $70 non-season passholder portrait session fee + $12 per person admission and reservation required
DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE
Charlotte, NC
Urban, water fountains, mural, rooftop parking garage, and cityscape scenery
DOWNTOWN BELMONT
Belmont, NC
Small-town feel, park, doorways, and brick walls
TIRZAH FARM VENUE
Between Rock Hill and Lake Wylie, SC
Southern Plantation home, open fields, gardens, bamboo forest, barns
Additional $75 portrait session fee and reservation required
HARLEY FARMS
(Formerly known as Pecan Ridge)
In Clover, near King’s Mountain State Park
Beautiful white barn with rolling hills, tree swing, pecan trees, and open fields
Additional $50 portrait session fee and reservation required.
GLENCAIRN GARDENS
In Rock Hill, close to Winthrop University and the downtown area.
Paved trails, water features, seasonal flower gardens.
Permit required. (I have a permit!)
EVENTS at MEADOWVIEW
In McConnells, near Rock Hill, SC.
Open fields, water features, fences, event venue.
Additional $50 useage fee and advance reservation required. Limited availability.
BARN at SANDCASTLE FARM
In Dallas, near Gastonia, NC.
Barn, open fields, riverside scenery, swing.
Additional $35/hour fee and advance reservation required.
LORAY MILL
Downtown Gastonia
Restored textile mill, brick walls, multiple indoor and outdoor spaces
Reservation required for certain spaces.