THESE LOCATIONS ARE SOME OF MY TRIED AND TRUE FAVORITES, AND WILL BE SURE TO PROVIDE A BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP FOR YOUR PHOTOS!
1. The Beach
While the beach is not local to Raleigh, it is a short enough drive to make a day trip out of! I love the beach for summer sessions and all of the beautiful sunrises/sunsets. My favorite beach to use for photo sessions is in Pine Knoll Shores, NC.
2. “The Creek”
The Creek is the perfect location to get your toes wet during Spring/Summer/Fall and is located between Zebulon, NC & Louisburg, NC! I love the playfulness I can pull out of the kiddos here and the lighting is gorgeous as well!
3. North Carolina Museum Of Art
The Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park at the NCMA is a timeless choice and perfect for more of a “boho” and natural aesthetic. The sunsets here can’t be beat! Lots of tall grasses, willow trees, flower lined paths (in the summer). You’ll be sure to get lots of variety here! NCMA is located in Raleigh, NC.
4. De Hart Botanical Gardens
The De Hart Botanical Garden is a great choice if you love lots of trees, and it even has a couple rustic bridges! The Gardens are located in Louisburg, NC.
5. WRAL Azalea Gardens
The Azalea Gardens are a personal favorite, especially in Spring when all the flowers are in bloom! It also may or may not have a beautiful cherry blossom tree during the Springtime! It also features a fountain and lots of foliage-lined trails! Also another location that you’ll get a lot of variety from! The Azalea Gardens are located in Raleigh, NC – right down the street from the NC State campus!
6. Historic Oak View County Park
Historical Oak View is a great option for those that are looking for a rustic location! Lots of historical buildings, grassy fields, and wait for it… GOATS! Yes, they have a barn here with the cutest little goats (and some hens & roosters too!). If that’s not a selling point, then I don’t know what is (lol)! Oak View is located in Raleigh, NC.
7. Historic Yates Mill County Park
Historic Yates Mill is another option for rustic/historical vibes! Here you’ll find lots of historical buildings, a pond, a “waterfall”, boardwalks and grassy fields as well! Yates Mill is located in Raleigh, NC.
8. Juniper Creek Farm
Juniper Creek Farms is a gorgeous location for any session. They have different types of flowers during the spring, summer & fall, a barn, tall grass. It’s the whole package basically lol! They do charge a location fee for all photoshoots there, so just be aware. Juniper Creek Farms is located south of Garner, NC.
9. White Deer Park
White Deer Park is a great little park right in Garner, NC. It has a big open field, some grassy areas/paths, and it also connects to some wooded paths as well! White Deer is an awesome option for a summer/early fall photo shoot!
10. Your Very Own Home!
There’s nothing better than capturing your most precious moments, right in the comfort of your own home. And no, your house doesn’t need to be “Pinterest worthy” to be able to get some truly amazing and unique photos of you and your family in the place where you feel most like yourselves!
*Example photos were shot at different times of the year and may not accurately represent what the location will look like at the time of your session.
