My favorite photoshoot locations in Raleigh: Dorothea Dix Park

Dorothea Dix Park

One of my all time favorite places to be is Dorothea Dix Park. I love the big open field with trees and the skyline in the distance. It is a gorgeous backdrop, perfect for any session. There are rarely other people in this area, making it a perfect private place for a photo session.

Of course they also had the most beautiful sunflowers last summer. Fingers crossed this will happen again this year!

I love this park so much and can’t wait to see it when they are done revitalizing it. Here is a look at what’s to come: Dix Master Plan

Dorothea Dix Park is located at 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

My favorite photoshoot locations in Raleigh: JC Raulston Arboretum

As a photographer I am constantly looking for new and different locations for clients. Over the years I have found a few that I love. This is the first of a series where I’ll show my favorite locations in Raleigh.

JC Raulston Arboretum

The arboretum is beautiful and provides many different backdrops. It has everything: wide open grass areas and trees, a huge selection of plants and flowers (even cactuses!), walkways, rustic wood backdrops, and a gazebo. Anytime of year this park makes a gorgeous place to have a photo session. Here are some of my favorite pictures from sessions I’ve had at the arboretum.

JC Raulston Arboretum is located close to NC State Campus at: 4415 Beryl Road Raleigh, NC 27606