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Before you step in front of the camera you will need to pick the perfect location for your photos. Below are a few of my favorite locations in Richmond and Fredericksburg, but feel free to recommend your own location ideas.
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Downtown RichmondDowntown Richmond offers a very unique experience for you photos. The area is filled with skyscrapers, sidewalks, and unexpected gems around every corner. This location requires a good around of walking and exploring. The Capitol, located in Downtown Richmond, has a large lawn with flowers, fountains and statues.
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MaymontMaymont is a 100-acre estate and public park with a farm, mansion and gardens. Highlights include the Italian gardens, Japanesse gardens, and waterfall. Maymont has a wide variety of backgrounds for your photos with the best time to photograph being spring , when the flowers are blooming. If you choose to have your photoshoot at Maymont make sure you bring a pair of comfy shoes to wear between your photos. There will be a lot of walking on uneven surfaces.
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Canal WalkThe Canal Walk stretches 1.25 miles along the James River and Kanawha and Haxall Canals. Trees and plants surround the canal, while charming bridges, walkways and stairs, create numerous opportunities for your portraits. The Canal walk is just a short distance fromthe James River and Shockoe Bottom that offer further photo opportunities.
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Capital Trail at Rockets LandingLocated on the shore of the James River, Rockets Landing and The Capital Trail that goes through it are a great option for photos. This location includes riverside views, well kept paths, and benches. In addition the Wharf St Tunnel Building located near by offers a more industrial look for the backdrop to your photos. Sunset is a prime time for this location as the sun sets right across the river.
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The Lakes at Byrd ParkLocated right outside of Maymont, this location's focal point is the two lakes that sit at the center. The lakes are surrounded by a park with walking paths, cobblestone staircases and trees. The trees look absolutely breathtaking in the fall once the leafs have begun to change.
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Alum Springs ParkA wooded park with various different backdrops for your photos, including a stream, rocky wall, bridge, grassy fields and more. Alum Springs is a great spot for family and children's portraits because of its access to a playground and bathrooms. This park allows for many candid moments within your photoshoot and is a good choice if you are looking for a playful look to your photos.
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Downtown FredericksburgDowntown Fredericksburg is a vibrant area with historic architecture filled with charming nooks and alleyways. Backgrounds include bricks, cobblestone, vine walls, churches, storefronts and more. This location will require a good amount of walking, so make sure you bring an extra pair of comfy shoes to wear between your photos.
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Chatham ManorChatham Manor is an 18th century mansion that was used as a Union headquarters and hospital during the Civil War. Today the property is home to gardens, fields and an uninterrupted view of the Rappahannock River. This locations offers a couple of different looks for your photos all in one location. In the spring your photos will be filled with blooming flowers of all different colors. There is also a bathroom on site that allows for outfit changes and restroom breaks for young children.
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