Where can I go for my photo shoot?
There are a lot of great locations in the York Co./Charlotte 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
Open fields, fencelines, farmhouse, seasonal flowers
Open March - December
Additional $70/hour session fee required
INDIGO IRIS FARM
524 Ridge Rd., Clover, SC
Operating flower farm, wildflowers, flower fields, greenhouse, swing, open fields, fencelines, farmhouse
Additional $50/hour session fee required
HISTORIC ROBERTSON HOMESTEAD
2871 Oak Park Rd, Rock Hill, SC
French-chateau inspired estate with open fields, wooded pathways, and gardens
Additional $70/$120 session fee and advanced reservations required
THE VILLAGE AT STOWE
6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC
Wooded trails, open fields, ponds, gazebo, waterfront dock, coffeeshop, dog park, trailhead store
KINGS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK LIVING HISTORY FARM
1277 Park Rd, Blacksburg, SC
Rustic 1800s farm setting
Additional $3/person parking fee required
DOWNTOWN CLOVER
Clover, SC
Small-town feel, abandoned mills, brick walls
MCDOWELL NATURE PRESERVE
15222 South York Rd, Charlotte, NC
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
Gardens, open field
Additional $125/$250 photography session fee and advance reservation required
WESTMINSTER PARK
4000 India Hook Rd., Rock Hill, SC
Open field and forest, river scenery
ROCK HILL RIVERWALK
998 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill, SC
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
Pond fountain, old brick walls, and bamboo forest scenery
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
701 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, SC
Scholar's Walk, campus buildings, water features, columns, steps
ANNE SPRINGS CLOSE GREENWAY
104 Adventure Rd, Fort Mill, SC
Open field, lake, forest, farm, barn, cabins
Additional $75 non-season passholder portrait session fee + $14 per person admission and advance 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
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 advance 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 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
Advance reservation required for certain spaces.
Most recently updated July, 2026