Locations in Virginia

Northern Virginia is a popular destination for photographers offering diverse landscapes, historic architecture, urban areas, rolling hills, and scenic parks for portrait sessions, weddings, and corporate photoshoots. With proximity to D.C., it offers a wealth of photo opportunities. From historic homes to modern skylines, Northern Virginia creates unforgettable memories through photography.

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A small white house in the field of Hamilton, Virginia surrounded by trees and grass.

The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
16804 Hamilton Station Rd,
Hamilton, VA 20158
A small white house in the field of Hamilton, Virginia surrounded by trees and grass.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
16804 Hamilton Station Rd
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 338-5309
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A man with a beard is taking a picture of flowers in Bonair Rose Garden, Arlington.

The Bonair Rose Garden

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
850 N Lexington St,
Arlington, VA 22205
A man with a beard is taking a picture of flowers in Bonair Rose Garden, Arlington.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
850 N Lexington St
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-3000
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A white house with trees in the background in Alexandria, Virginia.

Cedar Knoll

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: No Portraits
9030 Lucia Ln,
Fort Hunt, VA 22308
A white house with trees in the background in Alexandria, Virginia.
Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
9030 Lucia Ln
Fort Hunt, VA 22308
(703) 780-3665
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No Portraits
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A little girl holding a stuffed animal at Clemyjontri Park in McLean, Virginia.

Clemyjontri Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
6317 Georgetown Pike,
McLean, VA 22101
A little girl holding a stuffed animal at Clemyjontri Park in McLean, Virginia.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
6317 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101
703-388-2807
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best Year Round
The Knights of Columbus venue is a large room filled with tables and chairs, perfect for any event.

The Columbus Club of Arlington

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: No Portraits
5115 Little Falls Road,
Arlington, VA
The Knights of Columbus venue is a large room filled with tables and chairs, perfect for any event.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
5115 Little Falls Road
Arlington, VA
(703) 536-9656 x7
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No Portraits
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A couple at Leesburg, Virginia's Fleetwood Farm Winery posing in front of a string of lights.

Fleetwood Farm Winery

Great for Portraits
Permit: No Portraits
23075 Evergreen Ml Rd,
Leesburg, VA 20175
A couple at Leesburg, Virginia's Fleetwood Farm Winery posing in front of a string of lights.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
23075 Evergreen Ml Rd
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 722-2124
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No Portraits
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best April - November
A family walks through Fort Ward Park in Virginia during the fall.

Fort Ward Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
4301 W Braddock Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22304
A family walks through Fort Ward Park in Virginia during the fall.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
4301 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 746-4848
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A gazebo situated in the middle of a beautiful garden in Alexandria, Virginia's Green Spring Gardens.

Green Spring Gardens

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
4603 Green Spring Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22312
A gazebo situated in the middle of a beautiful garden in Alexandria, Virginia's Green Spring Gardens.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
4603 Green Spring Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 642-5173
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best April - November
A glass facade building with a glass door located in Alexandria, Virginia for Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen.

Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: No Portraits
220 South Union Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314
A glass facade building with a glass door located in Alexandria, Virginia for Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen.
Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
220 South Union Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 566-1355
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No Portraits
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A man and woman are standing under a bridge in Jones Point Park in Alexandria, Virginia.

Jones Point Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
Jones Point Dr,
Alexandria, VA 23242
A man and woman are standing under a bridge in Jones Point Park in Alexandria, Virginia.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Jones Point Dr
Alexandria, VA 23242
703-289-2513
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best Year Round
The hotel building in Vienna, Virginia, near Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct,
Vienna, VA 22182
The hotel building in Vienna, Virginia, near Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 255-3631
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best April - November

South Union Street

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
501 S Union St,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
501 S Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best Year Round

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