Charlottesville Photographer
Charlottesville is a little over an hour west of Richmond, and it's where I go when a couple wants mountains in the background: engagement sessions, small elopements, even a sunrise hot-air-balloon proposal.
Travel quoted up front Charlottesville is about 65 miles from my base at 900 N. Allen Ave, beyond my 50-mile no-fee radius, so transportation (plus accommodation and meals if the shoot needs an overnight stay) is added to your package and agreed in advance.
Blue Ridge views, an hour from Richmond
Charlottesville packs a lot into a small radius: the University of Virginia's Lawn and Rotunda, the brick Downtown Mall, orchards and vineyards in the hills, and Shenandoah National Park's overlooks about forty minutes away.
It's beyond my 50-mile no-fee radius, so travel (transportation, plus accommodation and meals if the shoot needs an overnight stay) is added to your package and agreed before you book.
The Lawn & Rotunda, UVA Jefferson's Academical Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quietest early in the morning and away from graduation weekend.
Downtown Mall A brick pedestrian street lined with restaurants and storefronts, for relaxed, city-style engagement photos.
Carter Mountain Orchard Views over Charlottesville from the top of the mountain; best near sunset, and busy on fall weekends.
Skyline Drive overlooks Shenandoah National Park's overlooks for big sunset views, entered at Rockfish Gap.
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Photography in Charlottesville
Planning a session in Charlottesville
Is there a travel fee for Charlottesville?
Yes. Charlottesville is about 65 miles from my base at 900 N. Allen Ave, beyond my 50-mile no-fee radius, so transportation (plus accommodation and meals if the shoot needs an overnight stay) is added to your package and agreed in advance.
How much does travel to Charlottesville add?
It depends on timing. A daytime engagement session is a day trip; a sunrise session or a late wedding may need an overnight stay. Either way the travel cost is in your quote and agreed before you book.
Do you photograph elopements in the Blue Ridge?
Yes. Charlottesville is a good base for Blue Ridge elopements, with Skyline Drive overlooks and vineyards nearby. Tell me the date and the view you have in mind and I'll plan around the light.
Tell me about your plans in Charlottesville
Send the date, the place you have in mind (or that you'd like ideas) and what you're celebrating, and I'll reply with availability and a few suggestions.