Newly engaged and looking for the top Richmond engagement session locations? I’ve got a plethora of fantastic suggestions for you! Virginia’s capital has something for every kind of couple. Whether hoping for city or nature, formal or casual, indoor or outdoor, Richmond has what you need! And the best part of all the following locations? They are FREE.
1. Maymont Park
As referenced previously on this blog, you cannot go wrong in these exquisite grounds. They hold so many beautiful locations all within one park, and decently coverable in a 1-2 hour session! The Japanese Garden, the Italian Garden, the historic mansion, and the main fountain are just a few of my favorite areas.
Luxurious, clean, and with a bit of rain-coverage bonus, the Virginia State Capitol building will give your Richmond engagement session a classy glow.
If you’re looking to capture the classy Richmond row houses, Monument Avenue (and other streets around The Fan District) will give you that iconic Victorian backdrop! This is a particularly good area for a Richmond engagement session that desires to include dogs.
Spring or fall… the Fan offers beauty in any season for your Richmond engagement session!
A TOP RAIN LOCATION!! Though truly beautiful whether sunny or raining, the Virginia War Memorial is a favorite for its history and timelessness. Located just a short walk from Brown’s Island / Bell Isle (where these two got engaged!), this location is a go-to for Richmond engagement sessions!
This overlook holds one of Richmond’s MOST SCENIC cityscapes! Libby Hill Park is beautiful year-round, but especially in the fall and especially at golden hour! Proposals, engagements, family sessions… Libby Hill is a hot commodity!
5. VMFA
No matter where you position yourself outside the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, you have beautiful options for your Richmond engagement session! While they JUST (in December 2024) started requiring permits to photograph professionally indoors, their sculpture garden and surrounding areas hold plenty of options for you and your spouse-to-be! Bonus, you CAN freely go inside and use their restroom for changing outfits or freshening up!
Other locations I recommend for Richmond engagement sessions include:
- Shockoe Bottom
- Carytown
- John Marshall Ballrooms
- Graduate Richmond Hotel by Hilton
- The Estate at River Run (if you want to spend some $$ and venture outside Richmond a bit!)
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