Raleigh, North Carolina has a lot to offer for engagement photos. With beautiful gardens, trendy coffee shops, and the industrial downtown area there is plenty to choose from for your Raleigh Engagement photos. Here are 5 options to choose from for your engagement photos. Pick one or mix and match hopping from one location to the next.

 

1. City Market

Night or day, Raleigh City Market has a classy and timeless look about it. For more details about this Raleigh, Engagement Location visit HERE

2. Dortha Dix Park

Dorthea Dix Park is located directly outside of downtown Raleigh, you can visit year-round for views of the city skyline while having a picnic or visit during the summer to capture some sunflower engagement photos. For more information visit HERE

3. Raleigh Rose Garden

This gorgeous Rose Garden is located in Raleigh next to Raleigh Little Theater. Their website says this about the roses “As a good rule of thumb, the roses are typically in bloom between Mother’s Day and the first hard freeze of the season, normally around mid-November”. For more information about the Raleigh Rose Garden visit HERE

4. Morning Times Coffee

 

Morning times has a complimentary blend of red and mint green on the outside and lots of rustic natural oranges on the inside. For more information visit HERE

5. North Carolina Museum of Art

One of the most popular locations I’ve captured engagement photos at has to be Raleigh Museum of Art. My couples love this location for their engagement photos! For more information visit HERE

6. JC Arboretum

JC Arboretum is another beautiful option for beautiful garden and landscape views. Be careful to check the times for golden hour and the hours the park is open as there have been a few times the park was closed when I planned on going. For more information visit HERE

7. Idle Hour Coffee

Idle Hour Coffee has a minimalist with modern vibes and an industrial touch to it’s indoor and outdoor appearance. For more information visit HERE

 

8. Fred Fletcher Park

Fred Fletcher Park has walkways lined with flowering trees and historic buildings perfect for your Raleigh Engagement Photos. For more information visit HERE

9. Color Pop Corner

This wall is so colorful and fun! It is just a backdrop though so you might want to plan another activity to go along with your engagement photos to make them a little more fun. For more information visit HERE

 

And that’s it for some of the best locations in Raleigh! Of course just walking around the city itself is very picture worthy but these locations add a bit of flair and personality to your Raleigh engagement photos. Of course with anywhere you visit please be respectful of the area and with some of these locations especially the coffee shops make sure to be courteous to the other customers around you.

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