Choosing a Location
Choosing a location for your portraits is an essential part of the planning process. This can set the entire mood for your session and helps determine which clothing you should wear as well.
I've put together a list of locations in the CSRA that families can choose from (aside from mini session locations) that will best capture them in their preferred setting.
The Aqueduct Park
This particular location offers so many different opportunities for portraits. There is at least 5 different spots within this small area that your family can have as a backdrop to include a waterfall, bridge, field, dirt road and paved path.
Savannah River Rapids
The rapids are absolutely stunning year round, even when nothing is growing on the trees. There's a lock bridge, a steel/paved bridge, water and dirt pathways as well as numerous trails.
Langley Pond
One of my favorite spots mainly because it's so close to home. The dirt path surrounded by trees and life that is always green and glowing make for the perfect setting for portraits.
Downtown Aiken
The Alley and all of Downtown Aiken has so many different possibilities that we could spend hours roaming the area taking portraits for you and your family, and then stop for bite to eat afterwards.
Hopeland Gardens
Always a beautiful place and we get to feed the fish. Perfect for beautiful portraits year round.
Brick Pond Park
Brick Pond Park is perfect for smaller families or couples. There are Alligators at this park so it's best to be cautious but also have fun.
I do not allow pets at sessions at Brick Pond Park.
Elijah Cove
Perfect beach location. Giving water vibes and beautiful sunsets!
Augusta Riverwalk
It's a great place to just relax and stroll while still being about to grab some great water shots and city shots.
Citizens Park
This is where a lot of sports photos are taken, particularly soccer & baseball/softball
South Boundary
I absolutely love this road however, it is in fact a street. this location is specific to older teens and couples. Absolutely no young children.
Grace Avenue
Grace Avenue has quickly become one of my favorite locations. I'm so happy that we're able to go there, leave no trace and capture great images. Please note that if you choose Grace Avenue as your location, this is equestrian territory. The speed limit is 10mph, the roads are dirt and the homeowners remaining happy are a priority in using this location!
Studio Space
My studio is going to be undergoing construction over the winter months. We're converting half of my garage to a studio space so we have more room. In the meantime, we use my dining area inside my home - which is of course, warm, cozy and spacious with plenty of room for parents and siblings to hang out, watch a TV show (to entertain littles) and capture those memories for you.
In the studio - whether it be in my dining area or garage conversion, it is specifically designed for children. On rare occasions, I can accommodate families up to 6 however, this is rare. Backdrops are ordered specifically for small children and headshots only.
