LOCATION GUIDE
Engagement Sessions & Elopements
AN EXCLUSIVE GUIDE FOR AC COUPLES
WATERFALLS
MINNEHAHA FALLS
CLOUDLAND CANYON
TOONIGH CREEK FALLS
HIGHTOWER FALLS
Hightower Falls is a wedding venue that features a small waterfall and ruins. It's a short walk from the parking lot.
Cloudland Canyon provides a good mix of mountain views as well as the waterfall. There is a hike of about 600 stairs from the overlook down to the falls.
If you're looking for a waterfall without driving too far from the city, this is a good option located in Canton.
A huge waterfall you can go right up to and even climb a bit! It's a short and easy hike, so can get busy.
Location Cost - $100
Distance from ATL - 2 Hours
Hike - 0.5 Miles
Best Season - Spring, Fall
Timing - Sunrise
Location Cost - None
Distance from ATL - 30 Mins
Hike - 0.5 Miles
Best Season - Spring, Summer, Fall
Timing - Sunrise
Location Cost - $50
Distance from ATL - 2 Hours
Hike - None
Best Season - Spring, Fall
Timing - Sunset
MOUNTAINS
ROAN MOUNTAIN
HAWKSBILL MOUNTAIN
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
ARABIA MOUNTAIN
We love Arabia Mountain for itās beautiful lighting and unique landscape. If you're looking for a local location to offer a golden sunset, this is the spot for you. More of a hill than mountain, though!
A short hike leading to sweeping views of mountains in all directions.
If you're looking for stunning mountain views we highly recommend the Blue Ridge Parkway! This location is SO worth the drive. Specific location given upon booking.
A short but steep hike with really rewarding views. This location is not for those afraid of heights.
Location Cost - $250
Distance from ATL - 4.5 Hours
Hike - Easy, 1.5 Miles Roundtrip
Best Season - Spring, Summer, Fall
*Min. 1.5 hour session required*
Location Cost - None
Distance from ATL - 25 Minutes
Hike - Easy, 1 Mile Roundtrip
Best Season - Year Round
Location Cost - $250
Distance from ATL - 4.5 Hours
Hike - Moderate, 2 Miles Roundtrip
Best Season - Spring, Summer, Fall
*Min. 1.5 hour session required*
Location Cost - $200
Distance from ATL - 3.5 Hours
Hike - Easy, 1.5 Miles Roundtrip
Best Season - Spring, Summer, Fall
*Min. 1.5 hour session required*
GREAT SMOKY MTNS.
HUCKLEBERRY KNOB
PICKENS NOSE
WISEMAN'S VIEW
*SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE*
*SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE*
*SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE*
A short hike for rewarding views. This location is not for those afraid of heights. The road to get to the trailhead is rough and 4wd is recommended.
Since this gorgeous mountain location is on our bucket list, there won't be a travel fee for the first couple to book here. You'll also get extra photos!
*sunrise only*
Since this gorgeous mountain location is on our bucket list, there won't be a travel fee for the first couple to book here. You'll also get extra photos!
Since this gorgeous mountain location is on our bucket list, there won't be a travel fee for the first couple to book here. You'll also get extra photos!
Location Cost - $250 *waived*
Distance from ATL - 4.5 Hours
Hike - None, 0.5 Miles Roundtrip
Best Season - Spring, Fall
Location Cost - $150 *waived*
Distance from ATL - 3 Hours
Hike - Medium, 2 Miles Roundtrip
Best Season - Spring, Fall
*Min. 1.5 hour session required*
Location Cost - $100
Distance from ATL - 2.5 Hours
Hike - Easy, 1.5 Miles Roundtrip
Best Season - Spring, Fall
*Min. 1.5 hour session required*
Location Cost - $200 *waived*
Distance from ATL - 3.5 Hours
Hike - Easy, 1.5 Miles Roundtrip
Best Season - Spring, Fall
*Min. 1.5 hour session required*
GARDEN
ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENS
CATOR WOOLFORD GARDENS
SWEET MEADOW FARM
MONTALUCE WINERY
This is one of our favorite locations as it has so many places to shoot and lots of variety. It also gets the prettiest sunsets!
Filled with tons of plants and many spots for photos, the gardens make for the perfect place for your engagement session!
This wedding venue has lots of areas for photos including a pond, greenhouse and more.
It has a beautiful garden and staircase . If you go at the right time in the spring there's wisteria blooming!
Location Cost - $300
Distance from ATL - None
Hike - None
Best Season - Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Cost - None
Distance from ATL - 1 Hour
Hike - None
Best Season - Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Cost - $100
Distance from ATL - None
Hike - None
Best Season - Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Cost - None
Distance from ATL - 1 Hour
Hike - None
Best Season - Spring, Summer, Fall
ARCHITECTURE
OAKLAND CEMETERY
CONCORD MILL
If you are okay with a cemetery, this is a cool spot. Thereās cool architecture and beautiful foliage in the spring and summer months.
This location features overgrown, brick ruins which you can go inside. It also has a forest and river. It gets too overgrown in the summer to use.
Location Cost - None
Travel Fee - None
Best Season - Spring, Winter
Location Cost - None
Travel Fee - None
Best Season - Spring, Summer, Fall
DESTINATION
DRIFTWOOD BEACH
DESTINATION
COLORADO
CALIFORNIA
Colorado has everything from epic mountains to sand dunes and red rocks. Fees waived if you book when we'll be there (view travel dates).
Driftwood beach is located within Jekyll Island on Georgia's coast. It's a beautiful beach filled with trees. Also nearby to locations with Spanish Moss!
With options like Yosemite, Big Sur and more, CA is perfect for your session.
Fees waived if you book when we'll be there (view travel dates).
If you're interested in a destination location, let us know what you're thinking and let's explore together!
Location Cost - $500
Best Season - Year Round
Location Cost - Varies
Location Cost - No fee if booked within our California travel dates, otherwise $1500.
Location Cost - No fee if booked within our Colorado travel dates, otherwise $1500.
CITY
PIEDMONT PARK
Piedmont Park offers a mix of city and nature. We don't recommend this location if you're shy as this is a very busy location, even on weekdays.
Location Cost - None
Best Season - Spring, Fall