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TOP ENGAGEMENT SESSION SPOTS IN RALEIGH-DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

February 12, 2020

Here in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area we are so very fortunate to have an abundance of beautiful locations for pictures. Today, I’m going to share with you some of the top engagement session locations in Raleigh and Durham!

A couple walking by the NC State Capitol Building photographed by Raleigh wedding photographer Tierney Riggs

1. STATE CAPITOL BUILDING

The Capitol Building is GORGEOUS no matter the time of year! The columns, architecture, stately oak trees, and winding walkways truly make it an iconic spot for pictures.  When you finish your shoot make sure to stop by The Pit or Beasley’s Chicken and Honey for dinner!

A Couple popping a bottle of champagne at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, NC by Raleigh photographer Tierney Riggs

2. DOROTHEA DIX PARK IN RALEIGH, NC

Dorothea Dix Park has so many beautiful options in terms of photography. There’s wide open fields, a gorgeous view of the Raleigh skyline, towering oak trees, and the iconic sunflower fields in the summer. It’s become a favorite for engagement sessions in the Raleigh area!

A couple walking through the WRAL Azalea Gardens in Raleigh captured by Tierney Riggs Photography

3. WRAL AZALEA GARDENS IN RALEIGH

Don’t get me started on the stunning azalea gardens in Raleigh! Not only are the azalea blooms stunning in the spring and early fall, but they hydrangeas are gorgeous in the summertime! This is a small garden, but it seriously offers some opportunities for gorgeous engagement photos that you’ll cherish for years to come! This has become one of the most requested session locations for my TR Couples!

A couple running through the grassy fields at the North Carolina Museum of Art photographed by Raleigh photographer Tierney Riggs

4. NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART

If you love tall, grassy fields that give a dreamy vibe to your photos then the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh is the perfect spot for your engagement session. While I love it any time of the year, I especially love it in the fall!

A couple cuddling at Duke Gardens in Durham, NC for their engagement photos captured by Tierney Riggs Photography

5. DUKE GARDENS IN DURHAM, NC

You do have to pay a fee to get into Duke Gardens, but it’s worth it for the scenery! Duke Gardens offers so many options for florals! There’s also a pond with a weeping willow tree that I LOVE! Probably my favorite offering of Duke Gardens though is the foundation at the entrance!

A couple snuggling at the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham captured by Tierney Riggs Photography

6. AMERICAN TOABACCO CAMPUS IN DOWNTOWN DURHAM, NC

I love the American Tobacco Campus because it truly offers a lot of variety! You will find lots of brick, some cool murals, twinkle lights, and a gorgeous waterfall here! If you’re a fan of industrial architecture, then this would be a great spot for your pictures! Make sure to stop by one the many tasty restaurants Durham’s food scene has to offer! Two of our favorites our Elmo’s and Dame’s Chicken and Waffles 🙂

A couple kissing in downtown Cary, NC captured by Raleigh wedding photographer Tierney Riggs

7. DOWNTOWN CARY, NC

Downtown Cary has such a small town vibe that makes it so cute for pictures! The foliage in fall and the crepe myrtles in summer make it picturesque any time of the year! I especially love the fountain in downtown as well the the Arts Center!

Tell me below in the comments if you think you’ll utilize one of these top engagement session locations in Raleigh and Durham!

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  1. Eve Hayward says:

    Hi Tierney & Christopher,

    My daughter, Maryn Hayward & fiancé, Jon DeYoung are getting married next June 24, 2023 at Walnut Hill outside Raleigh. We would like a photographer starting on Friday for the morning rehearsal the rehearsal lunch or dinner the evening welcome party & then the wedding on Sat the 24th. Do you have those dates a available?

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