Top Engagement Photo Spots in NC

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June 16, 2025

Engaged couple kissing by the bar inside the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, NC
The antique looking bar and vintage charm of The Cardinal Hotel make it perfect for a timeless, elegant session.

The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel – Winston Salem, NC 🏨

For a totally different energy, The Cardinal Hotel brings luxury and historic charm. The grand staircases, velvet couches, and art deco details give engagement photos a high-end, editorial look.

Why I love it: It feels like a little escape to old Hollywood glamour—but in the heart of downtown Winston. It’s perfect for couples who love city elegance or want something a little more dramatic and styled.

Click here to see a full engagement shoot at The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem

Best vibe: Modern, timeless, luxurious

Engaged walking on the grand staircase inside the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, NC
Engaged couple holding hands and smiling while walking across a crosswalk near The Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, NC
Engaged couple posing in the grand hallway of The Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, surrounded by art deco lighting and rich architectural details
Artistic shadow of an engaged couple holding hands on a sidewalk outside The Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, NC

Close-up black and white photo of an engaged couple’s legs and shoes as they embrace in an elevator at The Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, NC
Bride-to-be wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and pearl gloves while pouring champagne during an engagement session at The Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, NC
Engaged couple sitting on the grand staircase at The Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, wrapped in an intimate embrace during their engagement session
Engaged couple jumping on the bed inside the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, NC
Engaged couple laughing as the groom pushes the bride and their dog on a luggage cart down a hotel hallway at The Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, NC

Price Park – Greensboro, NC 🌾

Couple dancing in a sunlit field at Price Park in Greensboro, NC during golden hour
Price Park: Golden hour at Price Park in Greensboro, NC—one of my favorite spots for soft, romantic engagement photos.

If you’re dreaming of golden light and wide open fields, Price Park is it. Tucked away in Greensboro, it offers a peaceful, natural setting that’s perfect for those romantic, barefoot-in-the-grass kind of moments.

Why I love it: The tall grass and tree-lined trails make it feel like you’re in a quiet countryside—especially dreamy at golden hour. It’s simple, beautiful, and lets your love be the focus.

Click here to see a full gallery of a Price Park Engagement Shoot

Best vibe: Soft, romantic, laid-back

Couple in a sunlit field at Price Park in Greensboro, NC during golden hour
Couple walking hand-in-hand through a sunlit field at Price Park in Greensboro, NC during golden hour
Couple walking hand-in-hand through a sunlit field at Price Park in Greensboro, NC during golden hour
Couple walking hand-in-hand through a sunlit field at Price Park in Greensboro, NC during golden hour
Couple in a sunlit field at Price Park in Greensboro, NC during golden hour
Couple walking hand-in-hand through a sunlit field at Price Park in Greensboro, NC during golden hour
Couple in a sunlit field at Price Park in Greensboro, NC during golden hour
Couple in a sunlit field at Price Park in Greensboro, NC during golden hour
Price Park:
Golden hour at Price Park in Greensboro, NC—one of my favorite spots for soft, romantic engagement photos.

Downtown High Point, NC 🏙

Don’t sleep on Downtown High Point! It’s full of charming storefronts, textured brick, murals, and clean lines—ideal for couples who want a more urban and stylish look.

Why I love it: There’s so much variety within a short walk—modern architecture, cute corners, and pops of color that make photos stand out. Plus, it’s usually way less crowded than bigger downtowns.

Click here to see a full gallery of a downtown High Point Engagement Shoot

Best vibe: Fun, modern, stylish

Couple dancing together on a rooftop in Downtown High Point, NC during their engagement session
Couple with vintage car on a rooftop in Downtown High Point, NC during their engagement session
Couple running and laughing on a rooftop in Downtown High Point, NC during their engagement session
Couple with vintage car on a rooftop in Downtown High Point, NC during their engagement session

How to Pick the Right Spot for You

Each of these places has a totally different feel—and that’s what I love most. Whether you’re envisioning cozy and carefree, upscale and glamorous, or bold and modern, we can match the vibe to your story.

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