No gatekeeping locations here! I am going to tell you ALL the places I like to shoot around Fauquier County (and a little beyond it too... oops)!
Warrenton
Place | Perks | Other info |
Old Town/ Main Street | cute architecture | ​ |
Eva Walker Park | lampposts, path, trees, open space | ​ |
Rady Park | fence, field, bridge, water, paths | ​ |
Whitney State Forest | woods, fields, streams | you'll be doing some light hiking |
Academy Hill Park | wide open grass area | ​ |
Warrenton Branch Greenway | caboose, trees over walking path, train tracks | ​ |
Vint Hill Farms Park | nature trail, creek | ​ |
Airlie | LOVE sign, fields, waterfall | check restrictions before going |
Bealeton/Midland
​Crockett Park | lots of different areas, big field, lake front spots, docks, steps | ​ |
John Marshall Birthplace | wooded area, picnic tables | this is a very small park, but good if you're just wanting a wooded backdrop |
Messick's Farm Market | Seasonal pumpkin patch, sunflowers, corn fields. LOVE sign, rustic feel | Check to make sure you can do photoshoots there. You may need to pay an entry fee |
Seven Oaks Lavendar Farm | There is an admission fee. |
Marshall/ Hume/ Delaplane/ Front Royal
Fauquier Community Park | great landscapes, ponds, paved trails | ​ |
Riverside Preserve | Riverside access | ​ |
Skyline Drive | do I even need to talk about why this place is on the list? | Fee per car is $30 |
Main Street Front Royal | colorful walls, nature trail, coffee shops, gazebo, historic buildings | ​ |
Sky Meadow State Park | hiking trails, fields, fishing pond | Fee required for entry |
Other Fun Places Not Far From Fauquier
Silver Lake Regional Park, Haymarket | lake, trails, bridge | ​ |
Manassas Battlefield Park | amazing rolling hills and fields | ​ |
Conway Robinson State Forest, Gainesville | trees... trees... and more trees. | ​ |
Spilman Park, Amissville | grassy area, trail | ​ |
Wollam Gardens, Jeffersonton | have heard this location is small. Requires a $50 photo fee | |
Chatham Manor, Fredericksburg | amazing old mansion and ground. Beautiful trails through woods, lots of flowers, stone walls | ​ |
Buckland Farm Market, New Baltimore | ​ | check to see if there are fees/restrictions |
Eastham Park, Luray | access to Shenandoah River, walking trails | ​ |
Virginia State Arboretum | huge grounds with amazing fields, flowers, trees, and buildings | ​ |
Obviously, there are many other hidden gems and places for photoshoots. These are just a few of the ones I have been able to compile. If you have any other great options that I should add to this list, comment them below!
Great list, thanks!