5 Best Spring Photo Locations in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Photographer Tips

5 best spring photo locations in Charlotte. Beyond Freedom Park. Local photographer tips for natural light and beautiful backdrops.

By Gina Alex | Gina Alex Creative

Freedom Park is beautiful. I shoot there all the time. But if you've scrolled through Charlotte photography for more than five minutes, you've seen it, the pond, the bridge, the same backdrop on repeat. spring mini sessions • family photography • best family photo locations • book your spring session Spring in Charlotte is too good to blend in. So here are five spots I actually love shooting at when I want something different. 1. McGill Rose Garden (NoDa) This one is my favorite. It's tucked in NoDa and feels nothing like the rest of Charlotte — brick walls, string lights, roses everywhere. It's got this old-world feel that photographs beautifully without trying too hard. Pro tip: It's also a wine and coffee bar (Rosie's Coffee & Wine Garden). Book your session here and stay for a glass of rosé after. Those in-between moments make the best candid shots. 2. UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens People sleep on University City, but the Botanical Gardens are worth the drive. Cherry blossoms