The Farmhouse

Pretty Spots for Photos…

We book our property to one photographer at a time so you won’t have to worry about waiting on others before you can use a pretty photo spot. We encourage you to explore the property to find the best lighting and spots you like for your photos. We have 5 acres and we always have a project going so the property is constantly changing from season to season. You will have easy access to the following areas that are popular photo spots:

• Mother Oak’s Tree Swing- Our children fondly named the giant oak in our front yard “Mother Oak” and the oversized wooden tree swing is a client favorite for photos. In late winter, daffodils bloom throughout this area. There is also a collection of stones near the tree that make a great photo spot as well. This is where we recommend you begin your session and then proceed to the left side of the house to the garden and meadow.

• Little Country Garden- Behind the tree swing to the left of the house is our little country garden. This quaint little garden has shade most of the day and gets beautiful lighting. It has an old tobacco fence, antique iron chairs, a concrete birdbath and more. You will see patches of English ivy and a variety of blooms from azaleas in early spring to butterfly bushes in summer— it just depends on the time of year.

• The Meadow- On the left and back sides of our property, we have a little meadow with a mix of tall grass and wildflowers. This rustic meadow is always changing depending on what is blooming at any given time. We plant a variety of flowers from year to year but typically there are Black Eyes Susans, Coreopsis, Cosmos and Zinnias. Please do not pick the flowers.

• The Forest Path- Walk the path beside the meadow along the forest’s edge to find lots of pretty wooded backdrops for photos. There is a concrete and wood bench along the path and depending on the time of year, you will see different blooms and colored foliage along the way. Follow the path through the back meadow turning toward the house and you’ll reach the driveway where you can finish your session on our porch.

• The Farmhouse Porch- Photos on our old wooden swing, vintage pew bench or our stone front steps make pretty backdrops on our wrap around porch. Our home is white and the porch floor is light grey which makes for a neutral, light and airy aesthetic. At times our porch may be decorated for the season (Fall-Pumpkins on the Porch, etc.)

  ***Please Note*** Our flowers do not bloom year round. Check in with us to see what’s blooming before advertising to your clients a particular spot on the property.

  FEBRUARY/MARCH- Daffodils

  APRIL- Azaleas

  JUNE-AUGUST- Wildflowers (Depending on weather)

  SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER- We do not mow our meadow until the end of November to allow all flowers to go to seed. Until then, the meadow will be left in its natural state with seed pods on dead stems, tall, overgrown grass and fall weeds.