Location: Fletcher Park

Finding Locations can be a really difficult thing for clients when planning a photography session, and for years i had been very careful of who i shared my list of locations with, but recently I came to realize that its not the location, its the photographer who makes the images different, and I have found some amazing locations in Western North Carolina  over the years and why not share that with people who are looking for locations in the area as well as other photographers.  On Fridays I will be choosing a location that I have shot sessions at and sharing a little bit about the location, images from sessions and tips and tricks about the location :) Check back each Friday for a new and exciting place to shoot.

Fletcher Park- Fletcher NC

This location is another one of my favorite places to shoot, and has some of the most incredible sunsets I have EVER seen during the spring and fall. The "Golden Hour" takes a whole new meaning with the red and orange skies that can be captured in the fields of Fletcher Park.  Many people would not think of Fletcher Park as a location for a portrait session but it makes a great neutral backdrop and has several unique elements that will add to any portrait.

Tips for Sessions at Fletcher Park :

* Allow plenty of time

*Bring Comfortable shoes to walk in ( and you can change before your poses)  It is a 20+ minute walk to a couple of the best locations

*Park in the farthest parking lot from the entrance.

*Bring props such as chairs or couches

* Children may need to take a trip to the restroom before getting started, as the only restrooms in the park are in the middle and can be quite a far walk from any locations you may want to shoot in. ( just a note from experience this can add lots of extra time to your session :) 

The field just beyond the parking lot provides  a great neutral location for all kinds of portraits   You can actually shoot an entire session in this field by just changing up the posing.  This is great for families who have small children, or family members with special needs as a lot of the locations in Henderson County that are great for shooting are not as easily accessible. 

 Bringing a chair or a couch can add color and interest to the image.

Like I said before the sunsets at Fletcher Park are amazing.  There are very few obstructions and very few mountains in the view as you shoot back towards the baseball fields.  ( This image was taken two years ago when I was Life Love and Ladybugs, but i just loved the colors so much I wanted to share :)

                    The corn field at the front of the park provides a great backdrop during the fall

As does the barn.

The field there is still great even after they harvest the corn.

Down by the river also makes a great backdrop.  There is a small river access point just before you get to the bridge on the right at the back of the park.  Just be careful.  They  lay new sand quite frequently and sometimes it is very easy to slide to the bottom :)

There are some awesome split rail fences that work great with toddlers :) 

When you get to the back of the park and cross the bridge turn left on the walking trail and follow it all the way to the end there is an amazing set of train trestles and great spots along the river all the way to along the walking trail.