Indoor Places to Take Pictures in Richmond, VA
Indoor Places for Pictures in Richmond
You’ve got your photographer reserved and you’re all excited to take your engagement, bridal or family portraits in Richmond, VA. But what do you do if it rains? Or if it’s just brutally hot or cold outside? Here’s a list of indoor places to take pictures in Richmond, VA that may help!
Several of these locations require a reservation in advance and for some there is a photography fee to use their venue. I’ll include the most recent information I know, but it’s always a good idea to check with the venue itself! I’ll include links to each suggested venue.
And if you know of any great ideas for where to take indoor photos in Richmond, VA area, please leave me a comment below so I can add it to the list!
It’s my hope that this will be a resource to help you find the perfect location for your portrait session, no matter what the weather may be!
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Ideas for Indoor Places to Take Pictures in Richmond, VA
Main Street Station
VMFA
Virginia House
Branch Museum of Architecture & Design
Quirk Hotel
Keep scrolling for more information and to see images from each venue!
Richmond, VA Places to Take Pictures Indoors | Main Street Station
Main Street Station allows photography inside during their regular business hours if they do not have a special event scheduled (like a wedding reception!)
At this time, they do not charge a fee, but require the photographer to check-in with security at the lobby desk.
Indoor Locations to Take Pictures in Richmond, VA | VMFA
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts allows non-commercial photography indoors. The museum has rules against bringing large bags and backpacks into the museum, so plan ahead as far as any photography gear you may be bringing along. There is also no flash photography allowed inside (which would damage the artwork!)
The back stairwell even has a large window that lets in natural light! And the grounds outside around VMFA and the Pauley Center are beautiful if you end up with a break in the weather!
Places to Take Pictures Indoors in Richmond, VA | Virginia House
You need to plan ahead to photograph your session at Virginia House. This historic venue in Richmond’s Windsor Farms is available to use for photography after you’ve reserved the venue and paid the hourly rate (with a 2-hour minimum rental.) During business hours, this would cost in the neighborhood of $200.
If the weather turns out to be nice, their grounds outside are lovely and offer tons of opportunities for great photo backdrops!
Indoor Places to Take Pictures in Richmond, VA | Branch Museum
Branch Museum of Architecture and Design has some stunning indoor options on the first floor of their venue including a room that features a floor to ceiling beautiful leaded glass window!
As of this writing, they charge $125/hour and sessions must be held during the museum’s regular business hours.
If the weather turns out to be nice, your reservation also includes access to their gardens out back, and you’d be on historic Monument Avenue to grab a few portraits, too!
Indoor Places to Take Pictures in Richmond, VA | Quirk Hotel
With its white ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows letting in so much natural light, Quirk Hotel quickly became a favorite location for photography!
Quirk Hotel is a beautiful Richmond wedding venue, and brand photographers love to take their clients here for high-end looking headshots!
I was lucky enough to get to capture a surprise rooftop proposal here! The thoughtful groom had even arranged for a small private party downstairs afterward for their families.
I hope you’ve found this list of indoor places where you can take photos in Richmond, VA helpful! Leave me a comment below to suggest another location I should add! (Or just to say, “Hey!”)