Where to Take Engagement Photos in Charlotte, North Carolina: The Albertine
Engagement sessions are a fun way to mark the start of an exciting chapter. These sessions are a great way to get to know your photographer and get comfortable in front of the camera.
I find the best engagement sessions are when you’re doing something that you enjoy, like exploring your favorite park, spending some time at home with your pets, or heading out to a bar or restaurant you love.
Albertine: In Uptown Charlotte
For Shannon & Brandan’s engagement session we headed to Albertine in Uptown Charlotte. This restaurant is an incredible space, complete with a stunning marble bar and ample seating in the dining room. With modern accents, floor-to-ceiling windows, and cozy suede couches and chairs scattered throughout, Albertine made an ideal spot for engagement photos that also doubled as a fun date night out.
Albertine itself is also easy to get to in Charlotte, as it’s located on the first floor of Charlotte’s Duke Energy Plaza. Opening its doors in September 2024, it feels like a mix of a modern art gallery and a fine-dining experience in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Albertine is even a MICHELIN-recommended restaurant, known for menu highlights such as whipped feta, deepwater Georgia shrimp, cordero asado, and hanger steak frites.
Engagement photos at Albertine: Why it’s a great spot
If you’re unsure of whether you want to have your engagement session at Albertine here are some perks:
It’s a formal setting that also allows for privacy. In order to take phots at Albertine you need to reach out to their team and book a time, date, and pay a reservation fee. The benefit of this reservation is that you get this incredible space to yourself, which allows for a private experience and lets you relax. Albertine makes it easy to reserve the space for an hour-long engagement session
Enjoy a glass of wine and explore the space. Albertine has drinks for purchase during your session, which can make it into a fun date night out with your partner and serves as a great props in photos.
Albertine in Charlotte really delivers on every note: a formal setting, a beautiful interior, a private setting, and varied spots throughout the space for a range of photos. I loved getting to photograph Shannon and Brandan in a place they both thoroughly enjoyed and could relax into over the course of an hour.
Three Tips for Planning Your Engagement Photos in Charlotte, North carolina
Planning an engagement shoot in Charlotte can be overwhelming. From deciding where to have it to thinking of every detail like what time of day is best and who to hire, it can be a lot.
As a photographer based on the East Coast, I know a thing or two about planning the perfect engagement session , so here are some tips to make it easy:
Choose a location that’s enjoyable for both of you. Decide on a spot that matches both your aesthetics and preferences, whether it’s a fully private space or a more public, energizing one. Your photographer will likely also have a list of recommendations based on the vibe or asthetic you’re going for.
Arrive in comfortable clothing you feel your best in. Wear clothing that feels like you and fits the location.
Work with a photographer who makes you feel at ease and matches your vibe. This may be the most important factor in any session. Book a photographer whose style you love and who you feel comfortable from the beginning.
I make it a priority to get to know couples before and throughout their session so they feel comfortable, and really makes for the better photos.
The most important thing to remember? This photography session is 100% for you. Don’t choose or outfit a location based on what your friend or mom is saying, unless they feel like a match. If you want something more non-traditional, like an 80s-inspired shoot or a more formal date night like Shannon and Brandan's, do it! Do whatever feels the most like the two of you, and you’ll get photos that you love.
Book an Engagement Photo Session in Charlotte
Shannon and Brandan’s engagement session at Albertine was a fun experience where they felt relaxed and fully themselves. That’s my ultimate goal for every couple I photograph: to create an experience where you can walk away with photos that feel authentically like you.
I’m a film and digital photographer on the East Coast who loves to capture meaningful moments for couples. I’m inspired by complex interiors (like the Albertine), old films, and historic art pieces, and it’s reflected in my work. If you’re looking for an engagement photographer, reach out to me to chat about your vision and how I can bring it to life.