I’ve lived in the Greenville area since 2016 and I think my first photo session in downtown Greenville was in 2017. Here are some of my favorite places downtown to use for engagement photos!
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Liberty Bridge
I’ll start with the most iconic part of downtown Greenville—the curved suspension bridge over the waterfall. There are so many angles we can get of this bridge, so no worries if it’s crowded.
Reedy River Falls
What other city has a waterfall in the middle of downtown? If you get the right angle, it won’t even look like you’re in a city! The top photo was stealthily taken from a bench, which I plotted with the guy in advance.
Medusa Tree
Also called the Root Tree, this is along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, right next to the end of the Liberty Bridge. These roots kept growing after the ground around it was dug out.
(Bonus points if you have a Medusa tattoo)
Wyche Pavilion
You will have to check with the owners in advance about not conflicting with events they already have scheduled here, but this covered pavilion is a great option for a proposal if the forecast calls for rain (like it did for this session). Fun fact: this is actually the original Duke’s Mayonnaise factory!
Carolina Foothills garden club sanctuary
Some people don’t even realize this is here because it’s almost hidden in the woods! I had to do some digging to even find the name of this area. It’s a great place to find shade when the sun is still high and it has a little more privacy than the rest of downtown. Plus, the sun comes from behind the little waterfall, which gives you really pretty light!
Christmas tree
Downtown Greenville at Christmastime is straight out of a movie! The Christmas tree looks beautiful day or night—you decide which one you like better!
Overlooking downtown
The view from the top of the stairs next to the Peace Center is where the prettiest light is as the sun goes down!
Water Wall
When the golden hour sun and the lights at the bottom hit this spot just right, it makes the prettiest background!
Eugenia Duke Bridge
This green bridge gives you a great urban landscape that shows off some of the architecture of downtown Greenville!
Flowers near Mary’s Cottage
This spot smells so good, there’s pretty color there at any time of year, and it always has beautiful light before sunset!
Ivy Bridge
I couldn’t find a name for this bridge online, so let me know if you know the name of this one. This bridge always makes me think of Winnie the Pooh. I love the stone and ivy together!
Off of Main Street
Here are a few spots downtown that aren’t along Main Street or Falls Park, but are still gorgeous!
Rock Quarry Garden
This little garden is below the street near the Governor’s School. It’s far enough away from downtown that you won’t get as many onlookers, but it’s still very beautiful.
Cancer Survivors Park
This was actually a backup location after Falls Park closed at the beginning of the pandemic, then this park closed too. When everything reopened, we decided to still go here because we liked the futuristic feel of the pavilion with the light sabers. But as you can see, the light is also beautiful here in the morning, and it’s not as crowded as the rest of downtown.
Photo by Shehzad Ziaee
My name is Christine (Scott) Gow and I’m an elopement photographer based out of Greenville, South Carolina. I’m a wife and a beagle mom. The three of us have visited beautiful places in every corner of South Carolina, to include all of our state parks. Sometimes we wear hiking boots, sometimes we wear dress shoes, and sometimes we’re barefoot in the surf.
One thing I love about South Carolina is that it’s not just the beaches and colorful houses that you imagine when you picture it. Whether you’re looking for mountains, beaches, or anything in between; I can help you find the perfect place for the two of you and make it as smooth of a day as possible. No matter how you two choose to spend your day, I’m happy you’re doing it the way that you want.
I can’t wait to meet you!
Photos from Downtown Greenville
