Whether you want to find a beautiful backdrop for an engagement photo or family photo shoot, or you just want to take pictures of beautiful scenery, there are some places you can go in and around the Columbia, South Carolina, area. This state has mountains upstate, and beaches on the coast, so you are sure to find just the right setting for your photos. Here are some gorgeous places to shoot a photo near Columbia.
Riverwalk
The Riverwalk area in Columbia has some beautiful places for pictures. Head over to the canal side for photos of the old waterworks building. This has huge red barn door that makes a wonderful backdrop for family photos. You can also get some great shots of the Blossom St. bridge or the Gervais Bridge. The Gervais Street bridge is an iconic sight in the Columbia area, and there are a few places where you can get pictures of it. Head down on the riverbank along the Riverwalk, and aim your camera up toward the bridge for a picture, or you can even stand up on the bridge and get some images of the surrounding area.
Riverbanks Botanical Gardens
The Riverbanks Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place for pictures. It features over 70 acres of flowers and plants with something blooming no matter what time of year you go. The springtime or during the fall is the best time to go since most of the flowers are at their peak, but this is a beautiful place anytime.
Congaree National Park
Congaree National Park is just a short drive from Columbia. This park has trails that wind through the forest with little bridges to get you over the rivers. It is home to the largest tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the country. Look up through your camera lens to see the tallest trees in the eastern part of the U.S. and one of the highest canopies you’ll find anywhere. The park stays open seven days a week, 24 hours a day so you can explore and take pictures whenever you want.
South Carolina State House
The South Carolina State House is an elegant building with a lot of history. The massive columns and iconic dome of the building create a beautiful image, but the grounds around the state house are also beautiful. There is always something blooming at every time of the year, and there are many places to catch a good photo whether it is just the scenery or you use the beautiful gardens as a backdrop for a special picture. For a unique view, head to Main Street right before the sun sets and take some photos of the State House. You’ll see it slowly light up as the sun’s rays go down over the horizon.
These are just a few of the beautiful places around Columbia where you can take pictures. There are also several other local parks, and even the downtown streets have some interesting and photo-worthy sights.
“Columbia, SC” by brandon walker
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