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Places to take great photos in Charlotte

The Queen City is a photogenic place, offering photo opportunities from urban bustle to pristine nature.

A colorful sunset over the Uptown skyline.

The Target parking deck at 900 Metropolitan Ave. can offer photographers opportunities to capture amazing sunsets.

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Whether you’re upgrading your fine art portfolio or just need a new profile picture, Charlotte offers plenty of scenic locations to capture great photographs.

City Editor Jack, here. As a photography enthusiast, here are just a few places to explore before your next photo shoot:

A skyline shot of Uptown Charlotte over a crowd watching baseball inside a stadium.

Fans visiting Truist Field to see the Charlotte Knights will have a fantastic panoramic view of Uptown.

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City vibes

Truist Field
Home of the Charlotte Knights, this landmark ballpark has a fantastic view of the Uptown skyline day and night.

Confetti Hearts Wall
This mural of colorful hearts can be found at 1930 Camden Rd. in Charlotte’s South End. Good luck finding a more charming spot to take photos with your friends or loved ones.

The Overlook at CLT
This observation post provides unparalleled views of airplanes arriving/departing from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Target parking deck at Metropolitan Ave.
This “hidden gem” gives visitors a vast, scenic vista over the Uptown skyline, with the chance to capture incredible sunrises and sunsets.

Bryant Park
Located on West Morehead Street, the hill overlooking the park provides one of the best nighttime views of the city.

A heron wades in shallow water hunting for fish.

Photographers walking along Charlotte’s Little Sugar Creek Greenway can often spot native wildlife like deer, hawks, and herons.

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Going natural

Freedom Park
One of Charlotte’s most popular parks offers trees, fountains, and ample green space perfect for like engagements and graduation pics.

The Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Feel miles away from the city when stepping onto the greenway — especially the Huntingtowne Farm Park segment from Tyvola Road to I-485.

Editor’s note: Nature lovers can commonly spot deer and water birds near the creek early in the morning.

Wing Haven
Be surrounded by greenery in this enclosed-brick garden and bird sanctuary perfect for nature enthusiasts and influencers.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
This pristine location provides 380 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands, and lakefront — perfect to spend a day exploring or hosting a wedding.

Since Charlotte is such a gorgeous city, I know I must have missed a few spots.
Let us know your favorite spots across the Queen City to take pictures.

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