A wonderful June proposal and engagement session on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. There were threats of popup rain showers but they stayed away making room for a perfect day for a proposal.
Jordan chose to have the proposal on Diana Hill to be able to have the Biltmore House in the background and the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains also allowing privacy away from the busy crowds closer to the house.
There are other private locations on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate but Diana Hill was the one that fit what Jordan was looking for. Learn more in our Guide to Biltmore Proposals!
Asheville is a unique spring getaway, and the Biltmore is sure to not disappoint. The Tulips provide a tapestry of pastel colors that make for fantastic engagement photography backdrops. The options are limitless.
The Biltmore gardens are the work of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted; you would be hard-pressed to find a better location for Engagement Photography!
The tulips in the Walled Garden are often the star of the show in early spring. To get away from the crowds, we often head down to the Azalea Gardens with their striking blooms of vibrant colors. If you start your engagement photo session early before Sunset, this is one of the best spots because it offers deep shade and soft subtle colors. Engagements at Biltmore spring gardens are simply stunning.
If you need help with Engagement Photography Ideas, we are always a phone call away and happy to help!
Having an Expert Biltmore Photographer will help guide you to the locations and avoid the crowds to get the most popular and best-looking photos for your engagement session that you could possibly want.
You will undoubtedly want some architectural photos after you’re done with the gardens; the Biltmore Is a French Renaissance-style estate. There are some excellent photo opportunities at the front of the estate; however, you have to arrive after the crowds have left to get these pics.
It is best not to plan your Engagement photography on a popular weekend as there may be weddings on the estate if architectural photos are essential. We can always head to Diana Hill if there are crowds and still capture the Biltmore in the background!
We have a different approach to engagement photography poses. We make you feel comfortable, the entire experience is enjoyable, and you get photos you will love!
Will Thomas is a professional photographer, videographer, and creative based in Asheville, North Carolina.
01The moment. Alex on one knee on Diana Hill with the Esplanade fountain and Biltmore House below. Alex + Andrea · August 14, 2026 ·
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