More Than a Backdrop
Russell Flower Farm is a working flower farm where beauty grows with every season. Our Photography Experiences are designed around the natural rhythm of the farm—from rows of colorful zinnias and cosmos in late summer to pumpkins, mums, and specialty seasonal displays in the fall.
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Rather than a staged studio setting, you'll find real blooms, open skies, and ever-changing scenery that reflects the season you're in.
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Come celebrate a milestone, capture a memory, host mini sessions, or simply enjoy an evening surrounded by flowers.
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Session Options
Bring your own photographer or be your own photographer.
Are you a photographer? Want to host mini sessions at Russell Flower Farm?
Check out our Photographer Program!
How to Book:
Step 1: Choose Your Guest Count
Each session includes up to 6 guests. Additional guests are $10 per person.
Guests include everyone attending the session, including photographers, family members, children, assistants, and friends.
No animals are permitted on the farm.
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Step 2: Select Your Date & Session Time
Bloom & Capture sessions are booked in 1-hour increments. If you need additional time, simply reserve additional consecutive time slots.
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Step 3: Pay Your Deposit
A deposit is required to reserve your session. Your reservation is not guaranteed until your deposit has been received.
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Step 4: Watch for Confirmation
A member of our team will contact you to confirm your reservation details and answer any questions before your visit.
Bloom & Capture Photographer Program
Designed for photographers who plan to use Russell Flower Farm throughout the season.​
$525 Annual Membership
*Only 5 Memberships Available Annually*
Includes:
Priority booking access
3 complimentary Late Summer & Fall Blooms Photography Sessions
50% off one Dahlia Field Photography Session*
Early access to seasonal installations and specialty sets
Social media collaboration opportunities
Listing as a Preferred Photographer on our website and social media (optional)
10% discount on additional photo sessions
Dahlia Field Photography Sessions are available exclusively during September on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM until sunset. Reservations are required and subject to availability.
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Memberships are non-transferable and valid for the current season only.
Terms & Conditions:
Cancellation Policy:
Photography session availability is limited and reserved specifically for your booking. More Than 14 Days Prior to Reservation: Full refund 7–13 Days Prior to Reservation: 50% refund Less Than 7 Days Prior to Reservation: No refund Reservations may be transferred to another available date within the same season when scheduling permits. If Russell Flower Farm cancels due to severe weather or unsafe field conditions, guests will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Farm Rules & Terms of Use:
Russell Flower Farm is a working flower farm. Please help us preserve its beauty for future guests. Please Do ✔ Stay on designated paths and photography areas ✔ Respect flowers, crops, décor, and installations ✔ Supervise children at all times ✔ Leave the farm as beautiful as you found it ✔ Have fun and create beautiful memories Please Don't ✘ Pick flowers unless specifically permitted ✘ Enter growing areas not designated for guests ✘ Move props, décor, installations, or farm equipment ✘ Bring pets or animals onto the property ✘ Leave trash behind ✘ Climb on structures, fences, flower beds, or farm equipment Remember: Take only photographs. Leave only footprints. Preferably not in the flower beds.
Photographer Responsibility:
Photographers are responsible for their clients, assistants, models, and participants while on the property. Russell Flower Farm is not responsible for: - Injuries to photographers, clients, or participants - Damaged or lost equipment - Personal property loss - Client-related incidents, disputes, or claims - Weather conditions, lighting conditions, or photography outcomes Professional photographers are strongly encouraged to carry their own liability insurance coverage. We provide the flowers. You provide the magic.
Agritourism Liability Notice:
Russell Flower Farm is a working agricultural operation and agritourism venue. WARNING Under North Carolina law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and natural conditions, as well as the potential for participants to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury or death. By entering Russell Flower Farm, all participants acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with visiting a working farm and agree to comply with all farm rules and instructions provided by farm staff. N.C.G.S. § 99E-32