A Knightdale family mini session with GKPhoto starts at $225: up to 20 minutes, up to 5 people and 10 edited images. Knightdale headshots start at $250. Knightdale is 25 to 50 miles from Apex, so travel adds $100. Edited digitals and a print release come with every Knightdale session.
Family from
$225
Headshots from
$250
Delivery
48 hours for portraits
Travel
Adds $100, by arrangement
Family and portrait
Family and portrait sessions in Knightdale
Parking at Knightdale Station Park: The town lists parking and restrooms among the park amenities. Parking at Knightdale Community Park: Park only in designated areas, and keep vehicles off grass, sidewalks and trails.
Family sessions in Knightdale
Session
Price
Time
Includes
Mini
$225
Up to 20 min
1 location, up to 5 people, 10 edited images
Signature
$475
About 1 hour
1 to 2 locations, 30+ edited images, 1 outfit change
Send your name and email. I reply within one business day, with the price for your town and open dates. Nothing is charged to ask.
Headshots
Headshots in Knightdale, NC
Wilder Plaza and the Veterans Memorial Plaza give clean paved and stone backdrops for headshots, and park rules ask for Town approval before you bring tents, drones or generators.
There is no studio visit for Knightdale clients. A Knightdale headshot session happens at your workplace, outdoors or at another location you pick.
Headshot sessions in Knightdale
Session
Price
Time
Includes
The Professional
$250
About 20 min
1 to 2 looks, 2 retouched images
The Personal Brand
$395
About 45 min
2 to 3 outfits or backdrops, 5 retouched images, headshot plus environmental
Knightdale built its main park on a former farm and nursery site. Knightdale Station Park opened in September 2013, and it has a central pond, an amphitheater, pavilions and a pollinator meadow. A splash pad with a steam engine water tower nods to the town's railroad history.
Knightdale Station Park is a 71-acre site on North First Avenue, open dawn to dusk, with a central pond, amphitheater, pavilions, splash pad and pollinator meadow. knightdalenc.gov
Knightdale Community Park is at 101 Bryan Chalk Lane with a children's play area, four lighted ball fields and basketball and tennis courts. knightdalenc.gov
The splash pad at Knightdale Station Park has a steam engine water tower that reflects the town's railroad history. knightdalenc.gov
Location guide
Photo spots in Knightdale, one card each
The top places to take pictures in Knightdale are Knightdale Station Park, Knightdale Community Park and Wilder Plaza, Veterans Memorial and Splash Pad. Each of the 3 cards below carries its own permit note and source, so check the rule with the park or town before you book.
71-acre park with a central pond, pavilions, an amphitheater, a pollinator meadow, public art and open lawns, opened in September 2013.
Spring★★★★★
Summer★★★★★
Fall★★★★★
Winter★★★★★
Tip: Little shade across the open ground: book within 90 minutes of sunset from June through August. Fall is the top season at Knightdale Station Park, and bring a layer for after sunset, since open ground cools quickly.
Field
Water
Garden
Good for family
Good for couples
Good for kids
Check current rules
Plan your visit
Parking
The town lists parking and restrooms among the park amenities. Source
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Access
Partly accessible
Shade
Low shade
Crowds
Moderate
Permit and fees. Check current rules (the park page does not address photography, so call Knightdale Parks, Recreation and Cultural Programs at (919) 217-2232; tents, canopies, drones and paid instruction need Town approval)
Park with a children's play area, two basketball courts, six tennis courts and four lighted ball fields that are reserved for league and rental use.
Spring★★★★★
Summer★★★★★
Fall★★★★★
Winter★★★★★
Tip: Sun-exposed here: before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. keeps summer sessions comfortable. Knightdale Community Park rates 3 of 5 in fall, and choose outfits that handle a breeze.
Field
Good for kids
Good for family
Good for sports
Check current rules
Plan your visit
Parking
Park only in designated areas, and keep vehicles off grass, sidewalks and trails. Source
Hours
Dawn to dusk daily; basketball courts open Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. to dusk and weekends from dawn to dusk
Access
Partly accessible
Shade
Low shade
Crowds
Moderate. Busiest: league nights and weekends
Permit and fees. Check current rules (call Knightdale Parks, Recreation and Cultural Programs at (919) 217-2232; drones, tents and paid instruction need Town approval, and the ball fields are for league and rental use only)
Wilder Plaza, Veterans Memorial and Splash Pad (Knightdale Station Park)
Inside Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, NC 27545
Inside the park, the Veterans Memorial Plaza was dedicated on Veterans Day 2018, and the splash pad has a steam engine water tower that reflects the town's railroad history.
Spring★★★★★
Summer★★★★★
Fall★★★★★
Winter★★★★★
Tip: Few trees overhead on the sidewalks, so skip midday in summer and shoot in the last hour of light. Fall suits Wilder Plaza, Veterans Memorial and Splash Pad best, and choose comfortable shoes and keep the walking short.
Urban
Historic
Good for family
Good for kids
Good for couples
Check current rules
Plan your visit
Parking
Use the Knightdale Station Park lots; the town lists parking among the park amenities. Source
Access
Accessible
Shade
Low shade
Crowds
Busy. Busiest: summer afternoons
Permit and fees. Check current rules (the park page does not address photography, so call Knightdale Parks, Recreation and Cultural Programs at (919) 217-2232)
How much does a photographer cost in Knightdale, NC?
Sessions in Knightdale start at $225 for family, $200 for graduation, $250 for headshot, before NC sales tax. The quote builder adds travel to Knightdale as its own line.
Do I need a permit for a photo session in Knightdale?
The town pages for Knightdale Station Park and Knightdale Community Park do not list a photography fee. Call Knightdale Parks, Recreation and Cultural Programs at (919) 217-2232 before you book. I confirm the rule for your spot.
What is the best spot in Knightdale for a toddler?
Knightdale Station Park has an inclusive playground, open lawns, restrooms and a splash pad. Knightdale Community Park also has a children's play area, but its ball fields are for league and rental use only.
Where can we shoot if it rains in Knightdale?
The park's pavilions and picnic shelters are town rentals, but they are not free to hold for a session. A rain day is usually a reschedule, and weather reschedules are always free.
Is Knightdale Station Park open for evening sessions?
The town lists the park as open from dawn to dusk, so an evening session needs to finish before sunset. Golden hour starts about an hour before that, so plan the start time around it.
Do you charge extra to travel to Knightdale?
Yes, $100 once per session, whatever package you pick. I send the full Knightdale total before you book. Dates here are set by arrangement.
