A Morrisville headshot session with GKPhoto starts at $250 for The Professional: about 20 minutes, 2 retouched images and 48-hour delivery. Family mini sessions in Morrisville start at $225. Morrisville is 0 to 10 miles from Apex, so travel is included. Sessions in Morrisville are on location, not in a studio.
Headshots from
$250
Family from
$225
Delivery
48 hours for portraits
Travel
Included
Headshots
Headshots in Morrisville, NC
Office sessions skip park permits entirely.
There is no studio visit for Morrisville clients. A Morrisville headshot session happens at your workplace, outdoors or at another location you pick.
Lake Crabtree County Park, at 1400 Aviation Pkwy, falls under the Wake County professional photography policy, which asks for a free permit on client shoots. Source: wake.gov.
Headshot sessions in Morrisville
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
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Family and portrait
Family and portrait sessions in Morrisville
Parking at Lake Crabtree County Park: Free parking at the Aviation Parkway main entrance. Parking at Church Street Park: On-site lots at both ends (5800 Cricket Pitch Way and 905 Church Street) until full.
Family sessions in Morrisville
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
Morrisville is compact, and so is its photo list: three places that each do something different. Lake Crabtree County Park is a Wake County lake park, Church Street Park is open sunrise to sunset and hosts professional cricket games, and Crabtree Creek Nature Park is a 37-acre wooded and wetland site. The Town's concept plan adds trails and boardwalks there, so check what is built before you plan around it.
Morrisville Town Hall is at 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560. morrisvillenc.gov
Church Street Park hosts professional cricket games and is open sunrise to sunset daily. morrisvillenc.gov
Lake Crabtree County Park (1400 Aviation Pkwy) is a Wake County park covered by the county professional photography policy. wake.gov
Location guide
Photo spots in Morrisville, one card each
The top places to take pictures in Morrisville are Lake Crabtree County Park, Church Street Park and Crabtree Creek Nature Park. 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.
Wake County lake park; named on the county photography permit list.
Spring★★★★★
Summer★★★★★
Fall★★★★★
Winter★★★★★
Tip: Little shade along the shoreline: book within 90 minutes of sunset from June through August. For Lake Crabtree County Park, plan on fall if you can, and lakeside wind can pick up in the afternoon, so bring a layer.
Lake
Good for family
Good for couples
Plan your visit
Parking
Free parking at the Aviation Parkway main entrance. A $2 car-top fee applies at the watercraft launch. Source
Shade
Low shade
Crowds
Busy
Permit and fees. Wake County: client-based shoots must register online for a free permit; 1 to 3 hours per permit, max 2 permits per photographer per day, max 30 attendees, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. window (varies by park closing).
5800 Cricket Pitch Way (north) and 905 Church Street (south), Morrisville, NC 27560
Playground, shelters, walking trail and fields; sunrise to sunset daily.
Spring★★★★★
Summer★★★★★
Fall★★★★★
Winter★★★★★
Tip: Few trees overhead across the open ground, so skip midday in summer and shoot in the last hour of light. Fall suits Church Street Park best, and choose outfits that handle a breeze.
Field
Good for family
Good for kids
Good for large groups
Check current rules
Plan your visit
Parking
On-site lots at both ends (5800 Cricket Pitch Way and 905 Church Street) until full. Overflow at Iron Mountain, with a sidewalk to the park. Source
Shade
Low shade
Crowds
Moderate
Permit and fees. Check current rules (Town page lists no photography policy; Town contact 919-463-6200)
The concept plan adds trails and boardwalks, so check which parts are finished before you go.
Spring★★★★★
Summer★★★★★
Fall★★★★★
Winter★★★★★
Tip: Heavy tree cover on the trails keeps midday workable, even in July. Crabtree Creek Nature Park rates 5 of 5 in fall, and solid colors read better than busy patterns.
How much does a photographer cost in Morrisville, NC?
Sessions in Morrisville start at $225 for family, $200 for graduation, $250 for headshot, before NC sales tax. The quote builder adds travel to Morrisville as its own line.
Do I need a permit in Morrisville?
At Lake Crabtree County Park, Wake County requires a free online registration for client-based shoots. The Town lists no photography policy for Church Street Park or Crabtree Creek Nature Park, so call 919-463-6200 first.
What is the best spot in Morrisville for a toddler?
Church Street Park. It has a playground with a tot lot, restrooms, shelters and a walking trail, with on-site lots at both ends. Lake Crabtree has two playgrounds and bathrooms at the main entrance.
Where can we shoot if it rains in Morrisville?
Church Street Park has picnic shelters, which makes it the covered option among the Morrisville spots in this guide. A shelter keeps a light shower off but limits where you can pose. Weather reschedules are always free.
How long does a Wake County photo permit last?
Each permit covers 1 to 3 hours. A photographer can hold at most 2 permits per day, with up to 30 people, in a window from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. that varies by park. Registration is free.
Do you charge extra to travel to Morrisville?
No. Every package price already covers the drive to Morrisville. Morrisville is a regular service area, so you can pick a date on the booking page like any other session.
