A New Hill family mini session with GKPhoto starts at $225: up to 20 minutes, up to 5 people and 10 edited images. New Hill headshots start at $250. New Hill is 0 to 10 miles from Apex, so travel is included. Edited digitals and a print release come with every New Hill session.
Family from
$225
Headshots from
$250
Delivery
48 hours for portraits
Travel
Included
Family and portrait
Family and portrait sessions in New Hill
Families can shoot at Harris Lake or the Jordan Lake overlooks, with Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs as the nearby backup.
Parking at Harris Lake County Park: No entrance fee. Parking at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area: New Hope Overlook Access: Four parking lots.
Family sessions in New Hill
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
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Headshots
Headshots in New Hill, NC
Headshots in New Hill work best at your own office or a private location, because the lake parks fall under the Wake County permit for client sessions.
There is no studio visit for New Hill clients. A New Hill headshot session happens at your workplace, outdoors or at another location you pick.
Headshot sessions in New Hill
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
New Hill sits between two big bodies of water. Harris Lake County Park covers 680 acres on the Shearon Harris Reservoir and is open 8 a.m. to sunset daily, while Jordan Lake's New Hope Overlook and White Oak areas are the other big-water options. Wake County notes parts of Harris Lake were closed for construction, so confirm which areas are open before your date.
Harris Lake County Park is a 680-acre Wake County park on the Shearon Harris Reservoir at 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC 27562. wake.gov
Park grounds are open 8 a.m. to sunset daily, with holiday closures. wake.gov
Wake County notes parts of the park were under construction and closed, so check before visiting. wake.gov
Location guide
Photo spots in New Hill, one card each
The top places to take pictures in New Hill are Harris Lake County Park, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area: New Hope Overlook Access and Jordan Lake State Recreation Area: White Oak Area. Each of the 5 cards below carries its own permit note and source, so check the rule with the park or town before you book.
680-acre county park on Harris Lake with trails, fishing, boating, picnic areas, gardens and a disc golf course.
Parts were closed for construction at the last check.
Spring★★★★★
Summer★★★★★
Fall★★★★★
Winter★★★★★
Tip: Some tree cover along the shoreline helps, but it moves with the sun: morning and late afternoon give the most even light. Fall is the top season at Harris Lake County Park, and lakeside wind can pick up in the afternoon, so bring a layer.
Lake
Woods
Good for family
Good for couples
Plan your visit
Parking
No entrance fee. The day-use area has an accessible restroom building next to three picnic shelters. Source
Hours
Open 8 a.m. to sunset.
Access
Partly accessible
Shade
Some shade
Crowds
Moderate
Permit and fees. Wake County: client-based shoots register online for a free permit; 1 to 3 hours per permit, max 2 permits per photographer per day, max 30 attendees. Duke Energy Exclusion Zone is off limits for shoots.
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area: New Hope Overlook Access
339 W.H. Jones Road, New Hill, NC 27562
Jordan Lake access point with a New Hill address, on the big reservoir.
The park lists an observation platform for spotting bald eagles, though not at this specific access.
Spring★★★★★
Summer★★★★★
Fall★★★★★
Winter★★★★★
Tip: Sun-exposed here: before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. keeps summer sessions comfortable. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area: New Hope Overlook Access is at its best in fall, and allow time for a few shots with the water behind you.
Lake
Water
Good for couples
Good for family
Check current rules
Plan your visit
Parking
Four parking lots. A per-vehicle entrance fee applies on weekends and holidays in April, May and September, and daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Free the rest of the year. Source
Shade
Low shade
Crowds
Moderate
Permit and fees. NC State Parks: commercial photography needs a Special Activity Permit from the park superintendent (apply at least 2 weeks ahead) plus a DNCR Film Permit; fees set by the superintendent. Check current rules.
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area: White Oak Area (near Apex)
White Oak Beach Road, Apex, NC 27523
Swim beach, boat ramp and lake views on the 14,000-acre reservoir; open for day use in peak season when not reserved.
Spring★★★★★
Summer★★★★★
Fall★★★★★
Winter★★★★★
Tip: Little shade here: book within 90 minutes of sunset from June through August. Fall suits Jordan Lake State Recreation Area: White Oak Area best, and wear shoes you can get muddy and pack a towel for kids.
Lake
Water
Good for family
Good for large groups
Check current rules
Plan your visit
Parking
A per-vehicle entrance fee applies on weekends and holidays in April, May and September, and daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Free for day use the rest of the year. Source
Hours
Day-use hours run 8 a.m. to 6, 8 or 9 p.m. depending on the season.
Shade
Low shade
Crowds
Busy. Busiest: peak season (state park page)
Permit and fees. NC State Parks: commercial photography needs a Special Activity Permit from the park superintendent (apply at least 2 weeks ahead) plus a DNCR Film Permit; fees set by the superintendent. Check current rules.
1.90-mile lake loop, visitor center and fishing access.
Spring★★★★★
Summer★★★★★
Fall★★★★★
Winter★★★★★
Tip: Mixed sun and shade here: avoid the hard light from noon to 2 p.m. in summer. For Bass Lake Park, plan on fall if you can, and solid colors read better than busy patterns.
Lake
Woods
Good for family
Good for couples
Good for seniors
Plan your visit
Access
Partly accessible
Shade
Some shade
Crowds
Busy
Permit and fees. Client-based shoots in Town parks and greenways need a Town Professional Photographer Permit ($25 daily or $100 annual); tag displayed; hand-held or portable props and lighting only; regular park hours only.
Holly Springs Town park; see the Holly Springs entry.
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. Sugg Farm Park rates 4 of 5 in fall, and bring a layer for after sunset, since open ground cools quickly.
Field
Good for family
Good for kids
Plan your visit
Shade
Low shade
Crowds
Moderate
Permit and fees. Client-based shoots in Town parks and greenways need a Town Professional Photographer Permit ($25 daily or $100 annual); tag displayed; hand-held or portable props and lighting only; regular park hours only.
How much does a photographer cost in New Hill, NC?
Sessions in New Hill start at $225 for family, $200 for graduation, $250 for headshot, before NC sales tax. The quote builder adds travel to New Hill as its own line.
How much do permits cost at Harris Lake and Jordan Lake?
Harris Lake County Park: Wake County registration is free, for 1 to 3 hours, up to 30 people. Jordan Lake: a State Parks Special Activity Permit plus a DNCR Film Permit, with fees set by the superintendent and a 2-week lead time. Jordan Lake also charges a per-vehicle entrance fee on busy days.
What is the best spot near New Hill for a toddler?
Harris Lake County Park. Entry is free, and the day-use area has an accessible restroom building beside three picnic shelters. Its trails are only partly step-free, so keep a stroller to the day-use area.
Where can we shoot if it rains near New Hill?
The three picnic shelters at Harris Lake's day-use area are the covered option. Weather reschedules are always free.
Do you shoot nearby towns too?
Yes. Bass Lake Park and Sugg Farm Park in Holly Springs are close, and travel is included. Both need the Holly Springs permit: $25 for a day or $100 for a year.
Do you charge extra to travel to New Hill?
No. Every package price already covers the drive to New Hill. New Hill is a regular service area, so you can pick a date on the booking page like any other session.
