Visitors to Shenandoah National Park often gather at overlooks along Skyline Drive to watch the sunset. While the view is beautiful as the sun dips below the mountains, many people leave too early and miss the most colorful part of the evening sky. One of the best tips for watching or photographing sunset in Shenandoah is to stay a little longer after the sun disappears below the horizon.

Here are some of the best sunrise photography locations in Shenandoah National Park, including Hawksbill Mountain, Big Meadows, Hazel Mountain Overlook, and several lesser-known spots photographers love.

After years of photographing Shenandoah National Park, these are some of my favorite locations for sunrise, sunset, waterfalls, and sweeping mountain views along Skyline Drive.

Photography workshops aren’t just about showing up at a scenic overlook. They’re carefully structured experiences designed to create transformation behind the lens. Here’s what actually goes into designing a Blue Ridge photography workshop in Front Royal, Virginia — and why structure is the secret ingredient behind better images.

Hogback Overlook, located along the Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park, is one of my favorite overlooks for photography.