Warner Castle / Sunken Garden Photography Ideas
Well, when I first came to Rochester and someone ask me to shoot their group photos in the 'Sunken Garden' I was utterly perplexed. How would I photograph underground - and once I went there for a preview I wasn't much more excited. It is very difficult to photograph in the garden. Most photographer's I've seen lighn the group up above the garden so that they have enough light for the photos. Testament to the lack of light inside the garden is the lack of vegetation, flowering or otherwise. So if you think you want your photos in the garden, you'll definately want to visit the place in a similar season as you plan to be there, as well as a similar time of day that you plan to be there.
The above shot is from the east stair as it decends to the landing overlooking the garden toward the castle.
Inside at the bottom of the garden (above photo)
Suzie had one part of her bridal portraits shot at the gardens.
Official Info:
A castellated Gothic style residence that was the home of Rochester attorney and newspaper editor Horatio Gates Warner. This historic castle is the headquarters for the Rochester Civic Garden Center. This popular site for wedding photographs is available to rent for $75.00 per hour.