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Home » Unique Richmond VA Gifts – Wall Art, Canvas & More!

Unique Richmond VA Gifts – Wall Art, Canvas & More!

September 9, 2019 by Doug Ash 4 Comments

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Capturing some of Richmond VA’s beauty and history is a passion of mine. I have shot countless cityscape shots, Libby Hill sunsets and have plenty of neighborhood specific favorites. These printed out make for the perfect Richmond VA gifts.

I have even written a few blog posts showing off my favorite places to watch a sunrise and sunset in RVA.

But for this article I wanted to share my favorite print worthy images.

Most of these images have been previously sold in some sort of photographic medium, i.e framed, canvas, metal, etc. Which leads me to the below disclosure.

Disclosure: Each of these images link directly to my online print shop, where they can be purchased in a chosen format and size. Each product is of high quality and shipped directly to you “ready to hang” via Fine Art America/Pixels.

Richmond VA Neighborhood Favorites

Everyone has their favorite RVA neighborhood. I’ve been in Scott’s Addition for the last three years so I am super partial to that area. Especially with the recent growth and the industrial yet revamped vibe. But for pictures I love shooting in The Fan and The Museum District. I can’t always get down to the river so living so close to these neighborhoods comes in handy.

The Fan & Museum District

I am also a tad obsessed with shooting alley ways in Richmond. Below are two perfect examples. A co-worker recently purchased this one as a canvas to begin her art collection. (see video showing off the print)

 

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Alley way in The Museum District after a storm.

And another alley way shot…

 

Rva Art Print featuring the photograph Fan Alleyway In Rva by Doug Ash
A random Richmond VA alley way at night

I can’t not include this awesome sunrise shot taken while exploring The Fan on a cold winter day. I had almost given up taking pictures that morning before noticing this lovely scene.

 

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Sunrise In The Fan neighborhood during a cold winter day

During the next year I captured a few beautiful black and white images in The Fan with a good amount of snow on the ground. I then shared those images here.

Here’s a favorite from that same collection:

Vmfa Metal Print featuring the photograph Confederate Memorial Chapel On Snowy Morning by Doug Ash
Confederate Memorial Chapel On Snowy Morning Metal Print

When I can’t get down to the river for sunrise, I check out the VMFA grounds. Below is a shot captured during sunrise near the fountain they have on their multi-use platform. Sometimes there is sunrise yoga up there. I haven’t been but I am sure its amazing!

 

Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts Framed Print featuring the photograph Vmfa Sunrise In Rva by Doug Ash
VMFA during sunrise

Then there’s fall leaves on Monument Ave. The tree is backlit by an early morning sun.

Made the choice to shoot at just the right angle to prevent the sun from peaking through as I did not want to draw the viewers eyes away from the fall leaves. 

 

Fall Tree Canvas Print featuring the photograph Welcome To Fall In Richmond Va by Doug Ash
Always love exploring Monument Ave in the fall

And the image below was taken the same day but closer to Boulevard in front of First Baptist Church. I caught this lonely fall leaf sitting upright on one of the wall posts.

 

Fall Leaf Framed Print featuring the photograph Lonely Fall Leaf by Doug Ash
Lonely fall leave in front of First Baptist Church on Monument

Scott’s Addition Richmond VA gifts

As previously mentioned Scott’s Addition is my current home and capturing the industrial vibe is always fun. One of my favorite’s was taken in an alley way near Buskey Cider early morning.

 

Rva Framed Print featuring the photograph Scott's Addition Alley Way by Doug Ash
Scott’s Addition sunrise in alley way near Buskey Cider.

And one captured as snow started to cover cars in front of an apartment complex.

 

Richmond Metal Print featuring the photograph Let It Snow Scotts Addition by Doug Ash
Let it snow in Scotts Addition!

Libby Hill

Now it’s time for everyone’s favorite spot to see the Richmond VA skyline and watch the sun set, Libby Hill. My black and white print below has been pretty popular. It will look great as a metal print as well.

I captured it in color as a long exposure shot, then converted to black and white in post-work.

 

Richmond Va Art Print featuring the photograph Libby Hill At Night In Black And White by Doug Ash
Long exposure of view from Libby Hill in black and white

 

Here is the same angle in color as a canvas print. Which do you prefer?

 

Libby Hill Rva Canvas Print featuring the photograph Libby Hill After Sunset by Doug Ash
Long exposure of view from Libby Hill in color

Also captured this view during a heavy snow. Getting down there was as expensive adventure. Used Uber down and back since I didn’t want to unbury my car.

Only realized the cost after I got down to Libby Hill. So I had to use Uber again to get back home. Capturing this image made it worth it though.

Snow In Richmond Framed Print featuring the photograph Snowy Day On Libby Hill In Richmond Virginia by Doug Ash
Snow covered view of Richmond from Libby Hill

This moody image of the Lucky Strike sold as print a few months ago. Shot this with my FujiFilm X100F, testing out my ND filters for the first time.

Cloudy Day Art Print featuring the photograph Lucky Strike Smokestack by Doug Ash
Moody cloud view of the Lucky Strike smokestack

But its always great capturing a sunset there, I can never get enough of it.

 

View from libby Hill canvas image makes the perfect richmond va gift
Lucky Strike smokestack and water tower silhouette on canvas

Or just after sunset with crazy clouds and casual passerby to add to the image.

 

Framed image of a classic view from libby hill. makes perfect richmond va gifts
Post sunset views from Libby Hill

T Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

A more recent favorite on the Richmond VA photography scene, the T Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge can help produce amazing images of the city. It can also be referenced as the T Pott Bridge.

Not only does it provide quick and easy access to great cityscape view locations, but also is an amazing subject by itself.

Below is easily my favorite captures of the pedestrian bridge. I am actually facing away from the city, bringing more of a focus to the bridge itself and the beautifully lit walkway.

Richmond Metal Print featuring the photograph T Pott Memorial Bridge At Night by Doug Ash
Metal print of the T Pott Memorial Bridge in black and white

 

In the next image I am facing the city from the south end of the bridge during its first winter open to the public.

 

Rva Art Print featuring the photograph Tyler Potterfield Bridge At Night by Doug Ash
T Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge during its first Christmas

 

The T Pott Bridge leads directly to the Manchester Climbing Wall via a set of stairs. And you can catch a unique view of the city if looking at it the right way.

 

Rva Canvas Print featuring the photograph Frozen Memorial Bridge by Doug Ash
T Pott Bridge leading into the city after a light snow

The T Pott Bridge is very popular spot, especially on a nice cool night. I took advantage of that one night when there was also a special art installation setup on the bridge.

You can see those unique lights behind the pedestrians. And yes, I can not seem to escape black and white photos of this bridge.

This was also a long exposure image, hence the blurred pedestrians. I used a mini tripod for stabilization.

Unique Richmond VA Gift - Framed Print featuring the photograph Walking On The Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge by Doug Ash
Long exposure of pedestrians on the Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge at night

Richmond VA Photography Odds & Ends

Here’s a few favorites that I am clumping together. These are images most RVA lovers will recognize. Some might take a few minutes, but none the less, pretty iconic for Richmond VA.

 

Need Richmond VA Gifts? Try Beautiful Maymont Based Wall Art
Canvas print of the Japanese garden stepping stones at Maymont

 

Took this image right during a really long photo walk. Ended up having to use an Uber to get back to my car.

 

Unique Richmond VA gift of The 3rd Street Diner Framed Print featuring the photograph 3rd Street Diner Night Lights by Doug Ash
3rd Street Diner neon sign at night

 

Part of my camera gear setup is using certain lenses that allow a lot of light in, even at night. This picture below was shot without a tripod and I love it!

 

Railyard Art Print featuring the photograph Night At The Railyard by Doug Ash
Trainyard in the Manchester District at night

 

For all you RVA river rats (you know who you are)…

 

Summer Framed Print featuring the photograph Entrance To Summer In Rva by Doug Ash
Walkway to the James River

 

And for the trail runners (myself included) and mountain bikers, here’s a canvas print of a popular spot along the North Bank trail.

 

Need Richmond VA Gifts? Try Beautiful North Bank Trail Based Wall Art
North Bank single track trail for runners and mountain bikers

 

Can’t forget about the flood wall. This is a more recent shot, shown here as a metal print.

 

Rva Metal Print featuring the photograph Morning Sun At The Flood Wall by Doug Ash
Richmond flood wall reflections at early morning

 

Saving one of my favorite images ever for last in this section. Explained briefly here. I took the below shot in Kanawha Plaza not long after renovations were completed back in 2016. I love the contrast between the moody clouds and brightly colored exterior of the light.

 

Framed images like this makes for perfect Richmond VA gifts
Under a beautiful light in Kanawha Plaza

 

Richmond VA Skylines & Cityscapes

To have a Richmond VA photography favorites collection and not include cityscape shots would be insane right!?! Yes it would, so I have saved the best for last.

Belvidere Bridge

A favorite spot for many Richmond photographers for catching a sunrise due to its easy accessibility. A shot from the Belvidere Bridge turns out wonderful almost every time.

 

Richmond Va Art Print featuring the photograph Richmond Va Sunrise by Doug Ash
Long exposure print of Richmond city during sunrise

 

My sister in law actually bought this print from me a little while back. The clouds added a unique dynamic to the image.

 

Richmond Framed Print featuring the photograph Richmond Va Spring Sunrise by Doug Ash
Spring sunrise over the James River

 

Here’s a canvas print from the same area, but this time I am shooting directly above the railroad tracks of Tredegar. Looks cold doesn’t it?!?

 

Rva Sunrise Canvas Print featuring the photograph Winter Sunrise Overlooking Richmond Virginia by Doug Ash
Winter sunrise over Tredegar train tracks
Richmond Cityscape In The Fall

 

View from the Flood Wall

Great spot to catch both the sun rise and fall. I feel like these images make the cut on most of my Richmond posts, but I can’t bring myself to leave them off. Perfect for Richmond VA gifts.

 

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Beautiful calm purple sky and reflection

 

And here’s one of my best overall selling images. Taken during the holiday season a few years ago. It was a tad cold but well worth it. I love this image. This is easily one of my favorite Richmond VA skyline viewpoints.

 

Richmond Canvas Print featuring the photograph Rva Night Lights by Doug Ash
Classic Richmond VA cityscape during holiday season

Wrapping Up

That concludes why I think wall art makes the perfect Richmond VA gifts. If you’re a Richmond’er I hope you agree with me. If not, you should pay a few of these spots a visit. Maybe you’ll be convinced. Also check out my Things To Do In Richmond article for more things to explore!


Related Articles

Where To Catch a Sunrise in Richmond VA
Beautiful Sunsets in Richmond VA and Where to Find Them
Snow Covered RVA

 

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  1. Barbara says

    October 24, 2019 at 10:58 am

    They are all so beautiful

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    • Doug Ash says

      October 30, 2019 at 8:49 am

      Thank you! I love RVA!

      Reply
  2. Carolyn Frey says

    October 29, 2019 at 9:38 pm

    Your photographs are beautiful.

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    • Doug Ash says

      October 30, 2019 at 8:48 am

      Much appreciated!

      Reply

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