Things to keep in mind when choosing a location:

-Many factors come into play when choosing a location. Some beaches are simply inaccessible at high tide. Likewise, some mountain locations require an earlier start time due to the sun going behind the hills early. Light also plays a huge role in what makes a location magical. I tend to shoot in spots more off the beaten trail as I find it's easier for my clients to relax and enjoy their session when they aren't surrounded by crowds. All of the locations within this document are places I have shot before so I know the ins and outs of each spot!

-I often tell my clients to choose a location that speaks to them. If you & your family don't love the beach, let's go inland instead! If you guys love adventure, lets go to the top of a mountain! I have spent so much time scouting out amazing locations around San Diego so that there are plenty for you to choose from.

- Your session only lasts until the sun sets to ensure the best light Since most of these locations are very far apart from one another, we will only be able to do one location for your shoot.

- Remember to make your wardrobe match the scenery. If we're doing a more urban shoot, dressing fancier would look great but if we're out in the mountains, formal attire may not make sense there. I'm happy to help with any wardrobe questions!

Presidio Park - Old Town San Diego

This is near the beautiful Junipero Serra Museum. The museum provides a beautiful backdrop with its arched columns, and iconic wooden doors. My favorite place to shoot at though is the area adjacent to the museum. Its large and open with lots of trees, and gorgeous golden light streaming through. 

Marian Bear Memorial Park- Clairemont

This location is beautiful! It has winding trails, along with lots of different kinds of trees, and plenty of foliage with beautiful fall colors (lots of greens, oranges, and yellows!). It's located in the Clairemont area. 

Wright's Field - Alpine

I love this field because it's so beautiful and versatile. The light here is incredible and the hills in the distance offer such a gorgeous backdrop. It also has plenty of open field, lots of trees, and large boulders that we can shoot in front ot (or climb on!). 

Mission Trails - Santee

This is an easily accessible spot that is centrally located to most areas in San Diego. This spot is wide open with lots of room to shoot and the sun sets behind the hills and gives a beautiful glow. This spot is green in early spring, and drier looking in the summer and fall. Things to keep in mind: parking can be a bit tricky here, please make sure to get specific directions from me for parking. There are also multiple access points to mission trails & this is a lesser known one so let's make sure we're on the same page as far as our meeting point!

Los Penasquitos Canyon - Rancho Penasquitos

This is another beautiful location, which offers sections of year round greenery, as well as golden fields. It has a few different trails which provide lots of great options for scenery. Things to keep in mind with this location are that a lot of the trails do get closed after heavy rain.