One of the most popular questions I receive is “Where should I have my session?” If you’re struggling with location ideas, please check out this page.
I have listed some different ideas under 3 main categories: Grass/Trees, Beaches, and Urban. (I wish “Rural” could replace Grass/Trees, however, I have yet to find someplace here in Southern Cal that fits that description…). Please note that some of these sessions were taken a while back and formatted to my old blog layout. (They may view awkwardly).
The map of locations may be seen here: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=218110646581509900026.000499118c22469c7f60c
Please let me know if you have an idea or a place that would be perfect for pictures but is not listed. I’d LOVE to add to my list.
Grass/ Trees:
Old Poway Park: Big favorite and most frequently used session location. Sessions taken here include the following:
http://www.arikareed.com/love-is-patient-love-is-kind/
http://www.arikareed.com/introducing-sophia/
http://www.arikareed.com/the-patrawala-family/
http://www.arikareed.com/robinson-family-take-2/
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1532
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1293
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1247
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1175
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1121
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1115
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1104
Mission Bay Park: http://www.arikareed.com/the-best-day-ever/ Coronado (Ferry Landing):http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1146
Presidio Park:
http://www.arikareed.com/making-every-moment-count/
http://www.arikareed.com/2012/05/day-dreamer/
http://www.arikareed.com/2011/11/marguglio-family-take-2/
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1587
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1061
Rancho Bernardo Inn: Note that this location is best for adults and subject to availability.
http://www.arikareed.com/good-day-sunshine/
http://www.arikareed.com/in-love-with-love/
Rose Canyon (Marian Bear Park): Great for those who want nothing but nature.
http://www.arikareed.com/2011/06/sam-little-lucy/
Lake Murray:
http://www.arikareed.com/2011/06/shes-got-that-glow/
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=849
Lake Poway (has a $5 fee attached to your session if entrance is being charged at gate):
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=682
Seaport Village (can also double as an urban location):
http://www.arikareed.com/2012/02/isaac-turns-2/
http://www.arikareed.com/2011/12/the-bolies-new-addition/
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1561
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1258
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=898
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=818
Balboa Park (can double as urban location- see Spanish Village below):
http://www.arikareed.com/cudanes-holiday-session/
http://www.arikareed.com/fun-at-balboa-park/
http://www.arikareed.com/the-verma-family-take-2/
http://www.arikareed.com/2012/02/bakke-family-take-2/
http://www.arikareed.com/2011/12/nathan-and-elaina-engaged/
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1598
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1591
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1078
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1109
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=894
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=693
Doyle Community Park:
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1214
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=876
Sea Grove Park (also a beach location):
http://www.arikareed.com/exploring-sea-grove-park/
Beaches:
Swami’s: (large beach, high cliffs, green highlights- requires a number of stairs to access):
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=704
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=743
Windandsea (small beach, mostly rocks, great at sunset, street parking- not my first choice for a fast toddler):
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=753
La Jolla Shores (big parking lot, wide open beach, tons of sand):
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1368
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1261
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=721
La Jolla Cove (mix of everything; sand, rocks, green, caves, etc. – Parking can be an issue):
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1345
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=815
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=840
La Jolla Children’s Pool/Wedding Bowl (next to the seals, includes beach, rocks, trees. Parking may be an issue):
http://www.arikareed.com/anita-joaquins-engagement-session/
South Ponto (lifeguard towers, wide beach, some cliffs, street parking):
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=621
Del Mar Dog Beach (great green color, cliffs, awesome rocks, must work around tide schedule and dogs, parking fee $4):
http://www.arikareed.com/2011/11/hainey-family-take-2/
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1287
Mission Beach (doubles as urban location if including Belmont Park):
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=715
Pacific Beach/Crystal Pier (big wooden pier, some urban options, parking street- allow time):
http://www.arikareed.com/2012/03/a-day-a-the-beach/
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=350
Coronado (can double as park setting inside the Hotel Del courtyard):
http://www.arikareed.com/bakke-family-take-3/
http://www.arikareed.com/2012/07/adam-michelles-engagement-session/
http://www.arikareed.com/2012/04/chabrow-family/
http://www.arikareed.com/2012/02/the-gehmlich-family/
http://www.arikareed.com/2012/01/jackson-adriennes-wedding/
http://www.arikareed.com/2011/08/a-day-to-remember/
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1223
Urban:
Downtown San Diego:
http://www.arikareed.com/2012/11/its-almost-thanksgiving/
Belmont Park: I only shoot here during early morning hours on the weekends, or it gets too crowded.
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=795
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=715
Spanish Village/ International Cottages- Balboa Park: Again, I only shoot the Spanish Village area during the early morning hours on the weekends.
http://www.arikareed.com/june-arics-holiday-session/
http://www.arikareed.com/the-julius-family/
http://www.arikareed.com/julie-mike-take-2/
http://www.arikareed.com/2012/02/smiles-smiles-smiles/
http://www.arikareed.com/?p=1598