Locations
Not sure where to take your photos? Here are some location inspiration ideas to get you started!
*Note that sunset, clouds and overall sky appearance, along with wind, cannot be predicted or guaranteed in any way and appearance of the photos will reflect the weather of the day
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Jack's Pond (San Marcos)
*Red barn, white fence, trees, grass wood benches
*Restrooms
*Leashed dogs allowed
*Free Parking
Lagoon (South Carlsbad)
*Sandy paths, local foliage
*Restrooms
*Leashed Dogs allowed
Lagoon (North Carlsbad)
*Trees up top, sand below, fence-lined trail
*No restrooms
*Leashed dogs allowed
*Free parking
Forest: Rancho Santa Fe
*Trees, gazebo, flower garden, bridges
*Leashed dogs allowed
*Restrooms
*$3 parking inside park
or free street parking
Ranch (Carlsbad)
*Rustic adobe and wood buildings, trees, bridges
*Restrooms
*No pets
*Free parking, no weekend bookings
*Permit Fee: $15; I am one of the few photographers cleared to shoot here but they still require an application and at least a week's notice
Beach (Encinitas)
*Long sandy beach and rocks
*Restrooms
*No pets
*Free street parking
On Campus
*Permission must be obtained before
doing a photoshoot on-site
*Paid Parking: Depends on school
*Traveling Fee May Apply
Lake (San Marcos)
*Wooden dock, tree lined trails
*Restrooms
*Leashed Dogs allowed
*Free street/lot parking
Beach (Carlsbad)
*Rock jetty, long sandy beach
*Restrooms
*No dogs
*$10 lot parking or free street parking
*$10 Additional Travel Fee
"On-Location"
*Sports field, arena, barn, skate park, coffee shop, your backyard, etc
*Perfect for unique sessions that may involve larger animals or props
*Additional Travel Fee May Apply
Beach (Cardiff)
*Rocks, tide pools long sandy beach
*Restrooms
*Dogs allowed
*$6 weekday lot parking, $15 weekend
*$10 Additional Travel Fee
Park (La Costa)
*Trees, bridges, stone walls
*Restrooms
*Leashed dogs allowed
*Free Parking
Field (North Carlsbad)
*Foliage changes with the seasons, from green to golden to flowers. Specific appearance of backdrop is not guaranteed
*No restrooms
*Leashed dogs allowed
*Free Parking
*$10 Additional Travel Fee
City Vibe (San Marcos/Carlsbad)
*Textured backgrounds, stairs, alleyways
*Possible restrooms
*Leashed dogs allowed
*Paid Parking: Depends on city
*Additional Travel Fee May Apply
Oceanside Pier
*Pier, sand, and rocks
*Restrooms
*No pets on sand; boardwalk OK
*$5 lot parking
*$15 Additional Travel Fee
Mountain (Poway)
Tree-lined archway, open field, mountain backdrop (color can be green or dry/golden depending on season and rain)
*Restrooms
*Leashed Dogs allowed
*Free lot parking
**$20 Extra Traveling Fee
Open Field (San Elijo)
*Backdrop changes with seasons - can be very green in spring, more golden in summer and fall
*No Restrooms
*Leashed dogs allowed
*Free Parking
Forest (Escondido)
*Large trees, bridges, open grass
*Restrooms
*Leashed dogs allowed
*$3 parking fee
Fiesta Island
*Sand, shallow water, no waves
*Restrooms
*Dogs and horses allowed
*Free Parking
*$50 Additional Travel Fee