My Favorite Orange County Photo Locations

So, you’re engaged, or planning a family session! Or just wanting cute couples pictures to encapsulate your love. Or maybe planning for future engagement photos *hint hint 😉 *. I decided to compile a list of my favorite Orange County photo locations for my Orange County based couples to help make the process a little easier.

Keep in mind that some locations may require a permit in order to photograph there, and we may need a few weeks advance to book a date.

All of my favorite locations in Orange County are organized by setting, beach, mountains/trails/parks, and urban/garden. I hope this is helpful when looking for the perfect spot for your photos. If you need a photographer for your engagement or wedding, all of my wedding packages include a complimentary engagement session! You can contact me here to get started.

Beach

• Little Corona Beach ($66 permit fee)

• Victoria Beach ($100 permit fee)

• Picnic Beach ($100 permit fee)

• Treasure Island Beach/ The Montage ($100 permit fee)

• Crystal Cove ($66 permit fee)

• The Back Bay

• Woods Cove ($100 permit fee)

• Seal Beach

Parks, Mountains, & Trails

• Oak Canyon Nature Center ($25 permit fee)

• Cedar Grove Park

• Quail Hill

• Santiago Oaks Regional Park

• Carbon Canyon Regional Park

• Fairview Park

• Gum Grove Park

• James Dilley Preserve

• Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park ($30 permit fee)

• Laguna Coast Wilderness

Urban & Gardens

• San Juan Capistrano Mission ( $80 per hour permit fee)

I’ll update my list as I collect more pretty places. And I’ll add a Los Angeles locations list for my LA brides and couples! Use this list as a starting place, if you have locations that mean the world to you, I want to photograph you there! Let’s travel and go somewhere rad! I have a dream travel list for sessions too 🙂 I can’t wait to connect and photograph your beautiful faces!

xo Lauren