Living the San Diego life is not for the faint of heart.
As a professional photographer in the San Diego area, I work with clients embracing all that the county has to offer, day in and day out. It’s no easy job, but someone’s got to document life’s beautiful moments in the most gorgeous county in California!
I help many clients decide where to take their pictures, be it a company event, a wedding, baby announcements, grad photos, or something else. Many choose to meet me for pictures in La Jolla, Hotel Del Coronado, and other beach-y hot spots. However, the wineries in the county are as high quality as they are breathtaking, making them stifling competition.
Making the choice of where you want to have your photo shoot is no easy feat, so I have laid out a few pros and cons of each to help you in your next San Diego’s photo shoot location decision.
Grape Power
- It’s unique. Everyone does the beach, especially when thinking of what to do in San Diego. Don’t forget the stunning visuals that places like the Bernardo Winery provide.
- Weather usually permits. Unlike the beach, weather is more controllable and predictable when closer towards the mainland. Your hair will mostly stay in the same place, but a nice breeze generally blows too. If weather is overcast, the colors of a winery still pop in your photo shoot.
- Different sides of you. At a winery, you get to take a few pictures of the actual winery building, maybe get a few in front of the vines, some next to their quaint barrels, tractors, willow trees…you get the picture.
- Appear more mature. Wine is for people with class and taste. Pictures at a winery make you seem like you have your life together! Or at least more than others.
Sand for the Win
- The classic choice. The beach is so popular with clients because it is so beautiful. San Diego has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Head my words–pick a picture day and time that won’t be extremely crowded, odds are everyone will be trying to enjoy the same thing, eliminating a privacy factor!
- It sparkles. When the sunlight hits the shore just right, my camera picks up gold flecks of sand in between your toes in the water. The coastline is truly magical, bringing to life the most remarkable elements that make SoCal’s beaches a bucket list item.
- One beach, a million angles. While staying in the same location, your photo shoot can use many different looks by using natural light or what your background is. Choosing the ocean as your background adds depth, while standing in front of the coast adds a future plan feel to your images.
- Stay young and vibrant. Beaches bring people to life, young and old. The sand and surf will no doubt bring organic smiles to whatever your photo shoot is about.
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