I love getting to spend time with my couples before their wedding – the best way to do that is by getting to “practice” and get to know each other through an engagement session! That’s why it’s the very first thing we schedule after couples book! Part of that process is choosing *the best* of the best San Francisco engagement photo locations to shoot at – one that reflects the couple, who they are, what they like to do.

If you’re from Northern California, then you know that the San Francisco Bay Area is the crowning jewel for engagement photos. There is so much variety in terms of architecture, nature and overall feel. There are everything from iconic San Francisco landmarks to hidden gems within SF’s countless neighborhoods.  Even with the number of times I’ve spent walking around the city, I love that there is always more to discover. My hope is that this blog post helps Bay Area couples choose their perfect spot – you’ll find photos from engagement sessions I’ve shot sessions at and engagement locations we’d love to explore in the future!

Best San Francisco Engagement Photo Locations

1. Baker Beach (San Francisco)

 

2. Point Reyes National Seashore (Marin/North Bay)

3. Fort Point Historic Site (San Francisco)

4. Pier 7 (San Francisco)

5. Crissy Field (San Francisco)

6. The Legion of Honor (San Francisco)

7. The Conservatory of Flowers (San Francisco)

8. Santa Cruz Boardwalk (South Bay/Santa Cruz)

9. The Palace of Fine Arts (San Francisco)

10. Russian Ridge Preserve (South Bay/Redwood City)

11. The Presidio – Lovers Lane (San Francisco)

12. Sutro Baths (San Francisco)

13. La Selva Beach (South Bay/Santa Cruz)

14. Land’s End (San Francisco)

15. Montalvo Arts Center (South Bay/Saratoga)

16. San Francisco City Hall (San Francisco)

17. Stanford Arizona Cactus Garden (South Bay/Palo Alto)

18. The Gardens at Heather Farm (East Bay/Walnut Creek)

19. Black Diamond Regional Preserve (East Bay/Antioch)

20. Crissy Field East Beach (San Francisco)

21. Lake Chabot (East Bay)

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Paige Vaughn Photo is an Austin and San Francisco Wedding Photographer specializing in fun, romantic and vibrant wedding, engagement, couple and boudoir photography, constantly on the hunt for the best San Francisco engagement photo locations. Within the Bay Area, we serve San Francisco, the South Bay, Peninsula, and East Bay: San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Carlos, Burlingame, Los Altos, Milpitas, Union City, Fremont, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Carmel, Monterey, Santa Cruz and surrounding areas. Within the Central Texas area, we serve: downtown Austin, Dripping Springs, Georgetown, East Austin, Wimberley, New Braunfels, San Antonio, and Houston. She is available for destination weddings and engagement sessions! Contact her for more detailed pricing.

What do you think – how do these rank on your list of best San Francisco engagement photo locations? Ready for more wedding advice – I’ve got some for you HERE! OR if you’re looking for more destination engagement photos, click HERE!