LOCATIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

On this page, you will find the list of our favorite engagement session locations between the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside & San Bernardino.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For all locations more than 75 miles (and up to 125 miles) away from Corona Ca, we charge a travel fee of $150

LOS ANGELES

Walt Disney Concert Hall

111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
One of the most iconic locations in Down Down LA and a true paradise for photographers because not only the building is really interesting but the light is always great.
Permit: NO (only natural light allowed)
This place can be closed for private events. Call in advance to know if the outside of the venue is open to public for the chosen date.

Griffith Observatory

2800 East Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA 9002
If you are looking for a view over Los Angeles, this is the place. However, make sure you choose a date when there is no major event at the observatory. recently, it has been really difficult to shoot there because of impossible and expensive parking.
Permit: NO, as long as you do not use tripods.
Fees: Parking is about $40 right now

Union Station - Down Town LA

800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
This a beautiful vintage landmark if you are going for a retro look. It is always best to shoot there during slow hours since it is a working train station.
Permit: NO (if we use natural light only)
Fee : None

UCLA

This university offers plenty of space with old architectural brick buildings and beautiful gardens. It is always best to shoot there during the weekend or summer when it is empty.
Permit: NO
Fee: None

USC

This university offers plenty of space with old architectural brick buildings and a beautiful rose garden right across the street. It is always best to shoot there during the weekend in spring season (rose bloom) or summer when it is empty.
Permit: NO
Fee: none

LACMA

5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is well known for its street lamp display. This location can be very crowded and requires patience.
Permit: NO (no tripod allowed, 2 couples of assistant are required to hold artificial light)

The Last Book Store

453 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
if you are looking for something different and edgy, this could be it. Just be aware that the place does not have air conditioning, For this reason we recommend to shoot their during cooler weather.
Permit: YES
Fee: $100 /h (allows tripod and artificial light) can be purchased on site directly.

Los angeles Arboretum

301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
Be ready to walk a lot. This is a large park with a lot of possibilities. This location requires at least 3h to cover enough ground. best during late winter and early spring.
Permit: YES
Fee: $50 must be purchased before 3:30pm

Pasadena City Hall

100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
One of the most photographed building in this area. It has a small garden and stair cases that are really beautiful. We always advice to avoid weekends because it can get really crowded with photographers.
Permit: YES
Fee: $70 / h

The Avrill Park - San Pedro

1300 S Dodson Ave, San Pedro, CA 90732
This is an absolute hidden gem in Los Angeles County. There is a water stream, bridges, beautiful giant magnolia trees, and beautiful greenery everywhere.
Permit: No
Fee: none. you just park in the street and it is mostly free

The Vasquez Rocks

10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91390
One of my favorite "nature type" locations to shoot at especially on an overcast day. It is usually open until sunset but my favorite time of the year to shoot there is during the winter.
Permit: No
Fee: $150. It is way up there in Santa Clarita, over 100 miles from Corona Ca.

ORANGE COUNTY

Inspiration Point - corona Del Mar

Beautiful location at sunset all year long. It is always better to shoot there during the week.
Permit: NO
Fee: none

Heisler Park - Laguna Beach

375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Perfect location if you are looking for 2 looks. You have the park along a beautiful beach with public bathroom where you can change outfit.
Permit : YES http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/cityhall/community/permits/film_permits.htm
Fees : $100

South Coast Botanic Garden - Palos Verdes

26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
One of the mist beautiful garden you can access to without breaking the bank. Spring offers the most amazing blooms in this location.
Permit ; YES https://southcoastbotanicgarden.org/garden-event-rentals/photography-filming/
Fee: $50 for 3h (must reserve your spot)

Jeffrey OPen Space Trail

Situated on Jeffrey Road in Irvine, between Portola Pkwy and the 5frwy, this long park is a hidden gem with beautiful trees, high grass, bridges, and tunnels. An absolute paradise for photographers.
Permit: NO

San Clemente Piers

615 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672
Beautiful location at sunset all year long. It is always better to shoot there during the week.
Permit: NO
Fee: none

San Juan Capistrano Mission

26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Recommended to take pictures from late October to early April for better lighting. Mission closes at 5pm everyday.
Permit: YES
www.missionsjc.com/filming-photography/photography/
Fee : $50 /h (we are member)

Disneyland

If you are a Disney Fan, this place is going to be a must-go for you. At French Romance Photography, we used to carry the So cal season pass because we love Disney and we do get a lot of Disney fan clients. But, since this is not an option anymore, we require that you cover the entrance and the parking.
Permit: NO
Fee: admission and parking

Irvine Regional Park

1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869
Recommended all year all. Park closes at sunset hours
Permit : NO
Fee: Entrance fee

Oak Canyon Nature Center

6700 E Walnut Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92807
Recommended all year all. Park closes at sunset hours
Permit : YES http://www.anaheim.net/2028/Photography-Filming-Permits
Fee: $50

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
One of the most amazing locations in Riverside. The Mission is known for its gorgeous architecture and lavish weddings. French Romance Photography is listed as preferred vendor.
Permit: YES
Fee: $500 for 2 hours
Permit is not obtainable from mid-November to the first week of January due to their festival of light. as well as weekends.

DOS LAGOS - Corona

Lakeshore Dr. Corona, Ca. 92883
Located by the dos Lagos Shopping Center, this park is open to the public 24/7
Permit: NO
Fee: none

Riverwalk Parkway - Riverside Ca.

This is off the 91 freeway Pierce Street exist. This street is flanked by a beautiful trail park with a water stream and trees. it is totally open to the public with no restriction.

Permit: NO
Fee: none

Fairmount Park - Riverside

2601 Fairmount Blvd, Riverside, CA 92501
Located by the 91 and 60 frwy, This large public park has a rose garden and a water front view with gorgeous large tree. Best at sunset hours and spring season (rose bloom)
Permit: No
Fee: none

UCR - Botanic GardenS

1 Botanic Gardens Drive, Riverside, CA 92507
Located on the Riverside Campus, this Arboretum offers a beautiful garden setting if you are looking for this type of look in the Inland Empire Area. Best time of year to take picture is during spring.
Permit: NO
Fee: NO

Glen Arbor Park - Murrieta, CA

23830 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
Located a block away from the he15 frwy, this big park offers large trees as a backdrop. It has also a large open area with grass and a couple of woodenbridges. Ideal if you are looking for a natural location.
Permit: NO
Fee: NO

Joshua Tree National Park

This nature reserve is really big and absolutely amazing. It is mostly open all year long 24/7. We charge a fee of $50 for the drive since it is about 2h away from Corona, Ca.
Permit: No (as long as we pay the camping fee)
Fee: Camping fee/entrance fee + travel fee $150 (more than 100 miles from Corona)

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

Kimberly Crest Castle - RedlandS

1325 Prospect Dr, Redlands, CA 92373
If you are looking for a beautiful vintage look, this might be the place, However, we recommend to shoot there from late October to early April to get the best light, around sunset, since the Castle closes at 5pm
Permit: YES
Fee; $150/h weekday - $250/h weekends.
http://kimberlycrest.org/eventrentals/photography/

Big Bear Lake - Stainfield Boardwalk

42300 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear, CA 92314
The lake has been pretty dry recently but if you are looking something very out door and woody, this could be the spot. The light is always beautiful right before sunset.
It is also a great spot during winter if you have snow.
Permit: NO

Prospect Park - Redlands

Redlands, CA 92373
Situated next to Kimberly Crest Castle, this park offers a lot of shade and beautiful larges tree. This park is a decent size and offer different looks from orange grows to wooden bridges and scenery over Redlands.
Permit: NO

Los Rios Rancho- Yucaipa

Located on Oak Glen Drive where you can find numerous all the apple orchards, Los Rio Rancho is located at the entrance of the nature reserve with trail and a park where photography is totally permitted for free. it offers numerous look through out the season from snow to spring bloom to colorful Autumn.
Permit: NO

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Balboa Park

Certainly the biggest and most beautiful park in San Diego.
Permit: NO
Fees: travel fee $150 (more than 75 miles from Corona)