(Photo courtesy of Katie Noel Photography)
There are plenty of places in the Bay Area that provide excellent backgrounds for portrait photography, but I just want to share a couple of my favorite locations with you. The first is Meek Estate in Hayward, California. The beautiful buildings and landscaping are great for elegant photos. There is also a playground which is always great for kids. I actually had my own wedding photos taken here.
For a more lively setting, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers a large variety of backdrops including rides and beaches. This can be a fantastic family outing by itself, but it can be even more memorable with great photos of everyone having fun.