most time of the year, the meadow offers a sun kissed glow in shades of yellow and gold
plenty of foresty, shaded areas in addition to the open fields
Notes
permit not required
travel fees not required
best time for session: year round, 2 hours before sunset, overcast weather not ideal
Oak Canyon Nature center
Features
greens and fall colors, lots of foresty trees and foliage
beautiful amphitheater sounded by large arching trees
seasonal wild flowers in the spring
Notes
$25 permit / reservation required
travel fees not required
best time for session: year round, different seasons provides different looks, overcast weather not ideal
can tend to have a bit of nats and flies next to a small creek in the summer, they don't bite luckily, but bug spray never hurts!
fullerton arboretum
Features
wide variety of plant life and looks
seasonal pond, bamboo forest, seasonal flower field
historical cottage, white picket fences
Notes
$100 permit / reservation required
travel fees not required
best time for session: spring will provide the most colors with florals blooming, but other seasons are just as pretty: different seasons provides different looks
irvine regional park
Features
year round pond and bridge
plenty of greens, with the additional of white and brown trees and trees trunks for you to climb and sit on
kids railroad tracks
fall or winter provides orange leaves, dried branches
Notes
permit not required
travel fees not required
best time for session: year round, different seasons provides different looks
