There are so many amazing locations for portrait sessions in the Bay Area. Choosing a spot that is meaningful to you is a good starting point. Beyond that it's good to think about what fits your personality best -- beautiful architecture, the beach, a golden field, flowers, wooded areas, something with more of an urban feel, perhaps?

I have photographed in hundreds of locations. Some of my favorite areas are listed below.

Crab Cove, Alameda

http://blissfotography.com/blog/crab-cove-maternity-session-alameda-lacey/

Jack London Square, Oakland

http://blissfotography.com/blog/jack-london-square-engagement-session-oakland-shayda-mohamed/

Alameda Naval Base
http://blissfotography.com/blog/alameda-naval-base-engagement-session-rachel-rory/

Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland
http://blissfotography.com/blog/joaquin-miller-park-oakland-engagement-session-tori-taylor/

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton
http://blissfotography.com/blog/henry-cowell-redwoods-state-park-felton-engagement-session-janal-eric

Baker Beach, San Francisco
http://blissfotography.com/blog/van-duy-san-francisco-engagement-session/

Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
http://blissfotography.com/blog/san-francisco-palace-of-fine-arts-engagement-session-meagan-dennis/

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
http://blissfotography.com/blog/engagement-session-golden-gate-park-amy-august/

Mission District, San Francisco