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Best engagement photo locations in San Francisco. Couple embracing.
Best engagement photo locations in San Francisco. Bride and groom hugging in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Best engagement photo locations in San Francisco. Couple holding each other with lavender in the foreground.

Best Engagement Photo Locations in San Francisco

Are you looking for the best engagement photo locations in San Francisco? Over the years I have enjoyed photographing engagement sessions and weddings here in San Francisco. It would be my pleasure to help you with your engagement session and to offer suggestions for the engagement photo locations in San Francisco.

I recommend having your engagement session on a weekday to avoid crowds as these locations are very popular.

Golden Gate Bridge / Crissy Field

Crissy Field has an amazing view of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. In addition to the view of the bridge, Crissy Field offers a wonderful view of the San Francisco skyline. There is also a beach area if you are adventurous and want beach photos with a view of the bridge. This is a really popular location and it is best to come here on weekdays. Check out the web cam to view current weather conditions here.

Best engagement photo locations in San Francisco. Bride and groom standing in front of the Golden Gate Bridge at Crissy Field

Best wedding photo location in San Francisco. Bride and groom standing in front of the Golden Gate Bridge at Crissy Field

San Francisco wedding photography. Bride and groom at Crissy Field with a view of the San Francisco skyline behind them.

San Francisco wedding photographer. Groom kissing his bride with a view of the San Francisco skyline in the background

Wedding photographer San Francisco. Groom holding his bride while standing in front of the Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge wedding. Groom hugging his bride.

Crissy Field San Francisco wedding. Bride and groom sitting in front of the Golden Gate Bridge


Palace of Fine Arts

The Palace of Fine Arts is a San Francisco iconic location. Built in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific Exposition, it is features beautiful Beaux Arts style architecture, a towering dome, and a beautiful lagoon with swans.

Palace of Fine Arts wedding. Bride kisses her new wife on the forehead while standing in front of the dome.

Palace of Fine Arts wedding. Bride and groom holding hands, standing in front of columns and a lagoon.

Palace of Fine Arts wedding. Bride and groom walking with their dog.

Palace of Fine Arts wedding. Bride standing with her arm around her wife in front of green doors.

Palace of Fine Arts engagement session. Man and woman holding hands and walking in front of the dome.

Palace of Fine Arts engagement session. Man and woman holding hands and laughing in front of large green doors.

Palace of Fine Arts wedding. Groom kisses his bride.

Palace of Fine Arts wedding. Bride and groom walking their dog surrounded by tall columns.

Palace of Fine Arts wedding. Bride and groom standing in front of the dome with their dog.

Palace of Fine Arts wedding. Two brides stand together in front of the dome.

Palace of Fine Arts engagement session. Bride and groom hugging each other in front of trees and the lagoon.


Legion of Honor

The Legion of Honor is one of the Fine Arts museums of San Francisco. It features beautiful classical architecture with lovely white columns. Note: Closed on Mondays. Gates close at 5:15pm all other days.

Legion of Honor Wedding. Bride and groom walking together surrounded by white columns

Legion of Honor Wedding. Bride and groom smiling at each other while leaning on a white column.

Legion of Honor wedding. Bride and groom standing between white columns.

Legion of Honor Wedding. Bride and groom holding hands and standing near white columns.

Legion of Honor Wedding. Bride and groom holding hands and walking in front of white columns.

Legion of Honor Wedding. Groom kisses his bride on the cheek while standing in front of the gate of the Legion of Honor museum.


Sutro Baths / Lands End

The Sutro Baths was at one time the largest indoor saltwater swimming pool in the world. After numerous incarnations, the Sutro Baths are no more. But the ruins of the baths still remain. Located at the west coast of San Francisco with a view of the Pacific Ocean.

Best engagement session locations in San Francisco. Sutro Baths. Bride and groom holding each other, standing in front of the Sutro Baths.

Best engagement session locations in San Francisco. Bride and groom standing on wall at the Sutro Baths. View of the Pacific Ocean behind them

Top engagement session photo locations in San Francisco. Bride and groom holding each other at the Sutro Baths.

Top engagement session photo locations in San Francisco. Bride and groom holding each other, standing in tall grass at the Sutro Baths near Lands End.


Embarcadero

The Embarcadero is the waterfront area of San Francisco with a view of the Bay Bridge, the Cupid’s Span sculpture, the Ferry Building, and historic trolley cars.

Embarcadero San Francisco Wedding. Best Photo Locations in San Francisco. Bride and groom walking in front of Cupids Span.

Best engagement photo locations in San Francisco. Bride and groom standing on Pier 14

Best engagement photo locations in San Francisco. Bride and groom standing on Pier 14

Best engagement photo locations in San Francisco. Bride and groom standing on Pier 14

Best engagement photo locations in San Francisco. Bride and groom kiss in front of Cupids Span sculpture on the Embarcadero.

Best engagement photo locations in San Francisco. Bride and groom holding hands and walking in front of Cupids Span sculpture on the Embarcadero.

Bride and groom embrace on the Embarcadero in San Francisco

Bride and groom kiss in front of the Ferry Building in San Francisco

Bride and groom hold hands and walk together on the Embarcadero in San Francisco with a view of the Bay Bridge in the background


Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park offers many beautiful areas for photos including Stow Lake, Huntington Falls, and the Botanical Garden. There are many areas with beautiful redwood trees as well.

Golden Gate Park wedding. Bride and groom holding each other and standing in front of Huntington Falls.

Golden Gate Park engagement session.

Golden Gate Park engagement session.

Golden Gate Park wedding. Bride and groom holding each other and standing in front of Huntington Falls.

Golden Gate Park wedding. Bride and groom walking near redwood trees in San Francisco.

Golden Gate Park wedding. Bride and groom surrounded by flowers at the Botanical Garden.

Golden Gate Park wedding. Bride and groom holding each other and standing in front of Huntington Falls.


Potrero Hill

Potrero Hill offers an amazing view of the San Francisco skyline.

Best engagement session photo locations in San Francisco. Couple embracing with a view of the San Francisco skyline behind them.

Best engagement session photo locations in San Francisco. Couple embracing with a view of the San Francisco skyline behind them.

Best engagement session photo locations in San Francisco. Couple embracing with a view of the San Francisco skyline behind them.

Best engagement session photo locations in San Francisco. Couple embracing with a view of the San Francisco skyline behind them.

Best engagement session photo locations in San Francisco. Couple embracing with a view of the San Francisco skyline behind them.


Woodline / Lovers Lane

The Woodline is located on Lover’s Lane which one of the oldest roads in San Francisco. Artist Andy Goldworthy created the Woodline.
Presidio Woodline San Francisco engagement session. Couple walking together on the Woodline.

Presidio Woodline San Francisco engagement session. Couple sitting on a blanket together.

Presidio Woodline San Francisco engagement session. Couple hugging each other surrounded by eucalyptus trees.

Presidio Woodline San Francisco engagement session. Couple sitting on a blanket together.

Presidio Woodline San Francisco engagement session. Couple walking together on the Woodline.

Presidio Woodline San Francisco engagement session. Couple hugging each other surrounded by eucalyptus trees.

Presidio Woodline San Francisco engagement session. Couple sitting together on the Woodline.


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