Santa Cruz a magical photos for any type of session, either it’s your elopement, engagement, maternity or family pictures. You can either pick a location in the city of Santa Cruz or north. The city of Santa Cruz offers beautiful sceneries that are significant for the city. Easy access and more predictable weather.

If you decide to go north for the breath taking views there is another selection of amazing spots that offer views that will make your photos stand out.

Pros for choosing a location in the city of Santa Cruz. Distance and accessibility is short and easy. You park and you are there. Also the weather is nice all year around. You can expect some fog during the mornings between July-August (sometimes during Spring and Fall as well).

Cons: Crowds during the weekends.

Pros for choosing highway 1 locations. Definitely for its amazing backgrounds, no crowds, easy access (not in every location).

Cons: the weather is unpredictable, one day it can be beautiful and sunny and the other can be chilly, windy and foggy (summer time)-(Fall, Springs Winter: no fog, no often wind and decent temperature).

Is north of Santa Cruz a good location for engagement session? Yes, yes, yes….I always try to encourage my couples to choose one of the locations on highway 1. If you have a disability there are locations that may be challenging for you.

Is north of Santa Cruz a good location for maternity session? A Big Yes besides Panther beach and Shark Fin cove. Moms soon to be can choose that location but please keep in mind that there is an intense hike going down (rocks and slippery ground).

Is north of Santa Cruz a good location for family session with kids? I wouldn’t recommend it. If there is wind the kid may not like it or feel cold, also there are cliffs and rocks that can be inappropriate if the kid is unattended.