You’re ENGAGED! Or maybe just dreaming about the future, and that’s so fun too! After providing this list to my Los Angles wedding couples many times over, I’ve finally decided to make a comprehensive list that can live here on the internet forever 😉 Here are some of my favorite locations for Los Angeles engagement sessions.
It is important to be mindful that many locations will require a photography permit. This is something to discuss individually with your hired photographer.
I usually encourage my couples to schedule their session for a weekday, if possible. Weekdays equal less crowds, which makes a huge difference, especially at very popular locations like El Matador Beach, Griffith Observatory, and Pasadena City Hall.
Locations below are organized by setting type. Hope this may be helpful to you in planning your dream engagement session!
Orange County engagement session locations list coming next!
For more engagement session inspiration, you can check out the most popular locations in Orange County, California here.
Parks, Mountains, Trails
+ Charmlee Wilderness Park
+ Eaton Canyon
+ Lower Arroyo Seco Park
+ Deukmajian Wilderness Park
+ Vista Hermosa Natural Park
+ Lacy Park
+ Kenneth Hanh State Recreation Area
+ Ballona Wetlands
+ Griffith Park
+ Echo Mountain Trail
+ Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
+ Malibu Creek State Park
+ Terranea Resort Trail
+ St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes
+ Angeles National Forrest
+ Echo Park Lake
Beach
+ Palos Verdes Cliffs
+ Malaga Cove Beach
+ Leo Carillo State Beach
+ El Matador State Beach
+ Point Dume
+ Hermosa Beach Pier
+ Santa Monica Pier
Urban
+ Pasadena City Hall
+ Old Town Pasadena
+ LACMA
+ DTLA (Various Locations)
+ Walt Disney Concert Hall
+ The Arts District
+ Brand Library
+ Venice Canals
+ Griffith Observatory
+ Malaga Cove Shopping Center
+ Cal Tech Campus
+ UCLA Campus
+ USC Campus
+ Eagle Rock / Silverlake Murals
Gardens
+ Descanso Gardens
+ Huntington Gardens
+ Los Angeles Arboretum
+ Arlington Gardens
+ Greystone Mansion and Gardens
+ South Coast Botanical Gardens
Desert
+ Vasquez Rocks (north of LA)
