PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS ELK GROVE & SACRAMENTO AREA PART 5
Great locations for portrait photo sessions
Today is the 5th and final part of my series on Photography locations around the Elk Grove and Sacramento Area that are great for portrait sessions. This week I am highlighting Old Sacramento and Elk Grove Regional Park. They both offer very different feels for photos. One is definitely more nature while the other is an urban old style feel. I’m also showing 2 honorable mention locations that I like to use.
Old Sacramento:
Sacramento, CA.
OLD SACRAMENTO INFORMATION
Description:
Old Sacramento is the riverfront historic district, with Gold Rush-era buildings, cobblestone streets, and horse-drawn carriages. It’s home to numerous museums, including the Sacramento History Museum and the state Railroad Museum. There are so many cute alleyways to sneak into for that perfect photo setting. You can find stairways, brick buildings, wrought iron fencing, and more. There are railroad tracks that are not operational and easy access to the waterfront. You can go up onto the Delta King Riverboat and have the Sacramento bridge in the background. This is such a versatile urban location.
Time:
Either Golden hour or early-morning is great for this area.
Parking:
There is a fee for parking. There is a parking garage at both ends of Old Sacramento, as well as parking along the streets.
Fee:
There is no fee to walk around Old Sacramento
Features:
1. Waterfront areas
2. Great alleyways and buildings
3. Railroad tracks
4. Delta King Riverboat access
5. Wood blank walkways with lots of great posing options
6. Easy access to bathrooms and refreshments
Elk Grove Regional Park:
Elk Grove, CA.
ELK GROVE PARK INFORMATION
Description:
Elk Grove Regional Park is a sprawling area covering over 122 acres. The lush greenery with acres of tall trees and amazing foliage accents every area of the park. This park has access to 1.4 miles of a multi-use trail, is a Lakeside park with 2 islands, water fountains, beautiful gazebo and brick bridge that makes the perfect backdrop for photos.
Time:
Either Golden hour or early-morning is great for this area.
Parking:
There is plenty of parking around the park area.
Fee:
There is no fee to enter the park
Features:
1. Gazebo and bridge
2. Trails and benches
3. Easy access to the lake area with fountains in the background
4. Acres of beautiful trees and landscape
5. Wooden bridge access
6. Plenty of spots for photos
Honorable Mentions
Cosumnes River Preserve
Description:
The Preserve is centered along the Cosumnes River and consists of over 10 miles of trails located around the main Visitor Center. There are opportunities for wildlife and plant viewing all year! The Preserve is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna. There is a big parking lot and there is no fee to access the preserve.
Rancho Murieta
Description:
Rancho Murieta is a 3,500 acre, planned, gated community located only 25 miles, southeast of downtown Sacramento in the Sierra Foothills. There are tall trees and weeping willows and a vast number of trails throughout the community. There is a large lake as well as other smaller creeks that run throughout the area. In order to use this area you have to be a resident of the community or know a resident and the resident has to be with you at all times.
If you missed any of the other locations part 1, 2, 3, or 4 check them out here:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
