Why Sutro Baths is one of San Francisco’s best engagement photo spots: dramatic ocean cliffs, historic ruins, dreamy sunsets, and moody fog.

Planning engagement photos at Filoli Gardens in Woodside? A complete guide to the best seasons, blooms, hours, reservations, and what to wear.

From Filoli Gardens and towering redwoods to Sutro Baths and the Golden Gate Bridge, here are my favorite spots for engagement photos across the Bay Area, with what makes each one special and who it is best for.