Balboa Park Engagement Photography in San Diego | Elinor + Jared

Apr 15

couple holding hands in front of ornate door in balboa park in san diego

When I met Elinor and Jared for their Balboa Park engagement photography session in San Diego, they arrived picture-perfect—and brought along their beloved disabled French bulldog, Kingston. He looked incredible in his matching tuxedo and a tiny harness that allowed him to “walk” between them, stealing the spotlight in the sweetest way. Sadly, Kingston was nearing the end of his journey, making it even more important to include him in these engagement photos.

Balboa Park’s mix of Spanish Colonial architecture, lush gardens, and iconic archways made the perfect backdrop for this stylish, love-filled session, and the paved walkways made it accessible to their pup who needs help with movement. We explored the park’s sunlit corridors, posed in front of intricate tile work, and let Kingston lead the way.

After wrapping up our time at Balboa Park, we continued the adventure by heading to the coast for the second half of their engagement session at Sunset Cliffs. The combination of Balboa Park’s historic charm and accessibility and the dramatic cliffs and ocean views of Sunset Cliffs created a diverse, cinematic set of engagement photos.

Months later, I had the privilege of photographing Elinor and Jared again, this time for their wedding day at Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens in Fallbrook, California.

If you’re planning your own Balboa Park engagement session, consider pairing it with another San Diego location, like the coast or one of the city’s gardens or boat harbors. For more inspiration, you can brows other Engagements & Proposals on my blog.