Woods Cove Photography Preparation

A number of Newport Beach Photographers shoot at Woods Cove because it is free is a beautiful location for family and engagement shoots. This article offers some practical information to those who are being photographed there for the first time.

Directions

Woods

To get to Woods Cove go down PCH and then turn South onto Diamond Street. You will see the entrance onto the Beach between two residential houses.

Parking

There is very little parking at Woods Cove the best place to find parking is on Ocean Street. When entering this street to look for parking, be aware that this is one way parking only. Keep in mind that this area is residential so act as you'd want others to act if you lived there.

Beach Access

To get to the beach you need to go down a long flight of stairs. Keep an eye out for the last step. Sometime much of the sand has been washed away leaving a deep drop. If you leave anything on the beach it might get swept away during high tide.

Facilities

Make sure you take your little (and older) ones to the restroom before arriving at the beach as there are no such facilities at this beach. There is however a telephone at the top of the beach.

Photographic Appeal

You will enjoy having your pictures taken at Woods Cove for a number of reasons. First, there are a variety of rocks in which a photographer can pose groups of varying size. Second there is a stone retaining wall which is perfect for sitting subjects on for a beach rustic look. Lastly, there is normally some beautiful vegetation growing on the hill side. This vegetation, diverse in nature, adds variety to the numerous available backgrounds.

There are a number of terrific photography locations in Orange County and near Laguna Beach - Shaws Cove, Crystal Cove and Victoria Beach to name just a few, however, Wood's Cove is one of the best because it is free, beautiful and the available backdrops are diverse.

Woods Cove Photography Preparation

Vanessa frequently shoots Woods Cove Portraits.

She is a Laguna Beach Photographer who specializes in family, pet, and engagement photography.