When is the Best Time of Year For an Outdoor Boudoir Shoot in Sonoma County?

The best time depends on what setting you want for your photos. The following are my favorite timings for some popular Sonoma County locations.

• Coastal Looks: mid-May through mid-October to avoid the cold.
• Golden Fields: mid-May through mid-October.
• Vineyards: Late summer when they fruit, and when the leaves change in October-November.
• Wild Flowers: The sweet spot is to time your photos at the peak of the Lupin bloom in March; however, other varietals are in bloom from January – April.

If you’re temperature-sensitive and hate being cold, you should choose to do your session in the summer months along the coast, redwoods, dry grassy fields, the peak of the wildflower bloom in March, or when the vines fruit in late summer.

If you tolerate cold well, the wild mustard in January/February is beautiful. If you like wine, the vineyards in October/November are also stunning when the leaves change color but will also be cold at sunset. Both of these seasonal events offer some of the finest landscapes Sonoma County has to offer, if you aren’t temperature sensitive.

Sonoma County Outdoor Boudoir Photography

Come see this gallery featuring my outdoor boudoir photography sessions. These sessions were photographed in Sonoma County and around the San Francisco Bay Area. In this link you’ll also find my best tips to help you get better boudoir photos from your outdoor session.