#1 of the 5 Best Places to Take Photographs in Visalia
This is first instalment of our best places to get shot in Visalia series
We are often asked about locations for great photographs in and around Visalia, so we decided to put them down on paper, or in this case, on our blog. This first in a series of articles about our favorite photographic spots. Just jot a note in the comment section if you have been to these places to take photos, or if you know of other places that would make a great photo.
Mayors Park
Park settings have been and continue to be a favorite place to shoot wedding, engagement, and family portraits. By far the most popular one in Visalia is Mayors Park, located at the junction of West Main Street and Hall, just about a half mile from the Court House, where Mooney Blvd turns into West Main St., right next to Dr. McAlifs office. It's close proximity to many churches and reception venues and provides a lovely background. Another big benfit to mayors park is that is is not crowded,in fact, about the only other people your going to see there are other people taking photos, making it an ideal location.
Just about any time of the day works at Mayors Park, but the best times for photos are morning or late afternoons. Many people look at the location only and don't consider the background, which is one of the most important elements of a photograph. Some locations don't work out well related to the time of day and/or because of a poor background. Mayors Park provides not only a beautiful background, but works well in both morning and afternoon lighting.
When I photograph in the mornings at mayors park I will position subjects facing west so that the sun is behind them, creating a nice back-light and in the evening I will position them facing east to capture them in a warm background light.
Another benefit to Mayors Park over something like Mooney's Grove is that there is no charge to enter the park. But a disadvantage is that there are no restrooms at Mayors Park, which may take a little extra planning on your part if you would like to change outfits for some of the photographs, but I have had people change in their cars.
The city of Visalia has a web page giving some information on mayors park, here is the link.
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/parkinfo/mayors_park.asp
Google Map of Mayors park:http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1551+W.+Main+St.+Visalia,+CA&sll=36.337037,-119.292512&sspn=0.006707,0.007725&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=17
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