3 locations tips for photoshoot in San Diego

Downtown San Diego, photo by Barbora H Photography

 Where to start? Well, you have to decide which beautiful location in this sunny city is going to act as the backdrop of your photography session!
Choosing your shoot location can be a tricky task. If you don’t have your favorite location, it's helpful to gain some insight from your chosen local photographer who knows a thing or two about great places to shoot in the area.
To help you out with some ideas, here are 3 locations, that might be just the right pick for you.

 

Balboa Park 

Hands down, Balboa Park is the ideal photo shoot location for people, who are looking for a variety of shots without having to move around too much all over the city. You’ll find lush greenery spots, water, and some quaint little courtyards. It's definitely a favorite locale for photographers. As you can see some photographer with a group of people, a couple, wedding party or you'll see beautiful girl all dress up in her quinceañera fancy dress taking pictures there.
There are also a lot of shady spots which make it ideal for shooting during the middle of the day when the sun is bright (which can cause harsh shadows and squinting - if you don't have time later on).
What is definitely important to think about is, that if you'll come there on the weekends, it will be way more crowded than during the weekdays. If you are a shy person, you might wanna find some more private spot than a Balboa park.

 

Sunset Cliffs

Take your shoot oceanside and capture stunning sunsets that San Diego is known for. Sunset Cliffs’s  beautiful scenery and variety of different views can be just the right place for you, if you love the outdoors and a little bit more simple nature without buildings and another distractions, which makes Sunset Cliffs your go-to location.
If you'd like to combine it with some beach photos as well, you are able to drive just around the corner to the Ocean Beach Pier and you have the pier and beach together for your disposal. What a treat!!

Seaport Village

This location at Downtown of San Diego provides a ton of variety all within a close proximity. Within steps of the waterfront, you’ll find parks, a carousel, street performers and natural landscapes. Plus many other  San Diego landmarks are within walking distance, such as the harbor, nice park and beautiful view of the Downtown. I would suggest bringing along flip-flops, as there can be some walking involved to get to destinations within the area.

What is the reality of a mom/entrepreneur's life?

I really would love to write more often. I realized, that I really like to write, but as a photographer, I was always forcing myself to write some tips and tricks about photography.. and that's not so exciting for me.
I just love to keep journal about my life and simply write, what is happening...

So, here is a little bit of what is real and what's the reality of a mom of a 7months old baby boy and.... who is trying to juggle a business while being a mom..

If you are in the same boat, you know..

For those, who aren't, let me tell you.. It's fun, it's tiring, it's struggle, constant questioning of what am I doing, am I doing it right? What should I or shouldn't I do? What to do first? What is the priority now? What time of the date will my priority switch and change?

I would say.. it's almost constant struggle.. Or.. as you can say.. the struggle is real. When we have good nights - meaning.. baby wasn't crying in the night, so we just breastfed and went back to sleep, those are the good nights. Not so great nights are the nights, when he is making noises or is crying a bit.. which means, that it wakes me and my husband up and somehow, we have to go back to sleep. Luckily, most of the time it's easy and we can go back to sleep. Sometimes.. it happens, that I just wake up too much and can't go back to sleep. Which means.. that I'm lying on the bed, wide awake and can't go back to sleep. Once it was from 1.30am until 7am.. uff.. that was rough..
And we are one of the lucky parents, because our baby hasn't decided, that he wants to play at night.

My mom told me, early on (I'm one of 8 kids, so.. even though.. I had more resentments towards my mom than appreciation, since I became mom myself, the resentments are going away and I feel huge appreciation towards her.. and admiration really.. thinking.. how the hell did she do it.. anyways.. back to my point) if the baby wakes up at night, don't try to let him play, so he will get tired again. He has to learn, that at night it's time to sleep. Don't turn the light on, don't play. So.. I did.. and I was even telling him at some point - it's night, we are sleeping at night, so.. we are going to sleep.. He woke up like this several times at the beginning of our "learning journey together".. But I was determined and consistent.. and We have pretty good nights.. At the same time, all kids are different, right? So.. If I'll have another one, I might update what will I do.. haha.

The first 3 months were the hardest so far, I would say. Because it's a whole process of getting to know each other. I guess, that's another thing, that not so many parents will tell you or admit, unless you have your own kid.. You love the kid, because it's your baby, there is an instinct to protect the little one.. But.. as it is with any relationship, you have to get to know this little person first, to fall in love with them more and more. And that is my experience so far. I must say, I love him more and more..


On the other hand, when I'm refreshed, had a good sleep and everything is good, I have so much patience and I feel, that I can do anything.. On the other hand.. if I didn't have a good sleep, the level of my patience just dramatically decreases and even his noises that he makes, when he wants me to pick him up, or just showing some discomfort drive me crazy..

When to find time for myself and on top of that for my business? It's tough. I have a wonderful husband, who helps me with the baby a lot. But he has to go to work and so I'm left alone with the baby and he comes home around 5 or 6, I'm trying to make a dinner, clean up a little, he is playing with the little one.. He also has to do some school work (because of his job), pays the bills and another things.. Well.. let me tell you, it's not easy at all.
And we live in an intentional community, so my roommates can help out a little sometimes - even just by holding Eli, so I can eat, go to the bathroom or take a shower. It's still a struggle for me to ask for help.. I'm trying.. and I'm doing my best...

Right now, my baby is asleep, so I'm able to write this blog post. Because.. magically.. he is ok, when I'm in room with him. I can do anything from cleaning, folding laundry, cooking etc., but not doing anything on my computer..
As soon as I sit down to do something on my computer, he is immediate trying to get my attention.. Why oh why...

Well, this is it for today, because he is waking up. I will write more hopefully every week.

Stay tuned. Have fun and enjoy your day!

Barbora