The 5 Best Photo Locations in San Antonio, Texas

Photos by Bend the Light Photography

It’s no secret that we LOVE being San Antonio photographers. If you are looking for outdoor photo locations in San Antonio, Texas, this is the post for you… No gatekeeping here!

As you start to plan for your San Antonio photo shoot, you will need to choose a photo location. Most of our photography clients lean towards either natural/outdoor locations or bright/colorful, more urban locations. If you are drawn to pretty light, green trees, and natural settings, here are 5 gorgeous outdoor photo locations in San Antonio, TX. These are just a few of my favorite spots! We love to shoot in new spots too! We’ve photographed sessions on family farms, city parks, downtown streets, and even inside a grocery store.

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1. The King William Area

Just outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown, the San Antonio Riverwalk stretches into the King William neighborhood (also known as Southtown San Antonio). This portion of the riverwalk is lined with trees and stone pathways and is a great way to include the iconic San Antonio Riverwalk into your family photo session while avoiding the crowds of downtown. Step up from the riverwalk into the King William neighborhood… A stroll through the oak-lined streets will take you back in time and provides dozens of beautiful backgrounds just within a few short blocks. Everytime I shoot in Southtown, I find a new spot to love, which makes it one of my favorite outdoor family photo locations in San Antonio.

2. Phil Hardberger Park

Located in North Central San Antonio, Phil Hardberger Park is a piece of the country inside of the city. The light streaming through the many varieties of trees and plants is always magical. The numerous walking paths make it possible to get to the fields of tall grass, even in your fabulous heels. If you are looking for an outdoor family photo location in San Antonio that feels like you drove out to the country, Hardberger Park may be the winner!!

3. Hemisfair Park

If you want a bit of a city feel to your nature-themed session, Hemisfair Park may be the ideal spot for you. Located at the foot of the Tower of the Americas in the middle of downtown San Antonio, this park has tons of benches, brick walkways, and landscaping to add interest to the images.

4. The Riverwalk Near The Pearl

For another bit of the natural mixed with the urban, the newest stretch of the Riverwalk near the Historic Pearl Brewery is a great option. We can walk down by the river, sit on a nearby bench, stroll over one of the bridges and still have a time for some images near the buildings of the Historic Pearl. As they continue to develop the Riverwalk, this area is constantly growing and changing making the Pearl a popular outdoor photo location for San Antonio families.

5. Gruene, Texas

Ok, so this one isn’t technically IN San Antonio. Gruene is a tiny Texas town just north of San Antonio. It is the perfect outdoor location to add some country charm to your family portraits. The beautiful Comal River is nearby too, so we can end your session barefoot in the river.

There you have it… 5 outdoor photo shoot locations in San Antonio, Texas! Have more questions about your session location (or anything else?) Call us, send us a message on Facebook…whatever! We’re here to help (Our job is literally to make sure your photos are amazing!)

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