Irvine Regional Park Family Portraits

Irvine Regional Park in Orange County’s first regional park. This 160 acre of historic recreational land includes a lake, the Orange County Zoo, bike paths, hiking trails, several picnic areas, boat rentals, bike rentals, and it's home to the famous Irvine Park Railroad. They also have pony rides. Their annual events include a pumpkin patch, Christmas Train, Easter Eggstravaganza, and Anniversary Celebration.

Why It's Great

For families looking for beautiful parks in Orange County, we love Irvine Regional Park for family portraits. It has all the best backgrounds in one place. Huge sycamore trees, rolling hills, a lake, and tons of open space. A bonus to photographing families here is you can get beautiful fall photos that show off the season. We know it can be overwhelming when searching for a photographer. These helpful tips will help you choose the right photographer for your family..

About Irvine Regional Park

Location: Centrally located in Orange, California

Parking: Parking fees: $3 per vehicle entry Monday - Friday; $5 Saturday - Sunday; Higher for some holidays and events

Restrooms: Yes

Address: 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869

Best time of day for photography: Mornings and early afternoon. This location is great all year round.

About This Portrait Session

The Norman family wanted a photo that was reminiscent of fall. The parents grew up in Northern California where seasonal changes happen. I suggested Irvine Regional Park for a few reasons. First, it is a beautiful place for photos. Tons of open space both shaded and not. Lots of trees, and plenty of space for a great session. Secondly, they wanted to surprise their out of state family with a holiday card that had the look and feel of fall. Lastly, they wanted to include their very important fur babies in the portrait. We were able to meet all their needs during their family portrait session and provide extra helpful tips on how to prepare for your family session..