Beach photography is overly exploited and it is comparable to granite counter top in housing. Many couples do not show their wedding photos to friends because many became dated by hairstyle, color of the dresses, grooms tuxedo and most importantly the landscape and architecture depicted in the background.
A typical flat beach scene with sunset is a typical spot that could be anywhere along the entire West coast from Washington to Baja. The location lacks identity. Some beaches feature unique landmark formation that became iconic spots such as Laguna, Monterey, La Jolla, Emerald Bay, and Carmel are better suited for photos. I personally do not care for them because they are common.
Having a classic architectural backdrop with mature landscape entourage is a timeless surrounding that a wedding photo would look just as good 30 years from now.
My first pick is Scripp College of the Claremont Colleges where I attended.
<img src="http://www.campusexplorer.com/media/376x262/Scripps-College-DE867400.jpg" alt="" />
<img src="http://www.scrippscollege.edu/about/campus-guide/images/margaret-fowler-gardens.jpg" alt="" />
<img src="http://www.scrippscollege.edu/about/campus-guide/images/elm-tree-lawn.jpg" alt="" />
<img src="http://www.scrippscollege.edu/media/images/wallpaper-10-tmb.jpg" alt="" />
Here is a link to a Caltech wedding photo.
http://www.chasingcool.com/WEDDINGS/WedPics/CCLeslie.jpg
Both campuses were designed by kaufmann.
Select places of understated elegance. Older architecture and gardens both stood the test of time.
Wedding photographers are like production home architects. Cookie Cutter with garages along the front and wedding photos with overly exploited locations.
