Recommendations for maternity photo shoot location?

Hi everyone!

I'm a first time mom and I'm thinking of doing a DIY photo shoot next weekend. I want to get some nice scenic shots from East Bay - either redwood groves or coastal bluffs/tidepools or labyrinths. I'll be 33/34 weeks pregnant so the location needs to be relatively easy to get to (why does it seem like the best spots involve long hikes with steep inclines or high risk of falling?). I'd also love to include my dog so somewhere dog friendly would be great if possible.

Any recommendations come to mind? Thanks in advance!

Jul 21, 2016

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Recommendations for maternity photo shoot location? (Jul 21, 2016)

There are some lovely, dog-friendly spots in Redwood Regional Park in Oakland, within short walking distance from the parking lot at Skyline Gate. 

Jul 27, 2016
RE:
Recommendations for maternity photo shoot location? (Jul 21, 2016)

We did a photo shoot at the Albany bulb with all the artwork and it turned out great.

Jul 27, 2016
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Recommendations for maternity photo shoot location? (Jul 21, 2016)

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! We ended up going to Lands End (perfect - the Coastal Trail was flat and full of scenic spots) and Redwood Bowl (picnic area had a lot of good nooks). We checked out Albany Bulb too -- it was a really cool location but it ended up being a bit hard to get from the parking area to the sculptures in my outfit.

Aug 3, 2016