Southern California has ample spots to take your engagement photos. There are plenty of parks, beaches, and historical buildings to serve as a photographers backdrop for those romantic photos. However, some of these locations may come with a price tag. Do your homework first; some Southern California beaches charge a nominal fee to the couple and photographer to use them for a photo shoot. In addition, some historical buildings as well as private venues charge a fee for photography. In some cases, these fees can be several hundred dollars. While your engagement photographer may know of the fee’s it’s a good idea to do some checking on your own. And be sure to ask your photographer if there is an additional fee, because in all likely hood, you will be responsible for paying the usage fee for your engagement shoot.