Planning a family photo session can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, especially when you find the perfect location. Joshua Springs Nature Reserve in Texas offers a beautiful backdrop that might just be what you’re looking for. Joshua Springs is a hidden gem nestled in a small town outside of San Antonio, Texas. Its stunning landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and well-maintained amenities offer a picturesque and accessible setting for family photos. Here are some key features that make it a great choice:
1. Scenic Beauty:
Joshua Springs offers SO much variety in one park. There are hills, fields, trees, trails, a river, and various types of surfaces, plants, and scenic views. If you’re looking for a location that looks like Texas Hill Country without driving far into hill country territory, this is the best spot.
2. Well-Maintained Amenities:
With a large parking lot, bathrooms, and a playground, Joshua Springs has everything a parent with young kids could need for their session location. After a long car ride, everyone can use the restroom before you begin or change into the outfits you didn’t want to risk getting dirty or wrinkled in the car ride. Playgrounds can make for a great after-session treat for kids, too.
3. Accessibility:
If you have a family member who cannot walk far distances, you may not be able to enjoy all areas of Joshua Springs, but you don’t need to go far to find beautiful spots. The trails and paved bridge make it accessible for those in wheelchairs, too.
4. Spacious:
The park is so large that you can always find a space away from any crowds and each area offers a different type of topography to create a variety of backdrops for your session. Since it’s so big, you can’t utilize every area in just one session, but that makes it perfect for revisiting for future sessions.
5. Seasonal Beauty
This park is beautiful year-round. In the springtime, some trees are covered with blossoms. In the spring and summer months, areas of the park have green grass while other areas feature tall golden grass. During the fall, trees along the river change color making it one of the few spots to catch autumn colors. With the river, hills, and often dramatic skies, it’s even beautiful in the winter.
Joshua Springs is located a few miles north of Boerne, making it a bit of a drive for anyone living in San Antonio but it is worth it. If you need to stop for dinner or brunch after your session, there are a lot of businesses along I-10 to choose from, too.
Although the park is best for evening sessions as the sun sets behind the hilltop, it’s also a decent sunrise option. Sunrise is when you get those cotton candy skies and soft light, and you can use any area of the park before the sun is too high (which can lead to harsh shadows).
For those wanting Texas Hill Country scenery, this park is perfect.
Will you be choosing Joshua Springs for your next family photo session?
