Favorite Photography Locations – International Rose Test Garden

From late May through October, more than 610 varieties of roses are in bloom at the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park. This is a popular destination, and one of my favorites for summer sessions. Due to the crowds on weekends, I prefer to shoot here M-F. Arriving a few hours before sunset is best, to both avoid the harsh, mid-day light, and to catch the softer glow of the sun before it goes down behind the West Hills.