Shoot Locations

We've scouted the best spots on the San Francisco Peninsula for stunning outdoor photography. Each location offers unique backdrops for your session.

Foothills Nature Preserve

Palo Alto, CA

1,400 acres of oak woodland, grassland, and a quiet 7-acre lake — Boronda Lake — at the center. Open meadows and shaded trails make this a versatile spot for family and portrait sessions any time of year.

Filoli Historic House & Garden

Woodside, CA

A 654-acre country estate with 16 acres of formal English gardens, reflecting pools, and walls of camellias and roses. Iconic, dramatic, and built for elegant portraits (photography permit required).

Holbrook-Palmer Park

Atherton, CA

A 22-acre public park in the heart of Atherton with century-old oaks, a rose garden, manicured lawns, and a historic carriage house. The local go-to for family portraits with classic Peninsula charm.

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

The sandstone arches of the Main Quad, palm-lined Palm Drive, and the Cantor sculpture garden offer iconic, photogenic backdrops — especially popular for senior, family, and graduation portraits.

Half Moon Bay State Beach

Half Moon Bay, CA

Four miles of broad sandy beach with dramatic bluffs and Pacific Ocean horizon. Perfect for golden-hour family sessions, maternity, and engagement shoots — bring a sweater for the breeze.

Have Another Location in Mind?

We travel throughout California for custom shoots. Contact us to discuss your preferred location.