Where to take Photos in the San Francisco Bay Area | TerrificShot studio Photography

February 02, 2017  •  1 Comment

What are the best spots in the San Francisco Bay Area for portrait photography?

Choosing a suitable location is an important aspect of portrait photography.

The following is a short list of our favorite locations for photo sessions (such as headshots, family portraits, maternity, engagement, or glamour).

We know what lighting and props to bring, as well as what clothes the client should wear, because we are familiar with these locations.

If the client has selected a location, such as his family home or a special place with memories where they'd like to be photographed, While confirming the shoot, we will ask questions about it. We don't want to discover that we require additional equipment.

 

Mountain View's Cuesta Park

This is our preferred park. It has a wide range of backgrounds. During the week, parking is easy to come by.

Address : 615 Cuesta Drive, Mountain View

 

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Shoreline Park, Rengstorff  House, Mountain View 

Address: 3070 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043

Well, the place does not offer a lot of shaded area except around the Rengstorff house. The best time to go there is early morning or late afternoon when the light is soft. we May need to call before there are no other events such wedding at the Rengstorff house.

 

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Vasona Park, Los Gatos
 

Address: 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032

This location can be very crowded on weekends. For best results, we recommend weekday session.

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Gamble Gardens, Palo Alto

Address: 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

(We may check before to be sure no other events are happening)

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Baker beach, San Francisco 

Address: 1504 Pershing Drive,  San Francisco, CA 94129
On sunny weekends, be prepared for crowds and parking congestion. 
The weather can be unpredictable. But it is such a great place with Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

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Crissy Fields, San Francisco

This is not too far from Baker Beach.  It also gives great views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco 

Address: 3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123

This is place is loved by Wedding photographers.  Very crowded on week ends.

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Lovers' Lane, Presidio - San Francisco

Address: Lover's Ln, San Francisco, CA 94129

It can be difficult to park but this is a wonderful area with trees and shade.  Kids enjoy the area.

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Stanford University, Palo Alto

Address: 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305

it is required to have a permit.  We recommend to go there on week ends.
 

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Half Moon Bay by Ritz Carlton

Address: 1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
We ask our clients to park at the coastal trail parking just before the Ritz Carlton.

The trail leads to a nice wooden bridge and to the beach. Golden Hour is the ideal time to go.

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Your own BACKYARD!  

Address: you tell us :)

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Based in Mountain View, California, TerrificShot Studio Headshots Photography™ in the middle of the Bay Area, including but not limited to San Francisco,  BurlingameAthertonWoodside,  San Mateo,  Foster City,  Belmont,  San Carlos,  Redwood City,  Stanford,  Menlo Park,  Palo Alto,  Los Altos,  East palo Alto,  Sunnyvale,  Los Altos hills,  Cupertino,  Campbell,  Santa Clara,  San Jose,  Saratoga,  Los Gatos,  Milpitas,  Newark,  Hayward,  Fremont,  Union City,  Santa Cruz

 


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Pamira enjoys working with families who want to be photographed in their own home or outdoors in the natural light. She loves to document the sweet moments in life, so you can remember the times when your kids were little and your loved ones were all together!
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