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Photo locations in the Bay Area for family photos

Favorite photo locations in the Bay Area for a photography session

Following up on the San Jose photo locations blog post, I wanted to expand the area of some of my other favorite photo locations in the Bay Area. Each of these locations offers something for everyone, family or headshots and I hope that you find something that catches your eye! Maybe we can think of that for your next photography session 🙂

• Stanford Cactus Garden: Tucked inside Stanford College in Palo Alto, the cactus garden is a great and small location, perfect for a mini-session.

• Google Visitors Center: From unique sculptures to a cute park next door, this location is a surprisingly great location for family photos.

• Los Altos Redwoods: A redwood grove tucked in the middle of Los Altos, this wooden paved loop trail is perfect for a nature, outdoorsy feel for family photos.

• Los Altos Downtown: After exploring the redwoods, a short drive to Los Altos Downtown is a great spot for

• Oakland’s The Garden at Lake Merritt: What an awesome little garden at Lake Merritt, perfect for exploring all the little nooks with a family!

• Alameda Warehouses: If you’re looking for more of an urban, downtown feel with unique backgrounds, Alameda Warehouses is a great spot to explore.

• Presidio Tunnel Tops: Adventurous playground with the Golden Gate Bridge serving as a backdrop on one side and the Presidio buildings and fields on the other is a perfect spot for a mixture of different looks.


When you’re thinking of your next photo session, I hope these photo locations in the Bay Area help inspire you to find something that’s fitting for your session. Have another place in mind? Let’s photograph there!

So let’s connect and learn more about how we can tell your story.

Kim Ebbets of Photos by Kim E is a Bay Area | San Jose photographer who specializes in unique sessions that showcase you as you.

Located in the Silicon Valley | Bay Area | San Jose | Morgan Hill | and is available for travel.

Photos by Kim E

Photos by Kim E

San Jose Photographer serving Bay Area

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