Each location has been scouted and vetted for best shot variety, features and amenities, style diversity, and ease of access. There are 17 locations across 4 cities available year-round. Additional seasonal locations are made available throughout the year for a limited time. You can also shoot at a custom location, or do an in-home session for an additional fee.
Session Location Map
The map features year-round session locations, as well as locations catered to specific seasonal sessions which are available for a limited time. Click the side-panel button on the upper-left for additional details, or click the expand button in the upper-right to open the map in a new window, or click here.
Year-Round Locations
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Davis
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Woodland
Winters (+$20)
Sacramento (+$30)
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Davis
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UCd Arboretum - West
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Scenery includes the "Valley-Wise" Ruth Risdon-Storer garden, the charming Carolee Shields Gazebo, the Peter Shields Oak Grove, tile murals, expansive lawns, and a vista of Putah Creek's North Fork.
Meeting Point: Carolee Shields Gazebo Parking: Free street-side parking along Garrod Drive and at visitor parking lot 55. |
UCd Arboretum - Redwoods
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Scenery includes the beautiful T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove, charming arched bridges, the Mary Wattis Brown Garden of California Native Plants, and Spafford Lake.
Meeting Point: Wyatt Deck @ Spafford Lake Parking: Free parking at visitor parking lot 5. |
UCd Arboretum - Gateway
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Scenery includes the iconic shovel arch, a vista of Putah Creek and its arched bridges, an ornamental grass garden, wildflowers, oak trees, lush greenery, walking paths, and more.
Meeting Point: Shovel Arch Parking: Free parking on 1st Street and the Davis Commons lot. |
Davis Central Park
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Central park includes a lovely garden, expansive gassy field, trees, and playgrounds. A great shoot location for kids and families!
Meeting Point: Oak Tree by the Pavilion Parking: Free parking along C Street, 3rd and 4th Streets. |
nORTHSTAR pARK
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A large park lying adjacent to a wetland habitat, varied scenery includes a pond, reeds, and lush greenery. The site includes a scenic bridge and picture-perfect walking trails.
Meeting Point: Northstar Park parking lot Notes: Free parking in lot off Anderson Rd. |
Community Park
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A large park with sprawling lawns dotted with trees, playgrounds, baseball fields, a skate park, and a kids BMX track. Easy access to picture-perfect Rainbow City playground, the F Street pedestrian bridge, and a scenic walking path along Covell blvd.
Meeting Point: Davis Art Center Parking: Free parking at Davis Art Center parking lot. |
Putah Creek
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A small but beautiful preserve along the South Fork of Putah Creek with water front access. Scenery includes ample shrubbery, trees, tall grasses, and of course Putah Creek! Easy access from I-80 via Old Davis Road.
Meeting Point: Old Davis Rd Trailhead Notes: Free parking at gravel parking lot off Levee road at Old Davis Road Trailhead. |
sANDY mOTLEY pARK @ nUGGET FIELDS
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A small park with playgrounds adjoining Nugget fields and the Wildhorse Greenbelt. Lush greenery, beautiful blooms, and incredible sky views can be had here throughout the year.
Meeting Point: Covered Picnic Benches at Sandy Motley Park Notes: Free off-street parking on Moore Blvd, or at the Nugget fields Parking Lot (while games are not in session). |
Grasslands Regional Park
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Woodland
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Pioneer Park
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A neighborhood park with trees, fields, a playground, shaded seating, landscaped features, and paved walking paths. Easy access off Poleline Road/County Road 102.
Meeting Point: Pioneer Park Parking Lot Parking: Pioneer Park Parking Lot. |
East Regional Pond
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A nature preserve and pond with maintenanced dirt/gravel walking paths. Lots of birds and other wildlife, native grasses, shrubbery, and sweeping plains vistas. Easy access off Poleline Road/County Road 102.
Meeting Point: Parking Lot Meeting Point: Free parking at East Regional Pond parking lot off County Road 102 and Farmers Central Road. |
Ferns Park (new!)
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A sprawling grassy park dotted with oak trees. Features a nature area and playground with plenty of space for large families and pets.
Meeting Point: Covered Picnic Benches Meeting Point: Free streetside parking along Ashley Ave and W Southwood Drive. |
Winters (new!)
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Historic Main Street
A charming community hub with historic architecture and classic Winters sights.
Meeting Point: Outside Putah Creek Cafe
Parking: Free streetside parking along Main Street, free parking available in lots on E Main Street and E Abbey St.
Meeting Point: Outside Putah Creek Cafe
Parking: Free streetside parking along Main Street, free parking available in lots on E Main Street and E Abbey St.
Putah Creek Nature Park
A scenic nature park with a historic pedestrian bridge, and views of Putah Creek.
Meeting Point: Putah Creek pedestrian bridge
Parking: Free streetside parking along Russel St and E Main St, free parking available in the community center parking lot.
Meeting Point: Putah Creek pedestrian bridge
Parking: Free streetside parking along Russel St and E Main St, free parking available in the community center parking lot.
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Sacramento
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CA State Capitol Park
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Expansive park with view of the state capitol. Features include the World Peace rose garden, desert garden, trees, expansive lawns, and beautifully landscaped walking paths.
Meeting Point: World Peace Rose Garden Parking: Metered off-street parking with several nearby paid parking lots and garages available. |
Discovery Park
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A 320 acre park with Sacramento Skyline views, as well as riverfront view and access. Also offers views and access to the charming Jibboom Street Bridge. Extensive paved walking and biking paths with trees, fields, lawn, and sweeping California wildland.
Meeting Point: American River Parkway Trailhead Parking: $6 paid parking at the main Discovery Park parking lot. |
WPA Rock Garden @ William Land Park
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Features a well-tended botanical garden with gravel path, expansive lawns, trees, and pond with fountain.
Meeting Point: WPA Rock Garden Entrance Sign Parking: Free parking along 15th Ave. |