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Session Locations

Standard sessions are available in Davis and Woodland (included), or Sacramento (+$30). Choose from 15 beautiful, vetted locations. To shoot at a location not listed, or to do an in-home session, contact me to request a custom photo shoot.
Davis
UC Davis Arboretum - West
UC Davis Arboretum - East
Putah Creek @ Old Davis Road
Downtown Davis
Davis Central Park
Nugget field/Sandy Motley Park
Oak Grove Park
Northstar Park
Willow Creek Park & Greenbelt
Woodland
Pioneer Park
East Regional Pond
Sacramento
Old Town Sacramento
Discovery Park
California State Capitol Park
William Land Park @ WPA Rock Garden
Scroll for additional details, location amenities, maps, and photos.

DAVIS


UC Davis Arboretum West End

Scenery includes the beautiful 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
Amenities: Public restrooms, water fountain, seating, ample shade, and free off-street parking.

UC Davis Arboretum East End

Scenery includes the beautiful T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove, charming bridges, the Mary Wattis Brown Garden of California Native Plants, and Spafford Lake.
Meeting Point: Redwood Grove @ Old Davis Road
Amenities: Public restrooms, seating, ample shade, paved walking paths, and free parking at visitor parking lot 5.

Oak Grove  Park

A small park ringed by oak trees providing ample shade and greenery. Features a playground, basketball court, grassy field, and easy access to the Wildhorse Greenbelt.
Meeting Point: Basketball Court
Amenities: Free off-street parking, public seating, water fountain, ample shade, playground, paved walking paths, and bathroom (outhouse).
Notes: Wild turkeys sometimes graze on the lawn. Be mindful with pets!

Nugget Field & Sandy Motley Park

A small park with playground adjoining Nugget field, it also has easy access to the Wildhorse Greenbelt.
Meeting Point: Covered Picnic Benches
Amenities: Free off-street parking, public seating, water fountains, ample shade, playground, paved walking paths, bathroom (outhouse).
Notes: none

Putah Creek @ Old Davis Rd

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: Parking Lot off Levee Road
Amenities: Free parking, ample shade, restroom (outhouse).
Notes: Terrain can be steep and dusty. Parking lot is unpaved. Not recommended for the elderly or mobility impaired. Flat shoes encouraged.

Downtown Davis

Downtown Davis has a plethora of charming locations, public art and murals, quaint streets, and hidden alleys which make it a great urban shoot location with multiple  convenient meeting locations.
Meeting Point: Hunt Boyer Mansion
Amenities: Free parking, public seating, ample shade, flat paved terrain, public restrooms on C, E, and G streets.
Notes: Very popular, busy on weekends and evenings. Street parking is often in high demand, so plan ahead!

Davis Central Park

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
Amenities: Free parking, public seating, water fountains, ample shade, flat paved terrain, public restrooms, playgrounds.
Notes: Very popular, busy on weekends and evenings. Street parking is often in high demand, so plan ahead!

Northstar Park

A large park lying adjacent to a wildlife habitat, varied scenery includes a small lake, reeds, shrubbery, and trees. The site includes a scenic bridge and picture-perfect walking trails.
Meeting Point: Parking lot off Anderson Road
Amenities: Free parking in lot, public seating, water fountains, ample shade, public restrooms, playgrounds, walking trails.
Notes: Location abuts a pond and wetland habitat--lots of bugs, birds, and other small wildlife present.

Willow Creek Park

A neighborhood park with playground and field, it leads directly onto the Putah Creek North Fork Greenbelt (also called the Willow Creek Greenbelt), which sports lush scenery and shady trees.
Meeting Point: Playground
Amenities: Free off-street parking, public seating, water fountain, ample shade, trash cans, playgrounds, paved walking trails.
Notes: none

WOODLAND


Pioneer Park

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: Parking Lot
Amenities: Free parking in lot, public seating, water fountains, trash cans, ample shade, playground, paved walking paths, and bathroom.
Notes: none

East Regional Pond

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
Amenities: Free parking in lot, public seating at observation decks, trash cans.
Notes: No bathroom, limited shade.

SACRAMENTO


CA State Capitol Park

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: Rose Garden
Amenities: Public seating, water fountains, ample shade, paved walking paths, trash cans, and bathroom.
Notes: Metered off-street parking. Nearby garages available.

Discovery Park

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
Amenities: Public seating, water fountains, ample shade, paved walking paths, trash cans, and bathroom.
Notes: $6 parking fee (cash only)

Old Town Sacramento

Features historic frontier facades and cobblestone walking streets, brickwork back alleys and riverfront views. Within walking distance of both the historic Tower and I-Street bridges. Easy access off if I-5.
Meeting Point: California State Railroad Museum
Amenities: Public seating, water fountains, ample shade, paved walking paths, trash cans, and bathroom.
Notes: Frequently very busy, especially evenings and weekends. Metered street parking in high demand--plan ahead!

William Land Park

Features a well-tended botanical garden with gravel path, expansive lawns, trees, and pond with fountain.
Meeting Point: WPA Rock Garden Entrance Sign
Amenities: Free parking, public seating, ample shade, gravel walking paths, trash cans.
Notes: Across from Fairytale Town, so parking is always in high demand. Allow ample time to find a space.
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