Need some Location Recommendations?
I do my best to research and find comfortable and beautiful locations, so here are some of my favorites in Gilroy and in the surrounding areas!
If there's something you're looking for in specific, I'd love to help you look for locations during our planning process.
Some of my favorite locations in gilroy & Surrounding Areas
Harvey Bear County Park
San martin, CA
For the nearby fields, that is walkable, kid friendly, and some of the most beautiful sunsets, this is the place. Sometimes you'll get lucky to see cows and horses!
- Open parking
- Unpaved, flat terrain
- Has porta-potties for restrooms
Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch
San Jose, CA
If you're looking for that rustic barn vibe without having to go far, not crowded, and it's kid-friendly, this the spot!
- Open parking
- Unpaved, flat terrain
- Has restrooms
- No big dips in the ground
HARVEY BEAR RANCH - Lake
GILROY, CA
This lake is such a hidden gem! You get the lake side, and the tree arched path! The sunsets are beautiful and you can sometimes see wildlife like deer!
- Open parking
- Pay to enter park
- Permit required
- Has porta-potties for restrooms
- Unpaved, uneven terrain
A few other of my favorites
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If you need guidance on a location, please feel free to message me during our planning process and I'm more than happy to help you.
Planning tips & FAQ
When’s the best time for taking photos?
I always suggest that an half an hour to our before sunset or in the morning, but we can make any time of day work!
What should we wear or pack?
For your family or couples sessions, coordinate not match. It would also be good to wear colors that will reelect your skin nicely, instead of too many patterns.
Do we need a permit for photography?
Most of the locations I have do not require a permit, but some other locations may require permits. If they do, I would research for you and let you know what we need to do. In some of those cases, the permits can be a fee, a liability form, and or a 2-4 weeks of advance notice and request.