The Perfect Location is just around the corner
From the historic streets of Old Sacramento to the tree-lined neighborhoods of Elk Grove, every corner of the region has a backdrop that fits your family's story. Browse family photography locations by area below, including downtown Sacramento, historic Folsom, local lakes, open fields, and Elk Grove's shaded streets, or scroll through all of them to find the one that feels like you.
Elk Grove Park
Elk Grove
Location: Elk Grove Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Parking: Available on site (nominal parking fee may apply)
Restrooms: Available at the park
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Session Types Available Here: Mini sessions, full family sessions, extended family sessions, grad sessions and more.
Groluv Flower Farm
Location: Groluv Flower Farm, Elk Grove, CA
Parking: On-site parking available
Restrooms: Not available on-site — plan accordingly before your session
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible (uneven farm terrain)
Farm Booking Fee: $55
Best Seasons: Spring and summer are peak bloom; the farm stays open into early fall and closes for the season by mid-October
Session Types Available Here: Family sessions, maternity sessions, senior sessions, couples sessions, mini sessions
Jack Hill Park
Location: Jack Hill Park, 9380 Porto Rosa Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Parking: Free parking lot on site
Restrooms: Available at the park
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Travel Fee: None — Elk Grove is my home base
Session Types Available Here: Mini sessions, full family sessions, extended family sessions, grad sessions
Camden Park Greenbelt
Location: Camden Park Greenbelt, 8740 Cooperston Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Parking: Street parking available along the path areas
Restrooms: Limited - plan accordingly
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible
Travel Fee: None - Elk Grove is my home base
Session Types Available Here: Mini sessions, full family sessions, extended family sessions, grad sessions
Laguna Town Hall
Location: Laguna Town Hall, 3020 Renwick Ave, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Parking: Available on site
Restrooms: Available at the facility
Accessibility: many parts of the path are wheelchair accessible
Travel Fee: None — Elk Grove is my home base
Session Types Available Here: Mini sessions, full family sessions, extended family sessions, grad sessions
William Land Park
Location: William Land Park, 3800 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822
Parking: Free street parking available throughout the park
Restrooms: Available at the park
Accessibility: Limited Wheelchair Accessible
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the Sacramento area
Session Types Available Here: Mini sessions, full family sessions, extended family sessions, grad sessions
Bonus: Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town are next door — make it a full family day!
Sacramento
Sacramento State University
Location: Sacramento State University, 6000 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819
Parking: Campus lots free on weekends and after 5 PM on weekdays; metered street parking available
Restrooms: Available throughout campus
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the Sacramento area
Session Types Available Here: Grad sessions, family sessions,
extended family sessions
CAPITaL & Capital Park
Location: California State Capitol & Capitol Park, 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA
Parking: Street meters along N and L Streets; free after 6 PM and on Sundays; nearby parking garages available
Restrooms: Available in the Capitol building and throughout the park
Accessibility: Mostly Wheelchair Accessible
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the Sacramento area
Session Types Available Here: Family sessions, grad sessions, senior portraits, extended family sessions
American River Parkway
Location: Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, American River Parkway, Sacramento, CA
Parking: Multiple access points along the parkway; parking fees may apply at some access points
Restrooms: Available at most parkway access points
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the Sacramento area
Session Types Available Here: Mini sessions, full family sessions, extended family sessions, grad sessions
Stanford Mansion
Location: Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park, 800 N St, Sacramento, CA
Parking: Street parking available nearby; downtown Sacramento parking garages within walking distance
Restrooms: Available on the grounds
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the Sacramento area
Session Types Available Here: Grad sessions, senior portraits, family sessions
Important Note: All portrait sessions take place on the exterior grounds only. Photography inside the mansion is not permitted.
Greenhaven Greenbelt
Location: Greenhaven Greenbelt, between Greenhaven Drive and Havenside Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831
Parking: Street parking available along the greenbelt
Restrooms: Limited — plan accordingly
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the Sacramento area
Session Types Available Here: Family sessions, extended family sessions, mini sessions
Citrus Heights
Arcade Creek Park Preserve
Location: Arcade Creek Park Preserve, Citrus Heights, CA (Jo Smith Nature Trail trailhead at Arcade Creek Park)
Parking: Parking lot on site; street parking available nearby
Restrooms: Porta potties available on site
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the Sacramento area
Session Types Available Here: Family sessions, extended family sessions, grad sessions, senior portraits
Carmichael
Jenson Botanical Garden
Location: Jensen Botanical Garden, 8520 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608
Parking: Small parking lot on site — limited spaces; weekday sessions recommended to avoid peak weekend crowds
Restrooms: Porta potty available on site
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the Sacramento area
Session Types Available Here: Family sessions, extended family sessions, grad sessions, senior portraits
Folsom
Willow Creek
Location: Humbug Willow Creek Trail, Folsom, CA — multiple access points; primary access off Folsom Blvd
Parking: Multiple access points with street and lot parking available
Restrooms: Available at select access points and adjacent parks along the trail
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the Folsom area
Session Types Available Here: Family sessions, extended family sessions, mini sessions, grad sessions, senior portraits
Antelope
Gibson Ranch
Location: Gibson Ranch Regional Park, 8556 Gibson Ranch Park Rd, Elverta, CA
Parking: Cash parking fee required at entry — bring exact cash or you may not be able to enter
Restrooms: Available at the park
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the Sacramento area
Session Types Available Here: Family sessions, extended family sessions, grad sessions, senior portraits, mini sessions
DAvis
UC Davis Arboretum
Location: UC Davis Arboretum, 1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
Parking: Paid parking in campus lots on weekdays; free on weekends. Visitor Lot 5, Putah Creek Lodge lot, and Gateway Parking Structure are closest to different arboretum sections
Restrooms: Available at the Arboretum Gazebo, Arboretum Headquarters, and Arboretum Terrace Garden
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the Davis area
Session Types Available Here: Family sessions, extended family sessions, grad sessions, senior portraits, mini sessions
Wilton
Lavender Estates
Location: Lavender Estates, Wilton, CA 95693
Location Booking Fee: $100
Parking: Available on site
Restrooms: Available on site
Accessibility: not wheelchair accessible
Travel Fee: None — no travel fee for the greater Sacramento area
Session Types Available Here: Family sessions, extended family sessions, grad sessions, senior portraits, mini sessions
