We LOVE being adventurous and going on urban photoshoots! It expands our creativity and allows us to be artistic with out compositions. They're super fun, especially for portrait and couple sessions!
SANTANA ROW
San Jose
Located in San Jose across from the Valley Fair shopping mall is the popular tourist and shopping mall, Santana Row. With it's little-Italy and Parisian feels, it's a great location for some adventurous, romantic photos!
PARKING
There is plenty of parking in the parking garages at Santana Row.
FEES
No entrance or parking fees!
RESTROOMS
There are available restrooms next to Cocola Bakery.
ACCESSIBILITY
It's easily accessible since it's mostly pavement and storefronts.
PETS
Pets are welcome!
DOWNSIDES
Because it's a popular tourist and shopping spot, it gets very crowded on weekends.
DOWNTOWN MOUNTAIN VIEW
Mountain View
Downtown sessions are some of our favorite urban locations! Why? Because there's so much diversity and backdrops. Whether it's taking a photo in front of a cool-looking wall, or walking around in a neighborhood--get ready to be adventurous!
PARKING
There is free street parking at Pioneer Park, which is a short distance away from Downtown Mountain View. You can park along the street downtown, but there may be parking meters.
FEES
There are no fees!
ACCESSIBILITY
Fur babies are welcome, but because it's crowded and there are a lot of attractions,
they may be distracted during the session.
PETS
Fur babies are welcome!
DOWNSIDES
Because it's downtown it may be crowded on weekends.
DOWNTOWN REDWOOD CITY
Redwood City
Downtown Redwood City has so many picturesque areas--whether it be the library, movie theater, or walls along the storefronts--this makes for a great urban location.
PARKING
There is meter parking along the street, or you can park in the downtown parking garage for a fee.
FEES
Parking costs, depending on which area you park at.
ACCESSIBILITY
It's very accessible and an easy walk around downtown!
PETS
Fur babies are welcome, but because it's crowded and there are a lot of attractions,
they may be distracted during the session.
DOWNSIDES
Because it's downtown it may be crowded on weekends.
DOWNTOWN SARATOGA
Saratoga
Downtown Saratoga is a small quaint little area with charming boutiques and restaurants. With a variety of cool walls, benches, and buildings--it's a fun location to go to for an urban location!
PARKING
There is a small parking lot behind the stores along the street.
FEES
There are not parking fees.
ACCESSIBILITY
It's very accessible and an easy walk around downtown.
PETS
Fur babies are welcome, but because it tends to get populated they may be easily distracted.
DOWNSIDES
Because it's downtown it may be crowded on weekends.