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Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto Wedding, Engagement, Portrait, and Event Photographer

Palo Alto, California blends leafy neighborhoods, Stanford architecture, and baylands trails. Gardens, courtyards, and modern spaces make it versatile for weddings, engagements, portraits, and events.

Services Offered in Palo Alto

We photograph gardens, campuses, and baylands—clean light, modern framing, fast delivery.

Garden & estate weddings
Campus, park & downtown engagements
Executive headshots & team branding
Corporate off-sites & galas
Family & milestone portraits
On-site headshot stations

Why Palo Alto

Tree canopies, Mediterranean courtyards, and bay trails sit close together. Guests have simple travel and lodging.

Working with Us

We time sessions for soft shade, coordinate campus rules, and design efficient routes between ceremony and portraits.

Weddings in Palo Alto

Expect garden vows, courtyard receptions, and timeless portraits among arches and oaks.

Engagements & Proposals

Propose in a rose garden, under a heritage oak, or by the bay at sunset. Add downtown textures for variety.

Destination Engagements

Weekend idea: morning coffee on University Ave, Gamble Garden portraits, sunset at the Baylands boardwalk.

Portraits & Branding

Founders and teams get consistent headshots and lifestyle sets in offices, courtyards, and parks.

Corporate & Events

We cover summits, product nights, and celebrations with cohesive lighting and quick turnaround.

What Sets Us Apart

Campus and garden permit know-how
Hybrid coverage (digital + film)
Calm direction, natural posing
True-to-place color

Best Time & Locations

Spring bloom and fall light stand out. Favorites: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, Rinconada Park, Baylands Nature Preserve, University Ave alleys.

Where to Stay

Luxury

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Four Seasons Silicon Valley (East Palo Alto)
Stanford Park Hotel (nearby Menlo Park)

Mid-Range

Westin Palo Alto
Sheraton Palo Alto
The Ameswell (nearby Mtn View)

Affordable

Hotel Parmani
Coronet Motel
Local Airbnbs

Popular Wedding Venues

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Lucie Stern Community Center
Mitchell Park Community Center
Allied Arts Guild (nearby Menlo Park)

FAQ

Do you secure permits? Yes—city parks, gardens, and campus sites when required.

What should we wear? Neutrals for stucco and stone; add color for gardens; layers for bay breeze.

How fast is delivery? Weddings 6–8 weeks; portraits/events 2–3 weeks.

Get in Touch

Planning something in Palo Alto? Contact us to start the conversation.

Facts About Palo Alto

Location: Santa Clara County, California
Population: ~68,000
Known for: Stanford, tech, tree-lined avenues
Nearby: Menlo Park, Mountain View, Los Altos
Annual Events: Palo Alto Festival of the Arts; World Music Day; Summer concerts