2025 Family Photo Location Guide in San Francisco & Bay Area

2025 Family Photo Location Guide in San Francisco & Bay Area There are many beautiful locations in San Francisco and the Bay Area to photograph for your next family session!  Here is a list of popular locations, and I'm always happy to explore new locations, too!   San Francisco Baker Beach   Legion of Honor   Palace of Fine Arts Sutro Baths   Presidio   Embarcadero & Pier   Union Square   Chase Center de Young Museum City Hall - Weekday only East Bay Hills, Walnut Creek Heather Farm, Walnut Creek The Garden at Heather Farm, Walnut Creek ( seasonal - need photo permit) Spring - Walnut Creek Foothill Regional Park, Walnut Creek Old Borges Ranch, Walnut Creek   Downtown Walnut Creek Hap Magee, Ranch Park, Danville Moraga Saint Mary's College, Moraga UC Berkeley   Central Park, San Ramon   Markham Nature Park, Concord Lake Merritt, Oakland   Alameda Castro Valley South Bay The Arizona Cactus Garden, Stanford   Stanford University, Stanford Vasona Park, Los Gatos   Elizabeth Gamble Garden, Palo Alto Napa Napa   Session at your home     Please check out more family photos from here! Extended Family photos from here!     Studio & Outdoor Combo Session This is so popular that you can have studio and outdoor portraits in one session! Aika Cardin Photography Studio is conveniently located in downtown Walnut Creek, 20 miles east of San Francisco.   Studio Session   Hawaii - destination family photos          …

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2025 Tutu School ~ Spring Bravo Bash Recital Photo Day~

2025 Tutu School ~ Spring Bravo Bash Recital Photo Day ~ I’m so excited to photograph  Tutu School Ballerinas for the Spring Bravo Bash!  This is my 9th year photographing Ballerinas for Tutu School! Bravo Bash Photo Day will be held at my photo studio in Walnut Creek!  I will have two set up ready to create adorable recital photos for your Ballerinas, a backdrop perfectly matching the Bravo Bash costume, and a classic white backdrop for a timeless look! Ballerinas will have so much fun getting their pictures taken twirling.  Reserve your spot today before it’s all gone!  These photos are perfect for keepsakes and creating gifts for grandparents and family members!  Bravo Bash Recital Photo Day is for Ballerinas who attend Tutu School in Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Pleasanton, and  Brentwood, who will attend the 2025 Spring Bravo Bash! Date: For Brentwood Students Sunday, May 4th : 9am ~ 2pm Monday, May 5th : 9am ~ 1pm   For Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Pleasanton Students Saturday, May 17th : 3pm ~ 6pm Sunday, May 18th : 9am ~ 2pm Monday, May 19th: 9 am ~ 1pm Location: ALL BRAVO BASH PHOTOS ARE TAKEN AT AIKA CARDIN PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO Aika Cardin Photography Studio 45 Quail Court, Suite 110, Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Located in Quail Court Office Park, detailed directions will be sent to you via a confirmation email.)   How to schedule your session: ① Select the time slot from the calendar below. Please make sure to…

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2025 Graduation & Senior Portrait Session in Walnut Creek – in the studio and on location

**Capture Your Achievement: Graduation Photoshoots in Downtown Walnut Creek Studio** Graduation is a monumental moment in your life—a celebration of years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Whether you're graduating from high school, college, or any other significant educational milestone, one of the best ways to commemorate this achievement is with a professional graduation photoshoot. At our studio in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, we specialize in creating timeless graduation portraits you'll cherish forever. *Why Choose a Graduation Photoshoot in Our Walnut Creek Studio? Your graduation day is filled with excitement, and a graduation photoshoot offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and create images that truly capture the essence of this special moment. Our studio in downtown Walnut Creek is conveniently located, offering a serene and professional environment that’s perfect for a relaxed and stress-free photoshoot experience. We understand the significance of this occasion and are committed to ensuring your graduation portrait session is as memorable and enjoyable as the day itself. Whether you want classic, timeless shots or something a bit more creative, we’ve got you covered with our variety of backdrops, lighting options, and expert photography techniques. * The Iconic Cap and Gown Look One of the most iconic elements of graduation photos is the cap and gown, and we make sure that look is perfectly captured in our studio. The cap and gown symbolize the achievement and journey of your educational experience, and we know how to highlight its significance through expert…

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