Ghost Tree at Pescadero Point hasn't been shot for portraits yet — most clients come here for couples work. Switch to "All" to see everything.
Where we shoot, on a map
An iconic weathered cypress on Pescadero Point along Carmel's 17-Mile Drive, surrounded by granite outcrops and crashing surf.
An iconic weathered cypress on Pescadero Point along Carmel's 17-Mile Drive, surrounded by granite outcrops and crashing surf. Private feel despite being on a paid scenic road. Best for sunset sessions — gates close after dark. For sessions, the setting works best when there's a clear plan: which light, which path in, what the weather is doing. Chris's note on this location is in the field below — every destination here gets a real, photographer-tested read rather than a glossy travel description.
The lay of the land
Getting here
A few things about Ghost Tree at Pescadero Point
West-facing — chase the golden hour through blue hour, especially clear winter evenings.
Exposed — wind picks up in the afternoon. Bring layers + a hair-tie if it's a coast cliff.