You may see a few photos from nearby locations here. Many shoots span multiple spots in the same session.
Pajaro Dunes
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Where we shoot, on a map
Beachfront vacation community in Watsonville with private homes opening directly onto the dunes.
Beachfront vacation community in Watsonville with private homes opening directly onto the dunes. Quiet, wide, and undeveloped feeling — beloved by multi-generation families staying together for a week and wanting beach portraits without crowds. 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 Pajaro Dunes
Parking is on-property and close to the photo locations.
Dog-friendly in most areas; leash rules vary by season.
West-facing — chase the golden hour through blue hour, especially clear winter evenings.