I love to photograph sessions all over Northern and Central California. I love that we have trees, mountains, lakes, rivers, and the ocean all just a few hours away.


These 5 locations are ones that I like to photograph when I'm staying local. I have only been in the Turlock area for 3 years, so I am sure there are many more hidden gems around the area, but these are my top 5.

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#1. Hughson Arboretum


This location as many spots and different looks. The cover photo of this blog is also at the Hughson Arboretum.

#1. Hughson Arboretum


This location as many spots and different looks. The cover photo of this blog is also at the Hughson Arboretum.

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#2. Kruppa Farms and Garden


This is one of my favorite places to do a session. It's perfect for couples, families, seniors, children...any shoot you can think of. There is fee to shoot here so make sure to contact Jesscia Kruppa before arriving.

#2. Kruppa Farms and Garden


This is one of my favorite places to do a session. It's perfect for couples, families, seniors, children...any shoot you can think of. There is fee to shoot here so make sure to contact Jesscia Kruppa before arriving.

Turlock wedding photographer
Turlock wedding photographer
Turlock wedding photographer

#3. Downtown Turlock


If you are looking for an urban vibe, downtown Turlock is the perfect location. I prefer to park by Memos and walk around that area.

#3. Downtown Turlock


If you are looking for an urban vibe, downtown Turlock is the perfect location. I prefer to park by Memos and walk around that area.

Turlock wedding photographer
Turlock wedding photographer
Balico California Mcconnel park

#4. McConnel Park


This is a beautiful park/campgrounds located in Balico. I believe it is $10 to enter the park. There are many scenery options at this location and there is even a river.

#4. McConnel Park


This is a beautiful park/campgrounds located in Balico. I believe it is $10 to enter the park. There are many scenery options at this location and there is even a river.

#5. Pageo Lavender Farm


There is a fee to have a session here, so make sure to contact Pageo staff before arriving, but this location is so beautiful. The lavender bloom at the beginning of June, but it is a gorgeous location any time of the year.

#5. Pageo Lavender Farm


There is a fee to have a session here, so make sure to contact Pageo staff before arriving, but this location is so beautiful. The lavender bloom at the beginning of June, but it is a gorgeous location any time of the year.