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Stanford University

Campus · Architecture · Sandstone · Courtyards

Stanford campus in Palo Alto. Sandstone arcades, the Memorial Church, oak quadrangles, and palm-lined Palm Drive.

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What it costs
$950 – $1,950
Typical range for a session at Stanford University

Where you land comes down to the session you choose. A shorter weekday session sits at the low end; a weekend session with more time and more edited photos sits at the top. There's no deposit, and you pay after the shoot, not before.

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Stanford University

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From the photographer
Chris Schmauch
by Chris Schmauch, owner of GoodEye Photography

Stanford campus in Palo Alto.

Stanford campus in Palo Alto. Sandstone arcades, the Memorial Church, oak quadrangles, and palm-lined Palm Drive. The university is photo-friendly for non-commercial portraits; bring an ID and respect class hours.

The Full Guide

Stanford University

The Pitch

Stanford campus in Palo Alto. Sandstone arcades, the Memorial Church, oak quadrangles, and palm-lined Palm Drive. The university is photo-friendly for non-commercial portraits; bring an ID and respect class hours.

What to expect

The lay of the land

Footwear
City shoes are fine. Heels are workable on most surfaces; flats for any walk-around. Avoid open-toe on rough sidewalks.
Best Time of Day
Late afternoon to twilight for the warmest tones and dimensional light against buildings. Avoid harsh midday when overhead sun flattens architecture.
Best Season
Year-round. Winter and spring have the cleanest light; summer light is harsher but workable. Fall warm-tone evenings are especially flattering.
Weather
Coastal fog in San Francisco softens light beautifully and is no obstacle. Light rain creates wonderful reflective surfaces.
Privacy
Public foot traffic is part of the city texture. Locations chosen for visual interest tolerate background activity; weekday sessions noticeably quieter.
Drive times

Getting here

Palo Alto10 min
San Jose25 min
San Francisco40 min
Santa Cruz1 hr
Berkeley45 min
Approximate, off-peak driving.