Stanford University - Stanford, California

Dan B.

Stanford University – A Timeless and Elegant Backdrop for Portraits

Stanford University is hands down one of the most stunning locations for engagement sessions and portraits in the Bay Area. With its breathtaking blend of historic architecture, lush gardens, and wide-open spaces, every corner offers a unique and elegant backdrop.

The grand archways and sandstone buildings of the Main Quad provide a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic, while Palm Drive and the Oval offer a classic California vibe with towering palm trees and vibrant greenery. If you're looking for something more intimate, the Arizona Garden and hidden courtyards create a romantic and peaceful setting, perfect for capturing genuine, heartfelt moments.

Whether you’re after a refined and architectural look or a natural and relaxed feel, Stanford University has it all. The way the light filters through the arches at golden hour makes for a truly magical experience, elevating every photo with a cinematic glow. If you want a location that combines history, beauty, and versatility, this is the perfect spot for your session. Let’s create something unforgettable together!

M. S.

Our experience is not academic but just a visit on the campus. It's so beautiful to stop and admire the buildings, the church, the corridors. The huge track and field ground.
Our visit to bay area is never complete without taking a stroll here. You can sign up for a guided walk or just do one by yourself. Either way it's beautiful.
There is lot of free parking on site and also a gift shop and cafes.

Oliver P.

Mid Dec2024 During break the students are mostly gone but the campus is still beautifully represented by its large green spaces and beautiful architecture.

A walk along Palm drive and a visit to the Hoover Tower are much recommended activities even on a chilly winter's day.

Nelli G.

I haven't been accepted to Stanford, but keep coming here for dates in a beautiful scenery.
Once I ate in their cafe: the food was "edible. "

Definitely going to recommend this uni to my kiddo, it's close to home, and, as I shared above, the food in the cafeterias are fine.

Junaid M.

As an international PhD student in the US, I always wanted to visit Stanford. I had the chance recently and it was an amazing time that I spent on the campus! This is a humongous and lush green campus which spans over thousands of acres. There is also a bus service from the metro line that drops you directly to the oval.

Dr. R. A. R.

We stopped to take personal tour since my goddaughter will attend college soon. I guess they hype these universities up so you expect to see golden streets! 😃
The most beautiful part of school is hits historical church. It’s amazing and the architecture and mosaics are breathtaking taking! The stain glass, there are no words!

They have sculptures all around campus which are mostly in museum. The campus itself is not very impressive so thank goodness it has the academics which is most important.

The Bookstore is very large and has 3 floors. It’s seems like a small department store.

Backyard B.

Nice place for a walk but it's quite busy on campus with students everywhere. The campus is open so visitors can park offsite and wander in to walk around the outdoor open public spaces. The university has a gladiator training school vibe that feels like it's out of a movie or we've traveled back in time to somewhere in Italy. For visitors most if not all of the buildings are access controlled, even the library, so if you don't hve a badge or if you're not a student or faculty then you are not welcome in. Otherwise it's a fairly short and scenic walk through the main campus.

Sophie :.

Incredible architectural design! I went here since we were visiting a friend. Though it was most definitely a Christian structure, it was very aesthetically appealing. Very big and the greenery here is like no other! Not many restrooms but that’s fine, and kind of hard to navigate but overall pretty good and in well shape. Clean too. It was a little boring though but I’m fine with that. Maybe would go again.