Headshots in Sunnyvale

Quick answer: For Sunnyvale headshots, start on Historic Murphy Avenue or Plaza del Sol for clean downtown lines, then use Ortega Park’s gazebo for a classic look. Downtown public parking is free but timed. Sunnyvale’s film permit fee is $0 when required. If you want guaranteed access to the gazebo area, the City lists a $150 reservation fee.

We plan the first spot for open shade and clean backgrounds, then park once and walk a tight loop for variety. We aim to start within a 3-minute walk of parking and keep the whole loop under about 10 minutes so you’re not rushing. If the area gets crowded, we shift to a calmer block or move indoors to your office or coworking lounge.

On-location usually looks like this: one small kit that fits in a single bag, a quick test frame to lock exposure and background, then we show you a couple options before we do the “real” set. It keeps the shoot calm and efficient.

Choose a background that supports your role in one glance. Historic Murphy Avenue reads client-facing, civic lines read executive, and clean park textures read approachable.

Handheld sidewalk headshots are usually low-impact. For City property or a bigger footprint, permits may apply, and Sunnyvale’s film permit page is the clearest starting point.

If you have a firm date, include it in your quote request. We reply on business days and will confirm whether we can meet your timeline, or if a studio session is the safer option.

A simple two-location route is Historic Murphy Avenue first for the polished downtown signal, then Plaza del Sol for cleaner lines and fewer background distractions. If sidewalks get busy or the light turns harsh, we switch to City Hall angles or move indoors.

Downtown Sunnyvale public parking is free with time limits and no overnight parking. Use the Downtown Parking Map and follow posted P3/P4 signs. We plan downtown looks outside peak dining windows and heavy commute windows around the Transit Center so your backgrounds stay clean.

Quick match: Pick a setting that matches how you want to be perceived before anyone reads your bio.

Do these five things before you leave. They remove most of the friction from on-location headshots.

Polished and client-facing. Murphy Avenue gives you clean storefront lines and a real downtown feel that stays readable in a tight crop. If you want the “approachable professional” signal, this is where I start.

We shoot in open shade, keep the background simple, and move a few steps at a time so you get variety without a long walk.

Modern downtown texture. Plaza del Sol gives you clean lines, greenery, and a neutral backdrop that reads modern without feeling like an office park. If you want outdoors but still want a tidy, controlled look, it’s a great pick.

I like it for clients who want a clean background with just enough context, without lots of signage or visual noise.

Approachable, classic, and clean. Ortega Park’s Victorian theme and gazebo give you an “established and trustworthy” look without the stiffness of a boardroom. We shoot along the shaded edges so the background stays soft and the face stays crisp.

If you want guaranteed gazebo access, the City lists a $150 reservation on its picnic site reservations page.

Local story and texture. This spot reads grounded and distinctive, which is perfect for founders, community-facing leaders, and anyone who wants a warm, human look without “random park” energy. The orchard paths photograph beautifully with simple, repeatable framing.

Parking is free, and the museum’s visit page shows how to arrive, including following signs from the driveway off Manet Dr.

Executive and civic signal. If you want a clean, credible background for leadership, legal, or finance, City Hall is an easy win. We frame tight, keep the geometry simple, and avoid clutter so it reads well as a small profile circle.

This is also a good fallback when downtown sidewalks get busy, because we can stay focused on simple angles and quick variety.

Lowest friction, highest consistency. This is the best choice when you need repeatable results for a team page or when your schedule is tight. We can work with window light or bring a compact lighting setup, depending on the look you want.

No permits are typically needed on private property. Confirm timing with your office manager or front desk and choose a quiet corner with clean lines.

A simple way to evaluate any headshot session is by the workflow. This is what we deliver so you can plan with confidence.

The goal: make your role obvious in one glance. Before we shoot, we align on these three signals so wardrobe, background, and expression all point the same way.

LinkedIn and company directories often crop to a small circle. Strong necklines, clean collars, and simple layers keep your face framed.