Best Sonoma County Brand Shoot Locations (and Why We Love Them) | San Francisco Brand Photographer
If you’ve ever tried to find a brand shoot location that’s equal parts beautiful, versatile, and aligned with your brand aesthetic, you know it’s not always as simple as renting a pretty space. The best brand photography locations aren’t just backdrops—they need to work with your brand, your wardrobe, and your goals for content creation.
That’s why we’ve curated this 2025 Sonoma County Brand Shoot Location Guide: a list of standout homes and spaces we’ve scouted (and photographed in) that are perfect for lifestyle portraits, elevated personal branding, and high-impact visual storytelling.
Whether you're launching a new offer, prepping a website refresh, or finally getting on-brand content for your next press feature, these locations deliver the light, texture, and warmth your visuals deserve.
Modern Home with Beautiful Plants and Natural Light – Santa Rosa, CA
A clean, fresh space with a 10-foot marble island, wide glass sliders, and fully furnished rooms—including a chic home office. It’s perfect for building out different looks in one session, and the natural light is stunning all day long. The large deck and landscaped yard give us lots to play with, especially for wellness, product, and creative business shoots.
Photographer’s Note: That marble island is amazing for overhead flat lays or lifestyle kitchen content. The white walls and open layout make this a lighting dream.
Modern Home with Stunning Natural Light, Gardens and Mountain Views – Healdsburg, CA
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This home is a total blank canvas—clean lines, neutral tones, and organic textures. It’s a little less minimalist than others, but gives a strong natural backdrop without feeling overly styled. Think fresh air, effortless calm, and plenty of room for storytelling.
Photographer’s Note: Ideal for lifestyle brand stories—founders who want to highlight balance, nature, or a values-driven business.
Casita Sonoma –Sonoma, CA
This neutral, modern gem has exceptional natural light and a minimal yet warm design. The spacious living area and cozy bedroom give us two distinct looks, and the textures inside play beautifully with styled wardrobes or elevated product shots. Photographer’s Note: Great for creative professionals, coaches, or wellness brands looking for that “effortless but elevated” aesthetic.
Sycamore House Sonoma – Sonoma, CA
Sycamore House has the best of both worlds—gorgeous indoor light and that quintessential California indoor/outdoor lifestyle. From luxe poolside shots to soft natural-light portraits in the great room, this space flexes effortlessly for personal brand or lifestyle sessions.
Photographer’s Note: Ideal for entrepreneurs, creatives, or anyone who wants a polished-yet-approachable luxury feel.
Chic Modern Farmhouse – Sebastopol, CA
Four bedrooms, high ceilings, a freestanding tub, and all the wine country charm you could want. This space is bright and spacious—great for personal brands with multiple outfit changes or those needing variety across multiple looks.
Photographer’s Note: The great room is fantastic for styling full scenes, and the kitchen is ideal for lifestyle, food, or behind-the-scenes content.
Spacious, Light-Filled Photographer’s Dream – Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa, CA
This luxurious wine country home features beautiful natural light, a chef’s kitchen, and panoramic views of Bennett Valley and Spring Lake. With several outdoor decks and patios, this is a high-volume content creation dream.
Photographer’s Note: We can move from editorial to relaxed lifestyle seamlessly here. Perfect for seasoned founders or product-forward brands who need a strong, cohesive image library.
Stunning Dry Creek Estate with Captivating Views – Dry Creek Valley, Healdsburg, CA
Open floor plan, huge kitchen, massive sliding glass doors, and magical outdoor areas. This estate has everything: indoor style, outdoor beauty, and room to create. It’s ideal for larger shoots, product work, or multiple looks that need to stretch across a whole quarter’s content.
Photographer’s Note: This is the kind of space that photographs like a high-end magazine. If you’re aiming for elevated, editorial visuals that reinforce your brand’s authority, this one’s a go.
Luma Ranch – Petaluma, CA
Rustic, refined, and full of nostalgic charm. This whitewashed farmhouse is simple and timeless—perfect for brands that lean into storytelling, slow living, or a grounded aesthetic. The space is flexible and beautifully styled without feeling overdone.
Photographer’s Note: This one is ideal for lifestyle-forward brands with a clear story to tell—coaches, wellness professionals, or creatives rooted in intention.
These aren’t just pretty spaces—they’re strategic spaces. As a brand photographer and creative director, I vet every location for light, layout, and style. Each of these homes allows us to create cohesive, conversion-ready images tailored to your brand’s story, not just your Instagram grid.
When paired with clear creative direction and wardrobe styling, we can create months of content in one afternoon.
Planning a shoot in 2025? Let’s find your perfect-fit location and build visuals that do the talking for months to come.
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Recent clients include UC San Francisco, Freed AI, Titus, Aalto, Spacious App, The Brand Incubator, Doctor on Demand, + More
Katie Monroe is an established brand photographer in the San Francisco bay area. She specializes in lifestyle, brand, and marketing photography. Katie serves Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Marin, and Sonoma Napa Wine Country. Additional services include fitness photography, food photography, editorial photography, commercial photography, headshots, product photography, and interior photography.
