It feels like just yesterday that Hannah and Henrique said “I do” at City Hall, and now, two and a half years later, I had the joy of capturing their beautiful family again — this time with a precious new addition! We met up at Filoli Gardens, where the colorful, vibrant blooms made the perfect backdrop for their family photos. The love and happiness between them was so clear, and to make it even more special, Hannah’s parents were visiting, so I got to see the whole family together once more. It was a heartwarming reunion filled with laughter, love, and so much joy!

Estefano and Talene’s proposal at the Filoli Historic Garden was truly something special. Estefano went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, visiting the gardens not once but twice before deciding that there would be no better spot to ask Talene to marry him. And on the big day, it all came together beautifully. [ read more … ]

Cem and Nergis had planned out the perfect engagement shoot at the Pulgas Water Temple and Filoli Gardens. There’s no better time of year than now — just look at those beautiful golden fall colors at Filoli! [ read more … ]

Sometimes, you meet the right person and just know right away that they’re the one. Cindy and Jonathan’s story began not long before the pandemic, and while surviving quarantine life together, they both decided it’s time. Life’s too short to wait any longer! So on a sunny spring morning, we met up with Cindy, Jonathan, and a few of their family members to celebrate their micro-wedding at Filoli Gardens. [ read more … ]

The Filoli Garden is a gorgeously-kept piece of history in the valley of Woodside, and it’s the perfect place for a date — and maybe even a marriage proposal 🙂 Lou had originally planned to bring his girlfriend Meyling to the Filoli Historic House to propose in the long grass in the back [ read more … ]