Austin & Ashley’s fall proposal at Filoli Gardens was as colorful and beautiful as it was emotional. Austin had been planning this for quite some time — they live about six hours away, so it was a carefully-planned trip! — and on this lovely day, they had some afternoon tea at Filoli before taking a stroll around the gardens. [ read more … ]

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!

Thanh and Alex traveled all the way from Sacramento for their engagement session at the Pulgas Water Temple, a location they both absolutely love. Thanh mentioned beforehand that they usually feel a little stiff after 30 minutes of taking photos, but as we got started, the hour flew by effortlessly! [ read more … ]

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 … ]

Charles and Natalie’s marriage proposal at the Pulgas Water Temple was perfection. On a beautiful sunny day, Charles brought Natalie to the perfect spot in front of the pool to ask her to marry him. Surrounded by vibrant green grass and trees, with the clear blue water and sky creating a stunning backdrop, the scene was absolutely picturesque. [ read more … ]