I’m excited to photograph Yvonne & Miguel’s wedding at Jefferson Street Mansion next year! Yvonne is drawn to venues with a Bridgerton vibe, so it was a no brainer that we head to Filoli for their engagement photos. We also stopped by the Pulgas Water Temple as it’s just next door to Filoli.
Filoli & Pulgas Water Temple
Filoli and the Pulgas Water Temple make a perfect pair of locations for an engagement session:
- They’re super close to one another, meaning you won’t lose valuable time for transit
- Filoli especially offers a variety of backgrounds to choose from. The main house offers a beautiful exterior with red brick and lush greenery. The interior boasts a vintage vibe, while the outside areas like the olive tree grove and garden house offer complimentary colors and textures.
- The locations are beautiful year-round – though I do recommend autumn and spring for engagement photos due to more temperate weather.
It’s easy to see why I consistently recommend Filoli & Pulgas Water Temple as a top spot for engagement photos.
A Hybrid Session: Film & Digital
We incorporated both digital and film images for their engagement photos at Filoli, and I’m really happy with how these came out – here’s my favorites from the day, of Yvonne and Miguel enjoying their newly engaged season of life.
Booking an Engagement Session with your Wedding
Engagement session photos are great for save the date’s, wedding websites, and invitation suites. If you’re interested in booking a 2026 wedding with an engagement session, reach out today!






























