You may see a few photos from nearby locations here. Many shoots span multiple spots in the same session.
Filoli Gardens
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Where we shoot, on a map
A 654-acre estate in Woodside, about 30 minutes south of San Francisco.
A 654-acre estate in Woodside, about 30 minutes south of San Francisco. Formal walled gardens, a Georgian-revival house, and oak-shaded woodland paths. Advance photography permits required — Filoli's reservations system gates session access. For sessions, the setting works best when there's a clear plan: which light, which path in, what the weather is doing. Chris's note on this location is in the field below — every destination here gets a real, photographer-tested read rather than a glossy travel description.
The lay of the land
Getting here
A few things about Filoli Gardens
Parking is on-property and close to the photo locations.
Dogs typically not permitted — confirm before bringing.
Sheltered enough that most-weather sessions work; check the venue's bad-weather policy on confirmation.
Photography permit required — book through the venue. Chris handles this for clients.