Spring Senior Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Garden, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Feb 26
2 min read

Smiling curly-haired young woman in a floral dress stands in a sunny brick courtyard beside a blooming tree.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

We tried really hard not to cry this whole spring senior grad photoshoot in the Bay Area because we've seen this gorgeous, funny, talented and quirky girl grow up – because she's our niece! (Can't you tell by the curly hair?)

We had asked her what she wanted for her senior grad photoshoot and she said lots of COLOR! So we chose Filoli Gardens in Woodside in the springtime when the bright and colorful blooms were beginning to blossom (especially daffodils and tulips)! She was a trooper the whole time because we couldn't help ourselves photographing her and continually saying, "JUST ONE MORE PHOTO!"

We bribed her with ice cream and sushi for the end of her photoshoot but we didn't need to because we knew she was having a fun time and was up for anything we asked her to do.

We started off our photoshoot at Filoli Gardens in Woodside and then hopped over real quick to the Pulgas Water Temple in Redwood City. If you're thinking about doing a photoshoot there, try to go during the week because there's no parking on weekends. It was our first time checking out the Pulgas Water Temple in the Bay Area, and we had a blast getting creative and snapping some artsy pics.

We then had an outfit change and went to our urban location of Downtown San Mateo where we found a bright and vibrant street to take her headshots! ALLLLL the colors had us GUSHING!

Overall, we had to keep the tears at bay because we are SO PROUD of this young lady. We've seen the ups and downs and she has maintained a strong relationship with God through it all. She is hilarious and kind and we KNOW she's going to shine bright in this next chapter because she brings us such joy and we know she will bring that joy to others as well.

If you're seeking a picturesque spot for your spring graduation photoshoot, consider Filoli (and us HKCreate Bay Area Photographers)! Enhance your adventure by visiting the Pulgas Water Temple and conclude the day with a Somi Somi dessert!

Smiling curly-haired woman in a floral dress smelling pink magnolia blossoms in a soft, dreamy spring garden.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Young woman with curly hair in a floral dress poses with hand under chin amid soft pink blossoms, smiling gently.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman with curly dark hair in a blue floral dress, standing before soft pink blossoms in bright sunlight.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair in warm sunlight, outdoors with a soft blurred background.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Curly-haired woman in a floral dress and G pendant stands before pink blossoms, gazing calmly at the camera.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Curly-haired woman in a white floral dress poses in a brick courtyard with pink flowers, looking at the camera.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in a white floral dress poses before a grand columned mansion with potted pink tulips.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in a white floral dress poses on steps of a grand columned mansion, flanked by potted pink tulips.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Young woman in a floral dress sits among potted tulips on a porch, with columns and soft beige walls in the background.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling young woman with curly hair in a white-and-blue floral dress, seated outdoors by flowers, wearing a G necklace.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in a white floral dress stands before a grand doorway with columns and hanging lantern, flanked by potted tulips.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in a white floral dress stands on stone steps before a grand doorway, surrounded by potted tulips and columns.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in a white floral dress stands on stone steps between columns, with potted tulips and a dark wooden door behind her.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a floral dress sits on a stone bench beside a fountain in a sunny garden, with misty mountains and trees behind.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Curly-haired woman in a light blue floral dress looks out a sunlit window in a bright, airy room.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling curly-haired woman in a white dress stands by a sunlit window in a black-and-white portrait.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Curly-haired woman by a sunlit window adjusts a gold necklace, wearing a white-blue dress.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling curly-haired woman in a pale floral dress posing by a sunlit window in a bright room.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Young woman in a pale blue dress sits in a chair by flowers and houseplants, resting her chin on her hand in a sunlit room.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a white dress stands in a sunlit ornate hall before a green arched door, surrounded by potted flowers.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a white dress walks through open green doors into a sunlit garden framed by ornate cream arches.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a white dress stands in a green-framed doorway, looking back from a bright garden patio.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in a white dress stands in an open green doorway, with a bright sunlit garden blurred behind her.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a light dress stands with hands behind her back in a sunlit elegant foyer with arched green doors and potted flowers.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in a white dress stands under a brick garden arch surrounded by ivy and red flowers.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman with curly hair in a white dress stands in a garden of pink flowers and green foliage.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Young woman in a white dress looks down, gently holding a bright pink flower in a garden.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a white dress sits in a lush garden, gently holding pink flowers amid blooming pots and greenery.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling curly-haired woman in a white dress stands on a sunny garden path, with trimmed hedges and trees behind her.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in a white dress twirls on a garden path lined with hedges and blooming flowers in bright sunlight.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in a white dress stands on a garden path amid trimmed hedges and spring flowers in bright sunlight.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling curly-haired woman in a white dress stands in a sunlit garden with trimmed hedges.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a white dress stands in a brick garden archway, holding the gate and looking back; mossy plaque above.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in a white dress stands on a sunlit garden path among trees and pink flowers.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Young woman in a white dress and sandals stands smiling in a sunlit garden with trees and pink flowers.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Portrait of a smiling woman with curly dark hair in a white dress against a soft golden outdoor bokeh background.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a white dress walks away on a sunlit garden path beneath blooming pink and red flowers.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling young woman with curly hair in a white dress, sitting among yellow flowers in a green garden.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Black-and-white close-up of a curly-haired woman resting her head on her hand, gazing calmly at the camera.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Close-up of a young woman with curly hair resting her chin on her hand, giving a soft smile against a blurred green background
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a white dress stands in a sunny field of yellow daffodils, looking aside among bare trees in a spring garden.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Curly-haired young woman in a white dress sits in a flower garden, gently touching a yellow daffodil.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Filoli Historic House and Gardens, Woodside by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a white dress stands between tall stone columns in a classical ruin, looking off calmly.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Pulgas Temple, Redwood City by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Surreal mirrored scene of a woman in a white dress standing on green grass, with her upside-down reflection below a pale sky ceiling.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Pulgas Temple, Redwood City by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in a white dress stands on steps before tall stone columns in a sunlit park or monument setting.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Pulgas Temple, Redwood City by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a white dress stands by a reflective pool on a green lawn, with bare trees and hills under a bright sky.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Pulgas Temple, Redwood City by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a white dress descends steps at a classical stone rotunda with tall columns, surrounded by trees.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Pulgas Temple, Redwood City by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Young woman with curly hair in a white floral dress sits on stone steps beside columns, posing calmly outdoors.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot at Pulgas Temple, Redwood City by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman in teal overalls leans on a railing beside a colorful tiled street, with a reversed STREET sign in bright sunlight.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot Downtown San Mateo by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling woman with curly hair leans against a red brick wall, wearing a white shirt and teal overalls outdoors.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot Downtown San Mateo by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Black-and-white portrait of a smiling curly-haired woman leaning against a brick wall in an urban alley, looking off-camera.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot Downtown San Mateo by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling girl dances on a rainbow-striped street, one arm raised, in a sunny urban setting with trees and blurred shops.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot Downtown San Mateo by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling curly-haired young woman in white tee and teal overalls against a colorful diagonal mural background.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot Downtown San Mateo by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling young woman sits cross-legged on a colorful striped street, tilting her head and resting one hand in her curly hair.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot Downtown San Mateo by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling curly-haired young woman in teal overalls and white shirt, seated against a colorful striped background.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot Downtown San Mateo by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling young woman sits on a rainbow-striped street, hugging her knees; bright blurred city background, cheerful mood.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot Downtown San Mateo by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling young woman crouches on a pastel painted street mural, wearing teal overalls and a white T-shirt.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot Downtown San Mateo by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling young woman with curly hair holds a spoonful of ice cream at a wooden counter in Somi Somi.
Spring High School Grad Photoshoot Downtown San Mateo by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

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