Bay Area Family Session photographed by Allison Menke
Nothing beats the feeling around the holidays. From decor, twinkling lights, cozy sweaters, mugs of hot chocolate and all the festive activities and togetherness, it really is a magical time of year. If you’re in the Bay Area, Filoli during the holiday season cannot be missed! It was so fun to get a chance to explore the beautiful gardens with this sweet family during their holiday photo session. It’s a great place to take your holiday card photos because you can get a wonderful mix of very holiday centered shots with the trees and wreaths and lights, but also get some classic and timeless photos throughout the grounds. There truly are unlimited places to shoot. This family always brings joy and big laughs and it’s been a pleasure to get to photograph them each year.
Whether you’re looking for photos for your holiday cards or just hoping to document a fun afternoon with your family, consider Filoli in Woodside for your next session. It’s always a favorite of mine (Year round! Check out a summertime session here).




















Bay Area Family Photo Session by Allison Menke // Bay Area Family Photographer
I’m a Bay Area family photographer located in San Jose, specializing in maternity, newborn and family photography. My goal is to artfully capture all the light, love, joy and tender moments of your family. Looking for a family photography session in the Bay Area? Reach out so we can plan your perfect session!