Adults and children playing in an open field with rolling hills and a tree in the background.

 

 

Candid Family & Maternity Photography in the San Francisco Bay Area

 

 

Your family’s story isn't made up of stiff poses or forced smiles at a camera. It is found in the quiet, unscripted moments—the shared laughter, the tender embraces, and the fleeting chapters of anticipation and growth.


With a background in fine art and documentary photography, I bring a refined, editorial eye to your family and maternity sessions. My approach is rooted in formal education and a deep respect for the craft, allowing me to create gallery-quality visual storytelling that feels entirely authentic to who you are.



I will gently guide you in a way that allows your family to interact naturally, ensuring a relaxed, joyful, and stress-free photographic experience.

Black and white photo of a pregnant woman holding a rose flower on her baby bump.
A smiling man holds two young children outdoors in a sunny field, capturing a joyful family moment.
Family with baby and golden retriever dog relaxing together on living room floor in cozy home setting.
Black and white photo of a woman tenderly holding a newborn baby, capturing a heartfelt mother-child bonding moment.
A young girl in a white dress and crown headband examines a wildflower in a scenic meadow at dusk.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing outdoors while a man photographs them on a scenic hillside.
Child runs with outstretched arms toward parents on a wooden boardwalk path through tall green marsh grass.
Close-up of a toddler and newborn baby feet resting on a white floral patterned blanket.
Family of four with a dog walking on a scenic coastal trail at sunset near tall trees and a hillside.
Couple relaxing on a couch, hands tenderly touching, wearing jeans and a white shirt with gold bracelet.
Happy family with smiling parents holding their cheerful baby outdoors near trees in a warm, candid portrait.
Black and white family photo of parents and two children laughing and cuddling together outdoors.
A couple stands embracing in a bedroom while their newborn baby lies on the bed beside them.
Black and white photo of a man holding a newborn baby, reflected in a mirror.
Family enjoying a sunny beach picnic with two kids and a small dog by the ocean at sunset.
Couple walking along sandy beach shore in black and white photo with rocky cliffs in background.
A father gives his child a piggyback ride through a grassy field with trees in the background.
Black and white photo of a couple walking outdoors, man holding a newborn baby, woman in white top, rolling hills background.
A mother smiles joyfully as two children cuddle and kiss her cheeks in a warm, loving family moment.

 

The Process (How It Works)


01. The Vision & Planning

Once booked, we’ll collaborate on wardrobe styling guidelines and select a scenic, low-stress location that aligns perfectly with your aesthetic—whether that’s a dramatic Pacifica cliffside or a quiet, sunlit field.


02. The Session

No pressure, no rigid expectations. I focus on creating a comfortable space where your children can play and you can simply be present. I’ll provide gentle direction rather than stiff poses to capture genuine, candid emotion.


03. The Gallery

Within 1 week, you will receive a curated, professional digital gallery containing your timeless, fully edited images, ready for downloading, sharing, and printing high-end heirloom art.

 

Family & Maternity Collections Packages



Every family is unique, and your photography coverage should be, too.

All family packages include:

  • A personalized timeline and location planning consultation.
  • Comprehensive, storytelling-focused coverage of your growing family.
  • High-resolution, professionally edited digital images delivered in a beautiful, private online gallery.
  • Full personal printing and downloading rights.



Black and white photo of a couple laughing together, reflected in a round mirror above a wooden dresser.
Couple relaxing on a couch, hands intertwined, wearing jeans and a white shirt with a gold bracelet.

 

 

- 1 Hour of shooting

- 1 Location

- Professional online gallery with 80+ edited images

- Travel within 40 miles of Pacifica, CA*




*Travel beyond these distances is available at a rate of $1.25/mile.

 

 

MATERNITY

 

from $950

 

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A tender family moment as a father kisses mother's head while she kisses their newborn baby on a white bed.
Black and white photo of a couple with a baby, reflected in a mirror, capturing a tender family moment.

FAMILY

 

- 1 Hour of shooting

- 1 Location

- Professional online gallery with 80+ edited images

- Travel within 40 miles of Pacifica, CA*



*Travel beyond these distances is available at a rate of $1.25/mile.

 

 

from $1050

 

Inquire

Where I Serve

 

Black and white family photo of couple holding toddler outdoors near large trees in a park setting.

I photograph families and expecting parents across the San Francisco Bay Area — from the coast at Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, to San Francisco parks like Golden Gate Park and Lands End, across the Peninsula, and into Marin and the East Bay. Prefer to stay home? In-home newborn and maternity sessions are some of my favorite to shoot.

 

Recent Work

 

Couple embracing and kissing on a grassy coastal cliff at sunset, with waves crashing against rocks along the rugged shoreline below.

October 20th, 2026

A Secluded Sunset Proposal at Peaked Hill in Bodega Bay

Surprise Proposal
Black and white photo of two people lying in grass, one playing acoustic guitar while the other reads a book.

October 13th, 2026

Golden Ridges & Summer Air — Mount Tamalpais Engagement

Engagement
Family of four with a dog walking on a coastal dirt path at golden hour with lush trees in the background.

October 4th, 2026

Wild Coastal Play at Mori Point - Family Session in Pacifica

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A joyful child reaches toward the camera while a woman smiles warmly behind her in golden sunlight.
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