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.
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.
- 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 $850
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 $950
Where I Serve
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.
FAQ
What should we wear for family photos?
I send every family a styling guide after booking — generally, coordinated (not matching) neutrals and soft tones photograph beautifully against Bay Area landscapes.
What's the best age for a newborn session?
Newborn sessions are usually best within the first 2–3 weeks, but I also love "fresh 48" and older-baby sessions — there's no wrong time.
Where do you photograph maternity sessions?
Coastal bluffs, golden hillsides, or the comfort of your own home — whatever feels like you.
Say hello. Let's create memories together.
