Session Location Options

Throughout my 13 year career as a family and newborn photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area, I have photographed families almost everywhere in the Bay! I have chosen my absolute favorite locations for families photography and maternity sessions and made some notes about them below. Please choose one of them for your session and we can firm up the timing of your session based on that location. Locations span from San Francisco to North Marin.

Click on the title of each location to see a gallery from each spot.

  • This South Marin location, just north of the bridge is a fan favorite with anyone who wants a Golden Gate Bridge view.

    It has Presidio-like buildings, a large lawn, a tree grove and of course, the bridge.

  • This location can get chilly, but if you are willing to bundle up and lean into the sometimes windy conditions, it can really pay off!

    Grasses are green in the spring and short and golden the rest of the year on the lawn portion of this location.

  • Sessions here begin 1-2 hours before sunset.

  • Lush and green, this San Francisco location has trees, a path, tree trunks to jump or sit on and ice plants that make for stunning portraits. This location has easy parking and is a short walk from the lot.

  • This location is ideal for families who are seeking green year-round as it looks the same throughout the year!

    San Francisco weather is unpredictable, but this location is tucked away from the higher winds and is a favorite no matter the time of year!

  • Sessions here begin 1-2 hours before sunset.

  • This San Francisco location is a stunner with soft sand and beautiful plant life on the dunes. Portraits are taken in the dunes and then the remainder of the session is spent playing on the beach.

  • This location photographs differently based on whether it’s a sunny or foggy/cloudy day, so when booking this location, please be aware of that and be comfortable with either option as reschedules will not be given for foggy/cloudy weather, only high wind and rain.

  • Sessions here begin 1 hour before sunset.

  • This location is in a beautiful wooded location with a little bridge in Novato in North Marin. Location is immediately off the parking lot with minimal walking.

  • Foliage is consistent throughout the year, with a few weeks of fall leaves in late fall.

  • Sessions here begin 1-2 hours before sunset

  • This location is located on a hillside in Novato in North Marin.

    This location has mature trees and a tiny little bridge which is great for little ones!

  • In the summer there are beautiful golden grasses, in the late spring everything is green and lush, while in the fall the grasses are shorter and more subdued.

    This location is not available during the late winter/early spring.

  • Sessions here begin 1 hour before sunset.

  • This location is located in a wooded area in San Rafael in central Marin.

    There are beautiful eucalyptus trees as well as other evergreen trees, downed logs to play on, and beautiful views of Marin.

  • This location changes seasonally and is green and lush in the spring, and golden in the summer and fall.

  • Sessions at this location begin 1-2.5 hours before sunset. Later session times including some mountain views, while earlier session times are focused on the wooded areas.

  • This location is located on a hillside in Novato in North Marin.

    There are mature trees, open hills, seasonal grass pastures and beautiful rock formations.

  • This location changes seasonally with grasses changing colors and lengths and is not available during some winter months.

  • Sessions here begin one hour before sunset.

Golden Gate Park

  • Golden Gate Park has lots of areas to photograph in depending on time of day. I am currently exploring pockets of the park and would love to have you be a trial family for me. Please reach out for a model discount.

  • Depending on the part of Golden Gate Park that we choose, flowers and trees may be blooming, but in general, this park is consistent year-round!

  • Sessions here happen in the morning hours or the afternoon hours, dependent on season. Please reach out for more information.

  • Home is where the heart is and I truly believe that! Photographing in your home is so special for so many reasons. From family meals, to special moments, it all takes place in your home.

  • Since we don’t have to worry about the weather, and we want nice bright light, these sessions take place during the day, which is perfect for families with kids that can’t quite make it happily to sunset.

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