Session Location Options
Over the last decade (plus some!) 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 family 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.
You can search based on timing, San Francisco or Marin, size of group and more below, and click on read more for details and a gallery from each location.
Location: San Francisco | Marin
Foliage: Consistent Year Round | Seasonal
Golden Gate Bridge
This iconic location in San Francisco has green foliage, Presidio buildings and palm trees, the beach and of course, the stunning Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
Dunes and Sand
This San Francisco Ocean Beach 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.
Presidio Lawn
Beautiful location in San Francisco's Presidio neighborhood with brick buildings, gardens and views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Lover’s Lane
This San Francisco location is in a stunning eucalyptus grove in the Presidio neighborhood. There are groves of ivy and downed logs for kiddos to play on.
Eucalyptus Forest
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 is the location in the Spring.
Marin Hills
This Marin photoshoot 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 page is a sample of the location in the spring with it’s green grasses and wildflowers.
Woods and Bridge
This location is in a beautiful wooded area with a little bridge in Novato in North Marin. Location is immediately off the parking lot with minimal walking.
Grasses and Trees
This Marin photoshoot location is located in a trail in Novato.
There are mature trees, seasonal grasses, little bridges and lots of beautiful golden light. This is a sample of the location in the summer.
Lucas Valley Forest
A shaded area with unique trees and little trails and pockets of green. If the light is right, there’s even a sweet little bridge we can use.
Cavallo Point
This South Marin location, just north of the bridge is a fan favorite with anyone who wants a Golden Gate Bridge view, but doesn’t want the whole session to be about that.
It has Presidio-like buildings, a large lawn, a tree grove and of course, the bridge.
Eucalyptus Grove (Cavallo)
This South Marin location, right over the Golden Gate Bridge is a perfect little Eucalyptus Grove tucked away at Cavallo Point.
While the bridge is not the focus like the Golden Gate Bridge location, there is an opportunity for a shot or two with the bridge in the distance as well.

