My photography highlights the genuine emotions, warmth, and unique bonds that make your family special. Focusing on natural interactions and the joy of play, each session is thoughtfully designed to be fun and relaxed, allowing you to fully engage and cherish the moment. I’ll portray your family's true essence with authenticity and heart.
Capturing meaningful moments that celebrate your family's authentic connections
Maternity
Newborn
Family
Every stage of parenthood holds its own magic—from the first flutters of pregnancy to newborn snuggles, from playful family moments to the quiet in-between. These fleeting days deserve to be remembered, and I’m here to capture them in heartfelt, artful images that bring you right back to the love and connection you felt.
Preserve your family's story With Photography
A Visual Storyteller Passionate About Crafting Heartfelt Memories
With over 15 years in early childhood special education and 6 years as a family photographer, I bring a unique perspective to capturing life's precious moments. Based in Oakland, I work with families across the Bay Area to document their authentic stories. As a parent myself, I understand how quickly these moments pass, and I'm passionate about preserving your family's genuine emotions, warmth, and connections through natural lifestyle photography.
My background in play-based learning and relationship-focused approaches has shaped how I work with families. This experience helps me create a relaxed, comfortable environment during our sessions, whether we're capturing newborn yawns, maternity glow, or family playtime. I naturally follow your child's lead, handling all behaviors with ease and understanding, ensuring everyone feels comfortable in front of the camera.
By tuning into each family's unique dynamics, I capture the honest, unscripted moments that tell your story—the gentle touches, belly laughs, and quiet connections that make your family special. My goal is to create images that feel as real as the memories themselves.
Awards and Affiliations
Making Family Photo Sessions Both meaningful and fun
Play reveals children’s true personalities and creates natural moments of connection. Drawing from my background in special education and as a Bay Area family photographer, I’ve seen how weaving playful elements into our sessions sparks genuine joy and effortless interactions. This approach allows your family’s unique personality to shine, making each session feel more like a fun, shared experience than a formal photoshoot.
In our relationship-based sessions, we’ll focus on these real connections, turning them into memories you’ll treasure forever.
You’re Welcome Here
In each session, I strive to create a space where every family feels welcome, seen, and valued. No matter where you’re from, how you experience the world, or the challenges you face, I am honored to capture your family’s story.
Capture Every Chapter of Your Journey
Peek Inside My Portfolios
From the quiet anticipation before your baby arrives to the beautiful, everyday moments as your children grow, every milestone holds its own magic. As a Bay Area family photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and family photography, I’m dedicated to preserving these moments with artistry and heart, creating images that tell your family’s unique story.
“We love Sara! We just had our 5th family photo session with her. She’s never rushed us during our session and always takes the time to capture the right moment. She’s documented both my kids since they were less than 48 hours old, and now they’re 4 and 19 months. The both love her! We’ll continue to have Sara document our family as my kids continue to grow.”
Kind Words From Families
“Sara is a patient professional—and fellow parent—who understands what it takes to keep kids feeling like themselves with someone new.”
“Sara is wonderful! Our family has worked with her several times and she always folds right in and gets the most authentic shots as a result. We treasure the photos she’s taken for us.”
Lily V.
“Sara worked so well with my children to make sure they felt comfortable and were having fun.”
“She even encouraged them to participate in choosing where we’d take photos and what activities they would engage in. The pictures are absolutely beautiful and I’m so glad I was able to work with Sara to capture these memories!”
Erin S.
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Let's Document Your Family’s Story,
One Moment at a Time
I genuinely care about getting to know your family and capturing what matters most to you. This experience is rooted in authentic connection, allowing you to simply be yourselves. You'll receive artful photos that tell your story—meaningful images to treasure and proudly display in your home.
