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.
Celebrate Your Family’s Authentic Connections
A Visual Storyteller Passionate About Crafting Heartfelt Memories
With over 15 years in early childhood special education and 6 years as an Oakland-based professional photographer, I bring a unique perspective to my work with families across the Bay Area. As a parent myself, I’m passionate about capturing authentic emotions, warmth, and connections, telling stories through photos that families will treasure.
My background in play and relationship-based approaches has not only taught me patience and understanding, but also allows me to naturally follow a child's lead. This experience helps me create a relaxed, comfortable environment during newborn, family, and maternity photography sessions. I handle all behaviors with ease, ensuring babies and children feel at home in front of the camera.
By understanding family dynamics, I capture the love and special details that truly reflect your family’s unique story—moments you’ll want to hold onto forever.
Awards and Affiliations
Making Family Photo Sessions Both meaningful and fun
Play is at the heart of how children explore and connect with the world, revealing their true selves in the process. As a former special educator and Bay Area photographer, I’ve seen firsthand how incorporating play into our sessions brings out authentic joy and natural interactions. This approach allows your family’s true personality to shine, making each session feel more like a fun, shared experience.
In our relationship-based sessions, we’ll prioritize these genuine connections, turning them into moments 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
Whether it's the anticipation of your baby's arrival, the precious first hours of life, the intimate newborn details, or documenting your children growing and changing, there’s magic in all of life’s milestones. As a Bay Area photographer, I’m dedicated to preserving these stages with care and creativity.
“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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The Journal
Let's Document Your Family’s Story,
One Moment at a Time
I genuinely care about getting to know your family on a deeper level, capturing what matters most. This experience is rooted in connection, offering you the chance to be yourselves. You’ll receive artful photos and prints to treasure and proudly display in your home.
