Embrace Every Moment with Your Favorite People

Oakland Family Photographer

 Outdoor and in-home family sessions are designed to artfully capture the natural flow of your family’s daily life and relationships.

Before you know it, your little ones won’t seem so little anymore. They’ll lose their baby teeth, outgrow their favorite lovie, stop asking you to check for monsters under the bed, and let go of your hand. But with emotive, personality-forward family photos, you can revisit each phase of your family’s journey with fondness and nostalgia.

Capture The Fleeting Moments
Your Family Is Always Growing and Changing

Moment In Time

Includes:

A session for highlighting your favorite everyday family moments.

  • Choice of 15 high-resolution digital images

  • Personalized session plan

  • Professional editing

  • Private online gallery

  • $75 print credit

  • Option to purchase additional images

Investment: $1075 for new families
$975 for returning families

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Storyteller

Includes:

Tell the story of your family’s unique moments. Record this special time with photos that showcase your family’s individuality and connections.

  • Choice of 35 high-resolution digital images

  • Up to 2 locations

  • Personalized session plan

  • Professional editing

  • Private online gallery

  • $150 print credit

  • Option to purchase additional images

Investment: $1425 for new families
$1325 for returning families

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Legacy

Includes:

A comprehensive collection to document every moment. Ideal for both immediate and multi-generational family sessions, it provides a broad selection of beautifully captured images.

  • Over 100 high-resolution digital images, so there’s no need to purchase additional images

  • Up to 2 locations

  • Personalized session plan

  • Professional editing

  • Private online gallery

  • Complimentary slideshow of your experience

  • $250 print credit

Investment: $1875 for new families
$1775 for returning families

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“Sara’s flexibility, patience, and kindness made everyone feel safe and relaxed throughout the entire process. She created a comfortable atmosphere, allowing our true personalities to shine in the photos.”

“Sara went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was nothing short of amazing and we are thrilled with the results! Her genuine interest in understanding our vision and expectations made us feel valued and confident in our choice. We are absolutely in love with the photos Sara took. Each image tells a story, and they will undoubtedly become cherished memories for our family.”

Helen W.

Kind Words from Families

“Sara immediately won over our 1-year-old and 7-year-old, and captured the most beautiful photos of our family. She clearly has experience working with children and knew just how to put them at ease.”

“Sara is all that you dream for in a family photographer! She is so sweet and calm, and she took away all the stress that can sometimes come with photo sessions. Honestly, the hardest part was deciding which pictures to frame! We absolutely loved working with Sara and can’t wait to book our next session!”

Anelie S.

Kind Words from Families

When You Work with Me, You Can Expect

A Relationship-Based Approach:

I prioritize building a genuine connection with you to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable family session.

Personal Focus:

I take the time to get to know you and understand what you hold most dear at this moment in time.

To Play and Engage with Each Other:

We’ll plan fun, meaningful activities ahead of time to keep everyone connected during your session—no obligations, just ideas to make it enjoyable. I’ll also follow your family’s lead throughout the session.

Flexible Session Length:

There are no strict time limits for photo sessions, allowing us the flexibility to capture authentic moments as they unfold, and giving everyone time to feel comfortable and relaxed.

Consistent Support:

I offer guidance throughout your experience to make it seamless and stress-free.

Responsive Communication:

You can expect quick and clear responses to all your questions.

Authentic Memories:

I deliver beautiful, heartfelt photos that you'll treasure—making it hard to choose a favorite.

The Family Photography Experience

How it works

Schedule your initial call using the link on my website. We’ll chat about what you’re looking for, and I’ll learn more about your family. After signing your agreement and submitting your retainer, we’ll lock in the date for your session.

01/ Connect

Leading up to your session, I’ll send you a detailed questionnaire, and for in-home sessions, you’ll share photos of the spaces we’ll use. Once completed, we’ll have another call to review everything and finalize the details for our session.

02/ Planning & Prep

You’ll receive a personalized session plan, so all you need to do on the day of your session is be present and have fun! I’ll guide you throughout the experience, helping you relax, live in the moment, and enjoy yourselves.

03/ Your Session

Your final gallery will be delivered via email within 4 weeks of your session date. It will include a mix of color and black-and-white images, along with a print release. Take your time to review your images and relive every moment.

04/ Delivery

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Experience the Magic Yourself

Peek Inside My Family Portfolio

Explore the beauty of family photography. View my portfolio to see unique, heartfelt moments.

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“Sara’s background in early childhood education shows in how she approaches a child and family during a session. She never forces a moment or a pose—she follows the child and family needs which allows for beautiful candids.”

“Sara is absolutely amazing at what she does. She’s able to capture the feelings in a moment so beautifully. She’s personable and easy to work with, making taking photos fun. We’ve worked with her twice, and we plan to continue working with her to capture our family as we continue to grow!”

Shelby T.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to schedule a family session?

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Family sessions can be scheduled year-round. The best time depends on your family’s schedule. For home sessions, morning light is often nicest. For outdoor sessions, I recommend staying with the schedule that works best for your children and family and planning the location accordingly.

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Sessions can take place in your home, at an outdoor location of your choice, or at another meaningful spot. Depending on the collection you choose, we could do both home and an outdoor location. Backyards work great too. We’ll discuss the best location options during our consultation.

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Where will the session take place?

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Choose outfits that make you feel comfortable and reflect your family’s style. Coordinating colors without overly matching creates a cohesive look.You’ll receive more information in your Session Guide and we’ll discuss the location and season and plan accordingly.

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What should we wear for our family session?

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Absolutely! Pets are a part of your family and including them can add a special touch to your photos.

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Can pets be included in the session?

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Family sessions typically last between 1.5 to 2 hours. This allows us ample time to capture a variety of activities and candid moments without feeling rushed. I also like to provide plenty of time for everyone to warm up and feel comfortable.

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How long does a family session last?

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Sessions can be held at your home or outdoors at a meaningful location. I’m also happy to provide suggestions. We’ll discuss the best options during our call.

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Where will the session take place?

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Yes, I provide direction and suggestions for what to do and activities to ensure we capture genuine interactions and authentic moments. We’ll plan ahead to make sure your session reflects your family’s unique dynamic. My goal is to make everyone feel relaxed and to enjoy the session because I believe sessions should be easy and fun. Primarily, I want you to just be yourselves.

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What type of direction do you provide?

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 I’m experienced in working with children and understand that they may need time to warm up. We’ll take breaks as needed and engage in activities to help them feel comfortable and relaxed. We’ll also discuss ideas in advance to minimize any surprises the day of the session.

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What if my child is shy or uncooperative during the session?

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If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we can reschedule or move the session to your home or an indoor location.

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What if the weather is bad on the day of my outdoor session?

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You may reschedule once if you notify me at least 48 hours in advance. We can transfer the session payment to a new date as long as it is within 6 weeks of the original booked date. This does not include rescheduling due to weather (rain, extreme cold) or a conflict out of my control. If I'm sick, I will also reschedule because I would never want to expose your family. In the event of session cancellation for any reason (other than weather), the retainer will not be refunded. If you cancel, all retainers paid are not refundable.

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What happens if we need to reschedule or cancel?

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You’ll receive your edited high-resolution digital images within 4 weeks. A private online gallery will be provided for you to view and download your photos.

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How soon will I receive my photos after the session? 

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I provide light edits that may include adjustments in lighting, color, tones, and cropping. While I take pride in my craft and want to create beautiful and meaningful images for you, I don’t make extensive changes since my goal is to create natural and authentic photos. I'll remove little blemishes and polish things up, but I want your photos to represent reality. Please let me know in advance of your session if there's something specific you're sensitive about and I’ll do my best to accommodate.

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How much do you edit the photos?

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I do not share RAW images. The photos I take with my camera are not the final product and are considered unfinished works of art. I spend a great deal of time in post-processing and it’s the combination of capturing and processing the photos that allows me to artistically create the final images included in your gallery.

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Do you share RAW images?

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Yes, additional digital images and prints can be purchased. I offer various collections and print options to accommodate a range of needs.

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Can I purchase additional images or prints?

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Booking is easy! Contact me via my website to schedule an initial call. A retainer is required to secure your booking.

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How do I book a family session?

Explore, learn, and enjoy

The Journal

Document Your Family’s Story with a Playful and Engaging Photographer

LET’S CONNECT

By allowing your children to simply be themselves and have fun during the session, you’ll not only have a great time together, but we’ll also capture their true personalities and smiles. You’ll revisit your photos feeling the genuine connections and real emotions of those moments.