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I'm an Oakland lifestyle photographer specializing in authentic newborn and family photography. With 15 years in early childhood special education, I bring a patient, relationship-based approach to every session.

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Baby walking down the street holding her parents hands | San Francisco Photographer

I’m an Oakland-based family photographer working throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and family sessions like this one in Glen Park are a good reminder that things tend to work best when you follow a child’s lead.

Glen Park is a quiet, residential neighborhood in San Francisco — unhurried streets, good light, the kind of place that lends itself to a relaxed session. This one was in and around the family’s home, which is often where things feel the most natural with younger kids.

Capturing Who She Actually Was

Their daughter was around one, and there was a thoughtfulness about her — intentional, unhurried, taking everything in on her own terms. Her parents knew that about her and embraced it. They wanted photos that looked and felt like her.

That made everything easier. There was no need to push for a certain reaction. We could just follow her lead and let the moments come.

Why It Matters That Parents Know Their Kids

Sessions tend to feel different when parents come in already accepting who their child is. There’s no coaxing, no “smile for the camera,” no frustration when things don’t go a certain way. Just a family moving through their time together.

Glen Park as a Session Location

Glen Park works well for lifestyle, candid family sessions. The neighborhood is quiet, the streets are easy to move through, and the mix of indoor and outdoor spaces gives you flexibility depending on the light and the child’s energy. It’s a natural fit for in-home sessions that spill outside.

Book a Family Session in San Francisco

If you’re looking for a San Francisco or Bay Area family photographer, I’d love to hear more about your family. You can learn more about Bay Area family photography sessions or get in touch to start planning.

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Portrait of a baby girl holding her lovies close to her face | Bay Area Baby Photographer

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Hands of baby girl pointing at pages in a book | San Francisco Family Photographer

Family portrait in front of the garage door | Glen Park Family Photographer

Portrait of a little girl holding her parents hands | SF Baby Photography

Close up of a baby holding her mom's hand while walking | San Francisco Family Photography

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Portrait of a couple connecting and laughing | San Francisco Couples Photographer

Toddler girl crawling up stairs outside | Bay Area Family Photography

Portrait of a mom and toddler snuggling outside | San Francisco Lifestyle Photographer

Little girl smiling as her dad lifts her over his head | Bay Area Baby Photographer

Mother breastfeeding her daughter in front of a window | San Francisco Baby Photographer

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