Session Location Options
Throughout my 12 year career 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 families 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.
Click on the title of each location to see a gallery from each spot.
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 location changes seasonally and is green and lush in the spring, and golden in the summer and fall.
Sessions here begin 1 hr before sunset.
Golden Gate Bridge
This South Marin location, just north of the bridge is a fan favorite with anyone who wants a Golden Gate Bridge view.
It has Presidio-like buildings, a large lawn, a tree grove and of course, the bridge.
This location can get chilly, but if you are willing to bundle up and lean into the sometimes windy conditions, it can really pay off! Sessions here begin 1 hr prior to sunset.
Presidio
Lush and green, this San Francisco location has trees, a path, tree trunks to jump or sit on and ice plants that make for stunning portraits. This location has easy parking and is a short walk from the lot.
Sessions here begin 1.5 hours before sunset.
Dunes and Sand
This San Francisco 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. This location photographs differently based on whether it’s a sunny or foggy/cloudy day, so when booking this location, please be aware of that and be comfortable with either option as reschedules will not be given for foggy/cloudy weather, only high wind and rain.
Sessions here begin 1 hr before sunset.
Woods and Bridge
This location is in a beautiful wooded location with a little bridge in Novato in North Marin. Location is immediately off the parking lot with minimal walking.
Foliage is consitent throughout the year, with a few weeks of fall leaves in late fall.
Sessions at this location begin 1.5 hours prior to sunset.
Grasses and Trees
This location is located on a hillside in Novato in North Marin.
In the summer there are beautiful golden grasses, in the late spring everything is green and lush, while in the fall the grasses are shorter and more subdued. This location has mature trees and a tiny little bridge which is great for little ones! This location is not available during the late winter/early spring.
Sessions here begin 1 hr before sunset.
Your Home
Home is where the heart is and I truly believe that! Photographing in your home is so special for so many reasons. From family meals, to special moments, it all takes place in your home.
Since we don’t have to worry about the weather, and we want nice bright light, these sessions take place during the day, which is perfect for families with kids that can’t quite make it happily to sunset.
In-home not your jam but you still want to be indoors? I have an amazing studio in Sausalito that makes for classic, timeless portraits at any time of day!
Marin Hills
This location is located on a hillside in Novato in North Marin.
There are mature trees, open hills, tall grasses at all times of the year and beautiful rock formations.
This location changes seasonally and is not available during some winter months.
Sessions here begin 45 minutes before sunset.