Top 10 Family Photographers in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is full of personable photographers, many of whom are parents themselves. For a family photographer who understands the heart-wrenching joy of child rearing, check out this hearty list of family photographers. Many have over ten years of experience and live around the Bay Area. Some will come directly to you and your family to take your galleries together.

Ready to start your search for family photographers in San Francisco? Check out this list of some of the city's top talent to find the best match for your own family.

Photography by Emma Payne

Emma Payne has been listed among Expertise’s 22 Best San Francisco Newborn Photographers, and McGuire Real Estate’s 14 Amazing Family Photographers in the Bay Area. The fact that families return to her again and again for each of their newborn’s photos is a testament to her abilities.

Emma also has two daughters of her own, and thus understands the efforts that can go into preparing kids for a photographic session. Emma is based out of Petaluma, but she can travel to meet clients anywhere in the Bay Area.

Katie Rain Photography

Katie Rain specializes in lifestyle newborn, family, and maternity portraits. Clients have stated that she brings ‘a mama’s expertise’ to the table for her photos.

With ten years in the business, she brings a lot of experience to your sessions together. She’s photoed over 500 families, each to the satisfactory end of creating a fresh family gallery.

Sarah Jennings Photography

Born and raised by the ocean in California, Sarah Jennings has always felt most at home by the beach. The easy, carefree nature of her photographic sessions reflect her upbringing.

Sarah works best with clients who can sit back and relax, enjoying a cup of coffee while she goes about her work with your family. Her website reel of images from over the years is well worth checking out.  

Cristin More

Cristin More’s portfolio looks like something straight out of a magazine. Her work is tasteful and precise, finding all the giggles and exclamations. She offers in-home sessions, as well as ‘Day in the Life’ sessions that last all day. Both can take place in the family home or other places you may consider personally significant.

All Cristin's sessions come with 50-100 digitally accessible images for her clients’ perusal. Check out her site for an idea of how her work may look for your family.

Emily Jenkins Photography

Emily Jenkins is based out of Utah, but she offers her photographic expertise all along the west coast. Her portfolio includes a range of adventurous possibilities, in the desert, at the beach, or wherever her clients want to go.

Emily captures some of the most adorable moments between couples, such as tickle-fights and laugh out loud jokes. With her, you'll feel at ease seeing the quality of her work.

Red Eye Collection

San Francisco’s Redeye Collection can photograph your newborns, do maternity shots, or work with expecting couples. The studio's artists shoot with an elegant touch. The photos are typically enhanced by an abundance of natural light and scenery featured.

Most well known for wedding photography, Redeye also specializes with families and has more than a decade of experience doing both. If you want, you can even include your pets in the session, such as dogs or even chickens. They've done it all before.

Luma Photos

With a natural approach, Yiqian will take you to some of her favorite spots in San Francisco. She loves to venture around with her own family and find the most beautiful backdrops for her photography.

Yiqian appreciates being able to document the connections between people, in the moment, and discretely as needed. She is a firm believer that photography is enhanced by discovery.

Allison Busch Photo

Allison Busch is a natural behind the lens of a camera. Allison has been an active photographer for the last ten years. She understands all the stresses and joys that go into parenthood, as she's a proud mother.

Allison was a biologist in a ‘former life’ and considers herself a lifelong student. She is extremely grateful for each and every client and their family she gets to meet. To her, today’s photos become tomorrow’s heirlooms. Connect with her to have your family's story told.

Shefali Parekh Photography

Shefali loves her craft so much that she even named her dog after it, Flash. Clients tell she’s great with the little ones, making for comfortable, relaxing experiences with her camera.

Shefali makes it easy. Testimonials speak to her galleries as worthy of being ‘art pieces’ themselves. For a highly recommended photographer from families, check out Shefali Parekh.

Hi + Hello Photography

Maryam is the photographer behind the studio Hi + Hello Photography. She believes that some of the best images are candid ones captured amidst chaos. Working with kids, she even likes to build forts, run through the sprinklers, and jump on the bed. Anything to get the best shots.  

For genuine, one-of-a-kind photos check out Maryam's portfolio. She works mostly in San Francisco but also travels frequently to Texas. Whether it’s on the beach or in the backyard, get the most of your session with Maryam.

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