Bay Area Family Photographer

Family

Family photography in the San Francisco Bay Area, focused on connection over perfection. Family sessions don’t have to be perfectly calm to be beautiful. In fact—they rarely are.

Kids run, laugh, get silly, need snacks, want to be held—and that’s exactly how it should be. If your kids are shy, wild, emotional, or completely unpredictable, that’s completely okay! I work with families every day, and there’s no version of “perfect” needed for beautiful images.

I’ll meet them where they are, play along, and guide things in a way that feels easy and natural, so you’re not stressing about how it’s going—you’re just in it. You don’t need to manage every moment or worry about how
 your children are behaving.

The result? Images that feel like your real life: full of movement, personality, and love.

Serving East Bay, San Francisco, Palo Alto & the peninsula, and the greater Bay Area.

Real life, real connection, beautifully documented

These sessions are light, playful, and gently guided.

We move, we play, we pause when needed. I’ll help prompt connection without forcing anything, so your gallery reflects your family as they truly are—full of personality, warmth, and real connection.

You can simply show up and be together. I’ll guide everything else.

What the experience feels like

Within a few weeks, your gallery will be ready for you to view and download. These images are more than photographs—they are a way to hold onto the fleeting, tender moments of motherhood and family life. Pieces of your story, preserved for you to return to, year after year.

Cherish The Memory

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When we meet, your only role is to be with the ones you love. Simply laugh together, cuddle and be present. I’ll gently guide you throughout the session, creating space for natural connection and authentic moments to unfold—so your images feel as beautiful as they are genuine.

Your Dream session

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Once your session is reserved, you’ll receive a carefully curated guide to help you feel fully prepared and at ease. From wardrobe styling to location planning, I’ll be there to guide you—so everything feels easy, natural, and beautifully aligned.

Thoughtful Preparation

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I would love to hear from you and look forward to hearing your story. Reach out through my contact form or send me an email, and we'll set up a time to discuss the season you are in and what you're hoping to remember most. From there, we’ll begin designing a session that feels meaningful, personal, and beautifully tailored to you.

Let's Connect

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How it Works

"Shooting with Rebecca felt effortless and fun, and our kid’s personalities are bursting through in every photo. Consider it a play date, but your goodie bag is full of beautiful photos that you will cherish forever. The sounds of their belly laughs will replay in our heads forever when we look through these photos. Who knew a photo shoot with children could be so easy and fun?." -Christine and Mike

"We loved working with Rebecca for our family photos. She is so warm, patient, easy going and playful. Which was especially helpful for my camera shy toddler! We all felt comfortable and the photos turned out amazing. Super responsive to last minute logistical changes and was very fast on sharing the gallery afterwards as well. So so happy! Looking forward to more of these photo shoots as our kids grow." -Viktoria and Hunter

"Rebecca instantly made us feel at ease and offered great direction when we needed it. She captured photos that felt really natural and true to who we are and was so warm and patient with our young kids. The entire session was fun and stress-free! We can't wait to have her capture our family year after year." -Sydney and Michael

"Working with Rebecca was such a great experience. She picked the perfect location and made the whole shoot feel easy and relaxed. She was incredibly flexible when our household was dealing with illness, which I really appreciated, and she was amazing with our kids. They felt comfortable right away, and it really shows in the photos. We get compliments on them all the time, and I’m so glad we worked with her." -Kelsey and Shaun

Love Notes

Yes! Your gallery comes with the option to easily order prints, albums, etc from a printing company I trust. You are also welcome to download your images and print elsewhere, just note that image color does vary across print shops.

Do you offer prints?

Week of your session, I will become your personal weather woman and watch out for rain. I will reach out to discuss options and rescheduling if the weather is less than ideal for an outdoor session.

What if weather looks bad on our session date?

Wardrobe greatly impacts the results of your images. I provide detailed tips on styling your family, and am available to help you coordinate outfits so everyone looks and feels beautifully in sync.

Do you offer styling?

Please do! I am a dog mom and would love to capture ALL of your family. Just be sure to give me a heads up so we select a dog appropriate location.Also please bring treats and a plan that fits your dog's personality for when they aren't in photos.

Can I include my dog?

We are lucky to have many beautiful locations in the San Francisco Bay Area that I can recommend! We can discuss what locations fit your family's timeline and vibe once you book.

What location is best for my family?

Yes! I have two of my own, volunteer weekly in a school classroom of 3-5 year olds, was a former elementary volunteer and now primarily photograph younger families. While some children may need time to warm up to the camera, I know we will be able to capture memories you'll cherish during our session.  

ARE YOU EXPERIENCED WITH TODDLERS / young children? 

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No stress, no pressure, no perfect behavior needed. Just show up and be together—I'll take care of the rest.

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