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Best Newborn
Photographers in
San Francisco
2020

We scored 300 Newborn Photographers in San Francisco, CA and Picked the Top 23

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Here are the Picks:

Albena Ilieva Photography

Anna Myers Photography

Bojana Korach Photography

Brooke Bryand Photography

Carly Tabak Photography

Happy Me Photography

Hope Hudson Photography

Icarian Photography

Jenna Christina Photography

Jennifer Maesen Photography

Jessica McCoy Photography

Julia Christina Photography

Katie Rain Photography

Lisa K. Cheney Photography Studio

Mariana Maya Photography

Marilee.Co

Nightingale Photography

Photography by Emily Payne

Sara Jennings Photography

Shefali Parekh Photography

Tarah Photography

Triple the Sugar Photography

Venusgirl Photography

Why These Newborn Photographers?

Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored San Francisco Newborn Photographers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Our Selection Criteria:

  • 1. Availability

    Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored.

  • 2. Qualifications

    Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards.

  • 3. Reputation

    A history of delighted customers and outstanding service.

  • 4. Experience

    Masters of their craft, based on years of practical experience and education.

  • 5. Professionalism

    Providing service with honesty, reliability, and respect.

Albena Ilieva Photography

Located in Lafayette, California, Albena Ilieva Photography serves clients throughout the San Francisco metro area. Albena Ilieva established her studio in 2014, specializing in newborn, maternity, and family photography. Ms. Ilieva focuses on composition, light, and organic colors, creating candid images of her clients and their loved ones. Each session results in a personalized gallery as well as edited high-resolution photographs available for download. Booking for newborns is recommended during the second trimester.

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Lafayette, CA 94549

Website

(415) 568-7736 Website

Anna Myers Photography

Anna Myers is located in Alameda, California and specializes in family portraits from newborns to toddlers to high school students to family pets. Her goal is to provide her clients with images that are unforgettable while also providing excellent customer service.

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Bojana Korach Photography

Bojana Korach Photography is a San Francisco area professional photography studio that specializes in creating heirloom-quality images to last a lifetime. The studio's owner and photographer, Bojana, is a member of the National Association Of Professional Child Photographers with a B.A. in Photography from Webster University. She's been shooting professionally for over ten years, defining her style as honest, timeless, and natural. Bojana's newborn sessions focus on capturing important details both small and large including sleepy baby, newborn nursery, the bond between baby and new parents, and fingers and toes.

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Brooke Bryand Photography

Brooke Bryand specializes in family, maternity, and newborn photography as well as headshots and hosting photography workshops. She is located in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been nominated for Best Children’s Photographer in the Bay Area.

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San Francisco, CA 94118

Website

(415) 309-0571 Website

Reputation: A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

4.9 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

24 (Better)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Carly Tabak Photography

Photographer Carly Tabak makes use of iconic San Francisco locations in her portraits of families, couples, and kids in the Bay Area. From Ocean Beach to Lover’s Lane, Carly Tabak encourages her subjects to have fun and relax during every shoot.

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San Francisco, CA 94105

Website

(415) 310-9599 Website

Happy Me Photography

San Carlo-based studio Happy Me Photography handles both studio and on-location photography sessions within the Sa Carlos CA. Their area of expertise is Newborn photography, they photograph newborns and babies up to 12 months of age. They also do cake smash photography with an emphasis on candid moments and natural lighting environments. Their most popular package, The Impression Package, lasts up to 75 minutes and comes with a complimentary disc of edited, high-resolution images.

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San Carlos, CA 94070

Website

(415) 269-6669 Website

Hope Hudson Photography

Hope Hudson is a Bay Area photographer with a focus on newborn, maternity, and family photography. She prefers to take time to get to know her clients before each session so that photos can be truly personalized, original, and authentic.

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Menlo Park, CA 94025

Website

(650) 327-7190 Website

Reputation: A

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Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

3 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Icarian Photography

Icarian Photography specializes in shooting families in natural looking settings in the San Francisco Bay Area. They do not charge travel fees within thirty miles of their 94705 zip code. Their overall goal is to make families and babies look beautiful in a relaxed session.

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Berkeley, CA 94705

Website

(510) 725-2398 Website

Jenna Christina Photography

Jenna at Jenna Christina Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, and family photos for her clients in the Bay Area but is also willing to travel. She prefers photos in a documentary style that capture the messy moments instead of posed photography.

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San Jose, CA 95134

Website

(650) 924-5286 Website

Reputation: A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

35 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Jennifer Maesen Photography

Jennifer Maesen is a photographer in San Francisco capturing images of babies, families, and couples from around the Bay Area. Her overall goal is to collaborate with her clients to provide photographs that will be unique and treasured for many years.

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Pacifica, CA 94044

Website

(650) 238-7553 Website

Reputation: A

More Info

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Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

4.5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

8 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Jessica McCoy Photography

Jessica McCoy Photography is located in Benicia, California. Jessica takes photos of babies, kids, and families from around the Bay Area. Jessica McCoy says that her favorite photos are the ones that are unplanned and capture real emotions.

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Julia Christina Photography

Julia Christina Photography is a photo studio in San Francisco that specializes in newborn baby photography. The studio's founder and photographer, Julia Christina, is a mother of three and has years of experience working with young children. She uses this experience to pose her client's newborns and immortalize the beginning days and weeks of their lives. Julia also offers sessions to take photos of mothers who are around 32 weeks pregnant.

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875-A Island Drive
Alameda, CA 94502

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(415) 967-0860 Website

Katie Rain Photography

Katie Rain with Katie Rain Photography provides lifestyle portrait photography to families in the Bay Area of San Francisco as well as Los Angeles, Orange County, and New York City. Katie Rain’s award winning portraits feature natural light and unique locations.

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San Francisco, CA 94123

Website

(415) 610-7040 Website

Reputation: A+

More Info

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Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

51 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Lisa K. Cheney Photography Studio

Lisa K. Cheney Photography studio is a San Francisco, CA, area photography studio that specializes in newborn photography. Although newborn shoots are the primary focus, the studio also offers maternity and family portraits. A variety of snacks and beverages are available to the client during the shoot. Lisa K. Cheney has been in business since 2009 and was named the Baby Photo Awards International Baby and Child Photographer of the Year 2017.

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842 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112

Website

(415) 997-611 Website

Mariana Maya Photography

Located in the Bay Area, Marianna Maya provides maternity, newborn, and family photography to clients in the Bay Area. Her art has been displayed in galleries in Chelsea, and she is a member of the Wedding Photojournalistic Association. She strives to capture life’s crazy and fun moments in her work.

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San Jose, CA 95110

Website

(408) 916-3474 Website

Reputation: A

More Info

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Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

4.5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

9 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Marilee.Co

Stephanie at Marilee.co is available to clients in the Bay Area. She photographs families, infants, and couples. As a designer and creative director, she strives for vivid photos that tell stories and are a true visual representation of her clients’ relationships.

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San Francisco, CA 94107

Website

(415) 967-1513 Website

Nightingale Photography

Christina Hernandez, owner of Nightingale Photography, specializes in family, newborn, and maternity photography and is located in the Bay Area. She has had previous experience as a photojournalist and is committed to creating customized sessions that suit each family.

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Photography by Emily Payne

Emily Payne is located in San Francisco and has over 14 years of experience with newborn and maternity photography. She strives to provide more than just photos of your family but true artwork that you can enjoy in your home.

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San Francisco, CA 94107

Website

(415) 699-9343 Website

Reputation: A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

73 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Sara Jennings Photography

Sara Jennings Photography specializes in newborn and family photography in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sara Jennings began her business in 2010 when she started photographing her own daughter. She takes pride in her patience and care when working with small children.

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San Francisco, CA 94123

Website

(415) 513-0371 Website

Shefali Parekh Photography

Shefali Parekh Photography is located in Union City, California, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Shefali Parekh founded her studio in 2017, specializing in newborn, maternity, family, and lifestyle photography. Ms. Parekh describes her style as natural, capturing the candid moments of love between family members. Maternity sessions take place on location an hour before sunset. In-home newborn sessions are natural, without posing, typically 6-20 days after birth. Booking 2-3 months in advance is recommended.

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Union City, CA 94587

Website

(510) 386-6214 Website

Tarah Photography

Tarah Beaven focuses on newborn, maternity, and family portraits. She is located in the Bay Area. She has been featured in many publications including Good Housekeeping and The Wall Street Journal. She prefers photos that are natural, modern, and capture her clients’ personalities.

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San Francisco, CA 94107

Website

(415) 235-0938 Website

Reputation: A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

29 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Triple the Sugar Photography

Triple the Sugar Photography specializes in newborn and maternity photos and serves clients in the Bay Area. Photographer Jess draws inspiration from being a mom herself and prefers to provide photographs for her clients that are enhanced by the beauty of natural light.

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Livermore, CA 94551

Website

(925) 344-4415 Website

Venusgirl Photography

Heather Barlin at Venusgirl Photography had a passion for photography when she was just a young girl and now specializes in newborn, maternity, and family photography in the Bay Area. Heather strives to take authentic photos that make your family happy.

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