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emily sara photography: Photographer in the bay area

Let’s unravel your family’s story with memories that feel like a daydream and breathtaking portraits that stir emotions.

Bay Area photographer who blends art with adventure.

Hey! I’m Emily.

I take free-spirited photographs that capture your family’s true essence. Uncover soulful family portraits, tender newborn images, carefree senior pictures and the beauty of a moment that makes you forget everything else.

Bay Area Photography Services

newborn PHOTOS

SENIOR PICTURES

family PORTRAITS

I believe human connection is the purpose in life, long walks inspire the best conversations and laughter is the best medicine. I’m a green tea drinker, wife, dog owner and mom to two.

When it comes to photography, I do everything possible to nurture the kid side of life. This means encouraging lighthearted sessions that have everyone laughing, moving and smiling. In my experience, these moments naturally bring out authentic family connections in the photographs. 

Photographer in the Bay Area

A Note About Emily

I can’t wait to discover the type of photography session that genuinely and beautifully reflects your story. 

"We have been working with Emily since our first child was born over eight years ago. She always manages to capture the personality of our family in the most magical light. We have recommended her many times over and look forward to every session with her!"

Barnes Family

"She always manages to capture the personality of our family in the most magical light."

"Emily has been perfectly photographing our family for years. Emily is a dream to work with and somehow manages to corral everyone in our family into the most beautiful, natural-looking pictures. At each stage of our kids’ growth, Emily has captured their personalities and given us wonderful memories to look back on. We aways recommend Emily to all of our friends!"

Whitehead Family

"EMILY HAS CAPTURED THEIR PERSONALITIES AND GIVEN US WONDERFUL MEMORIES TO LOOK BACK ON."

“ Emily has been shooting my family since my kids were tiny. She now also shoots my sons headshots and every photograph she takes is like magic. She captures everyone’s personality so perfectly and her knowledge of lighting and how to bring out the beauty in everyone is incredible!”

Kirk Family

"HER KNOWLEDGE OF LIGHTING AND HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEAUTY IN EVERYONE IS INCREDIBLE."

“Emily has photographed our family every year for the last decade. Year after year—as my boys have grown from babies to pre-teens—she captures incredible shots of us that are absolutely priceless. My kids love her, and so do I!”

Mendoza Family

"SHE CAPTURES INCREDIBLE SHOTS OF US THAT ARE ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS"

Windblown and in the moment

Explore galleries of artistic family portraits, adventurous senior pictures and tender newborn photographs.

Photographer in the Bay Area

Here, stories are told.

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