With the warmth of light, love and lots of laughter, I create an experience that encourages you to forget everything except right here, right now, with those who matter more than anything else.
Carefree memories. Soulful portraits.
Photography that reveals who you are.
newborns
Senior Pictures
Family Portraits
Bay Area Family Photography Services
Full collection details sent upon inquiry
Blend light, love and laughter to take family portraits you’ll be in awe of.
+ 60 to 90-minute, indoor or outdoor session
+ Styling advice for wardrobe, hair and makeup
+ Up to 5 people
Starting at $1200 for session, digital files & prints
family portraits
Capture your personality with an easygoing senior session that uses an organic aesthetic and in-the-moment approach.
+ 90-minute, indoor or outdoor session
+ 3 outfits
+ Styling advice for wardrobe, hair and makeup
Starting at $1200 for session, digital files & prints
senior pictures
Document the tender, sweet moments with your newborn. Maternity photographs are also available.
+ 90-minute session in your home
+ Styling advice for wardrobe, hair and makeup
+ Up to 5 people
Starting at $1400 for session, digital files & prints
newborn photos
Receive any prints or albums within about 3 weeks. Tag me on Instagram @emilysaraphoto so I can see the images adorning your walls!
6. Share & display your new, custom photographs.
I’ll present the images to you in your home or via an online proofing gallery. Select your favorites and submit payment for the digital files and prints of your choice.
5. Review & order photographs.
After the session, I’ll cull, crop and color adjust your photographs one by one. I’ll prepare a minimum set of 40 images for you to review.
4. Await custom image processing.
During the session, I ask that you just enjoy the moment. I’ll guide you through the session with ease and without cheesy, unnatural poses.
3. Show up & just be you.
Prior to your session, we’ll chat through your vision and ideas, narrowing down the location, wardrobe and overall styling.
2. Style the shoot.
Say hello and receive complete details via email for the portraits of your choice. Feel free to ask for a phone call if you have any questions! Reserve your session date with a $100 retainer plus any travel fees.
1. Book your session.
From Digital Photographs to Prints
Bay Area Family Photographer
The Process
"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"
Other Session Features, Unearthed
Bay Area Family Photographer
I will guide you through your wardrobe selection, sharing a style guide and walking you through the best selections during our call.
With an abundance of tips and resources, as well as a calm demeanor, I alleviate the stress associated with taking family photos.
I pride myself on creating an unmatched experience, responding quickly when you need me and delivering only high-end products.
OVER THE LAST 9 YEARS, I HAVE HAD THE HONOR OF PHOTOGRAPHING FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES, WATCHING AS NEWBORNS BECOME TEENAGERS WHO EVENTUALLY LEAVE HOME TO CHASE THEIR OWN ADVENTURES. I WOULD BE HONORED TO DOCUMENT YOUR FAMILY’S ESSENCE IN ENTIRETY.
