San Francisco Family Photographers

Family Photographers for San Francisco, California

Our San Francisco documentary photographers are also available to families in: Alameda, Oakland, Fremont, Santa Rosa, Hayward, Sunnyvale, Concord, Santa Clara, Vallejo

Document Your Family's Legacy - Schedule a Family Photo Session in San Francisco!

California family photojournalists are here to capture genuine moments of you and your loved ones. Each photo they take tells the unique story of your family, portraying your authentic dynamics and emotions. Forget the poses and forced smiles - these San Francisco photographers aim for candid shots that truly capture the love and beauty of your family. The Family Photojournalist Association has a wide selection of top-ranked photographers in San Francisco. Find your perfect photographer today!

Map of FPJA Family Photographers Serving San Francisco

8 Available Documentary Family Photographers...

Chris Shum is a San Francisco based Family Photojournalist.

Chris Shum, a seasoned family photographer, has been expertly capturing cherished moments for years. Specializing in weddings, engagements, and family portraits, he combines a passion for storytelling and an artistic eye to create timeless fine art pictures that his clients will treasure forever.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
A BW portrait of family photographer Anthony Thornton

Anthony Thornton is an adventurous family photographer with a background in music and journalism. He earned a B.A. in jazz drumming before discovering his passion for photography during his time studying abroad. Since then, he has honed his skills through freelancing for various publications and working as a staff photographer for the Vail Daily newspaper.

Joyce Perlman Family Photojournalist

Joyce Perlman is a documentary photographer who is passionate about capturing the beauty and complexity of real-life moments. With a background in UX Design and marketing, she brings a unique creative perspective to her photography. Joyce strives to tell memorable visual stories that capture the essence of people's lives and relationships, and she is excited to travel the world to capture...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
California and San Francisco are home to family photojournalist Douglas Despres

Douglas Despres, of Helios Images, is a West Coast family photographer with 17 years of experience capturing the energy and connections of families in a documentary style. In addition to family sessions, Douglas also has extensive experience in photographing weddings, specializing in tiny weddings and elopements.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Annie Bang is a Family Photojournalist serving California

Annie Bang is a California-based family photographer with a background in journalism and international reporting. Her love for capturing genuine, documentary-style photos stems from her academic and professional experiences. Annie's passion lies in preserving valuable moments and creating lasting memories for families through her photography.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
seattle newborn family portrait photographer

Alec Mills is a documentary family photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and family photography. Through her lens, she tells stories and captures the everyday moments that become cherished memories. Alec's passion lies in capturing the beauty of the mundane, creating unique and timeless images that reflect the true essence of family.

Lifestyle Photojournalist

Mini Gallery by San Francisco Family Photographers

Check out these award-winning family photography samples from San Francisco! Captured by the world's best family photographers, these documentary-style images could showcase beautiful moments from birth sessions, at-home sessions, day outings, or family adventures in the San Francisco region. If you're looking for a talented photographer to capture your family's special moments, be inspired by these incredible photos and start your search today.

During a family photo session in San Francisco, the girl proudly wears a crown she crafted herself, adding a touch of creativity to the occasion, while enjoying a delicious noodle dinner
In San Francisco, a young girl was debating which outfit to wear for dress up play, considering the endless options available
San Francisco family enjoyed quality time together and with their adorable cat
The sisters in San Francisco sat in their bedroom where they admired and shared their collection of crystals
The photo captures the bond between the two sisters as they relaxed and spent time together in beautiful San Francisco
The boy enjoyed a piggyback ride on Mommy's back as the family explored the leafy streets of San Francisco
Grandma, the kid, and their furry friend had a delightful time together in San Francisco
The little brother in San Francisco was overjoyed when he saw his big sister after school

San Francisco Family Photography

Documentary family photography is the perfect way to capture special moments and create lasting memories. With an outdoor or at-home session, your San Francisco family photographer can capture genuine candid moments of the entire family in a comfortable and casual setting. Whether it's a small group or a larger extended family, your FPJA photographer will focus on the art of storytelling through beautiful photographs. From capturing the unique personalities of each family member to the typical routines, you can trust that a San Francisco family photographer of the FPJA will create unique and timeless family heirlooms.

San Francisco Day in the Life Picture Sessions - DITL

There is something beautiful about the imperfections in an ordinary day. The best gift that you can give your family now and in the years to come is the investment in authentic photographs that showcase a real day in your life. These stress-free sessions, designed to capture the realness and honesty of an average day for your family, produce the most genuine images, and these are the ones that you will cherish for years to come.

San Francisco Birth Sessions at Home or Hospital

The birth of your child is an experience that is filled with both beauty and chaos. It’s a moment in time that you won’t want to forget, yet it’s an experience in which the details may fade away in the coming weeks, months and years. To capture the first moments in which you meet your baby and those first special hours together, you should enlist the help of a San Francisco documentary birth photographer. An experienced family photographer who specializes in documentary birth sessions will be able to capture your labor journey, the birth experience and the immediate reaction that you have when you see your baby’s face for the first time — all while respecting your space. The right photographer will be able to use discretion while focusing on the fleeting moments that you will want to remember from your birth experience. Whether you plan to give birth at home or at the hospital, you can book a documentary birth session with a professional reportage-style birth photographer.