We asked you guys which Bay Area family photographer you recommend for capturing your kids. Wow, it was fun to click through all the websites of these talented folks! Here are the photographers you all shared with us, along with a few we’ve worked with and loved. These photographers specialize in babies, families, and kids.
Today’s guide is sponsored by Micholiano Photography.
Micholiano Photography crafts timeless, artful family portraits that turn fleeting moments into heirlooms to be cherished for generations. With a warm and inclusive approach, he celebrates what makes each family uniquely beautiful. Blending quiet observation with gentle guidance, he captures authentic laughter, tender connections, and natural ease, ensuring every portrait feels both genuine and unforgettable. Heirloom Collections begin at $675, and Mini sessions start at $395.
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Each of the photographers listed below was endorsed by a {510} Families reader.
Micholiano Photography: Michole at Micholiano Photography specializes in child-led, easygoing, play-based style and candid photo experiences. Drawing on his experience as a K-5 PE teacher for SFUSD, he knows when to provide structure and when to encourage all the silliness.
Use {510} Families as your referral source to receive $125 off an heirloom family session or $70 off a fall mini session. Offer expires 12/31/2026.
Angela Lang Photography: Family photographer based in Oakland.
Arlene Easterwood: Wedding and family shoots based in Pittsburg. Arlene has photographed a handful of events for 510families and we love her.
Blue Note Photography: Photographer specializing in family portraits and school pictures, based in Berkeley. Nathan photographed Heather's family and made them look like rockstars.
Carmen Dunham Photography: Carmen is an Alameda-based family videographer and photographer serving the East Bay: no poses, no props, just the everyday stuff that ends up meaning everything.
Dani G Photography: Maternity, newborn, baby, & family photographer serving the Bay Area from Livermore.
Dina Uretski Photography: Children and family photographer based in the Bay Area.
Emily Woodall Photography: Emily Woodall Photography specializes in lifestyle maternity & in-home newborn photography in the East Bay.
Eva Baker Photography: Maternity & newborn photographer based in Walnut Creek.
Hi & Hello Photography: Hi & Hello Photography specializes in fun photo shoots for families who color outside the lines! Perfect for littles who don’t sit still and families who want to chill.
Icarian Photography: Melissa Schmidt, based in Berkeley, photographs families, in-home newborn sessions, "Fresh 48" sessions immediately post-delivery, and maternity shoots. She has photographed many 510families events & we love her.
Jessica McCoy Photography: Maternity, baby, and family photographer based in Martinez.
Karen De Jager Spectrum Photography: Operating in the broader East Bay area based in Pleasant Hill. Specialties include smash the cake, maternity, newborn, and family portraits.
Kristen Murakoshi: Editorial and commercial photographer based in Oakland also does lifestyle and portrait photography.
Laura Jaeger Photography: Laura Jaeger offers family, maternity, and newborn photography sessions.
Lisa Winner Photography: Lisa Winner is an award-winning documentary and portrait photographer based in Alameda, CA, specializing in family and storytelling.
Marcela Limon Portraits: Alameda-based maternity, newborn, and family photography.
Megan Rory Photography: Megan Rory Photography specializes in studio newborn and outdoor family photography in our around Alameda.
Megan Small Photography: Alameda-based photographer specializing in family portraits and maternity shoots. We love her eye.
Nissa Brehmer Photography: Newborn and family portraits based in the Bay Area. She photographed moms and babies for us at many Baby’s Day Out events.
Oak Fam Photo: Brian Molyneaux photographs families of all sizes and headshot portraits. Based in Oakland.
Photos by Kerstin: Photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, & family photography.
Rasheed Photography: Family and wedding photographer based in Oakland.
Shawna McCarroll Photography: Shawna McCarroll Photography is a Berkeley-based family and portrait photographer serving the Bay Area.
Shoott Photography: Shoott offers 30 min outdoor photo sessions at parks & locations throughout the Bay Area. Sessions are FREE to book, only pay for those you love starting at $25 each.
Sky 9 Studio: Offers maternity, baby, and family photography in the San Francisco Bay Area. Offering on-location, in-home, and studio photography.
Xilo Photography: Xilo Photography candidly documents maternity, newborn and families of young children in a low-stress way.
If you choose one of these photographers, let ’em know you saw them first on 510Families!
These photographers were selected based on our readers’ preferences in an unscientific poll. Unless otherwise noted, we cannot vouch for their work or pricing.
Micholiano Photography
Thank you again to Micholiano Photography. Use {510} Families as your referral source to receive $125 off an heirloom family session or $70 off a fall mini session. Offer expires 12/31/2026.
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Michole is so talented and fun! He captures beautiful action shots as well as more formal family photos (even adjusting hair as needed!) with wild toddlers and babies. He makes everyone feel at ease and is so patient and kind. He really has a gift for capturing the right light and angles. I just love working with Michole and highly recommend him for your family photos.