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. Through their expert lens skills, they create images that beautifully portray real-life moments, instead of posed or contrived shots. 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

7 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 lifestyle portrait of family photographer Anthony Thornton

With a strong foundation in music and journalism, Anthony Thornton brings a unique perspective to his work as a family photographer. His love for photography was sparked during his time studying abroad, and he has since honed his craft by 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
David Enloe, a Family Photographer of The Enloe Creative Studio, looks from behind a vintage film camera

David Enloe is a skilled and experienced family photographer specializing in capturing authentic and meaningful moments. With over 10 years of experience, David's superpower is his ability to connect with children and mirror their energy, creating a comfortable and genuine atmosphere. From 1-hour lifestyle sessions to multi-day documentary experiences, David offers a range of family...

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 Lifestyle Photojournalist
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.

In San Francisco, California, a black-and-white close-up captures a father warmly embracing and kissing his young daughter, highlighting the tender and loving bond they share.
In San Francisco, California, a high-angle view captures a young boy climbing a playground ladder between two slides, showcasing his adventurous spirit and playful energy.
In San Francisco, California, a family gathers on the ground around a toddler for game time at home, highlighting their closeness and shared joy in playful activity.
In San Francisco, California, a close-up captures a young girl lifting the cardboard lid on a box of cupcakes, her expression filled with anticipation.
In San Francisco, California, a family enjoys a spirited run together along the urban streets, mom and dad with the kids, capturing the vibrant energy of city life.
In San Francisco, California, a tender moment unfolds as a mom holds her new baby, gently placing her pinky finger in the baby's mouth, highlighting their intimate bond.
In San Francisco, California, two sisters gently support their mother, who suffers from vascular dementia, as they take a short walk inside their home, highlighting their care and family bond.
In San Francisco, California, a family enjoys playing with Velcro mitts to catch a flying object in the parking lot outside their home, capturing the joy and creativity of their outdoor fun.
In San Francisco, California, a family visits their favorite park, gathering around a trail map kiosk on the walking trail with their dog, planning their adventure together.
In San Francisco, California, as a family dines in the backyard, their chickens eagerly wait under the table near the kids' high chair, anticipating food to drop, with little feet visible above.
In San Francisco, California, a black-and-white image captures a new father comforting his crying baby at home, with their shadows elegantly cast onto a white wall, highlighting the tenderness of the moment.
In San Francisco, California, a mom sits with her toddler on the beach, watching as her daughter joyfully jumps off the dunes into dad's arms, capturing a moment of family fun.

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 sincere candid moments of the entire family in a comfortable and laid back 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.