A San Francisco
Family Photographer
Easygoing photo sessions for adventurous Bay Area families.
You want photos that are real.
There is nothing wrong with a posed photo, but you want something more.
You want photos that feel natural.
My goal with every session is to make everyone feel completely at ease so that your photos are filled with tear-jerking authenticity.
An award-winning portfolio
Hi, I’m David
(he, him)
I was an island child. I grew up with sand between my toes and salt in my hair. My photo sessions are easygoing and I am always up for an adventure.
I create comfortable spaces for real moments. And I am always looking for the story.
Expect some direction and lots of interaction, but very little traditional posing. I focus a lot of energy on your kids – working hard to really see them and to mirror their energy.
Instead of showing up with a shot list, I bring an open heart.
“We were free just to be us…”
– Adrienne F
Cole Valley Mom
My Services
Family
If you’re looking for a family photographer in the Bay Area, you’ve come to the right place. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Maternity
A lifestyle approach to the season of waiting. Find out more about my maternity session pricing & process.
Newborn
An honest and unposed look at the season of change. Find more details and pricing before booking your session.
35mm Film
A slower pace and a vintage vibe. Add film photography to any session for a more documentary feel.
“He made things so easy for us, just like walking with a friend through the park, talking about life and both of our upcoming bundles of joy. He found just the right way to put our son at ease and not on display.”
– Ashley Stopka
San Francisco Mom
An Easy Process
You are a busy San Francisco parent, and family photography shouldn’t be complicated. My process is the perfect mix of efficient yet personal.
01
Get
in touch
Now
It takes 60 seconds. Right away, we’ll get a date on the calendar.
02
Your
Personalized
Experience
A phone call with your photographer & a detailed questionnaire. I want to know what matters to you.
03
The
Photo
Session
An easygoing experience that
your kids and your partner will enjoy.
04
Build
Something
Memorable
With a little help,
creating heirloom artwork is easy.
Planning Your Session
(from the blog)
“The one we got printed & framed is just so beautiful –
to me it reflects who we are as a family, walking,
hand in hand, through this breathtaking,
unpredictable, and beautiful world….”
– Anne Diaz
Bernal Heights Mom
Family Session Pricing
Included in my most popular Marin & SF family session package –
Price – $1275
Return clients – $1075
FAQs
Get in touch
My calendar fills up fast. Summer, Fall, and weekends in Marin & San Francisco often book at least 6 weeks in advance. Get in touch today to find some availability.
The Power of Prints
You have tens of thousands of digital images stored somewhere on a hard drive. But I’ll bet the few printed photos you possess are more meaningful than all of the digitals combined.
Print Boxes
Glass print boxes filled with archival prints on cotton paper. I imagine myself sitting down with my daughter Maggie in years to come, watching her hold these textured prints between her little fingers. Then fishing them out of an attic someday to show her children.
Handcrafted Frames
I build (yes, I build them myself) frames of upcycled Bay Area wood – maybe even a tree that fell in your neighborhood. Elm from Golden Gate Park or Sweet Gum from Noe Valley – each piece adds depth to your photos. I use mostly hand tools and finish them with plant-based oils. This is a labor of love.
Sample Marin & SF Family Galleries
(click to view)
Why I Became a Photographer in San Francisco
When I moved to the Outer Sunset I was blown away by the natural spaces. Bike rides through Golden Gate Park, sunsets reflected in the pools of Sutro Baths, morning hikes from Lands End. And the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands just a low-key background for all of it.
A lot of San Francisco families have a natural connection to their surroundings. I saw this immediately and it reminded me of my upbringing. I use my camera to tell that story.