Adventures Big & Small

Planning resources and inspiration for Bay Area photo sessions.

Family of three stand in golden grass with forest and open sky behind

The Edge of Foggy at McLaren Park

Woman stands with eyes closed and arms out on sand dune surrounded by quilts she made.

Artisan Spotlight: Catherine Sherman – Quiltmaker and Storyteller

Mom and dad hold baby overhead with sand dunes, beach, and iconic Marin headlands as the backdrop.

Where the Forest Meets the Beach

Father and Daughter Session at Tunnel Tops

Father and Daughter Session at Tunnel Tops

Couple standing atop naval ruin in front of Golden Gate Bridge.

30+ Stunning Bay Area Photo Session Locations

Grandparents and parents stand in pairs under big tree while two kids run around them.

Potrero Hill Community Garden Family + Grandparents

Embracing Fog & Wind in Sausalito

Embracing Fog & Wind in Sausalito

Sun breaks through clouds with dawn light as family walks on beach in front of verdant green hillside.

Marin at Dawn – A Newborn Session at Rodeo Beach

The Quietest Beach in the Bay Area?

The Quietest Beach in the Bay Area?

Dad holds toddler and touches mom's pregnant belly with ocean behind.

A Break in the Winter Storm. Maternity + Family.

Mom holds newborn baby in front of window as dad stands next to her.

When To Schedule Newborn Photos

(I won’t tell) Secret Photo Spots in San Francisco

(I won’t tell) Secret Photo Spots in San Francisco

Overhead view of parents and grandparents on the couch with a newborn.

Lead With Love: At Home Newborn with Grandparents

Bright Fog and Sea Oats at Ocean Beach

Bright Fog and Sea Oats at Ocean Beach

Dad holds daughter's hand as they walk down a sandy path to a level spot under coastal trees.

The “Secret Sunset Pad” at Sutro Heights

Mom and son run up the beach with Golden Gate Bridge behind.

Solo Parent Session at Crissy Field

Mom runs after daughter as she heads towards the water at the beach.

Rodeo Beach With a Baby and Toddler

Tennessee Valley With a One Month Old

Tennessee Valley With a One Month Old

Marshall’s Beach Sunset With a One Year Old

Marshall’s Beach Sunset With a One Year Old

Parents and walk with two kids under dense tree tunnel.

San Francisco Botanical Gardens Photoshoot Location Guide

Mom chases daughter towards water on the beach.

Winter is the Best Season for Family Photos in San Francisco

Parents and infant walk along side Andy Goldsworthy's Wood Line Trail

Lovers’ Lane San Francisco Photoshoot Location Guide

Pregnant woman sunset silhouette and reflection in pool

5 Favorite Maternity Photoshoot Locations in the Bay Area

Silhouette of family and pelicans standing at the top or a staircase embedded into a rocky peninsula

The 12 Best Places for Family Photos in San Francisco

Dad points towards ocean as mom holds daughter and walks up sand dune towards sunset.

Ocean Beach San Francisco Photoshoot Location Guide

Family with infant and dog hike down steep bluffs towards beach and sunset.

A Guide to Fort Funston Photos

Family walks holding hands through cypress forest towards Pacific ocean sunset.

Lands End Photoshoot Location Guide

Sutro Baths Photoshoot Location Guide

Sutro Baths Photoshoot Location Guide

Daughter swings between parents as they walk towards the golden setting sun

Family Photoshoot Tips for Easygoing Parents

Forest Maternity Session at 39 Weeks

Forest Maternity Session at 39 Weeks

Mother chases son down the beach in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

10 Golden Gate Bridge Beach Views – a complete list

Dog friendly beaches in San Francisco. Leashed, Off-Leash, Swim Areas

Dog friendly beaches in San Francisco. Leashed, Off-Leash, Swim Areas

15+ Surf Lessons (beginner friendly) near SF – 2024 Guide

15+ Surf Lessons (beginner friendly) near SF – 2024 Guide

Mom, dad, and two sons play on beach in front of Golden Gate Bridge

Baker Beach Photoshoot Location Guide

A guide to pet photographers in San Francisco Bay Area

A guide to pet photographers in San Francisco Bay Area

Man looks out from behind a professional camera

Thanks for being here. I’m David, and I make soul-stirring photographs for families who find adventure around every corner. Want to learn more about the person behind the camera?