San Francisco Lifestyle Newborn Photography

Capture the precious first days of your baby’s life in beautiful natural light and unposed authenticity

Newborn Session Details

Fleeting as First Light

If maternity is a whole season, the newborn weeks vanish like the day’s first light.

When you’re in it, time stretches to the horizon. But you will remember it as a moment.

A moment full of details you never want to forget, but in a haze of exhaustion, you will struggle to remember.

See how I’ve captured captured this moment for families in San Francisco, Marin, and the broader Bay Area.

  • Toddler and infant sibling lie on a bed with their little feet facing the camera.
  • Husband and wife hold baby tenderly.
  • Close up of hands cradling 14 day old baby
  • Ray of sunlight through window lights newborn baby's face in dad's arms.
  • Overhead view of couple sitting on couch holding newborn baby.
  • Black and white of toddler kissing newborn sibling's closed eyes.
  • Husband and wife holding newborn walk across ornamental bridge.
  • Mother nuzzles newborn's hair with California coastal sandstone backdrop
  • Newborn baby with eyes closed sits peacefully in woman's hands.
  • Newborn with her mother and grandmother.
  • Toddler in rocking chair reading a book while mom stands and kisses newborn held on her shoulder.
  • Overhead angle on bed of newborn crying, mom's hand reaching to sooth it, and toddler laying next to baby making the shhhhh sound with his finger up to his mouth.
See Full Newborn Galleries

“The days are long, but the years are short. Enjoy every moment because they grow up so fast.”

– Every parent I know

You’re in it
(or will be soon)

I’ve been there

Here’s a self portrait one week after our daughter was born. She wasn’t much of a sleeper (can you tell?) so we rely on photographs to support our memories and remind us of how we felt. 

As a work-from-home dad, I know what it means to manage a home, a business, and a life within the little spaces in between. I approach every newborn session with care, empathy, and patience.

Newborn photography is about more than just your baby; it’s about this new chapter for you as a family. From quiet snuggles to little fingers to the baby books and gifts you have scattered about the house, we create timeless images that feel as warm and authentic as your family.

More about your Marin-based photographer

Man with newborn takes self portrait in the mirror.
Couple with newborn framed in small wooden mirror with baby shoes hanging from its hooks.

Here’s the plan

1. Guided planning

I’ll walk you through everything—choosing the best time, suggesting outfits, and preparing your home.

2. Photo day

Expect a calm, baby-led session where we move at your newborn’s pace. We’ll pause for feedings, changings, even a cat nap, capturing moments as they naturally unfold.

3. Gallery delivery

Within a few weeks, you’ll receive a curated gallery of timeless images that will forever remind you how this important moment felt for your family.

SF & Marin Lifestyle Newborn Pricing

I keep this really simple.

Lifestyle Newborn Sessions are 90 minutes, usually at home. I offer direction, but not posing – don’t expect babies in baskets full of flowers!


Return clients 15% off

Includes

90 minute photo session

50+ images (digital)

25+ images (film)

Consult call

Marin & San Francisco locations

20% print store discount (including handcrafted frames)

*Weekends +$250

Quiet Season

(Jan–Aug)

$1275 $1475

Peak Season

(Sept–Dec)

$1475

Overhead angle of baby laying between two dogs and parents hands on both.

Session Add Ons

+Vintage Film

Add 2 rolls of film to a digital session or make your entire session film

+Rush Delivery

Your session gallery delivered in 7 days

+Private Gallery

Password protected. And I won’t share your images online

+Travel

Not in Marin or San Francisco? I’ll come to you.

Grainy black and white of dad tenderly holding infant and closing his eyes.
Schedule your session today

“With every newborn baby, a little sun rises.”

– Irmgard Erath

the Three Chapters

A session bundle.

Like pressing the “easy” button on documenting this first year of life, the The Three Chapters package includes three full sessions of your choice during the first year of life, starting with a maternity or newborn session. Each session will include up to 90 minutes of session time with an online gallery of 50+ high-resolution images for download.

$2995

Woman's hand's on pregnant belly with ocean behind.
Maternity
Ray of sunlight through window lights newborn baby's face in dad's arms.
Newborn
Parents hold toddler's hand as they kneel in shallow water and he puts a finger in.
Milestone

Kind Words

“We were looking for a photographer to capture family photos of us with our newborn daughter. We wanted someone with a more candid and natural style vs lots of posed shots. We also wanted someone we felt comfortable with since we aren’t used to being in front of a camera….”

“Our expectations were exceeded in every way working with David! In both the shoots (we did two) we felt really comfortable following his lead and direction and the sessions just felt really easy, like we were working with a long time friend.”

“The photos were incredible- we got mostly candids and natural shots which was exactly what we wanted but also really loved the ones we posed for. We loved them all!”

“We had a lot of fun putting together a lie flat album, which came out great and was very high quality.”

“We can’t think of anything we would change, and really appreciate David capturing this first year of our baby’s life and hope to do it again in the future!”

– Khevna Desai, San Francisco

  • Overhead view of parents and grandparents sitting on couch with 2 week old
  • Newborn lays on mother's chest on the bed while dad smiles at them both.
  • Mom holds newborn baby in front of window as dad stands next to her.
  • Close up of hands cradling 14 day old baby

Let’s capture the beauty of these fleeting days together

Schedule you lifestyle newborn session today.

When you get in touch you’ll have the chance to book a San Francisco or Marin session right away. We can also schedule a quick phone call to make sure we’re a good fit.

FAQs

For in home newborn photos, I suggest 2 weeks or 6 weeks. To learn more read my article about when to schedule newborn photos.

The best time of day for an at home photo session is midday. This allows us to make the most of natural light and utilize various spaces within your home. 

I prioritize baby safety above all else. If parents are comfortable, I love incorporating siblings by having them hold the baby or capturing sweet moments together on the bed. 

Nope! I never pose babies, and I rarely even touch them. There are two reasons – I don’t want to get them sick, and I want these pictures to reflect your life with your baby, not some version of it that I invent.

I block off extra time for newborn sessions, so in the weeks leading up to your photoshoot you are often able to adjust the timing to fit your baby’s schedule. I also allow for a longer session duration to accommodate these needs. If your baby needs a feeding or even a quick nap, we take the necessary breaks. Your baby’s comfort and well-being are my top priorities.

Yes! I work with a lot of expecting parents throughout the North Bay, but am happy to travel to the East Bay, South Bay, and beyond. I do charge a travel fee for anything beyone an hour from me.

Great question. Babies arrive when they arrive. And unexpected challenges are always possible. For a legitimate reason, I am always happy to reschedule a newborn session.

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