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I have been hoping for a family session at Presidio Tunnel Tops since the day it opened. I finally had the chance with this dad-daughter duo. We began on the beach and in the dunes at Crissy Field. There were cartwheels and sand angels and stick sculptures – I love how much extra time we have…
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If you want all the details about this location, check out my Ocean Beach Photoshoot Location Guide. As you can see, this family was a lot of fun. I didn’t need to give much direction – they just did them. Their older boy attended the local Sunset Coop preschool, located right on the Great Highway,…
One of my favorite places to watch the sunset, this magic corner of Sutro Heights is often overlooked. But don’t worry, I won’t spoil your adventure by telling you exactly where it is. Below are just enough details to make the search fun 🙂. If you are interested in learning about more locations like this…
I can photograph your child actually walking for many years to come. But they only learn to walk once. The years pass more quickly as I get older. The days and the weeks (heck, the decades) start to feel more similar. I am changing less, and the way I experience the world is changing less, so it all…
Crissy Field is a big place with a lot to offer. One of my favorite hidden nooks is called Copper’s Corner, where you find towering Monterey Cypress right up against the beach. Watch the sun set behind the Golden Gate Bridge while the kids or dogs play at the water’s edge! Crissy Field’s East Beach…
The sheer awesomeness of Rodeo Beach can easily be overshadowed by its status as Mill Valley’s backyard beach. But there is a wetland, open headlands, and forested trails all within five minutes of the beach parking lot – a legitimately stunning location in its own right! One of the darkest sand beaches around, when I…
For Marin families looking for an easy roadside family session location, Tennessee Valley checks all of the boxes. The drive is quick, there are open spaces and shaded nooks, and everything is a short walk from the parking area. This is a natural choice with little kids. I love Tennessee Valley most near sunrise and…