Playful Family Photos in San Francisco Bay Area

Playful Family Photos

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Welcome!

Hi, I’m Lori.

I’m a San Francisco Bay Area family photographer who wants to get you
IN the photos with your family.

A mother and son play under a tree at sunset in Oakland, CA

Based in Oakland, CA

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Available wherever your
family calls home

(My bag is packed…where are we meeting?)

two mom family with two toddlers playing on the floor in their nursery room

“two sleep-deprived moms with two little boys under the age of one…in the midst of our chaos, diaper changes, bottles, snacks and various outbursts, Lori captured moments of pure joy, love and utter peace.”

—Kristin (Berkeley, CA)

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“We are so fortunate to have been able to work with you. You have such a magical and warm-hearted spirit that the girls are still asking after you.”

—Jennifer (Oakland, CA)

PLAYFUL FAMILY PHOTOS

Looking for Something Else?

Branding Photos + Modern Portraits

In addition to families, I love photographing individuals who are looking to update their branding photos or headshots, or need photos for another reason (hello, online dating profile)! I take on a limited number of these types of sessions each month.

Individual Portraits + Headshots

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In three days we drive him to college and old photos like this one are hitting me hard.

It feels like I’ve spent the past 18 years preparing us both for this next chapter, and yet I am finding it hard to believe that we are already here. The l

Antonio and Jessica first met over 20 years ago as classmates at a sweet little elementary school in San Francisco.

Years later, they reconnected and admitted to having little crushes on each other back in second grade.

While reminiscing about whe

Looking at old photos has the power to take your breath away.

It brings you back to the days when their little hands fit in yours and you could carry them in your arms.

It reminds you of how young they were once.

It showcases the beginnings of the

BE IN THE PHOTO
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It's easy to shy away from photographs because you're so busy, so exhausted, not feeling your best.
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It's easy to be the taker and never let yourself be 'in', when holidays make you feel exposed or 'less than.’
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But one d

Have a spontaneous idea.

Create a marketing piece for it.

Set up a scrappy backyard photo shoot station.

Battle with photo equipment, wind, a broken stand, wrinkled backdrop paper, and more wind.

Take some test shots.

Realize all of the issues

We should all be surrounded by this much love! Tap ❤️ if you agree.
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