San Francisco Bay Area Family, Maternity, and Newborn Photographer

A mother lifting her baby up for a kiss on the cheek while sitting on their rust-colored sofa at home in san francisco.

Naturally beautiful photos for San Francisco Bay Area families since 2010.

From newborn days to everything that follows, I capture your family in a way that feels real, relaxed, and true to you. Nothing stiff or overly posed, just a little guidance and a lot of real moments.

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Hi, I’m Alyse!

I’m a San Francisco-based photographer, specializing in family, newborn, and maternity sessions across the Bay Area. My approach is calm and easygoing, so your photos feel like you, not overly posed or styled.

Sessions take place in your home or somewhere in the Bay Area meaningful to you. I’ll guide things when it helps, but I’m mostly paying attention to the real connections and moments that make your family yours.

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Want natural, beautiful family photos without the stress? You’re in the right place.

I’ll guide you just enough so things look and feel natural, while leaving space for real moments to unfold. The result is a collection of images that feel relaxed, connected, and true to your family.

INFO + PRICING FOR FAMILY SESSIONS

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Family Photography Galleries

  • pregnant woman black dress smiling San Francisco

    Maternity

    Maternity Portraits that beautifully capture the first chapter in your baby's life.

    Maternity Gallery
  • San Francisco newborn baby yawning

    Newborn

    Stress-free Newborn Portraits from the comfort of your own home.

    Newborn Gallery

  • Family Lifestyle

    Relaxed Family Portraits focusing on authentic connections.

    Family Lifestyle Gallery

  • Family Documentary

    Family Documentary Photography capturing moments from your everyday life.

    Family Documentary Gallery

  • "Alyse has a magic gene that enables her to capture the absolute essence of a child while making it a fun and special time. The only downside to working with her is your kids won’t want her to leave—she is that good with them."

    Bill Cahan

  • "We’ve worked with many photographers over the years, and I’m telling you, the energy you bring to your sessions is something really special. You are spirited but also calm, and you make both kiddos and adults feel completely at ease. "

    A. P.

  • "We got the gallery and had a massive cry looking at all of them. They are so, so beautiful. Thank you so much for capturing our family at such a special time in our lives!!"

    Ruth H.

  • "She is so kind and warm and dependable. Even the toddlers all fell in love with her and followed her around like she was Snow White (and you can't get anything past toddlers)."

    Lynn J.

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A father lovingly smiles and looks into his newborn baby's eyes while holding him.
A mother in a navy dress sits on the red living room couch while holding her baby boy in yellow overalls and her toddler as he plays with his toy rocket ship.
A mother kissing her 4-month old baby on the cheek.
A mother holds her baby boy while her husband lovingly hugs her from behind for a natural family portrait at home.

These seasons go by quickly.

If you’ve been thinking about photographing your family, I’ll make the process feel easy, relaxed, and true to you. Reach out anytime to start planning your session.

A newborn baby wearing green pajamas sleeps in his crib with orange sheets while the family dog kisses his hand through the crib.