Family & Milestone Photography

Every Milestone Deserves Photos Worth Framing.

Family portraits, maternity, newborns, first birthdays, engagements, graduations, and every chapter in between. Relaxed sessions, real smiles, stunning results.

📍 At our San Mateo studio or your favorite Bay Area location
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Family & Milestone Photography

Every Milestone Deserves Photos Worth Framing.

Family portraits, maternity, newborns, engagements, graduations — relaxed sessions, real smiles, stunning results.

Family PortraitsMaternity & NewbornEngagementsGraduationsFirst BirthdayHoliday CardsGenerational Family PortraitsMaternity & NewbornEngagementsGraduationsFirst BirthdayHoliday CardsGenerational
Sessions for Every Stage of Life

Every Chapter
Worth Remembering.

From the belly bump to the graduation cap — and every messy, beautiful, ordinary moment in between. We photograph the milestones you'll want to revisit for decades.

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Family Portraits

Annual family photos, just-because sessions, or freezing this chapter before the kids grow another inch.

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Maternity

Weeks 28–34. Editorial-style or intimate studio sessions celebrating your journey to motherhood.

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Gender Reveal & Baby Shower

The surprise, the confetti, the happy tears. Studio setups or on-location at your party.

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Newborn & Baby

The tiny fingers, the first yawns. Best captured in the first few weeks while they still curl up small.

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First Birthday & Cake Smash

100-day celebrations, first birthday cake smash, or a themed set — let them make a mess.

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Children's Portraits

They change so fast. Artistic, natural portraits capturing who they are right now.

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Siblings

Brothers, sisters, the bond between them — photos they'll laugh about for years to come.

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Parent & Child

Mother-daughter, father-son, daddy-daughter — the quiet moments between just the two of you.

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Engagement

Save-the-dates, ring shots, and the joy of saying yes — before the wedding rush begins.

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Graduation & Senior Portraits

High school senior sessions, college cap-and-gown, or grad school — a portrait to mark the achievement.

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Holiday Cards

Christmas, Lunar New Year, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah — a polished family portrait ready to print and send.

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Generational Portraits

Three generations, four generations — the group photo everyone will frame on the wall.

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Growing Up Records

Track every stage — 3 months, 6 months, first steps, every year. Watch them grow in photos.

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Couples & Anniversary

Date-night shoots, marking 1 year or 50 — celebrating how far you've come together.

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Pets & Fur Family

They're family too. Our studio is pet-friendly — bring them all.

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Friends & Besties

Bestie shoots, girls' day, reunion with your college crew — friendships deserve great photos too.

Don't see your milestone?
We photograph them all.

If it matters to your family, it matters to us. Here are just a few more occasions our clients book for — and we're always happy to create something new.

Birthday Party New Home Proposal / She Said Yes Engagement Party Bridal Shower Pregnancy Announcement Gender Reveal Welcome Home Baby First Day of School Back to School College Acceptance Kindergarten Graduation Prom Sweet Sixteen Adoption Day Gotcha Day Family Reunion Friends & Group Gatherings Retirement Promotion & Career Milestone Citizenship Ceremony Military Homecoming Housewarming Baptism & Christening First Communion Confirmation Baby Dedication Bar & Bat Mitzvah Quinceañera Día de los Muertos Las Posadas Juneteenth Kwanzaa Diwali Holi Navratri Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Adha Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year Mid-Autumn Festival Chuseok Rosh Hashanah Hanukkah Debut (18th Birthday) Fourth of July Thanksgiving Christmas Easter Halloween Valentine's Day Mother's Day & Father's Day Just Because + More →

The sweetest moments we have captured.

Why Choose Us for

Your Family Moments

Led by Jessie — a Vogue-recognized visual artist trained in New York -our team has documented countless individuals and families over the years, developing a deep understanding of how to capture connection, emotion, and moments that matter.

We believe in quality over quantity.

Rather than delivering hundreds of similar images, we focus on a carefully curated, editorial-level selection — magazine-quality photographs that are truly worth printing, framing, and living with.

Our work is led by photographers with editorial experience and exhibitions in Vogue-related platforms, bringing a refined visual sensibility and professional judgment to every frame. Each image is created with intention, clarity, and a strong sense of aesthetic direction.

Packages

Family & Milestones Packages

Standard Family Session
Standard Family Session
$599
  • Includes up to 2 outfits
  • Pre-shoot Consultation: Up to 30 minutes
  • Session Time: 60 minutes (40 minutes of shooting + 20 minutes for On-site Selection)
  • Location: 1 location — Studio, Outdoor, or On-Location (Travel fee may apply based on distance)
  • Captures: Up to 150 photos
  • Delivery: 5 magazine-level retouched photos
  • Group Size: Up to 5 people (pet-friendly)

Ideal For: Parents with young children, families celebrating milestones, or anyone looking for timeless family photos without feeling rushed.

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Business & Family Session
Business & Family Session
$799
  • Includes up to 2 outfits
  • Pre-shoot Consultation: Up to 30 minutes
  • Session Time: 90 minutes (60 minutes of shooting + 30 minutes for On-site Selection)
  • Location: 1 location — Studio, Outdoor, or On-Location (Travel fee may apply based on distance)
  • Captures: Up to 200 photos
  • Delivery: 7 magazine-level retouched photos
  • Group Size: Up to 5 people (pet-friendly)

Ideal For: Individuals needing both professional headshots and family portraits

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Studio + Lifestyle Session
Studio + Lifestyle Session
$1499
  • Includes up to 5 outfits
  • Pre-shoot Consultation: Up to 45 minutes + unlimited text support
  • Session Time: 150 minutes (120 minutes of shooting + 30 minutes for On-site Selection)
  • Captures: Up to 300+ photos
  • Delivery: 15 magazine-level retouched photos
  • Group Size: Up to 5 people (pet-friendly)

Ideal For: A refined blend of classic studio portraits and natural outdoor storytelling—perfect for birthdays, milestone celebrations, anniversaries, and sessions with pets.

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Customized Session
Customized Session
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  • For extended family gatherings, multi-generational portraits, anniversary celebrations, or sessions requiring multiple locations, special props, or unique creative direction.
  • Tell us your vision, group size, preferred locations, and timeline—we'll build a custom plan and quote tailored to your family's needs.

Request a Custom Quote

Want More Images?

Each package includes the retouched images listed above. Additional images from your session are available for purchase.

$99
per retouched image
$49
per original (unretouched)

Makeup

Basic touch-up available on set. Professional makeup artist referrals available upon request.

Delivery

All images delivered digitally within 3–7 business days. Printed products also available through our online gallery.

$50
per photo · next-day rush

Thinking Bout Booking A Maternity Session?

The Difference Is Subtle. The Impact Is Not.

In family and milestone photography, refinement isn’t about changing faces or creating something artificial.

It’s about honoring the emotion already there — the connection, the presence, the quiet confidence of being together.

Through thoughtful adjustments in light, tone, and balance,

we allow the image to breathe and settle into something timeless.

Years from now, these details won’t call attention to themselves.

They’ll simply help the memory feel clearer, warmer, and more complete.

Because moments like these deserve more than a snapshot.

They deserve to last.

 FAQs

  • Absolutely! Our studio is pet-friendly and suitable for small pets to join in the shoot. The standard package accommodates up to 4 family members (including pets). If your group exceeds this, please let us know in advance so we can help arrange a custom session.

  • Of course! Whether it’s a couple, new parents, or a full three-generation family, these are some of our favorite stories to capture. Please select the package that best fits your group size and needs.

  • We recommend scheduling your session between the 28th and 34th weeks of pregnancy. During this time, your baby bump will have a beautiful, rounded shape, and you’ll likely feel more comfortable.

  • Our premium custom package includes access to a selection of exclusive maternity gowns. For standard packages, clients are asked to bring their own clothing, though we’re happy to provide styling advice.

  • Yes. You're welcome to bring your own hair and makeup team. For custom package clients, we can also arrange a professional stylist (additional fees apply). Basic touch-up services are included with all sessions.

  • Yes, you can choose your preferred background color during the booking process or decide on-site. We'll prepare a cozy and well-styled setup for your shoot.

  • Not at all. We're great at encouraging natural interactions, especially with children and grandparents involved. Jessie will gently guide the session based on your family’s unique rhythm, making it relaxed and enjoyable for everyone.

  • Definitely. We love capturing holiday themes like Christmas, New Year, or birthdays, and we’re happy to create custom set designs. We recommend choosing a custom package for more space, flexibility, and styling options.

  • We offer 2 rounds of free revisions. Any further changes beyond that will incur a small editing fee per request.

  • Yes! Additional options include:

    $99 per extra retouched photo

    $50 per extra raw photo

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