Planning & Preparation
All of our photographers have a background in child development. - We cater to the camera shy and have many unique and amazing tricks to make your session as comfortable as possible (if not a little fun).
- We love to give back to our community so please let us know if you have a school, Church, synagogue, mothers group, or any other organization that would like help with a fundraiser!
Booking Your Session
Monica has a very busy schedule, and weekends tend to book quickly, so be sure to schedule your appointment early to ensure that you get the date you desire. Please call Monica to discuss portrait options as soon as possible 510.582.9199 or 510.432.0371. Do not hesitate to call with any questions regarding location, dress, or any other concern you may have.
Most of our sessions take between 60-90 minutes. Please consider the best time of day for the least amount of crankiness for children as well as adults. We work both in studio and on location.
List of Locations
We are so lucky to live in one of the most amazingly beautiful and versatile areas. Some of our favorite locations to shoot are...
- San Francisco Japanese Tea Gardens
- Palace of Fine Art
- Bean Hallow Beach
- China Town
- Lake Chabot
- Lake Elizabeth
Please feel free to share with us some of the locations that mean the most to you and your family.
Please feel free to bring a change of clothing or props that are meaningful to you and your family. Props can be as simple as sunglasses, a favorite book or toy, or even a favorite car, or musical instrument. These portraits are about what makes you and your family unique and that includes things or pets that you love. Please help us portray the art of your family.
Sessions are $250 for sessions during the week and $300 during the weekend. Our baby packages are $800 for the four stages during your babies first year. Your maternity session is included in this package. Let us help you catch all of your baby's firsts.
To reserve your portrait session a credit card number is required. If the session is cancelled less then 24 hours before our appointment we reserve the right to charge your session fee if we are unable to fill the time slot.