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Hi, I'm Anna! A San Francisco Bay Area Photographer who is obsessed with turning your memories into art. I also am a mom, foodie, animal lover and traveller!

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Wondering how to prepare your kids for family photos? You’re not alone. It’s one of the questions I get asked most often as a Marin family photographer. Parents worry about everything from toddler meltdowns to cranky babies and teenagers who don’t want to be there. Some good news though! A little preparation goes a long […]

How to Prepare Your Kids for a Family Photo Session (By Age!)

Families

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One of my favorite things about being a family photographer is getting to watch babies grow up right in front of my camera. I know how quickly the first year flies by. One minute you’re figuring out how to swaddle a newborn, and the next you’re chasing a crawling baby who somehow made it across […]

Baby Milestone Photography in the Bay Area: Documenting 3, 6, 9 and 12 months

Milestones

Bay Area baby milestone photography by mini anna photography

This year, some of my wildlife portraits are featured in a gallery exhibition in San Anselmo. Seeing these images hanging on the wall brought me back to one of the most meaningful experiences of my life, volunteering at the Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica back in 2013. These photographs are more than portraits of […]

From Costa Rica to San Anselmo: The Story Behind My Wildlife Portraits

Personal

I’m just going to say it: there’s no prettier place to explore in the spring than the North Bay, especially Marin County. The Bay Area has always had a funny relationship with seasons. When it’s supposed to feel like fall, we’re often still dealing with summer heat. When winter arrives, things can still feel pretty […]

4 Spring Locations to Explore in Marin for Family Photos

Families, Resources

The Best Postpartum Retreat for New Moms in San Francisco As a newborn photographer, I meet mothers in some of the most tender and vulnerable moments of their lives, those first few days and weeks after their baby arrives. And I see it all. The joy and overwhelming love of finally holding your baby… but […]

Postpartum Care in San Francisco & Marin County: Retreats, Support & Resources for New Moms

Resources

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