Oh baby!
or silly...
san francisco & Marin Newborn
photographer
If you're looking to document all your baby's first year milestones, check out our baby plans.
I love babies! With over 20 years of experience, I’ve become a bit of a baby whisperer—swaddling, soothing, and capturing those fleeting first moments. Whether at your San Francisco home, in my Sausalito studio, or during a Fresh 48 session at a San Francisco Bay Area hospital, I’ll help create a calm, joyful space (and yes, I’ll even keep your toddler or pup entertained!).
Types of Newborn sessions
you bring the baby & we'll figure out the rest.
your home
Keep it simple—let’s photograph your little one at home, where everyone’s comfy.
THE STUDIO
Most popular signature session. Come to my cozy Sausalito studio. Everything you need is here for baby & family.
THE HOSPITAL
Fresh 48s happen in the hospital—no fuss, just those first beautiful moments.
THE HOSPITAL
Fresh 48s happen in the hospital—no fuss, just those first beautiful moments.
A fast-paced, baby-only, curated photo session designed to capture the absolute essentials of your baby's first weeks. Perfect for Marin County and San Francisco families looking for an elegant gallery of a few handpicked, high-end newborn portraits.
Streamlined session timing hosted entirely at our comfortable Sausalito studio location.
Includes a focused selection of 5 beautifully edited digital images matching our signature brand style with options to purchase additional images.
Session fee starts at $1250 - customizable
Short, sweet, & simple
mini studio newborn
A big luxury portrait experience tailored for new parents throughout San Francisco Bay Area. This signature session is held at our waterfront Sausalito studio with more flexibility, creativity, and space for connection.
Generous 3 hour shooting timeline designed to accommodate feeding, soothing, and capturing a complete, artistic gallery of this fleeting milestone, while you relax and get pampered in my studio.
Includes all 40+ fine-art digital images with optional premium print curation, photo albums or wall gallery for your home.
Full-length wardrobe access for mom and custom blankets/props for baby at our Sausalito photography studio. Optional hair & make-up add-on.
Session fee starts $2500 - customizable
More time, more variety, more connection
Big studio newborn
My studio newborn portrait sessions are designed to beautifully capture your baby’s earliest days in a calm, cozy environment. Whether you want classic newborn portraits, modern white studio images, whimsical Anne Geddes/ garden-inspired setups, or a fully themed baby session, we create multiple looks with wraps, props, and outfit changes. We have options to for baby only or include parents, siblings, grandparents, and even furry family members.This is your moment to slow down and honor the brand new life you’ve brought home.
My waterfront photo studio is located in Sausalito, Marin. Just 5 minutes away from Presidio/ San Francisco, via Golden Gate Bridge. There are a lot of restaurants and shops in the area to keep you and family entertained, should you want to explore before/ after the session. We are also just a few minutes away from the renowned Bay Area Discovery Museum and Cavallo Point in Sausalito.
You can choose between Big Studio Newborn session and Mini Studio Newborn session. See comparison details below.
newborn Studio sessions in sausalito - marin
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100+
families photographed
800+
pets
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kids
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2000+
newborns photographed
300+
This signature Mini Newborn session at home is best for new parents who want a shorter, natural, storytelling images of welcoming and bonding with their baby during the first weeks of their arrival.
Because we focus more on the story-telling and documentary aspect of this milestone, this Mini Lifestyle newborn session is not limited to only a few images. You will get all 40+ edited high resolution images so your story stays intact. The whole family is welcome to join, including kids, siblings, pets, and grandparents.
Session fee starts at $1500 - customizable
Short, sweet, & simple
mini lifestyle newborn session at home
This big luxury portrait experience is two sessions in one, includes the best of both worlds of a relaxed lifestyle session at home and a styled session in our studio or a mobile studio at the comfort of your own home.
Generous shooting timeline of 3+ hours designed to document many happy moments of welcoming your baby to the world in a relaxed, unhurried environment.
Includes all 60+ fine-art digital images with optional premium print curation, photo albums or wall gallery for your home.
Session fee starts at $3000 - customizable
More time, more variety, more connection
Big lifestyle & posed newborn session at home
Our lifestyle newborn session at home is perfect for families in San Francisco and Marin who want natural, storytelling images of their baby’s first weeks. This lifestyle newborn session focuses on connection: cuddles on the couch, tiny yawns in the nursery, siblings sneaking kisses, and the quiet magic of your first days together. Parents, siblings, and even pets are always welcome to join as part of the welcoming crew. We use natural light and gentle guidance to create heartfelt family portraits. We also offer a mobile studio option for those who wants lifestyle + studio portrait combo in the comfort of your own space.
While I'm based in San Francisco and Sausalito, I can travel to your home anywhere in the Bay Area including: Tiburon, Mill Valley, Ross, San Anselmo, Kentfield, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Pacifica, Millbrae, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and more.
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Even tho this is a mini session, the session time is still a generous 1 hour timeline to accommodate your baby's needs and hospital schedule. It includes a curated gallery, 10 images to keep with options to purchase more.
Session fee starts at $1000 - customizable
Short, sweet, & simple
mini fresh-48 newborn
This signature documentary style big fresh 48 session is two session in one, to capture many first moments of baby's life from the birth center or hospital to your home.
A relaxed, unhurried 2 hour timeline allowing us to capture candid bonding and tender early interactions under natural daytime lighting. Perfect for families wanting an artistic, deeply emotional gallery at settings like UCSF, CPMC, or MarinHealth Medical Center, followed by a lifestyle session at your home during the very first moments of welcoming your baby to your home and perhaps introducing them to whole family, including your pets.
Includes the whole gallery collection of 40+ signature-edited, high-resolution digital portraits.
Session fee starts at $2500 - customizable
More time, more variety, more connection
Big fresh-48 newborn
Our Fresh 48 newborn hospital sessions document the magic of your baby’s first 48 hours of life. This lifestyle/ documentary-style photo session captures authentic moments and delicate details: skin-to-skin snuggles, hospital bracelets, first swaddle, siblings meeting baby, and the quiet awe of new parenthood. No heavy posing, just honest storytelling. Whether it’s an intimate moment with just parents or a joyful visit from extended family, these images freeze the beginning of your newborn's life. A fleeting moment that you'll never get back.
newborn fresh-48 sessions @ san francisco bay area hospital
Extended family & Pets welcome
Personalized outfit and styling guidance
Option to customize or bundle sessions
flexible timeline because baby run the show
option to choose session based on budget & time
My newborn sessions calm, gentle, and stress-free. I will guide you through the journey and capture the fleeting moments of your baby’s earliest days and the love your baby is getting from the whole family. In studio, at home, or at the hospital, you'll cherish the photos forever!
you should book newborn session with mini anna photography
because newborn moments are fleeting
Why
During the call/ when you're ready, we'll pick a date, location, and your session size (mini or big). You'll complete the Tell-Me-Everything Form and look through the Prep Guide. This helps us style, plan, and tailor the session to your family, ensuring we capture the sweetest, most meaningful moments with ease.
03. Book your session & get excited!
This is time for us to get to know each other and talk about your newborn session: your vision, style, etc. I'll answer your questions, walk you through the process and set clear expectation.
02. Schedule a quick call
Step one is easy, click that book now button and fill out a contact form. You will then get an invite to schedule a quick call.
01. say hello
How we can work together
Once your newborn gallery is ready, we’ll schedule a gallery premiere appointment to walk through your photos, choose your favorites, and help you design custom birth announcements or any other printed art. From albums to wall art, I’ll help you pick the pieces that bring your memories to life.
05. select your art collection & love your photos!
Bring your positive vibe!. We’ll laugh, cuddle with baby, create happy memories, and capture the real, sweet moments — with zero stress and lots of encouragement.
04. enjoy your session
Here’s a peek at my newborn work—featuring baby details, family moments, and a mix of locations: home, studio, and hospital.
Newborn
Portfolio
- Nancy Hawke
I recently had the pleasure of working with Anna, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. She’s incredibly friendly, patient, and truly great with kids—she made everyone feel comfortable and captured such natural, beautiful moments. I’ll definitely be booking her again for our next family photo shoot!
"She’s incredibly friendly, patient, and truly great with kids"
- Laura Holmes
I just finished looking at my gallery and all I can say is I'M BLOWN AWAY!!! Anna captured our family's spirit while also capturing the light in our family portrait session. She's an absolutely magical photographer!!! Not only that, she was super lovely to work with. She helped us find the perfect location that fit our family's style, and once on location she stuck the perfect balance of creating shots while also making us feel comfortable. This is with the added challenge that we have a 3 year old who doesn't know how to look at the camera and a 7 year old who just wants to pose. Everyone in the family looked great, and we'll cherish these photos for decades to come. 11/10, would recommend!
"She's an absolutely magical photographer!!!"
Frequently Asked Questions
The length of the session depends on the type of newborn session, how many people are joining the session, your vision, budget, etc. Recommended time for newborn session in studio, at home, and at hospital are 3 hours, 2 hours, and 1 hour respectively.
Studio newborn sessions take place in my Sausalito studio, focusing on posed & polished portraits. With controlled lighting, neutral backdrops, and access to studio props and wraps, these sessions are ideal for art-forward parents. Many families choose studio sessions with wall art, albums, and heirloom prints in mind.
Lifestyle newborn sessions at home focus on natural, story-driven moments in your own space. These sessions capture real connections—snuggling on the couch, feeding, rocking, and settling into life together. The images feel more organic and personal, with your home becoming part of your family’s story.
Fresh 48 (hospital) sessions are captured within the first 24–48 hours after birth and document the raw, fleeting moments of those early hours—tiny details, hospital bracelets, first cuddles, and the emotional in-between moments.
All newborn sessions are baby-led, gentle, and unhurried. The best choice depends on whether you’re drawn to artistic studio portraits, real-life moments at home, or emotional storytelling from the very beginning.
✨ By special request and pending approval, I also offer a mobile studio option/ studio + lifestyle combo.
We typically plan for 3-5 baby outfits & sets for the studio newborn session and 1 outfit for the whole family. Home sessions typically allow for 1-2 outfits with your home as the backdrop.
Absolutely! The more the merrier! Sessions with large group typically need at least 2 hours to make sure everyone has their time to shine!
That’s normal. I’m a baby & kid-whisperer and we always get beautiful moments. I will walk you through the pre-session prep to get baby comfortable and ready for their portrait session. The best plan is to bring your positive vibe and for everyone to enjoy the moments.
Typically 2-3 weeks after the session date. Rush processing is available for a fee if needed.
All of your photos will come with Mini Anna’s signature edits. I don’t deliver raw or unprocessed files because I believe every image deserves to be finished with care and presented as a little piece of art. Additional retouching (skin perfection/ blemish removal, body shaping, etc) can be requested. Fee varies depending on complexity and number of photos.
Most families invest between $1500 and $3000 for their Newborn sessions depending on image selection and artwork choices.
Have questions and want to chat with me first before booking your newborn session? Schedule a call with me below.
The call is a great time for us to get to know each other and talk about your vision for the newborn session. I'll answer your questions, walk you through the process and set clear expectation.
If you know the session you want to book and ready to take the next step, click here to fill out the Hello Form.
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Fill out the form below to get an invite/ proposal to book your newborn session.
If you have a few questions before booking, you can schedule a consultation call with Anna first.
