Top 10 Best Family Photography

ANI Portraits

West Glenoaks Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
5.0 (192 reviews)
  • Family portraits
  • Maternity photos
  • Portraits
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Ani Portraits is a boutique fine art photography studio ran by premier award-winning Los Angeles portrait photographer, Ani Tsatourian. Ani is one More Detail

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Blue 22 Photography

West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California
5.0 (191 reviews)
  • Pinup Photoshoot
  • Graduation Photoshoot
  • Newborn & Baby Photoshoot
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Fine-art wedding & Documentary wedding Photographer, California & Worldwide More Detail

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Anastasia Portraits

York Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
5.0 (187 reviews)
  • Portraits
  • Engagement photos
  • Family portraits
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Our private studio is located in Highland Park, Los Angeles We specialize in maternity, motherhood, boudoir and family and lifestyle photography. Plea More Detail

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Photomochi - San Francisco

3rd Street, San Francisco, California
5.0 (154 reviews)
  • Eevent photography
  • Short film and feature film videography
  • Portrait photography
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Photomochi Studio is America's leading photography and video production studio. More Detail

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Emily Jenks Photography

12th Avenue, San Francisco, California
5.0 (153 reviews)
  • Weddings
  • Event photography
  • Portraits

Hello, I'm Emily. Nice to meet you! I'm a San Francisco based portrait photographer. Emily focuses on Elopements, City Hall Weddings, Weddings, Engage More Detail

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Laura Jane Studios

Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
5.0 (146 reviews)
  • Maternity
  • Portraits
  • Newborn and baby photos

Professional newborn photographer Lifelong learner, adventurist, and single mama of 2 awesome teens Pursuer of excellent tacos and homemade horc More Detail

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Photography By L Rose

Midway Drive, San Diego, California
5.0 (144 reviews)
  • Senior portraits
  • Maternity photos
  • Family portraits
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Laura At Photography By L Rose Specializes In Maternity, Newborn, Babies, Children and Family Photography. I Produce Images That My Clients Love And C More Detail

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Ian Chin Photography

10th Avenue, San Francisco, California
5.0 (141 reviews)
  • Event photography
  • Headshots
  • Senior portraits
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When I was 16, Papa presented me with one of his spare cameras to play with. Eventually, I learned that photography was much more than simply pointing More Detail

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Ashley Kaplan Photography

Clement Street, San Francisco, California
5.0 (138 reviews)
  • Lifestyle photography
  • Maternity photos
  • Portraits
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I specialize in natural light portrait and lifestyle photography. I love to capture auuthentic moments of love, connection & interaction. More Detail

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Willow Baby Photography

Cherry Avenue, San Jose, California
5.0 (137 reviews)
  • Family portraits
  • Newborn and baby photos
  • Maternity photos
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Specialties Specializing in Newborn, Babies, One Year Cake Smash and maternity Now booking Holiday Mini Sessions History Established in 2012. More Detail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Look for a family photographer with a natural and relaxed style, as they’ll know how to work with children and large groups. Check their portfolio to see how they capture genuine family moments. Read client reviews to learn about their ability to engage kids, direct poses, and handle unpredictable situations. Also, ask about outdoor vs. studio options to match your vision.

Choose coordinated, not matching, outfits in neutral or complementary colors. Avoid bold patterns, large logos, and clashing prints as they can distract from the photo’s focus. If shooting outdoors, consider the season—pastels for spring, earthy tones for fall, bright colors for summer. Most photographers offer styling guides to help with outfit selection.

Most sessions last between 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the number of family members and outfit changes. If small children are involved, it’s best to schedule during their happiest time of day and keep the session short and engaging to prevent fatigue.

It depends on your preference!

  • Outdoor shoots provide natural lighting, beautiful backgrounds, and a relaxed vibe but are weather-dependent.
  • Studio shoots offer controlled lighting, classic backdrops, and more privacy, making them great for formal portraits.

Discuss with your photographer to decide which suits your family's personality and style.

Yes! Most photographers include basic editing, color correction, and retouching in their packages. If you want extensive edits (e.g., background changes, advanced retouching), ask in advance to ensure they offer those services