Bay Area Newborn, Maternity & Family Photographer
photos for real people, and real life...
candid, relaxed & joyful family photography
My aim is to combine my creativity, with your family, a beautiful location & a cool vibe, resulting in images that authentically reflect who you are this moment.
These sessions are for you if you are excited about checking out a new place and are willing to trust me as your photographer to bring a new and inspiring vision to life!
Benefits of booking a Petite Portfolio Session:
- You get an exclusive special 30% off rate!
- You get a full gallery of 50+ digital images
- A Full 1 hour session (these are not mini sessions!)
- You get to explore a new place and have a photography session at the same time!
- You will get an exclusive style guide specialized for the location you choose.
introducing...Petite Portfolio Sessions
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FamilY Photography In
Walnut Creek
Oakland
San Francisco
Emily Woodall Photography serves families looking to celebrate their pregnancy, newborn babies and family milestones through soulful, intentional and joyfully connected photography.
She connects with growing families to make your photography experience full of life.
Emily serves families for maternity, newborn & family photography across the bay area including the East Bay and San Francisco.
Hi! I'm Emily, your San Francisco Bay Area Maternity, Newborn & Family photographer. My mission as your photographer is to help your growing family capture the most precious and exciting moments of your life - your pregnancy and your new baby!
I specialize in connected, authentic, joyful imagery that feels like home. Welcoming a new little being into the world is amazing, and I believe it deserves to be documented at every stage. I aim to take your maternity or newborn photography session beyond perfect poses, to capture soulful heartfelt imagery.
I'm Emily, your Bay Area maternity, newborn and family photographer. I have always had a drive to support others. Before I was a photographer, I was a school counselor and youth advocate, helping students find their path to success. Now, as your photographer, my goal is to make you feel beautiful, confident and connected to your body during pregnancy, and to your family during postpartum and beyond.
You will find that comfort, authentic joy and kindness will be at the core of your session. My approach is all about connection and fun. I want to capture you at your core, which means that nothing will be posed, but everything will be intentional to capture soulful, real, candid, heartfelt imagery.
I'm Emily!
I believe:
love is love, to be human is to be kind & human diversity contributes to the depth, variety, and vibrancy of our shared existence.
I bring these values into all of my work.
Meet Your Photographer
5 Star reviews
From Bay Area Families
"She Captured our
love for each other"
- Arianna V.
Emily is so wonderful! I had an intimate maternity shoot, and she made me feel so comfortable and beautiful. I’m a little awkward when the attention is on me, but she just said made the experience so fun. The pictures are incredible and truly captured the essence of my pregnancy experience. I have such special pictures and I’m so grateful for the experience. She is professional, has such contagious energy, and knows how to capture the moment in a special way.
Maternity Session, Dublin, CA
- Megan & Kenneth
We are so happy with the newborn photos Emily took! She was incredibly kind and patient with us as new parents with our baby. The pictures came out beautiful and we couldn’t wait to put them up all over our house. We are eternally thankful that she captured our family so perfectly. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a photographer!
— Chelsea & Omar
Maternity Session
Sutro Baths, San Francisco
Newborn Session, Martinez, CA
Emily is wonderful to work with and our photos turned out absolutely breathtaking!! During the shoot, Emily's fun and welcoming personality really put us at ease. My husband and I are usually very awkward when taking photos on our own, but the entire time felt like we were all just hanging out and having fun.It was so hard to choose which photos I loved the most- they were all so amazing! I 100% recommend Emily to anyone and everyone I know!”
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2024 Travel Sessions
4 PLACES I’M TRAVELING TO IN 2024!
I’ve officially announcing where I’m headed in 2024 and I’m so stoked about it. I have a huge case of the travel bug after spending two weekstraveling Europe for our honeymoon.
Starting in May, I’ll be heading to New York. and Las Vegas, then then I head to spend some time where I grew up in the Sacramento Area, and finally Denver/Boulder sometime this year!
ALL session types will be available in these locations including Maternity, Newborn, Family, Branding and even Couples! Tell me what you want to create together, and we will make it happen!
My schedule will fill up fast. Which means, if you’re looking for a photo session...hit me up my friend! You knoooowww you want to. And BONUS...no travel fees for any of these locations!All in all, here are the cities and dates where I will be traveling.
🗽New York/New Jersey: May 8-13
🏡 Sacramento/Auburn: June 25-30 Additional dates available upon request
🏔️ Denver: Still deciding (tell me when I should come!)
Details
Session Fees: $950
***Discounts available when you you refer any additional family/couple/individual for a booked session.
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What is the Best time to Book A Session?
How Many Photos Are INcluded?
We're Super awkward - what kind of guidance do you provide?
what Should we Wear?
Do you have a studio, or do you primarily shoot on-location?
Took book a maternity or newborn session, start by filling out the contact form. After you fill out the form, I will respond with an email and a link to schedule a consult call. I love to connect via a consult call before you book so that we can discuss all of the details of your session and I can answer any additional questions you might have. Once our call is complete I will send your contract & invoice for you to pay your 25% deposit.
How do I book a session?
What is the Best time to Book A Session?
How Many Photos Are INcluded?
We're Super awkward - what kind of guidance do you provide?
what Should we Wear?
Do you have a studio, or do you primarily shoot on-location?
How do I book a session?
I primarily shoot on-location either outdoors for maternity sessions, or in-home for newborn sessions. However, if you are interested in a studio session for either maternity or newborn, I have two studios that I rent out on an hourly basis either in the East Bay or San Francisco. Studio sessions are great if you are interested in an intimate maternity session, or would like a space other than your home for newborn. You can let me know on your inquiry if you are interested in a studio session
What is the Best time to Book A Session?
How Many Photos Are INcluded?
We're Super awkward - what kind of guidance do you provide?
what Should we Wear?
Do you have a studio, or do you primarily shoot on-location?
How do I book a session?
For outdoor sessions think movement My photography style will have you moving around a lot. Make sure to wear something you are comfortable moving in. Flowy skirts or dresses photograph beautifully because we can play with the movement of them. Bringing options for accessories such as hats or jackets. For newborn sessions, think comfort. You deserve to feel the most relaxed and comfortable during your session. Neutrals compliment all skin tones and are the easiest to coordinate too!
What is the Best time to Book A Session?
How Many Photos Are INcluded?
We're Super awkward - what kind of guidance do you provide?
what Should we Wear?
Do you have a studio, or do you primarily shoot on-location?
How do I book a session?
I can't tell you how many times I have heard this! I promise that I am a little awkward in photos too...but my goal for your session is for you to feel relaxed, and the way I help you with that is through some gentle guidance and fun prompts to get all the goodness! It will be magic!!
What is the Best time to Book A Session?
How Many Photos Are INcluded?
We're Super awkward - what kind of guidance do you provide?
what Should we Wear?
Do you have a studio, or do you primarily shoot on-location?
How do I book a session?
I deliver a full gallery of 80+ digital images for every full session. That means if you book my maternity & newborn session package you will get two galleries each 80+ images. I deliver a combination of color and black and white edits, which are all yours to download!
Maternity sessions should be scheduled 1-2 months in advance for when you are at 30-34 weeks. This is when you are likely still very comfortable in your body, but that baby bump is bumpin'. Newborn sessions should be scheduled once you hit your second trimester and the session takes place anytime after baby arrives! I hold your due date on my calendar to ensure space
What is the Best time to Book A Session?
How Many Photos Are INcluded?
We're Super awkward - what kind of guidance do you provide?
what Should we Wear?
Do you have a studio, or do you primarily shoot on-location?
How do I book a session?
Frequently Asked Questions
"Emily is so sweet & made me feel confident and beautiful. She made us feel comfortable and coached us in a professional manner. There is never a dull moment when working with Emily either!"
—Emma & Tyler
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maternity Session
Presidio, San Francisco
