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Emily Woodall Photography - Bay Area Maternity & Newborn Photographer

I began my photography journey in high school. After college, I ventured into blogging and started sharing my photos, marking the turning point in my photography journey. Hi, I’m Emily, a Bay Area Maternity & Newborn Photographer. Some of you may only recognize me as a photographer, while others might recall my 12-year career in […]

Family Walks in a park

Holiday Cards and Birth Announcements are a great way to share your photos with friends and family any time of year. When you get your digital gallery, you will want to download your photos and save them to the cloud to ensure that you don’t lose them, but then what? Whether you have a session […]

Oakland Redwoods Maternity Session

As an Oakland Maternity Photographer, let me tell you a secret…the location doesn’t really matter, because it’s all about you!

Newborn Photographer

Let’s explore how to chose the perfect lifestyle newborn photographer, someone who can make you feel at ease, relaxed and joyful.

Preparing for your maternity session should be fun! Pick out a new outfit, a great location and then let me work my magic to create some beautiful images with you! My goal is to make your session feel relaxed and fun. The number 1 thing I hear from my former clients is that they felt […]

You are beautiful at any stage of pregnancy, and at any weight. Feeling special and loved is something you deserve and documenting this time will help you achieve that feeling! You will only go through the miracle of pregnancy once or maybe a few times in your life, and having images that reflect your journey will be valuable to you for years and years to come.

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Intimate Maternity Sessions are curated for Bay Area Moms who want to feel beautiful and celebrated in their bodies.