San Francisco family Photographer
Documentary family photography to capture a day in the life of your family.
We believe families should be captured organically, letting the love and joy shine through.
Our sessions don't feel like a photo shoot. We bring parents and children closer together and encourage families to revel in their love. We take care of everything, from styling and selecting the best location based on your favorite places, to personally designing the perfect way to display your family portraits in your home.
The benefits of working with us:
100% Natural
We bring positive energy and gentle guidance to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera.
No Stress
We help you choose the right wardrobe, location, and artwork for your family so nothing is left to chance.
Legacy Products
Enjoy archival prints that last a lifetime and a custom virtual design service to help select artwork for your home.
Carrina Junge Waneka
"Michaela and Tim are more than excellent photographers… their heart and humanity shine through in every shot. They have beautifully photographed numerous life events for my family and each time I’m reminded of their talent and commitment to their craft. They are endlessly creative, they take time to understand your vision, and are always prepared and easy to communicate with."
Family
Portfolio Gallery
THE PROCESS
Every family deserves to be remembered.
Step 1
Contact Us
We start with a call to find out your family's preferences and select the best style & location.
Step 2
The Session
We encourage cuddles and affection during the session and will guide you through every step.
Step 3
Artwork Design
Your images are delivered within 2 weeks, with a Video Design Consultation to help you order the perfect art for your family.
Meet Michaela & Tim
We met working at a wine bar, fell in love attending a wedding, and together believe in making an impact on your life. It fills our hearts to document the love that families share in the most natural way possible. We aim to capture the “now” vibe of each family while making sure everyone feels relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera.
At Michaela Joy Photography, we know you want to have fun during your family photoshoot.
We believe that anyone can have stunning artistic images of their family without sacrificing comfort, joy, and the magic of their time together. We want you to be proud of your portraits and like how you look on camera.
We understand that your experience during the session should always take priority, which is why we celebrate togetherness and love without overly posing or interfering with your family moments. Most of all, we focus on the beauty and the feeling of your family's love.
Our goal is for every family to have gorgeous images that your children’s children can hold in their hands, and relive your story for generations.
Here is how it works. First, we'll have a call to get to know you and your family. We'll help you select the perfect outfits and the best location. During your portrait session, we'll encourage joyful images that are carefully curated so that everyone looks great. Within 2 weeks you'll receive your best portraits in an online gallery and we'll schedule a video consultation call to perfectly design the artwork for your home. We curate every tangible art piece (from wall art to heirloom albums) so that you'll have the best representation of your family, with memories that will last for a lifetime, or more.
Work with us.
Please book a call with us to start your family photo session process.
Pick a 30 min time block.
Expect a friendly 15-20 min chat.
Plan to get to know us a little, and share details about your expectations for your photography session, and learn how we can best serve you.
Looking forward to hearing your story,
M&T
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