SAN FRANCISCO & MARIN

BEAUTIFUL, candid, TIMELESS NEWBORN, FAMILY and WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

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LET ME TELL your STORY.

Because these magical moments with your babies deserve to be remembered — beautifully and stress-free. Be in your photos. Love on your littles, and let me do the rest.

Meet Katie
A woman with brown hair, smiling and holding a camera stands in a grassy field with trees. The Golden Gate Bridge is visible in the background.
A woman with dark hair, wearing a cream sweatshirt, smiling and holding a camera with a strap in an indoor space with shelves and plants.

Hi, I’m Katie

I AM SO THRILLED you MADE your WAY HERE!

I am absolutely obsessed with documenting your gorgeous, growing families. I’m from a huge Irish family and have been lucky enough to be photographing other families since the day I landed in San Francisco 15 years ago.

I love telling your stories through my photographs. I LOVE getting your kids to laugh. I tear up when I see our photos printed on your walls. I have been photographing the same families in San Francisco and Marin for more than 10 years.

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KIND WORDS from YOU GORGEOUS PEOPLE

  • “I am in love with these pictures of my boys. Every. Single. Day. You did such a fantastic job capturing them. You have a real gift for seeing families.”

    — CATHERINE

  • "These pictures are even sweeter and more beautiful than I could have imagined! You captured our family so perfectly. We cannot wait to do it again when Hannah is a little older!"

    — SARAH + LOUIS

  • "Katie isn’t just an amazing photographer, she’s become a part of our family tradition. These are treasured moments, and I trust Katie to deliver them every year!"

    — STEPHANIE B.

  • “Katie did newborn shoots for both of our babies, and we now have beautiful photos to cherish that capture those early moments.”

    — ZACH K.

  • "The pics of the kids are just priceless, and you managed to capture Owen's real/inner smile, which is very hard to do, he is very camera awkward. You have a real talent.”

    — A + R

  • "I will cherish the gorgeous photos of my two little boys forever. She quickly + calmly captured stunning images even though my two-week old was crying. I've found my new go-to photographer!”

    — KATE + MIKE 

San Francisco & Marin Family Photographer

Natural, relaxed family photography by Katie Hanrahan

If you’re looking for a San Francisco or Marin family photographer who creates natural, calm, and meaningful images, you’re in the right place. I photograph families who want their photos to feel real — connected, relaxed, and full of warmth — without stiff posing or forced smiles.

I work with families throughout San Francisco and Marin County, creating timeless images that document your family exactly as you are in this season.

A stress-free approach to family photography

Family photos don’t have to feel overwhelming — even with young kids. My sessions are designed to be easy, flexible, and kid-friendly. We move at your family’s pace, focus on connection over perfection, and allow space for genuine moments to unfold.

Whether we’re photographing your family in Golden Gate Park, the Marin Headlands, a favorite neighborhood spot, or in my bright, welcoming studio, my goal is always the same: to create images that feel honest and beautifully you.

Family photography in San Francisco & Marin

I regularly photograph families across: San Francisco, Marin County, Mill Valley, Tiburon, South San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma

If you’re searching for a family photographer in San Francisco or a Marin family photographer who understands how to work with kids, busy schedules, and real life, I’d love to connect.

What to expect from your family session

  • A calm, supportive experience for parents and kids

  • Gentle guidance with plenty of room for natural interaction

  • Sessions that feel more like time together than a photo shoot

  • A private online gallery where you can download images and order professional prints directly

Many of my clients choose to print and frame their images directly from their gallery — there is nothing like seeing these moments displayed in your home.

Spring & summer family sessions now booking

I’m currently booking spring and summer family photo sessions throughout San Francisco and Marin, including both full family sessions and a limited number of mini sessions.

If you’ve been meaning to update your family photos, celebrate a milestone, or simply document this chapter, this is a wonderful time to do it.

About Katie Hanrahan Photography

I’m Katie, a family photographer serving San Francisco and Marin. I’m originally from County Kildare, Ireland. I am one of 8 kids who have created 13 little kids between them! I specialize in photographing families in a way that feels relaxed, genuine, and thoughtfully documented. My work is rooted in connection, simplicity, and creating an experience that feels just as good as the final images.

Let’s photograph this season

If you’re searching for a San Francisco & Marin family photographer, I’d love to hear from you.

Now booking spring and summer sessions. Reach out to me on my contact Page

A baby lying on a soft, cream-colored carpet next to a tan teddy bear.
A happy family with a man, woman, and newborn baby smiling at the camera indoors.
Two young girls smiling and laughing, close-up shot in black and white.
A man and woman standing close together on a wooded hillside, surrounded by tall, leaning trees and greenery, with a clear blue sky overhead.
A happy family of three in a grassy field, with mountains in the background. The father is sitting on the ground, holding up a young girl who is smiling and laughing, while the mother looks on. It is a bright, sunny day.
Pregnant woman standing on the beach at sunset, facing the camera, with one hand on her hip and the other resting on her belly.
A man in a navy suit kissing a woman in a white lace dress on the cheek, standing in front of a green wooden door with glass windows, both smiling.
A black and white photo of a newborn baby wrapped in a striped hospital blanket, with tiny feet visible.

LET ME CAPTURE your TREASURED MOMENTS

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Thank you so so much for making it this far. I get extremely excited every single time one of these forms makes it to my inbox.

I am madly in love with documenting families, weddings, parties, and all the in betweens.