This Los Angeles- and San Francisco-based photographer specializes in maternity, child, family, and pet black-and-white fine art portraiture.

Adrienn Balogh Photography specializes in portraits, family shots, holiday cards, and birthday parties. Her photos are playful, spontaneous, and artistic - taken at locations with natural lights.

Alicia Cervenka specializes in fine art portraits of maternity, babies, children, and families. Alicia is available for travel throughout the Bay Area.

Allison Ward is a portrait photographer with a photojournalist and portrait background.

Anna Myers specializes in creating extraordinary images of babies, families, and children that are spontaneous, distinctive, and unforgettable.

ArtVisions Portraiture uses creativity, psychology, humor, and 26 years of experience to provide portrait photography for the entire family.

Baby Steps Photography offers professional photographs of children, family, and pets at a reasonable price. As an alternative to studio or mall photographs, with ordinary back-drops and harsh bright lights, Baby Steps Photography captures the moment in an environment where children are comfortable and can have fun - at home, in the backyard, or a park.

Bug and Bean Photography+Design offers on-location maternity, newborn, and children's photography to the San Francisco Bay Area. They also create custom birth announcements.

Bugs and Butterflies Photography specializes in maternity, babies, and children's portraiture. They offer a unique and distinctive product line which showcases the images captured at each session.

Celebrate Adoption is a national organization made up of professional photographers dedicated to celebrating adoptive families by donating a complimentary portrait session and a set of photo proofs to families who have adopted a child within a year of the adoption.

Families can find a listing of participating photographers on the organization's website. Contact photographers directly for details.

Christina Shook's portraits capture a range of emotion, a slice of life. The photographer puts together a book of 20 matted images that reads like a visual story, capturing a child's character and individuality.

Shooks photos capture the curiosity, the intensity, the subtle gestures and looks that are unique to each individual. Sessions are designed to feel relaxed, so photographer and subject have time to tell jokes, play, and get to know each other. This natural style comes through in the images.

Christy's goal is to capture beautiful black and white images of children in a natural, relaxed, and playful atmosphere. Her style of portraiture is not formal but does have a timeless quality. Christy tries to capture the varied expressions and individuality in each child rather than aim for a perfectly posed, smiling shot. She approaches photography with an artistic eye and a sense of humor.

Cindy Sims uses Fine Art Portraiture to create enchanting, timeless images of women and children. She has been a professional photographer for the past 17 years, and is passionate about capturing the spirit or soul essence on film. She makes her clients feel comfortable enough to relax, and be themselves so that the process of being photographed is easy and fun!

Cindy likes to work with a myriad of alternative processes to create a one of a kind piece of art that can be cherished for a lifetime.

For more information, and to view some samples of her work please visit her web site.

Cowley Studios offers professional family portraiture with a creative edge. The company shoots on location and there is no sitting fee or travel fee.

Marin-based photographer Grier Buehler specializes in colorful, playful portraits of babies and toddlers.

Genesis Photography, a Mountain View-based photographer offers distinctive portraits of children and families.

Principal photographer Vincent Isola is a recognized leader in the field of fine photography and his work has garnered numerous artistic awards. Genesis Photography has a fully equipped in-house studio, one of the few available in the San Francisco Peninsula region. Samples can be viewed on the studio's website.

Gina Risso Photography captures life as it happens, specializing in environmental photography of children and families. See the website for her portfolio and more information.

Candid, personable, and fun children's and baby photographer. Sessions are outdoors or at your home. Digital copies of all photos purchased are included.

Heather brings a fresh, candid approach to portraiture for babies and families. She is available for individual portraits and events, and offers proofs and negatives to keep.

Hitomi is a San Francisco-based photographer who specializes in artistic portraits of babies, kids, and families.

Hitomi offers sessions at the place of your choice.

Fine art photography for newborns, babies, children, and family. Portraits are candid/photojournalistic.

Jason Ballard, Northern California photographer, specializes in natural light, digital and traditional black and white portraits of children. With his unique style he captures the spontaneity and beauty of childhood.

Jennifer Loomis is an award-winning fine art photographer specializing in pregnancy and families. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Pregnancy Magazine, on CBS' The Early Show, and NPR.

Jennifer works primarily with black and white film, and prints her work in the darkroom for maximum archivability. She offers a variety of packages covering pregnancy, newborn, and family photographs. All shoots include a signed 8x10 fiber print of the client's choice.

Loomis has a Masters in photojournalism, and received one of her first maternity referrals from Annie Leibovitz. She is one of the only maternity photographers who combines a career in photojournalism and fine art photography.

This Oakland-based photographer aims to provide photos that reflect casual, candid moments using natural lighting. He covers the entire Bay Area as the sole photographer in his business and works with clients to call the shots: choosing betwen color or black and white, selecting the location, and timing for the session. Proofs are usually available for review within three weeks of the session.

Julie Brodie Photography specializes in on-location, natural light photography of children and families.

Karen Amor Photography offers portrait and event photography services for babies, kids, teens, maternity, and families. Video production services are also available. The studio pecializes in children and family portraiture, as well as kids' birthdays.

Karima Cherif is an on-location portrait photographer serving San Francisco and the surrounding area.

Karima can travel to your home - or a location of your choice - to produce gallery-quality portraits of families and children.

Katherine Emery creates evocative, playful photographs of children and families. A former teacher, she works well with children of all ages and understands the importance of taking the time to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere. She offers both b&w and color images, and travels to any location in the Bay Area.

Photographer Kathi O'Leary specializes in creating intimate, beautifully lit portraits of children of any age and their families.

Portraits start at $240 and with digital capture customers have instant review of the shoot and a choice of images in both color and black and white. Parents can take individual classes from Kathi to learn how to capture their children with their own digital cameras.

Summerfoto is a week-long summer digital photography workshop held in Kathi's studio on California Street in the Fillmore. Children between the ages of seven and 15 learn to improve the quality and composition of photos and to appreciate photographs as art. Projects include still-lifes, portraiture, a nature field trip, and a group exhibition. For more information and pricing, please visit the website.

Kathi also teaches after school and on school breaks.

Kathi's birthday parties for kids from ages seven and up include a mini portrait lesson on location. Kids take turns photographing each other using portrait studio equipment and dress-up clothes. They leave with their matted portrait photo.

Kira Sugarman is a fine art and commercial photographer who specializes in photographing children, families, and expecting mothers. She offers customized photo sessions and handmade albums. Both studio and location services are available.

Whether it's family, group, children, pets or individual portraits, this experienced photographer located in the Sunset district works with you to capture precious moments. There is no limitation on the poses, props, or outfit changes during your one-hour session to help ensure the very
best expressions and quality results.

Both studio and environmental portraits are offered in artistic black and white and color. There is no additonal charge for black and white or sepia toned portraits.

Leslie Corrado Photography creates images of elegance and simplicity filled with emotion and beauty for families.

Lindsay Docherty Photography specializes in children's portraiture, but also offers photography for family, maternity, pets, events, headshots, seniors, engagements, weddings, and more. All photography is done on location - not in a studio - with an emphasis on real emotion, rather than stiff poses and gimmicks.

Lisa specializes in black and white fine art images of children and families.

Portrait sessions are photographed on location at your home or neighborhood park, and include proof prints and enlargements. Lisa also offers silk and leather folio frames, albums, and image boxes.

Lisa Noble specializes in children's and family portraits. Her work captures the spirit and subtle gestures of her subjects. Her photo sessions are informal, relaxed and fun and include candid as well as posed shots.

Martha Bruce Photography specializes in in maternity portraits and portraits of infants, children, and families.

Misty is available to shoot on location at a client's home, Golden Gate Park, Baker Beach, or another favorite local spot. She specializes in capturing a child's candid expressions in both black and white and color.

For more information, check out her blog.

Monika Elena Photography specializes in colorful, natural photos of kids and families.

Schroder specializes in black and white maternity and baby photography. Her documentary style is reminiscent of
Life magazine photographers who served as her early influences. Packages are available.

Nuena Photography specializes in lifestyle portraits - color, b/w, and sepia - of families, children, and babies.

Orange Photography offers fine art photography - specializing in infant, child, and family portraiture. Portraits are candid and formal style, on location as well as in studio.

Pamela of Pamela Photography focuses on making kids feel at ease and capturing their many different facial expressions. She specializes in photographing children and families and travels to a location of your choice in the San Francisco area. Check the website for special photo days and packages.

Sarah Wert Photography, specializing in contemporary portraits of children, offers an assortment of photography products, including custom invitations, announcements, thank you cards, and coffee-table books.