San Francisco Photographer | J Wiley Photography San Francisco Family Photography

No fake smiles

(Seriously!)

Ready for a family photo session that feels natural and real and fun?

No stiff poses, no matching outfits, and no "smiling for the camera."

My family photo sessions create memories. We'll be running around, getting wild, and laughing the whole time. (I'll level with you, parents, it's going to be a workout, and you will get your steps in for the day!)

I believe that the way you have fun together, cuddle up, and goof off naturally makes for the very best photos. I'll always give a little coaching and offer ideas as needed, then step back and let things unfold authentically.

So let's hang out and document the ones you love, exactly as you are.

Offbeat

I love the unexpectedly hilarious, spontaneous moments that can happen during a family photo session. We're going to make plenty of space for that.

Unscripted

No stiff portraits sitting in place, smiling at the camera. The focus of a photo shoot with me is on documenting real moments of connection, playfulness, and love — messy hair, scraped knees, baby drool and all.

KIND WORDS

"Jennifer, you are INSANELY talented! I have determined a couple of things myself. First, you are never allowed to live anywhere other than where we live. Second, we need a LOT more wall space because these photos need to be displayed!

The girls are growing up so quickly and one of the few things that makes that easier is knowing we’ve had you here along the way to capture these incredible images. Thanks so much!"

"We must have gone through the gallery at least millions of times at this point and every time we do, we find something new that makes us laugh and talk about the fun we had! We just can’t stop smiling looking at these photos.

You’ve portrayed the kids energies so amazingly. You also portrayed our family in the most special way, we LOVE the photos and they’ll forever help us remember that special time we had. "

-The bricksonS

-The CooperS

About Me

I'll bring my 14 years of experience as a professional family & wedding photographer to help guide you through the booking, scheduling, and planning process.

I'm always happy to answer any and all questions! I promise it'll be easy, and you're going to having a great time!

Let's Chat

We can hop on a call, or plan over email. Whichever is easier for your schedule works for me!

I'll offer suggestions for locations and timing. Most of my sessions take place at home. We can walk to a nearby park or hang out in your backyard for a bit too. I like locations that are easy and stress-free for everyone, so we don't have to go far from home to get beautiful photos.

Book It!

Complete in-home sessions begin at $1275. This includes up to 4 family members, our time together, and 150-250 beautifully retouched photos delivered in high resolution.

(And I'll never hold your photos hostage or charge per-photo fees later - you'll get your whole gallery!)

When you're ready, a 50% deposit holds your date, and the remaining balance is due one week before our shoot.

I always try to be flexible if plans change. I'm happy to move your shoot within a month of the original date if needed, without a change fee.

On the Day

I arrive at your home about 30 minutes before our shoot starts to help arrange outfits, furniture or whatever else needs some shzuzhing. I also get a chance to settle in with your family so everyone is comfortable with me before the camera comes out.

I'm patient, flexible, and upbeat. We'll shoot as long as the kiddos are having fun, and can take breaks to regroup as needed. I budget about 1.5 hours of session time, with 30 minutes for breaks included.

We have a blast capturing beautiful, candid moments of your little family!

Photo Delivery

About 4 weeks later you get a full, hi-res gallery with around 150-250 edited, gorgeous photos, and a special wooden photo display with a dozen prints.

I'll also send all of your hi-res photos via a download link. You can choose to make professional, matte-finish prints through me in your gallery, or download your photos and print them wherever you'd like.

How this works...