A new Marin County mama nurses her newborn in the soft morning light of their carefully crafted nursery, palm mural wallpaper and a cozy boucle glider framing a moment of pure, quiet devotion. This is the kind of image that captures not just a baby, but the whole world a family built for them.

San Anselmo Family Photographer

Family · Newborn · Maternity · Headshots

Lifestyle photography · San Anselmo

Your San Anselmo Family Photographer

San Anselmo is home — not just for the families I photograph, but for me too. I live and work here, which means I know every pocket of light in Robson-Harrington Park, the way the creek looks in October, and which downtown streets are empty on a Tuesday morning. That local knowledge makes a real difference in the photos.

I offer in-home newborn sessions, outdoor family portraits, and maternity photography throughout San Anselmo — at Robson-Harrington Park, along the creek trail, downtown, or right in your own home. Wherever your family actually spends time is usually the best backdrop.

Parents silhouetted in a sunlit doorway with city view, holding their newborn — in-home lifestyle session — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA woman in a light shirt tenderly embraces a young child in a gingham dress, their heads close together in an intimate moment against a blurred holiday backdrop — San Anselmo Family PhotographerClose-up of hands tenderly holding a tiny newborn baby — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA woman with long reddish-blonde hair embraces a smiling young girl in a gingham dress against a weathered green door with ivy — San Anselmo Family PhotographerBlack and white photo of a mother cradling her newborn — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA blonde girl in a burgundy gingham shirt smiles widely at the camera with sunlit hair against a blurred outdoor background — San Anselmo Family Photographer — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerTwo girls with reddish-blonde hair stand smiling beside a brick wall, dappled sunlight filtering through tree branches above them — San Anselmo Family PhotographerIntimate family moments in soft natural light — newborn mini session — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA smiling family of three stands together beneath a large tree, with the young daughter in a gingham dress nestled between her parents in soft afternoon light — San Anselmo Family PhotographerCouple with newborn photographed through a window frame — lifestyle newborn photography in Marin County — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA smiling girl in a burgundy gingham shirt sits outdoors with soft afternoon light illuminating her genuine expression and long blonde hair — San Anselmo Family PhotographerMother in floral dress holds newborn in knit sweater — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA young girl in a burgundy gingham shirt laughs broadly at the camera with genuine delight, standing before a textured stone wall and green foliage — San Anselmo Family PhotographerBlack and white portrait of parents and newborn baby close together — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA man in a blue gingham shirt holds his young daughter wearing a brown checkered dress, both smiling warmly in dappled sunlight beneath flowering trees — San Anselmo Family PhotographerIntimate black and white newborn photography on a bed — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA smiling family of three stands together beneath golden-lit trees, with the father holding his young daughter while the mother embraces them both from the side — San Anselmo Family Photographer — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA man and woman embrace their young daughter between them in a sun-dappled garden, all three beaming with genuine joy — San Anselmo Family PhotographerTender moments between family members during a newborn session — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA family of three sits together on brick steps beside an ornate green door, with the mother in the center smiling warmly while the father and young daughter lean in close — San Anselmo Family PhotographerParent gently holding a yawning newborn outdoors in warm golden light — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA mother in burgundy embraces her young daughter from behind, both wearing matching maroon sweaters, with genuine smiles and eyes closed in tender affection — San Anselmo Family Photographer — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA family of three walks hand-in-hand down a concrete path lined with autumn trees, with the child swinging between her parents' arms — San Anselmo Family PhotographerParents with newborn in a bright living room — in-home lifestyle newborn session in Marin County — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA young child grins while swinging between two adults on a sidewalk, their feet lifted off the concrete in mid-air — San Anselmo Family PhotographerFather holding newborn skin-to-skin on a sofa at home — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA family of three walks hand-in-hand down a narrow stone pathway lined with lush green plants, dressed in complementary burgundy and cream tones — San Anselmo Family PhotographerGentle moments between parent and baby wrapped in white — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA young family laughs together outdoors, the father holding their smiling daughter while the mother gazes warmly at them both beneath bare oak trees — San Anselmo Family Photographer — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerParents hold their young daughter beneath a sprawling oak tree, her burgundy dress matching her mother's as soft afternoon light filters through the branches — San Anselmo Family PhotographerNew parents tenderly gazing at their newborn baby — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA man lifts a laughing child in a burgundy sweater beneath eucalyptus trees, both gazing upward with genuine joy — San Anselmo Family PhotographerMother smiling in a garden holding her sleeping newborn — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerExpecting couple poses warmly together against flowering vines, with the man's hand cradling the woman's pregnant belly — San Anselmo Family PhotographerA quiet moment of stillness in her Marin nursery — soft window light washing over her as she nurses her newborn in the boucle chair, the tropical wallpaper and warm shadows making it feel like the rest of the world simply paused. This is exactly the kind of real, unhurried moment that makes lifestyle newborn photography so worth it — San Anselmo Newborn PhotographerA smiling family of three kneels together on grass beneath blooming trees, the mother in burgundy and father in cream cardigan flanking their young daughter in white — San Anselmo Family Photographer

Favorite Spots in San Anselmo

Robson-Harrington Park

Shaded by big trees, bordered by San Anselmo Creek, this park has the kind of dappled light that makes family portraits look effortlessly beautiful. It's my most-used outdoor location for San Anselmo sessions, especially in spring and fall.

Downtown San Anselmo

Sir Francis Drake Boulevard has a particular charm in the early morning — the antique shops, the light coming through the trees, the empty sidewalks. Great for candid portraits with depth and character.

San Anselmo Creek Trail

The creekside trail that runs through town offers changing scenery across a short walk — open meadow, willow shade, footbridges. Perfect for families who want movement and variety without a long drive.

In Your Home

Some of the most beautiful sessions I've done have been in San Anselmo homes — craftsman bungalows, updated mid-century houses, converted cottages. Natural light, real spaces, your everyday life elevated.

Sessions in San Anselmo

In-Home Newborn Photography

In-home lifestyle sessions for babies typically 5–21 days old. I come to your San Anselmo home and work gently around your family's rhythms — no studio, no props, no stress.

Family Sessions

At Robson-Harrington Park, along the creek trail, or in your home. Genuine, relaxed portraits of your family — exactly as you actually are together.

Maternity Photography

Best between 28–36 weeks. In-home San Anselmo sessions have a warmth and intimacy that I love — or we can head outdoors to the hills and trails nearby.

Headshots

Clean, natural headshots for San Anselmo entrepreneurs and professionals. No studio needed — downtown or a nearby park works beautifully.

Now booking garden mini session days and Live on the Ave evening minis →

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About your photographer

A Marin photographer who actually lives here

I'm Cass — San Anselmo resident, mother of three, photographer since 2018. I've photographed families across Marin County, but San Anselmo will always feel like coming home. My approach is unhurried and warm: I follow your family's lead, document the real moments, and try to make the whole thing feel easy. Every session includes 30+ edited digital images delivered within two weeks. Learn about all session types, pricing, and availability at Marin Mini Sessions.

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