One of the greatest joys of my career has been watching families grow over the years. From engagement sessions and weddings to maternity, newborns, and annual family portraits, it's an incredible privilege to document not just milestones, but the story of your family's life together.
As a mom of three, I know firsthand just how quickly childhood passes. One day you're bringing your baby home from the hospital, and before you know it, they're racing down the sidewalk on two wheels, missing their front teeth, and becoming little people with big personalities. The days can feel long, but the years have a way of flying by.
That's why I believe family photographs are about so much more than smiling at the camera.
They're about preserving this season exactly as it feels.
My sessions are relaxed, playful, and designed to feel more like an evening spent together than a traditional photoshoot. I'll gently guide your family with games, movement, and prompts that encourage genuine interaction rather than stiff posing. Of course, we'll capture those beautiful smiling-at-the-camera portraits for the grandparents, but my favorite images are often the ones that happen in between.
With more than 14 years behind the camera—and plenty of experience wrangling my own three kids—I know that real life doesn't stop for photo day. Some of the most meaningful photographs come from embracing the beautiful chaos instead of fighting it. My goal is to create an experience where everyone feels comfortable enough to simply be themselves, allowing your family's personality and connection to shine through.
I'd love to help you preserve this chapter of your family's story full of the laughter, the love, and all the little moments that will one day mean everything.
Yet another year of amazing family photos thanks to Anna! She is AMAZING with our 5 year old who is typically super shy. It's hard narrowing down which photos to print since they are all so good. Anna is professional, responsive and simply a delight to work with! Thank you, Anna for capturing my little family's smiles in such beautiful light and settings."
- torres family
"Anna is professional, responsive and simply a delight to work with!
" Anna made us feel so comfortable. She is a calming presence yet has great energy and is just so easy to work with. Most importantly, her photos are gorgeous!"
@2019 Anna Marks PHotography
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ANNA MARKS IS A NEWBORN AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN MARIN COUNTY, SERVING FAMILIES FOR MATERNITY, NEWBORN AND FAMILY SESSIONS IN MARIN COUNTY, AS WELLS AS SAN FRANCISCO, BERKELEY, OAKLAND, PIEDMONT, PALO ALTO, ATHERTON AND LOS ALTOS.