family sessions
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.
" 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!"
Middleman Family
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 was extremely natural in giving us directions"
Bell Family
We are so happy with our newborn photos with Anna...Anna was on-time (surprisingly important with a newborn!), super respectful about our COVID precautions (she wore a mask and asked if she could touch our daughter to position her before doing so), and was a joy to work with. She asked what we wanted, what we liked and didn't like, and scouted out our place to see where the best locations were.During the shoot, Anna was extremely natural in giving us directions, let us suggest things, and was always happy to pause if our daughter needed anything (feeding, a break, etc.). Anna was in and out in 90 minutes and no meltdowns were had by our daughter!
I'd love to work with Anna again and can't recommend her enough!
"Anna captured beautiful family photos"
Moore Family
Anna captured beautiful family photos for us as our daughter turned one! Anna was energetic, great with getting the attention of our daughter and fast (in a great way, with a one year old). We hope to work with Anna again soon to continue capturing our family.
"Anna was the BEST!"
Rachel & Nick
Anna was the best! She made everyone feel comfortable, was organized, and made the day go by without a hitch. Her photos turned out absolutely stunning and her personality is so warm and bubbly it really made us feel like we could be ourselves, which translated to beautiful photos!
“Anna is simply incredible!
Victoria & Tavner
She is warm and outgoing, a total sweetheart. Anna got fantastic shots and had a great eye for backgrounds and lighting - the photos are wonderful. I was so happy when I got the pictures back to see how many amazing shots she got of all the decor elements I had poured my heart into, while still getting great pictures of our guests and all the action. It was like she was in five places at once (Anna is actually a magician).
“Anna is beyond crazy talented!"
Melissa & Trevor
You made the process so easy and relaxed and I cannot begin to express how at ease we both felt. You are such a warm and thoughtful person and it really shows in your work. Your eye is exceptional and the light is magical. The photos are more beautiful than I could ever imagine. My family and mother in law cannot stop raving about how poise, professional, and talented you are and how much the love all the photos.
"You are amazing!"
McKenzie & Ben
Our families, bridal party, friends, everyone could NOT stop talking about how amazing, precious & impressive you were! I’ve been in several weddings and no photographer has ever been such a perfect balance of personable, creative and efficient.
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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.