I have never had any sort of photoshoot experience. Sara has exceeded my expectations. She was very prompt in her responses, and was very accommodating! I was so nervous, as it was my first time really out with my newborn... Sara made the whole experience a breeze. I loved sitting back and watching her in her element. Sara received any feedback/requests we had, and executed everything perfectly. Once I received the pictures, I began to tear up. Sara captured such a memorable time in our lives, and I am so grateful! read more

Sara is hands down the best newborn and child photographer in the Bay Area. We have used her twice when both my children were newborns. This last time, in May 2025 it was slightly more difficult because my toddler was also in the photos. They exceeded my expectations! She is worth every penny! Her and her assistant go above and beyond to make sure you get every shot you want! They have so many outfits, wraps, headbands and props to choose from that you don't have to worry about bringing anything for your newborn. You are in the best hands with Sara! read more

If you are looking for the perfect newborn pictures and props look no further than Sara. Sara is well organized and has fantastic commitment from the start. My twins were in the NICU longer than we anticipated and Sara was very understanding and as we got closer to discharge she penciled us in for our shoot. Thankfully we were able to make it and I am so glad we did! The preparing for your photo session packet was incredibly helpful. Thanks to the packet we got the most incredible pictures. The studio is very clean and well set up, the room for the newborns is nice and warm for them. From the moment we walked in we were well taken care of. We left the boys in their car seats and Sara and Karissa did everything, even diaper changes! It was a nice break and a no stress kind of day. Plus there were awesome snacks and beverages for us. I love that I walked in with my sweats on Sara arranged for my hair and makeup to be done in the studio. Mandi was amazing, showed her a picture of what I was looking for and she executed the look perfectly. Once my hair and makeup were done I changed in the bathroom for our family portraits. We had a great experience and look forward to our 6 month photo session and cake smash session. read more

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Sara is very talented and amazing at what she does! We went to her studio for a newborn/family session when I was 2 weeks postpartum, and she made me feel relaxed and comfortable. She welcomed my mom, MIL, and niece into the studio to watch. She was also very patient with my baby whenever she woke up, was hungry, and when she peed during the photos! I was amazed at how patient she is; she makes sure she gets the perfect shot every time, even if it takes a while. I appreciate that she sent me an email to check in and remind me when I had taken a long time to choose which final pictures I wanted. She was always very friendly when I reached out for any help. I needed to extend the date for when I could download and order printed pictures which she gladly did for me. It was an overall great experience with her from the moment I reached out to book my session till the end. I will be taking my daughter back for more pictures! read more

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OMG! The photos were absolutely stunning. The process of taking the photos was amazing. We felt totally comfortable and laughed the entire session. Highly recommend to anyone looking for family/milestone photos. 100% worth the price. read more

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I was so glad that I found Sara for our newborn photoshoot! She has exceeded my expectation! Her studio is very clean and organized. At first I was worried that we won't be able to get as much photos since my son was 3 weeks old when we did the photoshoot but She was able to do all the themes I requested! She was able to keep my son sleeping and behaved the whole time. All our photos turned out to be perfect! read more

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Looking for a newborn photographer? Look no further! Sara is able to capture your little one beautifully, provides the cutest props and sets, and also great conversation too! Her and her sister (Karissa) are a wonderful team that work really well together and are very professional but still personable. They take great care in handling your baby, and even provided snacks for my husband and I! We also added the family photo portion, and Sara was also great at helping us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Everything was also well-organized prior to the photo shoot (payments, photo set requests, etc) and Sara is also quick to respond. As first time parents, this was super helpful. The studio is easy to find, and parking is also a breeze~ (a def plus in the Bay Area) I highly recommend booking while you're still pregnant if you want to snag a spot on her calendar, it's filling up quickly! Plus when the newborn is here, it gets way more difficult to book anything lol, so do yourself a favor and schedule it asap! read more

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Our gallery turned out amazing! Sara is very professional and great at what she does. Her studio was nice and clean with many accessories, colors, props, and fabrics to choose from. Throughout the entire session, she made our family feel welcomed. We hope to do another photoshoot when we are in the area again! read more

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Sara is the best! Karissa, too! Her studio is spacious and clean! And then you enter the newborn room and it is sooo organized. All the wraps and head gear for babies hung in color unison. It was a Pinterest board dream in real life. My baby slept a little too good the night before so it took some time for her sleep for the photos. But Sara was so good, patient and professional. She fed, undressed, wrapped the baby, put the baby to sleep, posed the baby, and then she took the photos. Between set changes, Karissa would get the background ready and Sara would change the baby, put the baby back to sleep because of course, my baby would wake up. So much goes into the newborn sessions but Sara and Karissa make the process look so easy, they work seamlessly well together. I mean we, as parents, just sat and watched the magic unfold. Time honestly got away from me before our session that I didn't choose any particular set or color theme (only filled out the questionnaire) so everything was chosen for me but I was open to whatever we were gonna get. Sara's work is that amazing! I loved how the pictures turned out and even more after editing. I cannot wait to work w Sara and Karissa again! read more

We have been going to Sara since my daughter was a baby and our experience is always top notch. She genuinely loves her craft and it shows with the photos and her interaction with the kids and parents. We love our Santa Photos ever since she started doing this event. It has been our Christmas tradition with our kids getting a Christmas feeling interaction with Santa in a whimsical and calm studio. We are always looking forward to our Santa Claus experience. Thank you Sara for going always an extra mile with your photo sessions. read more

Sara and her sister, Karissa, are amazing and incredible at their craft! They both took their time with our twins newborn and milestone photo sessions. We most appreciated how they always wanted to be sure to capture everything we wanted in each of the sessions. I truly enjoyed all the props in the shop to choose from! There was a wide array of wraps, headbands, pillows, etc. to fit our vision. I have received many compliments on our twins photos! Also super helpful is the "preparing for your baby photoshoot" document she provides. It gives a great list of things to do to help make the shoot go smoothly. Once in the studio, Sara and Karissa made us feel super welcomed and offered snacks. The two worked with such ease and made the process seem much less daunting than anticipated. We are super thankful we found Sara Pope Photography! Look no further and book! read more

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Where do I start! We are in love with the outcome of our newborn/ family session pictures. Sara and Karissa are a dream team and I realized that I didn't have to be stressed minutes after arriving at the studio. They managed diaper changes and took breaks for me to breastfeed which I didn't feel like I had to rush to finish. I was able to breathe knowing that my newborn was being taken care with love while being photographed. Karissa also kept my toddler entertained and provided toys to keep him busy when his sister was on her solo photo shoot. Sara has the magic touch and the props/ clothing are endless and the cutest!! I can't wait for our next session and I have to say I have found our children's/ family permanent photographer moving forward. If you are looking to book Sara you will not be disappointed. Thank you Sara and Karissa !! read more

Sara is absolutely amazing! Her photos are breath taking. No one can take photos like her. They are utter perfection. Her and her sister are both incredible. They're so down to earth and such good company, it's always wonderful seeing them. She is an absolute pro at handling babies, it's completely true when they call her the baby whisperer, I've never met anyone who handles babies so well. The whole experience, photos, all of it, amazing, and worth every cent. You won't find anyone better so don't bother trying. Make sure you book in early so you don't miss out and have to go elsewhere. I made that mistake once and was very disappointed when I had to take newborn photos with someone else, the photos do not even come close to comparing to Sara's photos. Do yourself a favour, book with Sara, and thank me later! Lol read more

Sara did a great job on my little one's newborn AND 6 month photos! She was super interactive and patient with him and the photos were perfect! She took input and made adjustments. Her studio is super clean and private, perfect setting for the task at hand! Really fun time with our family! Can't wait to rebook!! read more

We had our first Christmas Tree Farm Mini session done last month and I couldn't have been more happier with the session/pictures. The set up was beautiful and the communication with Sara and her sister was excellent. I was worried I wouldn't be able to get in some holidays pictures because my baby was still so small (2 months!) but they more than willing to work with us! I really appreciate that they gave us the opportunity to take some different poses since my baby could not be photographed solo. It really shows how thoughtful, creative and professional Sara and her sister are. 10000000000000/10 recommend! read more

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Sara is absolutely amazing not only as a photographer but a person too! She made the whole photo shoot so easy and relaxing. She got our newborn into all the poses we requested and then some! She was amazing with big brother even if his listening ears weren't working as well as they should have been. We will definitely be back for future photos!! read more

Had my sons birthday smash cake photos done at Sara's new location! A bigger studio! She never fails. She took my sons newborn, 6 month and birthday smash cake photos! Every single one is perfect! read more

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I've never taken photos before and this was such an amazing first experience! I was a little self-conscious to take family photos because of the notorious postpartum weight but Sara made me feel so comfortable and helped with poses so the focus was more on my son. Her and her sister were also incredibly sweet and gentle with our baby and the photos came out way better than I could've ever imagined! I will be coming back for any future milestone or family photos! read more

Sara Pope Photography - Baby was so relaxed and had the best time - Session Photography Near Me - Oakley, California

As a professional photographer myself, I have checked out Sara's work, and it is top-notch. I would highly recommend her. In fact, I'm letting my neighbor who is pregnant right now know about her. Franci read more

Take a seat and let me explain to you why you need to hire Sara Pope Photography for your photography needs, and in the VERY LEAST, your newborn photos. #1) Sara Pope Photography exudes professionalism. From the second you get in contact with her until you get your final photos. When you confirm your appointment, she emails out contracts that explicitly lay out everything you are agreeing to by going into business with her. Everything is done electronically and it's obvious she has worked with a lawyer to make sure there are no questions unanswered. The same thing goes for all payments-- you get an invoice when it's due, and a receipt immediately when you pay. Reason #2) she's frickin' good!! Just take a second to look at her portfolio. Her talents just ooze off the page. I was honestly on the fence about whether I even wanted to do newborn photos (we never did with my first child), but after looking at her work, I knew I wouldn't be able to turn back. There such a beauty, care and sweetness with every photo she takes. And she custom creates her sets! I rarely saw the same one repeated. There's a video on her page of her doing the steps of getting a newborn ready for her photos and it was an awesome glimpse into actually how much WORK goes into this job. I had no idea. So in addition to having an amazing eye for photos, she has a great way with the babies (and loves them to bits!). There's no way she'd be able to be in this field without it. In the end, turns out her editing skills are killer as well. #3) she's got all the bells and whistles! If you want to be pampered within a couple weeks of pushing a human being out of your body-then come here. There's nothing Sara hasn't thought of. She provides diapers (all sizes and she'll change those diapers for you!), super nice pacifiers (that you can take home!), she'll feed the baby when hungry if you bottle feed, all the accessories for the shoot, water, snacks, tons of toys for your other child(ren) to play with and one to take home, a comfortable couch and environment, a shush machine and the perfect atmosphere for your newborn to succeed. She sends you a prep guide to help you make the most of your newborn photo shoot- and I followed everything to a tee and it definitely helped a lot. It's clear she has an abundant amount of experience and makes sure her clients benefit from every bit of it in any way they can. #4) her prices are good! I did a lot of research and newborn photos are rightfully expensive. The photographers have to be so careful and move so slowly throughout the whole shoot. Sara's prices were the best I found, ESPECIALLY now that I experienced everything that comes with it. In my package, she was offering a free photo session at 6 months old which includes her siblings and us parents. So we basically got two sessions for the price of one. I can't wait for the second one done in about 5 months! #5) she goes above and beyond her call of duty without hesitation. Another thing Sara sends you is a form to fill out with your preferences for the shoot. So you can pick colors, themes, and can provide her with more insight about what you want for your photos. This is where she prepares the custom baskets and backgrounds for your specific wants and needs. So she definitely takes your input into account when planning your shoot. She also spent almost an extra hour than we paid for because my daughter was fussy right at the end. Sara wanted to make sure she got one last shot, which coincidentally, now she uses on the main page of her website, so it was definitely worth it! Sara never once made me feel bad for taking extra of her time, and she absolutely never got frustrated with my daughter or the situation. It takes a special kind of person to handle the situation like that! And my final reason, #6) she's FUNNY! Sara works with her sister, Karissa (another benefit of going with Sara!), and they are both super down to earth and funny! Sara was cracking jokes the whole time and was genuinely witty and entertaining. It was seriously an added bonus I never would have thought of! I hope I won you over to use Sara as your photographer-and this is without even going into detail about her cute little studio with amazing props and backdrops, how she's incredibly responsive whenever you try to contact her, her informative social media pages and the discount she provides her clients for sharing photos of their experiences. She really is the real deal, so if you have any doubt, DO IT! You won't regret it. read more

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Sara was so kind and generous with her sweet session for my baby boy with stage 4 kidney failure and siblings. The Santa meeting was beyond magical and the photos in the end couldn't be topped! read more

Sara is AMAZING. Sara was recommended to me by the photographer who did my maternity shoot since she didn't do studio sessions and that's what we wanted for the newborn shoot. Everything was easy working with Sara. I contacted her through her website when I was ~ 7 months pregnant. She responded quickly, answered all my questions, and walked me through the process to ensure we'd be able to get the best pictures (10-14 days after birth). The session: Sara provides you with a how-to guide to ensure you and your baby are prepared for the session. I followed her guide and everything went perfectly. When we arrived at the studio we were kindly greeted and offered snacks and water. Her studio is warm and inviting, and she has everything you need. Sara is the baby whisperer. My daughter was a little fussy and Sara was able to calm her down with ease. Sara was laid back and went with the flow. After a few poses our little one was hungry; Sara made us all feel at home while I fed my daughter. The remainder of the shoot went perfectly. The final pictures came out beautifully and we are so happy! Overall, I had a great experience working with Sara and would highly recommend her. read more

Sara is the most patient, kind, and genuine photographer we have ever worked with. We always book her mini sessions throughout the year for our son and then also a birthday milestone session for his birthday. He is now 2.5 and we have been working with her since he was 6 months old. Her sets are always perfectly decorated, super creative and more elaborate than most other photographers. Our son is autistic and sometimes can be difficult to work with as he doesn't like to sit still, doesn't like bright lights, and sometimes has meltdowns. Sara is super patient with him, always has goldfish snacks for him, never gets annoyed, and ALWAYS delivers amazing images for us. Our galleries are always a perfect mix of perfectly posed photos and photos with silly faces or reactions as my son moves around. We almost always pick a few of the "blooper" ones out of the bunch because it really showcases my sons personality and makes us laugh. Sara is seriously amazing and we are so grateful to have found her to capture these memories for us of our son. read more

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Sara photographed my first daughter in 2018 and after having my second little girl I knew I wanted her to photograph her. She's really gentle and sets the perfect space for babies and parents to be comfortable. She takes her time and I really took advantage of that and just sat back and relaxed. she even has a little fridge with drinks and snacks so you can enjoy this little break. When my older daughter arrived she was entertained with toys and when it was time for sibling pictures Sara and Karissa were great with my daughter. Made her smile and feel comfortable. She's really great at what she does. I will definitely treasure these pictures forever. read more

Sara Pope Photography - Working her magic - Session Photography Near Me - Oakley, California

Sara is so amazing! This is the second family shoot I have done with her and she is absolutely the best! She was so good with both of my sons! She got my three year old to hold still and knows how to make them both smile. Such a great studio. I was able to feed my newborn without feeling rushed as my three year old played with toys and Sara and her assistant. Great environment! Great prices, I was able to put down a down payment and pay in full the day of the session. Her prices are so great for the services she provides. Sara makes you feel so comfortable! I would recommend her over and over! Our pictures came out perfect! So happy with her! Amazing photographer! Adorable props! Amazing artistic eye! Sara is great! read more

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This is the second time we have chosen to work with Sara and her team and after seeing our gallery, I feel thankful that we decided to work with her again. Sara was so welcoming and patient with both of my children and made us feel at home the moment we arrived at her studio. My daughter was fussy the day of her photos but Sara found a way to get some amazing smiles from her. During our family portraits, she was able to get amazing shots of a fussy baby and a shy big sister. Her studio space is clean, accessible, and parking is great. If you are looking for a family photographer look no further! read more

I can't say enough about Sara and Karissa! We have now had 6 different photo sessions with them and each time is amazing. They are so helpful, supportive, thoughtful and wonderful to work with. Sara is great at setting up the shot and getting our little one to look AND smile at the camera. She takes so many photos it is hard to narrow down the final ones we want!! She also does some pretty amazing things with editing! For our last shoot, our proofs were ready the next day - even though she had 16 mini sessions that day!! We plan to keep going back for all our family and holiday photos. read more

Sara Pope Photography - Christmas mini - Session Photography Near Me - Oakley, California

What an amazing experience! This was my first time having a cake smash and thank God I chose Sara as my photographer. Not only was her and her sister so freaking amazing with our son, but the images are to die for. We ended up purchasing more than our package because they were that good. She let us do an extra outfit which was so nice of her and we put our own little candle on the cake! Which by the way she provides the cake for you! Like come on! So awesome. Don't even think about it, just book with her. She is worth it and we will be back! read more

What a lovely experience! Sara was amazing to work with, from inquiring about her services all the way to delivering the beautiful images. She was nothing but nice, responsive, understanding, & timely! In order to help everyone be happy, she has a questionnaire where parents fill out to help her prepare for your photoshoot - from all the different colors she has to any specific theme of your choosing. She was also on time with delivering the proofs as well as delivering the final images. I can't wait to book our 6 month sitting session with her again! read more

We are so happy to have chosen Sara Pope to do newborn photos for our baby boy. I did a lot of research before we decided to go with her. We scoured her website and looked at her newborn photos and the quality is top notch. I reached out to her through yelp and she responded right away. She's got a great set up and all the paperwork is sent/signed electronically. She's very thorough and she sends you a questionaire and more importantly a Prep guide. Her studio is located close to downtown Brentwood. The day of the appointment we arrived to her studio it was nice and toasty in there. It's a nice and clean set up perfect for parents with newborns. She was so great and gentle with our newborn. We had such a great experience with her and we will definitely tell our friends and family about her. read more

I can't say enough good things about Sara and her sister! They took wonderful photos of my family, including our first born son. I was only 10 days pp and not looking forward to leaving the house as I was in a lot of pain and still learning mom life, including how to breastfeed etc. The good news is... they are both baby whisperers and were able to take timeless photos while keeping our boy sound asleep and even changing his diaper! He fusses anytime we change his diaper and Sara was able to change it on her lap without even so much as a whimper! They were very professional and accommodating during the entire process. The studio is super cute and clean. You can tell that they are genuine, caring people that are passionate about what they do! There were also lots of outfits / props / backgrounds to choose from that were so adorable. We went with the Splendor Newborn package and honestly we ended up not being able to select only 15 photos because we loved them all so much so definitely consider getting the package with the most pics!! We are in aw of the quality pictures that were taken and we cannot wait to come back for our 6 month photoshoot and 1 year pics!!! Thank you again to both of you for making the whole experience beautiful and relaxing! You are an amazing team and we appreciate all the time you spent photographing our family and letting us talk your ears off lol!!! read more

Sara and her assistant took great care of our thick little ham. His cake smash looked amazing and she took wonderful pictures! She's very quick to respond. Communication was clear. We provided the outfit for our Winnie the Pooh theme but she took care of the rest (background, cake). Our fluffy boi wasn't eating much of the cake so she graciously added a splash session as a courtesy! We had an terrific experience and would definitely recommend her for cake smashes. read more

I can't say enough good things about Sara. Recently has a photo shoot with her and her sets are amazing. She and her assistant were so kind and lovely. My family is not the easiest people to take pictures of but sara was so awesome and patient with us. Highly recommend her and would definitely do a photo session with her again. read more

Sara is truly great at what she does. We went to her for newborn/family pictures two years ago when we had our daughter. When my son was born earlier this year, we did not have to think twice about going back to her again (even though she's more than an hour away!) She and her assistant set up and captured beautiful pictures of my family including my furbaby too. When taking the sibling pictures, they were very attentive and caring with all three of my babies. Not only was she able to convince my toddler daughter to listen and smile, but she was able able to get my dog to sit and stay still too! My husband and I loved all the pictures that she took. We would definitely make the long drive just to use her services again! read more

Sara is so patient with my grandson. He has had his pictures taken with Sara since he was a newborn. She makes sure he is comfortable and waits through his crying to get the best pictures. Her sets are amazing as well. If you are looking for someone to document your child as they grow, please do yourself a favor and book with Sara. She is amazing. read more

I have 3 children (11,3 and 10 months) they have all been photographed by Sara. She is truly amazing. She makes me feel comfortable because she is super careful with babies. Her work is beautiful she is so talented. We have done the newborn package, holiday/Xmas, and school portraits. I would recommend Sara to everyone. read more

Found Sara on Yelp by accident and so glad I did. I was hooked as soon as I saw her photo album. Can not put into enough words how amazing Sara and her assistant are. Sara took plenty of time and care with my baby girl. I had full trust in Sara and her assistant to handle my new born baby girl (first time mom). Sara was patient, delicate, meticulous with each shot. I know with out a doubt my photo's will come out amazing. Sara took the ideas I had and brought it to life. The colors were amazing! Looking forward to using her for family photos in the future. Thank you! read more

Sara was an amazing photographer. You wouldn't know the baby was being difficult after seeing all the great shots she took. Definitely will recommend her. read more

Sara is a true artist when it comes to photography! She did our daughters newborn pictures and the amount of talent, patience and knowledge she has is unmatched. Her studio is adorable with so many different color and theme options available for your photoshoot, not too mention the adorable target props we had to have our daughter in! The whole process was super easy, simple and I felt extremely comfortable with my daughter in her care during the pictures! We will definitely be coming to her for future milestones and recommending her to our friends and family as well! read more

Sara photographed my son about two and a half years ago and we were very excited to book with her for our newest addition. The booking process was so easy and she even. provides you. with tips to prep baby for the session. Her new studio space is thoughtfully setup and includes a separate room for newborns that she keeps warm and has white noise going to keep baby calm. Again it was obvious that Sara really loves what she does. She is patient and gentle and doesn't even mind waiting around for a fussy baby to fall asleep or a wiggly toddler to sit still for a pose. The photos of my newborn are absolutely beautiful and I can wait to order some prints. I would highly recommend Sara! read more