SF Bay Area · Studio in Sausalito · 14 Years in Business

Need a professional headshot but hate being photographed?

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Relaxed, personality-driven portraits in my Sausalito studio or around the Bay Area.

For executives, entrepreneurs, teams, creatives, and anyone who wants a photo that actually feels like them.

WHAT I SHOOT

not so corporate headshots

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LinkedIn, Personal Branding and Executive portraits that look like you

studio portraits

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Come to Sausalito for a photo shoot in my studio.

teams & businesses

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Consistent, on-brand photos for your whole team using studio lighting or natural light outside.

online dating

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Photos that help you stop scrolling and start matching.

Have an unusual idea?

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Those are my favorite. Whether you need portraits in a warehouse, on a ferry, inside your office, in the redwoods, or something no one has photographed before - I love building custom projects.

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MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Hi, I’m SaraH

Need a professional headshot but hate being photographed? You're not alone! As a San Francisco Bay Area portrait photographer with 14 years of experience and a beautiful studio in Sausalito, I've made it my mission to work with people who are convinced they're "not photogenic" — you are, I promise.

My clients include everyone from Google and Stripe engineers getting their first professional photo to solo founders finally investing in a headshot that matches how good they actually are at what they do. I've shot teams of 500 at conferences, intimate solo sessions in my Sausalito studio, and everything in between.

I specialize in working with people who are camera-shy, anxious about being photographed, or neurodivergent — ADHD, autistic, or otherwise. I've completed specific training in working with neurodivergent clients, and I approach every session with clear direction, no surprises, and as much time as you need. You don't have to perform for me. We just find what looks like you.

What you can expect:

  • A real conversation before we ever pick up a camera

  • Step-by-step direction so you're never guessing what to do with your face or your hands

  • Sessions in my Sausalito studio with professional lighting, or outdoors across the SF Bay Area

  • 50+ images delivered per individual session, with consistent quality across every one

  • Turnaround in 10 days to 3 weeks (rush available)

I'm LGBTQ-owned and woman-owned, and I've been featured in Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Refinery29.

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Where I shoot

Sausalito Studio

My permanent photo studio is in Sausalito, CA has professional lighting, a comfortable setup, and a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for individual headshots, small teams, and anyone who wants a controlled environment with consistent results. Easy to reach from San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge or the Sausalito Ferry from the Ferry Building.

Outdoor San Francisco & Bay Area

I shoot all over San Francisco and the East Bay. Some of my most popular locations are Hayes Valley, Pacific Heights, the Mission, Golden Gate Park, and the Dog Patch. My outdoor locations are chosen for interesting backgrounds, good parking, and good vibes.

On-site at your office

For corporate teams, I can bring a pop-up studio setup directly to your office across San Francisco, Marin, the Peninsula, and the South Bay. No commute for your team, no disruption to your schedule. I also photograph folks outside, but the on-site studio is my most popular option right now!

Sessions for every need

Individual headshots — from $795

LinkedIn profiles, personal branding, executive portraits, and anyone who needs a photo that actually represents them. Outdoor or studio, 2 outfits, 50+ images, hands-on direction throughout.

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Corporate and team headshots — from $2,500

On-site pop-up studio or Sausalito studio. Efficient 5–10 minute slots per person. Consistent lighting across your whole team. Trusted by Google, Adobe, Stripe, Cloudflare, and Yelp.  

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Online dating photos — from $950

Photos that show who you actually are, not who you think you should look like. Two outfits, real locations, high-resolution images that do the work your dating profile needs.  

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Studio portraits

Creative portrait sessions in my Sausalito studio are my favorite thing to do! Pick a colorful background (or two), bring some fun outfits to wear and we’ll have a great time together.

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What Clients Are Saying

  • A woman with dark brown hair and freckles stands with her arms akimbo in front of a red wall with vertical panels. She is wearing a black T-shirt with colorful graphic designs, including flowers and Korean ramen packaging.

    Working with Sarah and receiving the complete works of art that come in the form of fun and vibrant headshots is always a delight. I've worked with Sarah twice over the span of 5 years and it's been the best experience. Sarah is so good at her craft, the shoots feel like an easygoing adventure, and Sarah is really easy to talk with and accommodating of what needs I come with. Sarah's photos have been wondrous in helping me see myself in a new way and I'm always excited for the ways I can use them in business and personal life.

    — Iris

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    I cannot recommend Sarah enough!! We hired Sarah to execute a high volume headshot station at a conference in downtown San Francisco. Sarah was highly communicative and helpful in coordinating logistics leading up to the event. Then day of, she executed over 250 individuals headshots all with a smile and ensuring each person coming through had a great experience. Each attendee kept sharing feedback about how amazing Sarah was to work with and how comfortable they felt. Photos were very high quality and distributed quickly! Excited to book again in the future.

    — Dylan

  • A smiling older man with a beard, wearing a white shirt and a patterned tie, standing with arms crossed in front of a plain blue background.

    Sarah is an amazing photographer, she brought out my best likeness during our shoot while making the whole process fun, which is very impressive considering I am generally not interested in being photographed. The photographs she took for my website not only captured my personality but my passion for my work, and I could not be more satisfied with the outcome. I highly recommend Sarah, she is fun to work with and her work speaks for itself.

    — David

Let’s make photos you love!

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