Amazing photos. Professional makeup. Even better company.
sunday, october 18th 2026
Freshen things up for fall with a special Not-So-Corporate Headshot® pop-up at my Sausalito studio, featuring professional makeup by celebrity makeup artist Christina Choi.
This is for anyone who wants updated photos that feel polished, modern, colorful, and actually like you — without the stiff corporate headshot energy.
Your session includes:
Professional makeup application by Christina Choi
Studio-light portraits
Two outfits, plus layering and accessorizing
Two colorful background options
25+ high-resolution images delivered in an online gallery
A relaxed, guided 60-minute session
Come ready for a little fall refresh and leave with a full gallery of images you can use across LinkedIn, your website, speaking bios, press, social media, dating profiles, and anywhere else you need to show up looking like yourself.
Limited appointments available for one day only.
Here’s some photo examples from our recent pop ups!
come learn with me!
phone photography masterclass
We’ll talk about light, composition, angles, portraits, movement, backgrounds, and how to make everyday moments look dramatically better.
You’ll also learn how to:
Find flattering light almost anywhere
Compose a stronger photo before you hit the shutter
Take better portraits of people you actually love
Use Portrait Mode without making everyone look weird
Get more creative with angles and perspective
Photograph travel, food, pets, kids, and everyday life
Edit your images directly on your phone
Understand which iPhone camera features are actually useful — and which ones you can happily ignore
Most importantly, we’ll spend plenty of time actually taking photos, experimenting, and getting immediate feedback.
You do not need a fancy phone, photography experience, or any idea what an aperture is.
Just bring your iPhone, make sure it’s charged, and come ready to play.
This class is perfect for parents, travelers, small business owners, creatives, content makers, or anyone who keeps thinking:
“Why don’t my photos look as good as I want them to?”
By the end of the afternoon, you’ll understand your camera better, see light differently, and have a whole new bag of tricks for making photos you love.
Hosted at my photography studio in Sausalito, California.
Fall Family Sessions 2026
Quick, easy, actually-fun family photos — with studio and outdoor options from September through December.
I’m offering a handful of special Fall Family Session Days this year, including short studio sessions in Sausalito and one outdoor day in Hayes Valley.
These sessions are designed to be simple and low-stress. You show up, I direct everyone, we make great photos quickly, and you leave before anyone completely melts down.
THE DATES
Saturday, September 26
Sausalito Studio | 1:00–5:00 PM
Choose:
15-Minute Family Session — $250
Includes 10 final edited images
30-Minute Family Session — $500
Includes 25 final edited images
Sunday, October 4
Hayes Valley, San Francisco
30-Minute Outdoor Family Session — $500
Includes 25 final edited images
This is a great option if you want something a little more urban, colorful, and distinctly San Francisco.
Sunday, October 25
Sausalito Studio | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
15 minutes — $250 / 10 final images
30 minutes — $500 / 25 final images
Sunday, November 8
Sausalito Studio | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
15 minutes — $250 / 10 final images
30 minutes — $500 / 25 final images
Sunday, December 6
Sausalito Studio | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
15 minutes — $250 / 10 final images
30 minutes — $500 / 25 final images
This is the final family photo day of the year and a great option for holiday cards, gifts, or simply getting an updated family photo before the year ends.
WANT A HEADSHOT TOO?
You’re already dressed. You already made it out of the house. You might as well get a new headshot while you’re here.
Parents booked for a family session can add a headshot for $250, which requires an additional 15 minutes.
If you only want a headshot and do not need family photos, you can absolutely book one of these dates too.
Studio Headshot Session — $650
One-hour session at my Sausalito studio.
Outdoor Headshot Session — $795
One-hour outdoor session.
The $250 headshot option is specifically an add-on for parents who are already booked for a family session.
HOW TO BOOK
I do not use an online scheduler for these sessions.
Family schedules change. Kids get sick. Naps shift. Things happen. I’ve found that managing these appointments personally makes it much easier to move people around when needed.
To book, just email me with:
Your preferred date
Your top 2–3 time choices
Whether you want a 15-minute or 30-minute family session
Whether you’d like to add parent headshots
I’ll place you into the best available time and confirm your session.
Appointments are first come, first served.
FAQ
Is 15 minutes really enough?
Yes.
I photograph people quickly for a living, and 15 minutes is plenty of time to create a great set of updated family portraits.
If you want more variety, more individual kid photos, different groupings, or simply a little more breathing room, book the 30-minute option.
What can we photograph during our session?
Whatever makes the most sense for your family.
We can do the whole family together, kids individually, siblings together, parents with kids, or any other combinations we can fit comfortably into your session time.
How many people are included?
These sessions are best for immediate families. If you have a larger group or want to include grandparents or extended family, email me first so we can make sure we book enough time.
Where is the studio?
My studio is in Sausalito, California.
It has beautiful natural light, tall ceilings, hardwood floors, colorful backdrops, and easy parking.
What happens if my kid gets sick?
Email me.
This is exactly why I manage these sessions personally rather than using an automated scheduling system. If someone gets sick or your plans change, I’ll do my best to move things around based on availability.
What should we wear?
Wear something that feels like you.
You do not need to match. Coordinating colors and textures generally photograph much better than everyone wearing identical outfits.
Most importantly, wear something you feel comfortable and good in.
When will we receive our photos?
Your final edited images will be delivered in an online gallery after your session.
READY TO BOOK?
Email me with your preferred date and your top 2–3 time choices, and I’ll get you on the calendar.
I can’t wait to photograph your family this fall! - hello@portraitstothepeople.com