HEIRLOOM PORTRAITS EXCLUSIVELY FOR FAMILIES WHO DEMAND THE EXTRAORDINARY.
Your family portraits
deserve to be on your walls —
not on a hard drive.
We don't hand you a USB and send you on your way. Every session at Pooja Photography ends with a private cinematic image reveal — and a wall art design consultation, right there in the room.
We create fine art wall portraits in a range of frames — ornate gold, classic wood, modern, canvas, and metal — and Italian handcrafted luxury albums designed to be passed down for generations. The kind of thing your grandchildren will hold in their hands one day and understand everything about who you were.
Not a photo package. A legacy piece.
"Home is people. Not a place. If you go back there after the people are gone, then all you can see is what is not there any more." — Robin Hobb
Because they deserve
more than a phone photo.
Your family has a story that deserves more than a digital folder. Let's make it something you're proud to hang on your wall.
This is your family, when everyone lived at home
The ages they are right now. The way they look at each other. The genuine chaos and laughter. A fine art family portrait captures who you actually are — not a posed, stiff version of yourselves.
A legacy piece, not a photo package
We craft personalised fine art heirlooms — the kind that hang in hallways, anchor living rooms, and get passed down through generations. Not files on a hard drive. Something real, something physical, something that outlasts all of us.
What if portraits were actually fun?
We plan everything in advance, guide every moment on the day, and build in breathing room for kids who need snacks and resets. You'll have more fun than you expected — and walk out genuinely loving the experience.
A session designed so your
family actually enjoys it.
We plan everything with you ahead of time — outfits, timing, what to expect from the kids. The day itself is guided from start to finish, which means the chaos stays manageable and the genuine moments — the laughing, the squishing together, the kids being exactly who they are — those are what we actually capture.
You walk in with a plan. You walk out with portraits that look like your family at their absolute best. And somewhere in between, you'll have more fun than you expected.
In studio or
under the open sky —
your choice.
Some families love the warmth and control of our private San Ramon studio. Others want golden hour light through the trees. We offer both — and we'll help you decide which setting is right for your family's style and the portraits you want on your walls.
Late spring (April–May) and fall (October–November) are the most beautiful seasons for outdoor sessions in the Bay Area. Golden hour, about an hour before sunset, is especially stunning. Our studio is available year-round.
Where will your portraits
live in your home?
Not a USB. Not a digital folder. Something beautiful, physical, and built to anchor the rooms your family lives in.
Your session, step by step.
Guided, relaxed, and designed so the whole family actually enjoys it.
Design your session
We talk through your vision, your family's style, outfits for everyone, and how you plan to enjoy your portraits. Nothing is left to chance — every detail is planned before you arrive.
Enjoy your session
Our studio is warm, welcoming, and stocked with snacks for kids who need a reset. We guide every pose and every moment — so you relax, have fun, and let the genuine magic happen.
Cinematic reveal
This is the part families talk about for years. You'll see your portraits for the first time together, on a big screen, in a private cinematic reveal. Bring tissues — seriously.
Order pickup
Once your wall art and albums arrive, we do a full quality check and get everything ready for you. Fine art prints, framed portraits, and Italian handcrafted albums — built to last generations.
"I've now done three sessions with Pooja Photography, and each one has been an incredible experience. Our 20th anniversary session in 2023 was unforgettable — it genuinely felt like getting married all over again. Pooja planned every detail with such care and intention. The entire process, from location scouting to outfit guidance, was so thorough that the shoot itself flowed naturally and resulted in some of the most beautiful photos we've ever taken. Pooja is incredibly professional, warm, and meticulous. Every bit of her planning translates directly into high-quality images and a delightful experience. She has set the bar exceptionally high and is truly my first and only choice for photos. Highly recommend!"— Sunitha · Family & Portrait Client, Bay Area
Family portrait FAQs
We offer both in-studio sessions at our private San Ramon studio and select outdoor locations across the Bay Area. During your design consultation, we'll talk through which setting best suits your family's style and what you're hoping to hang on your walls.
Don't stress about this — it's one of the things we help with. Once your session is booked, we'll walk through outfits for every family member together, so everything is coordinated, intentional, and photographed beautifully. No matchy-matchy required unless that's your thing.
Absolutely — furbabies are family. We love having pets in family portraits and our studio is set up to make it easy and fun for everyone, two-legged and four. Learn more about our pet portrait sessions →
Most family sessions run between one and two hours, though we never rush. If the kids need a snack break or a quick reset, that's totally fine. We build breathing room into every session.
Late spring — April and May — and fall between October and November offer the most beautiful natural light and comfortable temperatures. Golden hour, about an hour before sunset, is especially stunning. That said, our studio is always available year-round if you'd rather skip the weather guessing game entirely.
All our artwork includes the matching digital files for you to share with family and friends. We specialise in fine art wall portraits and Italian handcrafted albums, but your digitals are always included alongside your physical products.
We offer fine art wall portraits in a range of framing options — ornate gold frames, classic wooden frames, modern frames, canvas gallery wraps, and metal prints — as well as Italian handcrafted luxury albums designed to be passed down through generations. At your cinematic image reveal, we design your wall art together in the room.
Just reach out and we'll schedule a quick call. We'll talk through your vision, your family, and make sure we're the right fit for each other. Call us at (925) 967-4245 or click the button below to book a session.
Don't wait for
someday.
Your family is only this age once. Sessions are booking 2–3 weeks out — let's make sure yours is on the calendar.
Or call us: (925) 967-4245