Business Details
San Francisco Family & Maternity Photographer
At Lulu Selden Photography and Fine Art, we specialize in capturing authentic moments that reflect your unique personality and relationships. With a focus on family, maternity, and nature photography, our approach prioritizes comfort and natural expression over rigidly posed shots. As a mother and artist, I understand the fleeting nature of precious moments and strive to create timeless images that celebrate your genuine self. Our sessions emphasize laughter and connection, ensuring you feel at ease while producing professional, artistic results. With years of experience photographing individuals and families, we combine technical expertise with a compassionate, client-centered philosophy.Our goal is to make every session an enjoyable experience that yields images you'll cherish for generations. From engagement photos to family milestones, we tailor each session to your specific needs and vision. The testimonials from our clients highlight our ability to create safe, relaxed environments where your true essence shines through. Whether capturing a maternity glow, a toddler's spontaneity, or a family's dynamic energy, we focus on preserving authentic memories. Our artistic eye and technical proficiency ensure each photograph balances creativity with professional quality.
Services
Family Photography
Maternity Sessions
Nature Portraits
Engagement Photos
Newborn Photography
Outdoor Sessions
Studio Portraits
Candid Photography
Fine Art Prints
Digital Galleries
Highlights and features
- We specialize in creating comfortable, relaxed photo sessions for natural, professional results
- Our team has over 20 years of experience in family and maternity photography
- We guarantee candid moments that capture your authentic personality and relationships
- Our photographers have a proven track record with 4.9+ average client ratings
- We offer personalized sessions tailored to your specific family dynamics and needs
What people say
Most comfortable and relaxed state
Natural state she brought out
Artistic eye and great with kids
Patient and professional
Candid moments captured
Services
Family Photography
Our family photography sessions capture authentic connections through natural, unposed moments. We focus on documenting genuine interactions rather than rigid compositions, creating images that reflect your family's unique dynamics. Sessions can take place in your home, favorite outdoor locations, or our studio environment. The resulting photographs preserve multi-generational memories with artistic quality and emotional depth.
Maternity Sessions
Specialized maternity photography celebrating the beauty of pregnancy through natural light and emotional storytelling. We create comfortable environments that emphasize maternal glow and family anticipation. Sessions include wardrobe guidance and positioning techniques that highlight your changing form while maintaining elegance. The resulting images become cherished keepsakes of this transitional life stage.
Newborn Photography
Gentle newborn photography sessions prioritizing safety and comfort while capturing delicate details. We use specialized posing techniques and props to create timeless images that document your baby's earliest days. Sessions typically include family combinations and sibling interactions, with flexible timing to accommodate the baby's needs. The final images preserve fleeting newborn characteristics with artistic sensitivity.
Engagement Photos
Romantic engagement sessions that capture authentic connections through natural interactions and scenic backdrops. We guide couples through relaxed posing while preserving spontaneous moments of affection. Sessions include location recommendations and styling advice to create images that reflect your unique relationship. The photographs serve as both wedding announcements and lasting relationship milestones.
Nature Portraits
Scenic outdoor sessions that integrate natural environments with personal storytelling. We utilize golden hour lighting and landscape elements to create atmospheric portraits. Sessions can focus on individual portraits, family groups, or special occasions within settings like beaches, forests, or urban parks. The resulting images combine environmental context with emotional authenticity for timeless outdoor portraits.
People
Lulu Selden Photography
Photographer & Owner
Professional photographer specializing in family and maternity photography with over 15 years experience. Combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create authentic, emotionally resonant images. Known for making clients comfortable while capturing their true essence through both studio and outdoor sessions.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in family portraits, maternity sessions, newborn photography, engagement photos, and nature portraits with both studio and outdoor options.
How do you make clients comfortable during sessions?
Our approach focuses on creating relaxed environments through conversation, natural posing, and building rapport to help subjects express their authentic selves.
What's your experience with children and families?
With extensive experience photographing toddlers and multi-generational families, we use playful techniques and flexible scheduling to accommodate children's natural energy.
How do you handle photo editing and delivery?
We provide professionally edited digital galleries with full-resolution images, typically delivered within 2-3 weeks through secure online platforms.
What makes your maternity photography unique?
Our maternity sessions emphasize emotional connection over traditional posing, capturing the beauty of pregnancy through natural light and authentic interactions.
Can sessions be customized for specific needs?
Yes, we tailor sessions to client preferences including location, timing, wardrobe coordination, and special family traditions or cultural elements.
