Photos are more than just something to be looked at once then left to languish forever in the depths of your computer. Photos are keepsakes of the best moments of your life, and reminders of the special people you love. That’s why at Photography by Emily Payne, our full service studio in San Francisco, we strive to capture your most important moments with heart, skill, and exceptional attention to detail.

Our namesake, Emily, has over 10 years experience shooting all ages and groups, and specializes in maternity, newborn and wedding photography. Her goal is to ensure that you and your family are comfortable and having fun during the shoot, and that’s what shows in the photographs. Whether in our studio or in your home with your little newborn, or on location at your wedding, we always work with the utmost professionalism while ensuring you feel at ease.

We strongly believe in supporting the local community by participating in community events and supporting local San Francisco businesses. We also believe in using as little waste as possible, so we work with photo labs that use minimal chemicals, and paper with the least amount of silver.

We’d love to create for you a meaningful work of art to proudly display in your home and enjoy for years to come.

We promise that you will feel comfortable, cared for and completely satisfied with the process and with your photographs. We want you to feel compelled to introduce our studio to your friends and loved ones. 

You will be rewarded with a $50 credit towards your next session or order when one of your friends books with us! They will ALSO receive $50 off of their session when they book!