Megan Small Photography

06/11/2025

You booked classic family portraits… but you ended up getting so much more.

From your kids showing off their favorite bedroom, to family snuggles on the couch, to standing in the doorway where you brought your babies home — these are the moments that matter.

Your family photos should be more than just smiling at the camera.

They should feel like you. They should capture how your home feels, how your kids laugh, how you love each other.

You deserve a gallery full of images that reflect your family’s personality — the kind you’ll frame now and look back on years from now with full hearts and happy tears.

The kind your kids will laugh at when they’re grown, and show their own kids when they talk about where it all began.

If you’re ready for photos that feel like home — I’d love to be there.

05/22/2025

Your house needs more photos of your kids and your parents.

Think:
Grandparents with the grandbabies.
Aunts and uncles with all the cousins.
You and your kids (not just the selfies).
Even the family dog gets a moment.

Generational sessions are some of my favorites. I love mixing and matching family combos to make sure everyone gets in the frame.

One of the best shots? Grandparents surrounded by all their grandkids. Instant holiday or birthday gift.

There’s no better time than now to book a generational shoot. It’s a gift for your parents, a memory for your kids, and an heirloom you’ll keep forever.

Summer sessions are open. Let’s round up the fam and make some memories.

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🏷️ Alameda family photographer | Lifestyle family photographer Bay Area | Documentary family photographer Bay Area | Natural light family photographer Bay Area | Generational Family Photos

05/18/2025

Swipe to see the transformation 👉

This is hands down one of my favorite parts of what I do.

I get to document each step of your family’s journey. I see you become parents, bring home your new baby, watch them grow, and see you grow right alongside them.

It never gets old. Helping you preserve your story and remember the everyday moments — that’s the magic.

10/10/2023

I’m hosting a super sweet Halloween pop up Oct 20th, only a handful of spots, don’t miss out on getting your little one captured in their Halloween costume! https://www.megansmall.com/holiday-mini-sessions/halloween-pop-up-mini-sessions-rubys-tumbling

12/29/2021

Guess what?! 🎉🎉🎉
Being stuck inside for 5 consecutive days has made me so excited for the new year and all that’s to come! I’ve been working on my calendar, penciling mini dates and brainstorming other fun shoot ideas. Because some families didn’t get a chance to book sessions before the holidays I will be extending my mini session offering through January if you book before the end of the year. 30 minute session at your choice of location and gallery of your beautiful edited images for $525. Dm or email to schedule!!!

08/04/2021

Some new marketing postcards, just in time for the busiest season!

04/23/2021

Hi Friends! I've been a little distant on FB but I wanted to share my Mama + Me minis coming up NEXT weekend. I will be shooting 2 days in Alameda, Sat May 1st and Sun May 2nd. Sessions are 20 minutes, short and sweet to get some beautiful shots of my amazing mamas and their babes. Click the link below to secure your spot!

http://www.megansmall.com/minis

11/12/2020

Due to all the crazy wind last sunday I had to reschedule some of the minis to this upcoming sunday the 15th and have 3 openings! Check out my website to reserve your spot!

It’s that time of year, (my favorite time), mini sessions for the holidays! Sessions will be outside, shot at a distance, short and sweet and you will not only have the perfect image for your holiday card but also a handful of candids to cherish. Sessions are short and sweet: long enough for me to

05/01/2020

The weekend before shelter in place started I was able to capture some maternity pictures for the newest cousin to join the family. He already holds a special place in my heart because he was born on my birthday, can't wait to meet you August Abels! Justin Abels Olga Gacevska

04/29/2020

I've been missing our clients and friends like crazy so a few weeks ago we took a drive around town and documented our friends coming out to say hello! Can't wait to see all our favorite faces soon!

03/10/2020

First of the minis this year are this saturday! Click the link below, I'm opening up my living room to you!
http://www.megansmall.com/minis/classicminis

03/06/2020

Happy Friday!!! Tomorrow’s the last day to vote for best of alameda, would love your continued support!

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