The 11 Best Family Photographers in San Antonio

The most notable family photographers in San Antonio are basically magicians. To truly excel at their jobs, they need the eye of a documentarian to really see into your life. They must also see what makes your little family unit unique. In fact, the best family photographers in San Antonio have the sense of humor of a comedian and the grace under fire of a Kennedy.

As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, Peerspace has seen the work of countless photographers. After all, countless professional creatives rent our spaces daily to bring their creative visions to life. That’s why we’d like to share our know-how with you. If you’re currently in the market for a family photographer, we’re positive you’ll find someone on this list who’s up for the challenge.

Family photographers keep your kids laughing, keep the parents calm, and then capture perfect, timeless photos that show off just who you are as a family. Sound tough? Well, luckily for you, the photographers on this list have all these skills — and many, many more, which is why we’re excited to introduce them all to you as our selection for the best family photographers in San Antonio.

1. Sara K Blanco Photography

Sara K Blanco is a lifestyle photographer, meaning she’s a storyteller at heart. She is a lover of natural beauty who makes amazing use of natural backdrops and is an absolute sculptor of natural light. She chases light and shadow in everything she does, yet her photos are never pretentious or overly composed. They’re almost always simple and yet devastatingly effective.

That’s true whether she’s taking a simple black-and-white photo of your newborn. Or even a gorgeous sunset photo of you and your family simply enjoying each other’s company in the great outdoors. She doesn’t need elaborate stylings to take unforgettable photos. Especially since she’s always able to find that love, innocence, and longing to stop time. And, luckily for you, when she’s behind her camera, she’s actually able to do just that: pause time and turn a single moment into something lasting.

Check out just one of her many glowing client testimonials: “Sara is not only a wonderfully genuine person who makes you feel comfortable instantly, she is also an incredibly talented artist. Her ability to see the beauty in an ordinary moments is a gift you and your family will always cherish.”

2. Ella Bella Photography

Specializing in newborn and maternity portraits, Ella Bella Photography celebrates your family’s newest additions. Helmed by photographer and mom, Elle Mendenhall, this studio works actively throughout San Antonio and Austin.

We love the soft color palette and dazzling glow that is the signature of Ella Bella Photography. Expect to see lots of sleepy newborns, cake smashes, and giddy siblings in this portfolio!

3. Haley Lancaster of Laura Haley Photography

Haley Lancaster of Laura Haley Photography is a family photographer who excels both in-studio and on-location. And, on-location often means the fields of gorgeous wildflowers surrounding San Antonio. Her studio is in Cuero, but she also does tons of work out in Alamo City. If you can make the drive, her studio is really something else — with every corner absolutely bathed in natural light.

We also love how Haley describes her mission: “Capturing the connection between people and showing them their own beauty is my passion. There is no greater honor than being asked to document peoples’ lives. It would be a joy to work with you and your people.”

She’s truly just as gifted taking organic, narrative lifestyle photos as she takes posed and styled photos in the studio. Because of this versatility, we can unabashedly recommend her to anyone looking for one of the best family photographers in San Antonio. She’s a great choice even if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for. In addition, she’s a patient guide, and we’re positive you and your family will enjoy your time with her.

4. Griffin Photography

Sarah Ann Griffin of Griffin Photography takes clean, timeless lifestyle photography. She crafts photos that really get to the heart of who your family is and the story you’re living out together. Her work never seems forced or overly styled, making use of natural light and natural poses. Sarah Ann highlights the natural affection between you and your family to capture sweet, loving, artfully composed photographs.

Check out her wedding work, and you’ll see another side of her skill set, as she shoots in an exquisite photojournalistic style that captures the heart of every moment. She captures all the sweetness, humor, and humanity on display when two families join together as one. She taps into all these skills in her family photography, connecting deeply with people of all ages to portray truly stunning family moments.

5. Irene and David Castillo of Expose the Heart Photography

Irene and David Castillo of Expose the Heart Photography take colorful, classically composed fine-art photographs. Their family photography is always exquisite and, at times, exuberant. They always manage to capture the adults-to-be in your children, as well as the children you and your partner are at heart.

Their photographs are truly timeless, and they’re skilled at capturing people at their best. In fact, their photos are the way they want to remember themselves. Each photograph is a little ode to joy.

6. Christina Ramirez Photography

Christina Ramirez is known for her glamorous portraiture. She’s an artist who seems to see light and shadow differently than the average person. It’s as if they are liquid — the medium out of which her photographs are composed. She’s an extremely versatile photographer, just as good in the studio as on location.

Christina has an energetic love for photography that is contagious. In addition to being one of the best family photographers in San Antonio, she’s a well-respected and highly sought-after speaker and mentor. In fact, her photographic passion is so immense. She ensures to pass her knowledge on to the next generation of photographers.

Check out this glowing review from a mom who booked her daughter’s portrait session with Christina: “Just personally saying THANK YOU for taking such breathtaking portraits of my daughter and making her experience an event she will always remember. I knew the photos would be great, but I am seriously blown away! You and Marci are truly gifted!“

7. Chanda’s Photography

Chanda Tedder Carter of Chanda’s Photography is a versatile lifestyle photographer in the Greater San Antonio Area (in Boerne, to be exact). She has a special knack for taking precious newborn photos. So much of taking a gorgeous photograph is location, location, location. And whether she’s photographing at her Guadalupe River frontage or home studio, she’s got you covered with gorgeous views, natural golden light, and the simple props and backdrops that can help you capture the magic of your family life.

She’s also great with children of all ages and can keep your kids laughing, your infant napping, and you and your partner totally at ease. When she’s behind the camera, she’s a generous and kind director who knows just what to say. And so, together, you can capture photographs you’ll treasure for the rest of your life.

8. Maria Bercher Photography

Maria Bercher is a San Antonio-based family photographer who sets herself apart as a newborn and maternity photographer. She takes narrative, whimsical family photos that are at times minimalist, with simple, single-colored backgrounds. And other times, her images are intricately composed works of art. She can capture the personality of your family and the absolute perfection of your babies.

Her work is an elegant, classical style that will look as gorgeous on Instagram as it will framed in gold and hung above your mantle. If you’re looking for a photographer to collaborate with who can take your vision and really run with it, we highly recommend Maria. Please take a look at her portfolio and start getting excited about your family’s photoshoot!

9. Pagette Callender Photography

Pagette Callender has made her name taking high school senior photos, so — similar to a few others on this list — she’s got a real knack for connecting with teenagers and preteens. Even if you as a parent find yourself struggling to connect with them these days — don’t worry, they’ll come back around. Her photos are sly, sometimes humorous odes to the wonders of family and the strange magic of growing up.

She’s able to capture the joys of family life, the complexity of your children, the simplicity of your love for them. Not only that, but she brings those emotions to the surface to create perfect photographs. Her style is both organic and classic, guaranteeing these shots will stand the test of time.

10. Hayward Gaude Photography

Hayward Gaude is a fine-art family photographer who takes classically composed photographs both in-studio and on location. Using the same lighting techniques, posing, and compositions classic portrait artists have for generations, Hayward captures family photographs to stand the test of time. And he’s able to work within the confines of classical poses and compositions to capture what makes your family unique.

If you want a photograph that your children can one day hang in their own homes right next to the portraits of their own families, Hayward is the photographer for you.

11. Rae Vision Photography

Erica of Rae Vision photography is a family photographer who knows that every family is a love story. Her style is extremely organic, almost totally hands-off, with just enough styling to help capture your life. And not just the way it is on any given day, but the way it will feel when you look back on it. Basically, she captures the moments you’ll be nostalgic for, long before you are old enough to feel that ache, that longing for what was true.

When you plan your shoot with her, we highly recommend setting aside those hours right before sunset. That’s because her golden-hour shots are beautiful, full of light and shadow, and impeccably composed.

Best family photographers in San Antonio: conclusion

Thanks for tuning in for our selection of the best family photographers in San Antonio. We’re sure you’ll be impressed by their wide range of skills, their senses of humor, their ability to bring out the glamour and beauty from the everyday experiences of family life, and the absolute love and joy they seem to bring with them to every photoshoot.

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