I always tell my couples that we can do their engagement session ANYWHERE! That is my sly way of saying think outside the box cuz I am down for anything. I just love shooting in new locations with an unexpected vibe! It keeps life spicy and my craft rejuvenated! I was so thrilled when Erini and Ryan suggested starting their session at a San Francisco bar. After getting rained out 2 times, the 3rd time was a charm and we had THE BEST time! We started the swanky bar sesh at Ristobar Italian Restaurant in the Marina of San Francisco. Erini’s dress from Anthropologie was AMAZING! I couldn’t have ..read more

Award winning Bay Area Senior Photographer Gives The Full Scoop! Posing Ideas for Seniors That Will Make Them Shine! As a Senior Photographer in the East Bay and Bay Area, I have a lot of great tips I can’t wait to share with others looking to photograph seniors as well! After my very first senior session, I knew I had found my sweet spot! I think I love being one on one with people…I feel like I can really get to know them and create a comfortable environment where they can be their authentic selves without feeling self conscious or nervous. We all have nerves being in front of a camera and I ..read more

Tips and Tricks to Making Your Senior Session a Success! Congratulations! You are a senior and will be graduating from high school or college in a blink of an eye! This season of your life is coming to an end so that a new chapter can begin! This is your moment to shine and to capture your unique personality, style and interests. As a senior photographer in the East Bay of California, one of my favorite things is helping seniors prepare for their personalized session so that we can get the most out of our time together. It is a fun process, but I promise taking photos is even more fun! See be ..read more

Tracey and Felipe’s wedding was one I have been looking forward to for a full year! We had so much fun at their Fisherman’s Wharf and City Hall engagement session that I just couldn’t wait to capture their big day after that! They got ready at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco and were married at the Chapel of Our Lady with their reception next door at the Presidio Officer’s Club. The locations were breathtaking and so convenient as everything was walking distance from each other. Their ceremony was so beautifully done! I especially loved their processional music! I couldn’t help but sing al ..read more

Photos by Danielle Reiff Associate Photographer Editing by Heather Scharf Photography Shannon and Nate were married at an outdoor dreamland called Saratoga Springs! I have been shooting here since it’s first year opening and the tall trees surrounding the ceremony site always gives the day such an intimate feeling. Danielle had so much fun photographing this wedding! They did a small ceremony with just close friends and family and had the rest of the guests join for cocktail hour and the reception. I just loved editing this wedding as I could really feel all the happiness and joy from the fir ..read more

I LOVE this Walnut Creek location 365 days a year! When you get acres of yellow flowers in the middle of fall, you know it is a special place. We had so much fun on this session as the sun set behind the hillside. The little girl found a toy truck before the session which was a major token of good luck, as trucks are her absolute favorite. Would you believe me if I told you we took all these in 25 minutes! I love minis! The post Walnut Creek Family Photographer appeared first on Heather Scharf Photography ..read more

I was so excited to photograph the wedding of my beautiful friend Kristal! I loved getting to know her fiance, Adam during their engagement session at Cavallo Point near San Francisco. We had one of those typical summer evenings filled with wind and chill, but it didn’t stop us from having a ball together. They make such a great couple and now a perfect husband and wife duo. I am thrilled for them both! They started their wedding day at the stunning Stanford Park Hotel, which had so many beautiful locations to photograph throughout the hotel! Their wedding was at the gorgeous MacArther Park w ..read more

My name is Heather Scharf and I have been a maternity and family photographer since 2010 and I have loved every second of it! I serve San Francisco, wine country and the east bay! In all my years of doing photography, I can honestly say that I still have the same passion for it as I did when I first started! It is an art form that evolves and changes with each session. I love that each photo shoot is an opportunity to stretch myself creatively and try new techniques and tell new stories. My soul truly comes alive at every photo shoot and I always return home more happy than when I left. It is ..read more

Hi! I am a Maternity and Family photographer in Lafayette, Ca and specialize in capturing genuine moments that you will cherish forever. The little ones grow so fast and each stage just flies by! I keep this in mind as I capture moments as I know the next time I photograph the family their kids will be in a new phase of development and life and may no longer will have the chubby cheeks and squishy hands. This was a styled session I did near Mount Diablo State Park! I love the wide open spaces and all the rock structures! The sunset was so gorgeous too! I just loved how the mom and little girl ..read more

GAH! Stop the cuteness before my heart stops! I mean, don’t stop! This little doll locked her eyes on my camera with wonder and sweet smiles the whole session! This was a mini session and look at all the moments we got in such a little amount of time! I loved helping them style the outfit choices for the session and I think they looked amazing! I cannot wait to see how much she has grown when I see her next year! I just love being a family storyteller in the East Bay and Bay Area! Photographing families and watching them grow each year is such a treat for me! The post Walnut Creek Family Pho ..read more