Welcome


Pitaya Photography helps Bay Area families to deeply see and celebrate themselves (at all stages) with photography sessions that are effortless, nourishing and authentic. I'm so glad you're here.

“Cass is the most magical artist and person. She truly captures gorgeous moments—somehow even amongst chaos—and creates these stunning perfect snippets of connection.”

A warm, authentic and organic lifestyle portrait of a newborn at a home in East Bay California
Booking in MARIN, SAN FRANCISCO AND EAST BAY


IN-HOME NEWBORN SESSIONS

You're feeling up for casual, connected and easy. You're in the right place. Pitaya Photography's In-Home Newborn Sessions create meaningful and timeless imagery for your family photo archive. Sessions are yours, truly. You don't have to be "on", or anything other than what is feeling real and alive for you. My aim is to hold your family with love in my lens, and help you see the beauty of your life.

See Newborn Work
An earthy, artistic maternity portrait taken in a home in San Francisco California
Booking in MARIN, SAN FRANCISCO AND EAST BAY


MATERNITY SESSIONS

You're feeling the monumental shift in energy from your life as you know it to the "other side" with this new soul that you'll embrace with your whole being.


Knowing just how much today will feel like a distance memory once your newborn arrives, you want to commemorate, freeze, just soak up for one more moment, this moment in time. You'll look back on these photos with awe and wonder, and re-experience this rare and beautiful metamorphosis that was so pivitol in your journey.

See Maternity Work
A candid, documentary style family portrait taken of mother and daughter at home in Foster City
Booking in Marin, San Francisco, and East Bay


FAMILY SESSIONS

You want photographs that feel like those rare moments of peacefulness, where everything is perfect exactly how it is. Perfect even with the full sink and the late nights. The moments where the big stuff doesn't matter, because you can feel the enormity of the small stuff. And in the chaos and intensity of this parenthood journey, the small stuff is enough. It's the biggest. Part of your family session is taking a moment to honor all of it, that's priceless in and of itself. The token of this mindset - a beautiful gallery of memories to keep forever.

See Family Work
Booking in Marin, San Francisco and East Bay


BIRTHDAYS

You want (and deserve!) to be present for your little one's celebration, while your second set of eyes (me!) captures the beautiful moments of joy and love all around you.

See Birthday Photography
NOW AVAILABLE IN MARIN AND SAN FRANCISCO


MINI SESSIONS

Easy, quick and - voila - you and your people are together in a set of lovely photographs.You're doing this thing called life. You deserve to celebrate yourselves, and sometimes quick and easy is just what you need.


Ease into a relaxed, connected and joyful time together at some sweet little corners of Marin, San Francisco and East Bay.

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Love Notes

Alexis / Newborn

“We look through the pictures all the time, and I am so glad we will have these to reflect on and to share with our babe when she is older. We felt immediately comfortable with Cass in our home - especially during COVID - she was so respectful and put us and our babe at ease. We felt like we were hanging with a friend who happened to be photographing our baby. I would turn to Cass again and again for all of my photography needs, she is truly a gem!”

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I've got you.


Saying yes to a session can feel big! There are so many unknowns, and you probably want to feel prepared, informed and confident as you open up your world to the camera. I'm here to support you through each step.

Recent Sessions on the Blog


I love sharing the beautiful images that we create together, if you're willing. Below are some recent sessions with lovely families all over the Bay Area.

I trust your timing.


You know when it feels right. If you're ready now, you can see pricing and lock in your date online via this button. If you've got a future time in mind, you can sign up for my newsletter and we can keep in touch.