We all have special moments in our lives that have to be captured on film. But whom can you trust with these family milestones or stunning events? Take a look at the list below and find your new go-to photographer. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Jamie Grenough Photography (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Photographer picks, see below.
Our 2024 Services category sponsor is Headlands Preparatory School. View the rest of the Services category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Mobile.
Southern | Central | Mobile
Southern Marin
Cameron Cressman Photography
Mill Valley
A second-generation Marin native, Cameron Cressman has a strong background in marketing, working in real estate and with homebuilders, but has since parlayed those skills into her own business, focusing on family photography.
Gina Risso Photography
Sausalito
Gina Risso has years of experience under her belt working as both a family and corporate photographer. She has worked with clients like UCSF Children’s Hospitals and Bay Area Discovery Museum, and she has photographed 20 years worth of Marin families, kids, high school seniors, events and headshots.
Sausalito, 415.307.4641
Jamie Grenough Photography
Mill Valley
Jamie Grenough is all about motherhood and the raw, honest story of it. They also travel frequently, so if you’re looking for a destination shoot, reach out! Hours are Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
43 Lomita Dr, Mill Valley, 310.387.2261
Mini Anna Photography
Mill Valley
The joy and growth of families is captured in Mini Anna’s work, from maternity photos to newborns to family portraits — it’s all about the growth and affection of your child. Hours are Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mill Valley, 415.480.4224
Taryn Beller Photography
Mill Valley
Taryn Beller Photography provides families and couples with thoughtfully planned photo sessions, offering personalized recommendations and prep guides to help take the stress out of being in front of the camera. Hours are Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Central Marin
Creative Portraiture
Fairfax
Photographer Stephanie Mohan specializes in headshots and portraits, from within her studio or on location. She also partners with hair and makeup artists to make sure there’s no errant strands in your photo.
48 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, 415.454.2102
Jamie Diger Photography
San Anselmo
With a passion for lifestyle photography, Jamie Diger Photography embraces the chaos and craziness of kids to convey the love and fun of your family’s story. Hours are Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Laura Reoch September Days
San Rafael
Laura Reoch’s photography comes from the heart, focusing on emotion first and foremost, with each photo snapped showing the fullness of life.
Marin Family Photography
San Rafael
Hilary Knight, owner of Marin Family Photography, specializes in lifestyle, making a name for herself with her skills in newborn, maternity and family portraiture.
San Rafael, 415.837.3143
Olga Trofymets Photography
Larkspur
Olga Trofymets is a Marin-based family portrait and small-business branding photographer who blends comfort and stress-free sessions with professionalism. Hours are Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
266 Larkspur Plaza Dr, Larkspur
Mobile
Amelia Plumb Photography
Amelia Plumb of Amelia Plumb Photography is known for her ability to make photography sessions as comfortable, open and natural as possible for clients. Whether you are in need of a professional business photoshoot, an updated family photograph or senior portraits for graduating high school students, Amelia Plumb Photography never disappoints.
Jennifer Skinner Portraits
Jennifer Skinner has a reputation for being prepared and flexible. While she can snap a perfect shot of nearly anything, her fans rave most about her family photography with no poorly timed blinks in sight. Hours are Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Neptune Bangdel Photograph
Neptune Bangdel Photography is a Bay Area lifestyle photographer. Her passion for her craft comes from a hope to capture fleeting moments and preserve them for her clients to keep forever. From graduation to maternity to everyday, Neptune Bangdel is available to shoot whatever clients see as important.
Best of the County Services Sponsor
Headlands Preparatory School
This award-winning, WASC-accredited, middle and high school has a long history of helping students succeed through individualized learning. From highly gifted students to those with learning differences, Headlands meets students where they are to maximize their learning. Executive Director Kristie Moore-Arauz shares their approach:
Please describe your curriculum.
Our curriculum is designed around the concept of mastery learning and our “acquire-practice-apply” method, in which students acquire content and skills, practice them in a meaningful way and apply them for long-term learning.
How does your school support individual students’ learning needs?
The one-to-one model enables teachers to engage unique student interests and provides them with the opportunity to develop and articulate their own thoughts, interests and opinions.
What extracurricular activities do you offer?
Headlands facilitates international and local group service trips as well as student lunch clubs in which students explore shared interests, such as leadership, yearbook, social justice, board games and more
Headlands Prep School | Sausalito | 415.944.2254 | headlandsprep.com
