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hello + welcome

Modern Kids Photography focuses on the wonder, complexity, and joy of childhood.

My name is Sarah Wert and I am the primary photographer and owner of Modern Kids Photography, San Francisco. While everyone loves a smiling kid, that's not always what I look for. Children express themselves through many incredible emotions and I'm interested in capturing all their moods and unique personality traits. My goal is to give you not only a fun and enjoyable family photography session but to make unexpected, and indelible imagery you will never forget.

I'm on the road many times during the year. Contact me to inquire about my travel schedule, to book your portrait session, or just to say hello. I would love to hear from you!

by email: hello[at]modernkidsphoto[dot]com

Visit us in our new studio: 3150 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 (by appointment only) 415 846 0533

about sarah

a few things about me:

• I live in San Francisco with my husband and my dog, Luna • I grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania • I've fished in the Adriatic Sea • surfed in Mexico • was an Au Pair in Berlin •  received a BFA in Photography in Minneapolis • i love food of all kinds especially Icelandic hot dogs, aged balsamic vinegar, and green tea ice cream • I've shot for companies like Amazon and Wired but still love working for fun, modern families

Modern Kids Photography was named one of the Bay Area's Top Five Baby Photographers of 2010!

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Category Archives: infant

hello, noah. sneak-peek | modern baby photographer, san francisco

This guy makes me smile so very much. I can’t get enough of those cheeks!

Stay tuned for more.

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Sarah Louise, sneak peek | modern kids photographer, san francisco

It’s been so busy over here with non-stop shooting, placing orders, and bookmaking. In fact I’m headed out the door in a few moments to do a family session. We are starting in Noe Valley and jumping on the train and to the Ferry Building and Taylor’s Refresher…so very San Francisco and so very fun!

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sneak peek: hayes valley family session + blue bottle coffee | san francisco modern family photographer

Just a few frames from Lucian’s third shoot this year (as part of his Year in the Life Session). We had great weather, a cooperative little one, and blue bottle coffee (my absolute favorite coffee). Thanks so much to Julie, Matt, and Lucian for another great shoot. Oh and to Ms. Eugenia for assisting (Lucian...

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lucas family, a morning at the market, sunday morning sessions | modern kids photographer, san francisco

Ok so maybe this is actually a Saturday morning in September but you get the idea. Last month I had the pleasure of spending a really lovely morning with the Lucas Family. You might remember that I photographed their wedding along the Russian River this summer. Dad, Alina, and I started bright an early, 7 am to be exact. We made our way to the Alemany Farmer’s Market in San Francisco. If you love food and live in SF you’ve been here. Alice Waters has been known to shop here. It’s an incredibly diverse market where you can buy fresh seafood, delicious breads and pastries, rare mushrooms, asian vegetables I have no idea how to cook, all kinds of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and even live chickens. Yep, live chickens.

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baby Cora | Gerber baby great-granddaughter, behind the scenes | modern baby photographer, san francisco

Some days I feel a little overworked and overwhelmed running my own business. I’m a bit of a one-man-band with the help periodically of some really wonderful people (my husband, awesome assistants, fellow photographers, designers, SEO mavens, html geniuses, copy-editors, etc.). Are you surprised how many people you need to run a little business like...

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bonjour, chicago + st.louis | modern kids photography | traveling sessions 2009

We love to travel and we’re excited to be in Chicago and St. Louis this fall. Give grandma a special gift this year! All sessions will have image galleries delivered in time to order holiday cards, prints, canvases and more.

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baby Esme, sneak peek | modern kids photographer, san francisco, mission, dolores park

Remember little Esme? I photographed her a few days after she was born (look up to my blog header, she’s in black and white and is adorable). She’s already six months old! I can hardly believe it. She’s as beautiful as ever.

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baby Mateo at home and on location, Land’s End | modern kids photographer

I love baby Mateo. He’s so cute. I can’t get enough of his contagious smile. Our session was broken into two shoots the first at home and the second along the Land’s End trail here in San Francisco. I recently shared Mateo’s slideshow, you can see it by clicking here. Below are a few of...

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Mateo’s slideshow: at home and on location, Land’s End | San Francisco modern kids photographer

Just a quick post to share Mateo’s slideshow. I had a really lovely time with this family first shooting at home then taking a walk along the Land’s End trail that overlooks the GGB. Every time I look at Mateo I smile, how handsome. My favorites to follow.

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baby Madison: 100th day portrait session

I’m excited to share the rest of my favorites from baby Madison’s 100th day portrait session. This little girl is such a sweetheart. I absolutely can’t get enough of her expressions. I’ve made a few comments below. Thanks again to Madison and her parents for a wonderful shoot!

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