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
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!
Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing the lovely Edyta Szyszlo – a talented San Francisco based photographer. We had a fun afternoon shooting some updated bio photos for her company. Enjoy the sneak-peek and check back for more very soon. Thanks to Edyta, Lindsay, and Jenna!
p.s. I’m headed out of town for a photography conference in Las Vegas! If you’re another photographer headed to wppi, drop me an email I’d love to meet-up!
This guy makes me smile so very much. I can’t get enough of those cheeks!
Stay tuned for more.
How fun! Modern Kids Photography was named one of the top five baby photographers in San Francisco. We heard about this late last year but looks like it’s now officially up on the Golden Gate Mother’s Group website as an official recommendation. We’re happy to be up there next to four other talented studios!
Thanks especially to all of our lovely clients who helped make that happen!
As some of you may know I was out of town unexpectedly for six weeks with my husband and his family in Illinois. We recently got back to San Francisco and I’m officially back to work full-time. I won’t elaborate on our time there, just to say that we lost a truly incredible woman to cancer and I wouldn’t have traded those six weeks for anything. I admire my husband and his sister more than I could imagine. We’ve been reminded of all the blessings in our lives and one of those things is my job and the incredible people I get to meet.
$1,000 says Ms. Keili can navigate the city of San Francisco better than you can. I’m kidding of course but this little lady has some serious “street-smart” skills. She is hands down the most outgoing, affable, polite, and down right sophisticated little kids I’ve ever met. Yes, I’ve said it. I don’t always make such grandiose statements but little Keili is totally amazing.
Naturally, I meet quite a lot of kids. One of my favorite things about them is that their personalities differ wildly in kids of the same age. I was reminded of this when I met Jin and his family recently in the East Bay.
I’m excited to say that we’re on Liz Stanley’s Say Yes to Hoboken blog today. I stumbled upon Liz’s lovely blog a few months ago and have really enjoyed all of her content from vintage kids clothing to modern furniture, recipes, and so much more. Add her to your rss reader, pronto.
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!
It’s been SUPER CRAZY over here at Modern Kids. Apologies to anyone who is waiting on an email from me. We had four shoots this weekend between two of us (Eugenia shot this weekend, yay!). I’m trying to squeeze in a few more spots for the holidays – I only have weekday availability left but Jenna will have some weekend spots in San Francisco if you book asap. Email me directly at hello(at)modernkidsphoto.com for more info.
I couldn’t help but share a few quick selects from Faith’s shoot in Sonoma. Faith is a kids model for City Models, here in San Francisco and most recently was the cover image for the Crewcuts catalog this summer. She is such an awesome kid, mature beyond her years, and so fun and easy to work with.
