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Photo: Micholiano Photography
Photo: Micholiano Photography
Photo: Micholiano Photography

Portrait Photographer Based in San Francisco, California

Micholiano Photography

San Francisco, California
Rated5.02 reviews
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Meet Michole.

Michole Forks, owner of Micholiano Photography
Photo: Micholiano Photography

I'm Michole Forks, an award-winning San Francisco family photographer with over 10 years of experience specializing in natural light lifestyle photography. Certified by NAPCP and featured in Bay Area Parent magazine, I serve families across San Francisco, Oakland, and the wider Bay Area. My goal is to capture moments that reveal the beauty of real life messy, delightful, and joyful. When I'm not behind the camera, I am proud to be an educator helping youth become the best versions of themselves across the city.

Session pricing

  • Family

    Starting at

    $675

    1 HR

    • 25 digital files included
    • Online gallery

Reviews

Michole was absolutely amazing to work with! He was professional, creative, and knew exactly how to find the best locations and angles to capture beautiful photos. He was also so great with my kids—he was patient, engaging, and somehow managed to get them to smile and genuinely enjoy taking pictures! I especially loved that he captured such a great variety of shots, from beautiful posed photos to more natural, candid moments. He has a great eye for lighting, backgrounds, and little details that really make the photos stand out. Family photos with young kids can definitely be challenging, but Michole made the whole experience feel easy and fun. We are so happy with how our photos turned out and will absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a talented photographer who knows how to work with families and children.

Winnie Y.

Michole was amazing! I wanted a family photo shoot with my whole family of 15+ people and he was able to bring my vision to life. I’m so happy with the results as it was just what I wanted. His energy was amazing and his creativity was so fun! While my original plan was to have a print of my family photo, I ended up choosing our goofy pose as my print since I feel it brought out everyone’s personality. Thank you for doing an amazing job Michole. 10/10 recommend

Alma R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You should book your family portraits 3 to 6 weeks in advance. During peak seasons (fall and spring), schedule earlier as slots fill faster. Last-minute openings may be available; contact me directly to inquire.

I'm San Francisco based and yes I love to travel! If you want me to photograph your story, it will require a travel fee, depending on where it takes place. ($50 flat fee outside of SF & Oakland)

You will receive an online gallery link with all your photos within a maximum 5 days (sometimes less depending on the season I photograph your story). You can download all the photos from the gallery but also share them, choose your favorites, and also order prints!

I am fully insured through PackageChoice by Hill & Usher If your venue needs proof of insurance just let me know and I'll be happy to provide that for you.

No. All portrait sessions are shot on location with natural light. We can shoot in the comfort of your own home or an agreed upon outdoor location. While it is important to choose a time of the day that your child is happiest, keep in mind that for an outdoor session early morning light–just after sunrise–or late afternoon light–2 hours before sunset–is ideal. If we are shooting indoors, we will c

Yes!