My name is Annie Tao. I am a photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I specialize in lifestyle photography where you get to play, hang out, and be yourself. I capture the moments, real emotions and stories that occur during our time together. Check here often or subscribe to my blog (RSS feed) to see what I am up to or get creative inspiration. Thanks for visiting! 
Here is an article I wrote for some of my readers who read How To Photograph Shy Children and asked for tips on photographing adults! See?!! I listen! 
This article was published on DPS barely a day ago, so I am happy there are 4900+ shares already. I love when my tips can help others.
With the help of his youngest daughter Christina, Stephan surprised his wife Anja and daughter Mirella with a photoshoot in San Francisco during their “holiday” from Norway! He booked the shoot months earlier, but only revealed the surprise after they arrived. What a thoughtful and romantic gesture!
Stephan left it up to me to choose where to shoot, so we went to the base of the famous Golden Gate Bridge. There, the wind was so strong that it felt like I was sky-diving again, but falling horizontally! To walk, I only needed to lift my legs and the wind would push me along like an impatient mother duck to her wandering ducklings.
Even with the cold and unforgiving wind, the shoot went smoothly because The B Family were unfazed by the weather and found enjoyment in being together. In San Francisco. With me.
I couldn’t ask for anything more.
Amidst house renovations, a brand new baby, visitors, an active toddler, two big dogs, and a holiday, it is safe to say The L Family had a lot going on when I came over for their shoot. If you met them though, you wouldn’t know it because they were so cool, calm and content!
This San Francisco Lifestyle Photography session had two parts: an indoor newborn and family session at the house and an outdoor session in their neighborhood. It was all shot in a relaxed, lifestyle manner, which captured personalities, relationships and stories.
Check out this sneak peek of The L Family hanging out together and how 7-day new Ryan sleep through most of it. hee hee.
Ssssssstretch and freeze!
Ryan waking up to gaze at his mom
Ben believes sharing is caring
On a bed of clouds
Fun on the clouds
In the neighborhood
