Hello and welcome! I’m Katie, a lifestyle portrait photographer specializing in newborns, families, and capturing life’s most beautiful milestones. Based in San Francisco, I have the privilege of working with an incredible range of clients—from tech CEOs and fellow artists to high-profile celebrities—many of whom become like family. My work takes me across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York City, documenting timeless moments with an artistic and heartfelt approach. I can’t wait to create photo magic with you!
Finally, beautiful family photos that deserve a place on your wall.
Welcome to katie rain Photography
Your babies will grow up, but your photographs will stay little forever.
I photograph all the meaningful moments of family life—maternity, newborn, and family sessions—capturing the real connections and little details you’ll want to remember. For those who want to document their baby’s first year in a beautiful, seamless way, my Luxury First Year Package is a favorite, covering every milestone from birth to their first birthday with photos and a keepsake album. Whether it’s a cozy in-home newborn session or a fun, relaxed family shoot, I’ll make sure you have timeless images to look back on for years to come.
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I’m Katie Rain, and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here! I started my photography business in 2011 after the birth of my first daughter, and it has grown in ways I could have never imagined. My goal with every session is to make the experience effortless and enjoyable, so you can relax and simply be in the moment. I truly love what I do, and I hope that passion comes through in every image I create.
I'm Katie, your toddler's favorite photographer.
Each session is unique, but my process is the same! I have a very calming and grounding energy that immediately will put everyone at ease. I like to look at the light and environment for inspiration, but will always follow the mood of the child or baby to get the best results.
I will suggest the best locations for the time of day we have selected, and I will direct and guide you during the photoshoot. You will never be left feeling awkward and I promise you will leave saying, "That was way easier than we expected!"
my process
- maren & Evan
Her bubbly personality put my family at ease and allowed for such a fun session. She is definitely an expert at her craft not just with her ability to capture the perfect moment but she is wonderful with children. I can’t wait to work with her again!
"Katie is a dream to work with!"
- Cynthia + brett
Katie Rain is a tremendously gifted artist. Her talent behind the camera is only surpassed by her disarming approachability that makes shooting with her a joyful experience for everyone. So grateful to be able to enjoy her photos for years to come!
"Katie captured our family dynamic perfectly!"
- Anne + Colin
Katie is amazing! She has such a vision and talent for photography that doesn’t compare to anyone else we’ve worked with before. The fact that she’s a mom herself makes her sessions even better—she “gets it”! She helped make our family feel comfortable right at home and helped me remove the pressure I was putting on myself to make everything “perfect."
"She instantly put our kids at ease!"