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Welcome to the Kari Odell Photography blog!  I am a San Francisco Bay Area photographer specializing in children's lifestyle photography.

I have a passion for photographing children and I feel privileged that people allow me into the privacy of their lives to take creative custom portraits of their families.  My portraits are photojournalistic, using beautiful, natural light. I have a four year old son named Will who inspires me everyday to find the beauty and joy in everything.

Thanks for visiting!

9 months | San Francisco Natural Light Maternity Photography

I spent an afternoon with this adorable couple awaiting the arrival of their little one. They were so sweet together.

2 weeks old | Menlo Park Newborn Natural Light Photography

I met this wonderful family last week at their beautiful home and we shot all of the photos outside on a warm afternoon. This little guy was so special and cute. We had a great time.

Baby Sister | Marin County Newborn Natural Light Photographer

Miss M is so cute with her new baby sister. She is so careful and sweet with her it melted my heart.

2nd Birthday! | Belmont Natural Light Child Photographer

Gorgeous little G had a great 2nd birthday party complete with a Winnie the Pooh bouncy house. I first photographed her when she was 6 months old. She is such a cutie!

Adorable | Marin County Natural Light Baby Photographer

This gorgeous baby girl was too cute for words. I think she has a career in modeling. She was so easy and fun to photograph!

Joy | Menlo Park Natural Light Photography

This family and I have worked together 4 times now. They are such lovely people and the grandparents are darling and love their grandson immensely. This little guy is growing up so fast and just keeps getting more handsome.

Family | Marin County Natural Light Family Photography

I have known this mom since we were 18 years old. We went to the U of A together and have gotten to be great friends in the past year since I moved back to the Bay Area. She and her husband are so cute and their kids are sweet, loving and adorable. I love every time I get to see them.

Golden Gate | San Francisco Bay Area Natural Light Child Photographer

My old friend from college was in town with her beautiful family so we decided to meet by the Golden Gate Bridge for photos. Her kids are gorgeous and so full of life and her and her husband are just the nicest people who beam when they smile. It was such a pleasure to spend the afternoon with them.

Here comes the bride | San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Photographer

This wedding was amazing. The bride and groom were so in love and I felt so lucky to be able to share in their special day.

Connection | Palo Alto Natural Light Child Photographer

This little girl was so fun to photograph. She connects so well with the camera and has such a sweet smile and laugh.