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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!

Welcome baby boy! | Palo Alto Natural Light Newborn Photographer

Baby L was so cooperative and sweet our whole session. He was a dream baby.


Cute! | Sunnyvale Natural Light Child Photography

These cuties were full of energy and really fun to chase around!

Beaming | Marin County Natural Light Child Photography

This little boy exemplifies why I love my job. To see the sheer joy and beautiful innocent expressions coming from a child make me so happy. Plus he has the coolest style, he is a little hipster at 4 years old.

Precious Baby Girl | San Francisco Bay Area Natural Light Baby Photographer

This 3 month old baby girl was so adorable and sweet and she has the most beautiful eyes. I had a ball spending time with her.


Cousins | Marin County Natural Light Family Photography

These cousins had a blast chasing each other and playing around. Their energy was infectious and fun!
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Cheekbones | Marin County Natural Light Child Photography

These sisters are models in the making. They knew their best angles even at ages 4 and 7 and their cheekbones are the kind that women around the world envy :)
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Brotherly Love | Marin County Natural Light Family Photography

These brothers loved to make each other laugh! We had a lot of fun playing around.
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Sweet Siblings | Marin County Natural Light Photography

I spent an afternoon with this lovely brother and sister pair who were so cute and cuddly together.
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Loving | Mountain View Natural Light Baby Photographer

I first photographed this baby boy in his mom’s belly, then as a newborn and now he is crawling around showing off his baby blues. He is beyond sweet and loving. Can’t wait for the next time I get to see him.
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Brown Eyed Boy | Atherton Natural Light Baby Photographer

I loved spending the morning with this little man. His gorgeous brown eyes are so warm and beautiful.
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