Captured by Sara — Newborn, Children, Maternity & Family Photographer in San Jose & the San Francisco Bay Area, CA

About Sara

Sara

Natural moments. Timeless stories.

Mother, wife, and photographer. I feel deeply grateful to turn the beauty of everyday life into photographs that preserve the moments we never want to forget.

My journey behind the lens began in 2009. Over the past 15+ years, photography has become more than my profession — it is a way of seeing beauty in the smallest details, preserving meaningful connections, and telling stories that grow more precious with time.

At Captured by Sara, I specialize in newborn, maternity, and family photography, creating timeless portraits with a refined, minimalist aesthetic. Through soft natural light, gentle tones, and thoughtful simplicity, my goal is to capture the authentic beauty of each family and the quiet magic of life’s most meaningful beginnings.

Because some moments are fleeting, but the memories we create deserve to last forever.

Recent Work

Newborn baby portrait in soft neutral tones — San Francisco Bay Area newborn photographer
Sleeping wrapped newborn portrait in San Jose studio by Captured by Sara
Baby milestone and children portrait photography in Silicon Valley, CA
First birthday cake smash photography session in the San Francisco Bay Area
Delicate newborn baby details captured in natural light — San Jose, CA
Minimalist first birthday portrait session by Captured by Sara
Timeless studio newborn portrait in San Jose & SF Bay Area
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping portrait by Sara Mendonca
Natural newborn, children, and family photography in the San Francisco Bay Area

Client Love

Newborn photography session for Marytte Sánchez by Captured by Sara in the SF Bay Area

Me encantó tu trabajo! Voy a recomendarte! Amo como cuidas a los bebés.

Marytte Sánchez

Mother and son family portrait session for Patricia Burkot in the San Francisco Bay Area

I had a great moment with my son during our Mother's Day session. She helped us to feel comfortable in front of the camera and the photos are amazing.

Patricia Burkot

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