I'm Karla Mejia, a fine art documentary photographer based in San Francisco. For over 10 years I've been capturing weddings, elopements, engagements, and family milestones across the Bay Area and California — from SF City Hall to the cliffs of Big Sur, the vineyards of Napa Valley, and the wild coastline of Carmel. My approach blends fine art composition with honest, unposed storytelling, so every image feels like a real memory rather than a posed photograph.

San Francisco City Hall is one of the most breathtaking wedding venues in the world — and I've had the privilege of photographing it for over ten years. From the sweeping Grand Staircase to the golden rotunda, every corner of this building holds the potential for something extraordinary. I'm Karla Mejia, and I know this space like the back of my hand — the light, the angles, the quiet moments between the ceremony and the portraits. Let me bring that knowledge to your day.

Your engagement session is about more than just photos — it's your first chance to be in front of my camera together, to find your rhythm, and to discover how beautiful you are when you forget I'm there. I photograph engagement sessions across the San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose, Napa Valley, Carmel, Big Sur, and wherever your story feels most like you.

Pregnancy is one of the most powerful, fleeting, and beautiful seasons of your life. Before the rush of those first weeks with a newborn arrives, your maternity session is a chance to slow down and truly inhabit this moment — the curve of your body, the anticipation in your eyes, the way your partner looks at you. I photograph maternity sessions all across the Bay Area, from the beaches of Marin to the hills of the East Bay, and anywhere in between that feels right for you.

A quinceañera is so much more than a birthday party. It is a declaration — of identity, of family, of a young woman stepping into her own story. I approach every Sweet 15 session with the reverence it deserves: capturing the elegance of the gown, the joy of the celebration, the tears in a mother's eyes, and the pride that fills every corner of the room. I've had the honor of documenting these celebrations across the Bay Area, and every single one has moved me deeply.

Families don't hold still — and they shouldn't have to. My approach to family photography is the same as everything else I shoot: I watch, I wait, and I catch the moments that are already happening. The way your youngest runs to your arms. The way your partner looks at your kids when they think nobody's watching. Those are the images you'll pull out in twenty years. I photograph families all across the Bay Area — Golden Gate Park, Crissy Field, Tilden Park, the Marin coast, peninsula and wherever your family feels most like itself.

Graduation is a milestone that deserves more than a snapshot. I photograph graduation and prom sessions across the San Francisco Bay Area — capturing the pride, the joy, and the bittersweet feeling of one chapter ending and another beginning. Whether you want a relaxed outdoor session near your school or something more polished at an iconic Bay Area location, let's create portraits you'll be proud to share for years to come.

In San Francisco's tech-driven, professionally competitive landscape, your headshot is often the first impression you make — on LinkedIn, on your company website, on a speaking bio, or on a pitch deck. I specialize in headshots that look like you at your best: natural, confident, and genuinely you. No stiff poses, no fake smiles. Just the version of you that belongs in the room.

Children are the heart of wonder, discovery, and boundless joy. Each laugh, each curious glance, and each fleeting moment tells a story of innocence and growth. Through my lens, I strive to capture the unspoken magic that makes childhood so extraordinary. With over 10 years of experience, I focus on the moments that are pure, authentic, and full of life.

In this portfolio, you’ll find images that celebrate the vibrant energy and unique spirit of each child. From quiet, tender moments to bursts of playful energy, every photograph is a reflection of childhood’s fleeting beauty, a moment captured before it fades into memory.

Let’s create images that hold onto the wonder of childhood, preserving these precious years for a lifetime to come.

I focus on authentic storytelling, where each image reflects the true essence of who you are and the world around you.

A portrait should feel like a revelation, not a record. It should show you something true about yourself — the way you hold yourself when you're at ease, the light that lives behind your eyes, the version of you that exists when nobody is asking you to perform. That's what I'm after in every portrait session I shoot. Whether you're looking for something personal, editorial, or somewhere in between, let's create something that actually looks like you.

The first two weeks of a baby's life pass in a blur of wonder and exhaustion — and they never come back. A newborn session is a chance to freeze that impossibly small, impossibly perfect moment before it's gone. I specialize in gentle, calm, unhurried sessions that work around your baby's schedule and keep both of you comfortable. The result: images that will make you catch your breath every time you look at them for the rest of your life.