San Diego Family & Portrait Photography

For the families who love a little adventure. The couples with a story to tell. The beautifully dressed, the wonderfully eccentric, the sentimental, and the spectacularly silly.
Hello, I'm Suzanne Ofeldt, the photographer behind SheWanders. Since 2002, I've been creating imaginative, artful portraits of people and the lives they're making together.
From family photographs and maternity sessions to couples, individual portraits, and milestone celebrations, I love dreaming up images that are as interesting as the people in them.
A little art direction. A little spontaneity. A lot of personality.

book A Little Photo Adventure

Looking for something short and sweet? My San Diego family mini sessions are 20-minute creative adventures at select locations, including Balboa Park.
$295 | 20 minutes | 4 edited digital images

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Proposal photography for when it’s time to pop the question.

It’s always a good time for a couple session. Let’s plan yours.

I’d love to photograph just you. And tell a beautiful story.
Join me for a Love Her Wild session.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of photography sessions do you offer in San Diego?

SheWanders offers creative family photography, couples portraits, maternity sessions, individual portraits, and milestone celebrations throughout San Diego and beyond. Sessions can be playful and spontaneous, thoughtfully styled, or a little of both. Every experience is an opportunity to make something personal and visually interesting.

Where do you photograph families and portraits in San Diego?

Anywhere with a little possibility! I photograph families and portraits throughout San Diego, including Balboa Park, North Park, local beaches, private homes, and unexpected places that make a beautiful backdrop. We can choose a location together based on your personalities, wardrobe, and the photographs we'd like to create.

What should we wear for our family photography session?

Let's make it interesting! I love helping clients think about color, texture, wardrobe, and the overall feeling of their photographs. Some families arrive beautifully coordinated, others embrace bold colors or something unexpected. You don't need matching outfits, but a little thoughtful styling can make the photographs even more memorable.

Do you offer family mini sessions in San Diego?

Yes! I offer family mini sessions on select dates throughout the year. These 20-minute photography adventures are $295 and include four professionally edited, high-resolution digital images for up to six people. Additional images are available for purchase.

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What's the difference between a mini session and a private family photography session?

Mini sessions are short, playful experiences offered at predetermined locations and times. They're wonderful for updated family photographs, holiday cards, and capturing a little moment in time.

Private family sessions offer more flexibility to explore locations, develop creative ideas, incorporate wardrobe changes, or spend more time together. They're ideal when you want to create a larger collection of photographs or something especially personal.

Can we plan a creative or unconventional portrait session?

Absolutely. Some of my favorite photographs begin with an unusual idea, a fabulous outfit, a meaningful location, or a story someone wants to tell. I love collaborating with clients to create portraits that feel imaginative, cinematic, humorous, romantic, or entirely unexpected.

Family photography in your home or out and about.

That magical time when your family is growing.

Mazel Tov!
It’s a mitzvah—and we’re here to photograph it with love, style, and a little sparkle. From sacred to silly, we’ll capture it all.