Hello There!

Hi, I’m Megan Small, a Bay Area-based photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, and family photography and I have an obsession with taking pictures.

I’ve always been captivated by the art of documenting everyday life. In high school and college, I was never without a camera, capturing everything from casual school days to gatherings with friends. What I didn’t realize at the time was that those seemingly "ordinary" moments would later become treasured memories—images that preserve snippets of time I’ll hold dear forever.

This passion is what fuels Megan Small Photography. Whether it’s a family hanging out at home, a newborn’s first week of life, or a birthday celebration full of love, my goal is to capture the moments that matter most. After having my son in 2016, I truly understood how fleeting those milestones can be, and it deepened my commitment to documenting those precious times for others.

Since I began my photography journey, I’ve found the perfect intersection of art, children, beauty, and composition—combining them into a career that is both fulfilling and continually rewarding. When I’m not behind the lens, you can find me with my husband, Sam, and our kids—Maverick, Margeaux, and Roman—justifying another cup of coffee, making endless to-do lists, or planning our next family adventure.

I can’t wait to meet your family and help capture the beautiful milestones in your lives.

Four months have come and gone and we’ve entered one of my favorite stages. It’s almost like he just woke up and realized the whole world around him. He loves to smile and listen to people talk and sing, he lights up when his brother and
Riding + scooting with city views. #thecitybythebay #ilovealameda
Tree day! 🎄
Thankful for these turkeys and our fun family adventures. #abelsfamoffive
Let me tell you ‘bout my best friend. Milo may be a psycho, but he’s the absolute best dog with the kids. #rescuedog
Three months gone in a flash. Trying to enjoy every minute as it flees. Roman has become the “chill” third kid that I had heard all about, he loves to be held and lights up to any face that talks or sings to him. Oh Roman Grey, we love yo
Flipping out. An Abels Small creation hitting the market in ‘23. 🏡
This past weekend we celebrated Roman’s Baek-il, a celebration of his 100 days in the Korean culture. We are so thankful for you Roman boy, thanks for choosing us.
Margeaux got her first big girl hair cut and as she said when she left the salon “she looks good” 💇🏻‍♀️
Halloween part deux. 🎃
November 1st should be a Halloween recovery day, everyone could use a nap! 🎃
May the force be with you. #halloween2022
Obligatory pumpkin patch pic, Roman had so much fun he peed his pants. 🎃🎃🎃
‘Tis the season where I’m shooting and editing everyday and my personal pics take the back burner. We celebrated M+M earlier this month with a party animal themed birthday party, the kids enjoyed an animal show where they got to hold a 75
Life right now seems like a circus juggling act while suffering from extreme jet lag, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Welp the second month went by faster than the first! We’re still smitten despite Roman’s rbf, still looking forward to longer stretches of sleep and enjoying his baby smiles and “coos” #romangreyabels #twomonths
Life is funny, you look forward to the future (longer sleeping stretches) while simultaneously already missing the present (sweet newborn snuggles). Also be very careful what you wish for, because you might just get it.