Hi, I'm Sansan!
Lifestyle photographer
Bay Area, CA
Observer
Storyteller
Keeper of Moments
I’m a lifestyle and documentary photographer behind Sansan Photography, based in the San Francisco Bay Area and fluent in both English and Mandarin. For me, photography is more than taking pictures—it is about creating heartfelt and natural images that carry the depth of your story. My work is guided by a love for authenticity, for those fleeting gestures and quiet emotions that reveal who you truly are. I believe the most powerful photographs are not staged or forced, but timeless reflections of genuine connection and presence. Through my lens, I hope to capture not only how life looks, but how it feels—intimate, poetic, and uniquely yours.
Beyond photography, two passions have profoundly shaped the way I see the world: ballet and cooking. Ballet allows me to explore and observe the subtleties of my own body, teaching me to notice every detail of movement and expression. Cooking, on the other hand, grounds me in the warmth of life—the quiet joy, the comfort of belonging, the beauty of ordinary days shared with loved ones. Together, they give me a deeper sensitivity to the families, couples, and individuals I photograph—their tenderness and strength, their joys and sorrows, their moments of connection. These passions remind me that every story is layered, poetic, and worth preserving.
parenting
ballet
Francophile!
Dance has been part of my life since childhood, but it wasn’t until I turned 30 that I realized ballet was the love I had been searching for.
Having two children feels like receiving the most extraordinary gift life could offer. To me, nothing in this world is more captivating than the joy and wonder they bring.
food
As someone who has fallen in love with ballet, who finds joy in the art of cuisine, and who treasures the everyday journey of parenting, how could I not be drawn to France?
As someone who has fallen in love with ballet, who finds joy in the art of cuisine, and who treasures the everyday journey of parenting, how could I not be drawn to France?
A FEW MORE THINGS ABOUT ME!
What to Expect
From the moment you reach out, my focus is on you—your story, your vision, and the experience you deserve. Photography, to me, is not just about beautiful images but about making you feel comfortable, seen, and valued throughout the process. My sessions are relaxed and personal, created to highlight what makes you and your loved ones unique.
I take time to get to know you so the photographs we create feel genuine and meaningful and capture these moments with care and heart. You are not just another client—you are the center of the story, and I want the experience to be as special as the images themselves.
