Welcome

Hi! I'm Heather Forbes. I have the best job in the world. :) I photograph children, babies and families in mostly San Francisco and NYC, but also Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, San Diego, and Denver.... I love to capture giggles, wobbly first steps, silly faces and milk mustaches. The fleeting stages of childhood are what interest me. This is where you'll find my latest work, ideas and inspirations. Welcome! Add a comment or shoot me an email. I would love to hear from you...

Little Nika

This is little Nika. She’s adorable and squeezable and curious and so loved.  I met her and her extended family at their beautiful home in Menlo Park recently to capture the amazing infant stage.

Cousins in Woodside

I had the honor of photographing this beautiful family in the hills above Woodside on a hot summer day.  All the cousins together with their grandma made for a special family reunion.  I was in heaven with the wildflowers and horses and blue skies!  Can’t wait to get back out there again….

Kensa

This is precious Kensa…she is at that beautiful little almost-2 yrs old stage where everything is amazing and wonderful and she toddles around wobbly and joyous about everything.  Awww. What a treat to spend time with her in a beautiful park.  Cutie!

Eli’s bar mitzvah

I got to photograph my first Bar Mitzvah in Hillsborough a couple of weeks ago.  Eli had a wonderful party, and he was so poised and impressive in his presentation.  Wow. What a wonderful day to honor such an amazing milestone in a young man’s life.  Everyone had a blast.  There were lots of adults in attendance, but as you know, I like to photograph kids…I’m always drawn to their expressions!  Here’s some of my favorites…

Happy Birthday Jasmine

Jasmine turned 5 this weekend and we had such a good time celebrating with friends. She has been talking about her birthday for months and was so excited for the big day. After bringing bbq’ed chicken and salads and lots of libations to the park, I realized I forgot my camera. My dear friend Vikki captured Jasmine on the grass and I’m so grateful….she doesn’t sit still when I try to photograph her, OR she hams it up just a bit too much….so this is perfect. :)

Casey and Mailee

Last time I saw Mailee she was 18 months old and we met at her apartment in Brooklyn. What a difference 3.5 yrs makes!  She’s beautiful and determined and sweet with her little brother who is in a major stage of discovery.  Now they are living in California.  It was delightful to meet them on this sunny but not-too-hot afternoon and capture them together. :)

Caitlin, James and Graham

Oh geez this family is adorable.  Yes, they are as precious and fun as they look here in real life. I love getting to document their childhood together!  Caitlin is super smart and a little bit goofy, her baby brother Graham is determined and working hard to keep up with the older ones, and middle brother James is soo charming and delightful.  I wish I was at their house playing with them today instead of stuck behind my computer!