Photography
This Half Hour Portrait Session photography package covers an Alameda East Bay portrait or event session with 30 minutes of focused coverage at a flat rate of two hundred ninety-five dollars. The studio has been operating since 2006, founded by Clayton with wife Shell managing operations since 2012 from Bridgehead Studio in Alameda.
Ideal Session Use Cases
- business branding portraits with two outfits for personal-brand websites
- couples portraits for one or two people with two wardrobe and background sets
- personal LinkedIn plus social-media portraits with two looks across one shoot
- small-business owner portraits with a professional and a relaxed wardrobe set
- single-person portrait refreshes that need a second wardrobe set without booking a full hour
What is Included
- thirty minutes of continuous studio coverage for the portrait session
- online proofing gallery of 60 to 80 captured images for client selection
- three full-resolution retouched digital files delivered after client selection
- one additional wardrobe or background change inside the session window
- optional add-on of one hundred dollars for a download of every edited full-resolution file
Approach and Routing
The Half Hour Session tier covers a thirty-minute portrait session with up to two wardrobe or background changes inside the Alameda studio. Clayton sets the lighting for both backdrops, runs the client through pose variations on each set, and rotates between wardrobes mid-session. Thirty minutes of coverage gives time for one swap without compressing the shooting window on either look.
Travel and Service Area
The studio is based at Bridgehead Studio in Alameda with coverage across the East Bay, San Francisco, the South Bay, Marin, Napa, and the Peninsula. On-location sessions are scheduled at the Alameda estuary, neighborhood parks, the beach, or any client-chosen Bay Area site. A travel fee may apply for sites outside the central East Bay.
Credentials and Trust Signals
- Founded in 2006 by Clayton with twenty years of operating history
- 91 Yelp reviews with a 5.0-star average and 38 Google reviews with a 5.0-star average
- Husband-and-wife family-run studio with Shell managing studio operations since 2012
- BA in Photography from the University of Redlands plus four years as Studio Manager at an East Bay senior portrait studio from 2001 to 2005
- Member of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, the Alameda Business Network, and the Greater Alameda Business Association
- Liability insurance and active business license on file for the studio
Service Areas Around Alameda
- Bridgehead Studio near downtown Park Street in Alameda
- East Bay cities Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Albany
- San Francisco for on-location sessions and event coverage
- Peninsula and South Bay sites for on-location portrait sessions
- Marin and Napa for outdoor and destination event sessions on request
Booking and Cancellation
The Half Hour Session tier is a flat rate of two hundred ninety-five dollars. Extra retouched digital files are twenty-five dollars per image and a full download of every edited file is one hundred dollars on top of the session fee. Prices listed do not include sales tax.
Common Questions About This Tier
Who is the photographer on the day? Coverage is led by Clayton at the Alameda studio or on location.
What is the studio space like? Bridgehead Studio is set near downtown Park Street with the Alameda estuary, neighborhood parks, and the beach within walking distance for outdoor swaps.
How fast is the proofing gallery delivered? An online proofing gallery is built after the session and shared by email.
What style of photography is delivered? Lifestyle portrait photography with vibrant, creative imagery and a fun-loving studio approach.
Are extra retouched files or full-resolution downloads available? Yes - extra retouched files are twenty-five dollars per image and full-resolution downloads of every edited file can be added per the rate listed on the package.
Check 2026 Availability
Browse real-time Half Hour Portrait Session availability and confirm 2026 dates directly on Events in Minutes. Clients comparing tiers will see how the studio ladder steps from a half-hour portrait through full event documentary coverage by the hour.
