Photography
This One Hour Portrait Session photography package covers an Alameda East Bay portrait or event session with 1 hours of focused coverage at a flat rate of four hundred fifty 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
- immediate-family portrait session with up to six relatives across one outfit set
- high-school senior portrait session with one wardrobe and two location swaps
- graduating-college portrait session with cap, gown, and a casual wardrobe
- engagement-style couples portrait session at the studio or an Alameda outdoor site
- small group portrait sessions for friends, teams, or close family circles
What is Included
- one hour of continuous photography for the portrait session
- online proofing gallery of 100 to 120 captured images for client selection
- six full-resolution retouched digital files delivered after client selection
- wardrobe changes inside the session window with on-location swap available
- optional add-on of one hundred fifty dollars for a download of every edited full-resolution file
Approach and Routing
The One Hour Session tier covers a sixty-minute portrait session for families, seniors, or small groups inside the Alameda studio or at an on-location site. Clayton walks the group through posing variations, rotates wardrobe between sets, and can move from the studio to nearby Alameda outdoor sites - the estuary, neighborhood parks, or the beach are all inside a short walk. One hour of coverage is structured so the group has time for outfit swaps and at least one site change.
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 One Hour Session tier is a flat rate of four hundred fifty dollars. Extra retouched digital files are twenty-five dollars per image and a full download of every edited file is one hundred fifty 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 One 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.
