Photography
This Engagement Session engagement session photography package covers a Bay Area engagement session with 1.5 hours of focused coverage at a flat rate of two thousand five hundred dollars. The studio has photographed weddings since 2009 and is built around Amanda with assistant working the locations confirmed in your timeline.
Ideal Event Use Cases
- engagement story sessions across the San Francisco Bay Area
- Napa Valley and Sonoma engagement sessions at winery and vineyard locations
- Carmel by the Sea and Big Sur coastal engagement sessions
- Berkeley and East Bay urban engagement sessions
- destination engagement sessions including Paris and other European cities
What is Included
- 1.5 hours of continuous photography for the session
- at least 150 edited high-resolution images delivered via an online gallery
- print release statement granting permission to make prints and post images online
- online gallery delivered within four to six weeks after the session
- pre-event video planning call to confirm the timeline and photo priorities
Approach and Routing
The Engagement Session tier covers a fun personalized engagement session at two locations of your choice, planned in advance over a video call before the shoot day. 1.5 hours of coverage is structured so the photo flow stays inside each location's natural light windows.
Travel and Service Area
The studio is based in Berkeley with coverage across the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, Sonoma, Carmel, Point Reyes, and Big Sur. Destination weddings in Italy, France, and across Europe are quoted with travel at booking.
Credentials and Trust Signals
- Established in 2009; 16 years of wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area
- 255 Yelp reviews with a 5.0-star average
- 76 Google reviews with a 5.0-star average
- 14 The Knot reviews with a 4.9-star average
- Over 400 weddings photographed and over 1000 San Francisco City Hall ceremonies
- Inclusive home and SF City Hall page language welcoming couples of all backgrounds, religions, and orientations
Service Areas for Engagement Sessions
- San Francisco engagement locations including Lands End, Baker Beach, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Sutro Heights
- Berkeley engagement locations including the Berkeley Marina and the UC Berkeley campus
- Napa Valley engagement locations including Calistoga and Auberge du Soleil
- Carmel engagement locations including Carmel by the Sea and Big Sur
- Point Reyes and Tomales Bay for coastal engagement sessions
- destination engagement sessions in Paris and other European cities
Booking and Cancellation
The Engagement Session tier is flat rate of two thousand five hundred dollars. A non-refundable retainer holds the date and the balance is due before the session. Cancellations follow the standard EIM photography schedule.
Common Questions About This Tier
Who is the photographer on the day? For this tier coverage is by Amanda with assistant.
How long is each session? Sessions run between 1.5 and 2.5 hours so you can move between two Bay Area locations.
How fast is the gallery delivered? Approximately four to six weeks after the session with sneak peeks within two weeks.
What style of photography is delivered? A blend of documentary storytelling and editorial artistry with natural light and true-to-life colors.
Is travel included for nearby Bay Area locations? Travel within 50 miles of Berkeley is included; additional mileage is quoted at booking.
How long has the studio been operating? Since 2009, with over 400 weddings photographed and over 16 years of experience.
Can we use these images for save-the-dates? Yes, the print release statement covers save-the-date cards, social media, and personal prints.
Check 2026 Availability
Browse real-time Engagement Session availability and confirm 2026 dates directly on Events in Minutes. Couples comparing tiers will see how the ladder steps up from a weekday City Hall elopement to a multi-location Bay Area wedding day.
