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Full Day Wedding Photography Eight-Hour Bay Area Erin Prado

Travels to You 30-200 guests 8 hours Photography Photography
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Hosted by Vivian

Description

This Full Day Wedding with Erin tier covers Marin County venues including Headland Center for the Arts and Cavallo Point, plus East Bay private estates and Wine Country properties with eight hours of continuous wedding-day coverage from preparation through ceremony, portraits, and the reception at a starts-at rate of six thousand dollars. Erin Prado covers this tier as Associate Photographer; the studio has been operating since 2006 with a documentary and fine-art approach led by Vivian Chen's Taiwanese-American perspective and an intentional, inclusive style.

Ideal Session Use Cases

  • full-day Bay Area weddings with thirty to two hundred guests
  • Marin County weddings at Headland Center for the Arts, Cavallo Point, or Olema House
  • East Bay and Mill Valley estate and retreat weddings
  • courthouse-plus-reception weddings spanning a full eight-hour day
  • Allied Arts Guild and Falkirk Cultural Center weddings on the Peninsula and Marin
  • weddings that pair preparation, ceremony, portraits, and reception under one photographer

What is Included

  • eight hours of continuous wedding-day coverage from preparation through ceremony, portraits, and the reception
  • roughly six hundred hi-res images delivered as edited high-resolution photographs
  • preparation, ceremony, portrait, and reception coverage in one continuous day
  • edited high-resolution images on a Pixieset online gallery
  • print release for personal and social-media use of the delivered images
  • online gallery delivered within eight weeks of the wedding day
  • pre-wedding planning meetings and timeline build with the couple

Approach and Routing

The Full Day Wedding with Erin tier covers a full wedding day with Erin Prado. Coverage starts with preparation, moves through the ceremony, fills the cocktail and portrait window, and stays through the open-floor reception. Eight hours of continuous coverage is structured to capture the full arc of the day including documentary moments and intentional portrait stops.

Recently Photographed Locations

  • Headland Center for the Arts in the Marin Headlands
  • Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito
  • Olema House at Point Reyes
  • Ralston White Retreat in Mill Valley
  • Falkirk Cultural Center in San Rafael
  • Old Mill Park and Outdoor Art Club in Mill Valley
  • Allied Arts Guild on the Peninsula
  • Oakland and Berkeley private estates and backyard weddings

Travel and Service Area

The studio is based in Oakland with regular coverage across the San Francisco Bay Area, the East Bay, Marin County, the Peninsula, Wine Country, and Northern California. Destination weddings and elopements outside the Bay Area are quoted with travel at booking, with passport-ready coverage for Iceland, Kauai, Joshua Tree, and other destinations the studio has photographed.

Credentials and Trust Signals

  • Founded in 2006; twenty years of wedding and elopement photography in the Bay Area
  • Over five hundred weddings and elopements captured to date
  • 5.0-star average across sixty-three Google reviews and eighty-one Yelp reviews
  • AAPI and Immigrant Owned studio; monthly profit donations to environmental conservation, LGBTQIA+ rights, women's health, and racial equality
  • Liability insurance and an active business license on file for the studio

Booking and Cancellation

The Full Day Wedding with Erin tier starts at six thousand dollars. A non-refundable retainer holds the date and the balance is due before the wedding or session day. Cancellations follow the Moderate Events in Minutes photography schedule.

Common Questions About This Tier

Who is the photographer on the day? Erin Prado covers the Full Day Wedding with Erin tier as Associate Photographer.

How fast is the gallery delivered? Within eight weeks of the session day.

What style of photography is delivered? Documentary and fine-art coverage; candid moments paired with intentional posed portraits. The studio uses natural light first and adds speedlights only when the venue calls for it.

Is travel included for nearby Bay Area locations? Travel within fifty miles of Oakland is included; additional mileage and overnight travel are quoted at booking.

Are albums and prints available? Albums and prints are available as add-ons after the gallery is delivered, with flush mount, lay flat, and photo book formats.

Is custom pricing available for intimate weddings? Yes; custom pricing is available for intimate weddings with eighty guests or fewer on limited dates.

Check 2026 Availability

Browse real-time Full Day Wedding with Erin availability and confirm 2026 dates on Events in Minutes. Couples comparing tiers can see how the ladder steps up from a focused mini portrait session through full-day wedding coverage with the principal photographer.

Photography Type And Services

Years of Experience:20
Events Photographed (Lifetime):500
Team Size:3-5 Person Company
One Event Per Day
Photography Specializations
WeddingEngagement
Session Types Offered
Engagement Shoot
Additional Services
Album DesignRetouching/Editing

Style And Portfolio

Primary Photography Style:Photojournalistic/Documentary
Primary Editing Style:Natural/True-to-Life
Shooting Format:Digital
Photography Style
Photojournalistic/DocumentaryFine ArtCandid/LifestyleNatural Light Preference
Style Description

Documentary and fine-art wedding photography. Quiet, observational approach with candid coverage, an emphasis on natural light, and an inclusive lens that centers each couple's authentic story.

Editing Style
Natural/True-to-LifeLight & AiryWarm & Earthy

Equipment And Technical

Primary Camera System:Canon EOS R (Mirrorless)
Backup Camera System Professional Lighting Kit Low-Light Proficiency
Lighting Types
Natural Light OnlySpeedlights

Deliverables And Editing

Average Photos Delivered Per Hour:90
Standard Turnaround Time:4 Weeks
Rush Turnaround Time:4_weeks
Photo Resolution Standard:High Resolution (300 DPI)
Retouching & Color Correction
Photo Delivery Format
Online GalleryDigital Download Link
Delivery File Formats
JPEG (High-Res)

Gallery Albums And Prints

What's Included

Online Gallery / Proofing

Available Add-Ons

Prints Available$35/per print
1 available
Photo Album$600/per album
1 available
Wall Art / Canvas$250/per event
1 available
Gallery Hosting Duration:1 Year
Gallery Platform:Pixieset
Watermark Policy:No Watermark
Album Types
Flush MountLay FlatPhoto Book

Crew And Second Shooter

Available Add-Ons

Photography Assistant
1 available

Space Power And Setup

Indoor / Outdoor Capability:Both Indoor and Outdoor
Setup Time Required:15 min
Breakdown Time Required:15 min
Setup in Package Duration
Outdoor Requirements
Weather Contingency Plan

Travel & Coverage

Free Travel Radius:50 mi
Maximum Travel Distance:500 mi
Travel Fee Type:Flat Rate
Travel Fee Beyond Free Radius Destination Events International Travel

Additional Fees

Overtime Fee:$350
Additional Add-Ons
Engagement session add-on

Add a full engagement session when bundling with wedding coverage.

$1,500/event

Usage Rights And Licensing

Photo Usage Rights:Personal + Social Media
Social Media Sharing Policy:Share with Credit/Tag
NDA Availability
Usage Rights Details

Print release on the delivered edited images for personal and social-media use. Commercial licensing available on request.

Insurance And Credentials

What's Included

COI Available on Request
Insurance Coverage Amount:$1M
Backup/Emergency Plan:Network Referral
General Liability Insurance Equipment Insurance Business License
Professional Associations
None

Weekly Availability

Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

All times shown in PST

What this event offers

  • Wedding Portraits Wedding Portraits

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Travels to Customer

Available for on-site service in these regions: Oakland, CA

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What exactly is included in this package?

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No. Pricing is fully transparent. Before checkout, you'll see: Base package price, Guest count pricing, Optional add-ons, Service fee, and Taxes (if required). There are no surprise charges after booking. You get exactly what you are promised in the listing overview.

Can we customize this package?

Yes. You can adjust guest count based on the policy (where possible), add additional services, modify timing (where possible), and combine multiple packages. For larger or multi-service events, contact us for a tailored proposal.

What happens after you book?

You'll receive instant confirmation. The vendor then reviews your booking and approves, coordinates final logistics, and assists with add-ons or adjustments. One of our team members stays involved to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?

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Suitable for: Wedding

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