Photography
This maternity photography portrait session covers a San Francisco Bay Area documentary photography session at a flat rate of six hundred ninety-five dollars. The studio has been documenting weddings, engagements, elopements, and portrait sessions across the Bay Area and Napa since 2010, led by sole owner Liza Head, a UCSC fine-art graduate who has been working as a full-time photographer for sixteen years.
Ideal Session Use Cases
- expectant parents documenting the final trimester
- outdoor maternity portraits in California parks and coastal locations
- studio maternity portraits with a clean backdrop
- couples maternity sessions celebrating a growing family
- maternity announcement portraits for social media and printed cards
What is Included
- 90 minutes of continuous documentary and fine-art portrait photography with Liza Head
- 60 edited high-resolution images delivered via a password-protected online gallery
- printing-right release statement granting permission to make prints and post images online for personal use
- online gallery delivered within 6 weeks after the session day with a one-year viewing window
- pre-session planning call to discuss location, wardrobe, and posing preferences
- indoor studio access or outdoor location at the client's preference
Approach and Routing
The Maternity tier covers a ninety-minute portrait session for an expectant parent or growing family. Liza Head leads through a relaxed, prompt-led flow that mixes candid documentary captures with classic posed portraits. Sessions are scheduled at the client's preferred outdoor location or in studio. The fine-art editing draws on a UCSC fine-art painting background and pairs natural light with soft, warm color grading.
Travel and Service Area
Coverage is based in San Jose with primary work across the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa, and the California coast. Destination sessions have been delivered along Avila Beach, Big Sur, Santa Cruz, and Lake Tahoe. International travel is available with a travel quote.
Credentials and Trust Signals
- Founded in 2010; sixteen years of wedding and portrait photography across San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Marin, Napa, Santa Cruz, and Lake Tahoe
- 5.0-star average on Yelp across 57 reviews; 5.0-star Google average across 37 reviews; 5.0-star WeddingWire average across 8 reviews; 5.0-star The Knot average across 36 reviews
- The Knot Award winner twice for Weddings; member of Offbeat Bride; published in Today's Bride and the WeddingLovely blog; certified by HereComesTheGuide
- Liability insurance on file with active business license; backup photographer policy on standby
Service Areas Around San Jose
- San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, and Campbell
- San Francisco neighborhoods including the Presidio, Lands End, Baker Beach, and City Hall
- Santa Cruz, Carmel, Big Sur, and the Monterey Bay coast
- Napa, Sonoma, and Marin County wedding venues
Booking and Cancellation
The Maternity tier is a flat rate of six hundred ninety-five dollars. A retainer holds the date and the balance is due before the session day. Credit cards and Apple Pay are accepted.
Common Questions About This Tier
Who is the photographer on the day? Coverage is by Liza Head, owner and lead photographer.
What style is delivered? Photo-journalistic documentary with a fine-art sensibility drawn from a UCSC fine-art degree and sixteen years behind the camera.
How fast is the gallery delivered? Within 6 weeks after the session day, with the online gallery accessible for a one-year viewing window.
Are albums and prints available? Yes. Albums and additional prints are available as add-ons after gallery delivery.
Do you travel? Yes. Destination work has been delivered along the California coast and internationally on request. Travel beyond the free radius is quoted with the inquiry.
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