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Maternity Studio Photography One-Hour Family Portrait Session in San Mateo

San Mateo 2-6 guests 1 hour Photography Photography
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Hosted by Jaimie

Description

This Maternity Studio Session photography package covers a San Mateo Bay Area portrait or event session with 1 hour of focused coverage at a flat rate of nine hundred dollars. The studio has been operating since 2005, with the dedicated baby studio in San Mateo open since 2012, led by Jaimie and Tae with associate photographer Stanley.

Ideal Session Use Cases

  • immediate-family maternity portraits with the expecting parent plus partner and existing children
  • studio maternity sessions where the parent prefers a flowing studio gown for selected frames
  • full-coverage maternity portraits for couples on a longer schedule
  • maternity sessions blended with a sibling-reveal moment
  • maternity portraits scheduled before a future newborn session

What is Included

  • 1 hour of continuous photography for the maternity studio session
  • 25 edited high-resolution images delivered via a password-protected online gallery
  • full printing-right release statement granting permission to make prints and post images online for personal use
  • online gallery delivered within 2 weeks after the session day with a roughly two-month viewing window
  • studio props and accessories provided for newborn and baby setups when applicable

Approach and Routing

The Maternity Studio tier covers full studio maternity portrait session for the immediate family with two outfit changes and a flowing gown or fabric option. shooting takes place inside our climate-controlled San Mateo studio, with props and a 2,800 square foot footprint suited to family, maternity, and newborn portrait setups. the studio tier covers the expecting parent and immediate family across two outfit changes plus an optional studio gown or fabric. Jaimie or Tae or Stanley sets the lighting in the studio, walks the family through posing variations, and rotates wardrobe between sets. 1 hour of coverage is structured so the session fits inside the studio's natural light windows and includes the gown set.

Travel and Service Area

The studio is based in San Mateo with coverage across the San Francisco Bay Area, the Peninsula, the South Bay, Marin County, and Wine Country. Outdoor sessions are scheduled at Peninsula parks; event coverage moves to the host's chosen venue.

Credentials and Trust Signals

  • Founded in 2005 with roughly 2,400 maternity, newborn, baby, and family sessions delivered to date
  • 262 Yelp reviews with a 4.9-star average and 68 Google reviews with a 5.0-star average
  • Husband-and-wife founders Jaimie and Tae plus associate photographer Stanley
  • Featured on Bay Area maternity, newborn, and cake-smash photography roundups for ten years running
  • Liability insurance and active business license on file for the studio

Service Areas Around San Mateo

  • San Mateo Woodside Way studio with a 2,800 square foot climate-controlled footprint
  • San Francisco Peninsula towns Burlingame, Hillsborough, Belmont, San Carlos, and Redwood City
  • South Bay locations Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale
  • San Francisco for outdoor sessions and event coverage at hotels and private homes

Booking and Cancellation

The Maternity Studio tier is a flat rate of nine hundred dollars. A non-refundable retainer of one hundred dollars holds the date and the balance is due on the session day. Personal check, PayPal, Venmo, credit card, and cash are accepted.

Common Questions About This Tier

Who is the photographer on the day? Coverage is by Jaimie, Tae, or Stanley depending on studio scheduling.

Are studio props included? Yes. The studio carries props, wraps, and accessories for newborn, baby, and maternity setups.

How fast is the gallery delivered? Within 2 weeks after the session, with a roughly two-month viewing window.

What style of photography is delivered? Modern, simplistic, timeless portraiture with natural-light-led coverage and a focus on authentic moments.

Are albums and prints available? Yes, as add-ons after gallery delivery. A printing-right release statement is included.

Check 2026 Availability

Browse real-time Maternity Studio availability and confirm 2026 dates directly on Events in Minutes. Couples comparing tiers will see how the Sugar Baby ladder steps from a focused maternity mini through full newborn-family coverage to on-location event packages.

Photography Type And Services

Years of Experience:21
Events Photographed (Lifetime):2400
Team Size:3-5 Person Company
One Event Per Day
Photography Specializations
MaternityFamilyPortrait
Session Types Offered
Maternity Session
Additional Services
Album DesignRetouching/Editing

Style And Portfolio

Primary Photography Style:Candid/Lifestyle
Primary Editing Style:Natural/True-to-Life
Shooting Format:Digital
Photography Style
Candid/LifestyleNatural Light PreferenceFine Art
Style Description

Modern, simplistic, timeless portraiture with natural-light-led coverage. Style stays soft and warm so the focus stays on authentic moments between baby, parents, and family.

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

Equipment And Technical

What's Included

Portable Backdrop Kit
Primary Camera System:Canon EOS R (Mirrorless)
Backup Camera System Professional Lighting Kit Low-Light Proficiency Studio Space
Lighting Types
SpeedlightsStrobesNatural Light Only

Deliverables And Editing

Average Photos Delivered Per Hour:60
Standard Turnaround Time:2 Weeks
Rush Turnaround Time:1 week
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$25/per print
1 available
Photo Album$400/per album
1 available
Wall Art / Canvas$200/per event
1 available
Gallery Hosting Duration:2_months
Gallery Platform:Other
Watermark Policy:No Watermark
Album Types
Flush MountLay FlatPhoto BookCanvas Prints

Crew And Second Shooter

What's Included

Photography Assistant

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:25 mi
Maximum Travel Distance:100 mi
Travel Fee Type:Per Mile
Travel Fee Amount:$0.65
Travel Fee Beyond Free Radius

Additional Fees

Overtime Fee:$150
Additional Add-Ons
Additional outfit change

Add one extra outfit change to the session.

$50/event

Usage Rights And Licensing

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

Full printing-right 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:Dedicated Backup on Roster
General Liability Insurance Equipment Insurance Business License
Professional Associations
None

Weekly Availability

Monday
24 Hours
Tuesday
24 Hours
Wednesday
24 Hours
Thursday
24 Hours
Friday
24 Hours
Saturday
24 Hours
Sunday
24 Hours

All times shown in PST

What this event offers

  • Wedding Portraits Wedding Portraits

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Cancellation Policy

Moderate

  • Full refund: Up to 14 days before
  • 50% refund: 7-14 days before
  • No Refund: Within 7 days

Rules

Booking and Deposit
  • A non-refundable retainer of $100 is required to confirm the session date.
  • The remaining balance is due on the day of the session.
Cancellation Window
  • Cancellations 14+ days before the session: full refund of any payments made beyond the retainer.
  • Cancellations 7-13 days before the session: 50% of remaining balance refunded; retainer non-refundable.
  • Cancellations within 7 days of the session: no refund.
Rescheduling
  • One reschedule allowed within 6 months at no additional fee, subject to studio availability.
  • Additional reschedules incur a $50 rebooking fee.
  • Reschedules requested within 48 hours of the session are treated as a cancellation.

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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.

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Suitable for: Anniversary, Baby Shower

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