Photography
This ten-hour wedding photography package covers the San Francisco Bay Area at a $5,000 flat rate with a $200 print credit included. Ten hours plus a two-hour associate photographer is enough to cover the wedding day from start to finish without rushing, with a second photographer assisting during the ceremony and cocktail hour for additional angles and reaction coverage.
Ideal Event Use Cases
- full-size weddings with 100 to 200 guests at multi-stage venues
- weddings where ceremony and reception are at different properties with travel between
- winery and destination-style local-couple weddings with extended day flow
- multicultural weddings combining tea ceremony, traditional ceremony, and reception
- full-day documentary coverage from morning getting-ready through send-off
What is Included
- Ten hours of continuous wedding photography with the lead photographer
- Two hours of associate-photographer coverage during the ceremony and cocktail hour
- At least 800 high-resolution edited images delivered via a permanent online gallery
- Pre-event planning meeting (in person or by phone or video) to review the timeline and shot list
- Day-before walk-through coordination when available
- A la carte and packaged printing options
- $200 print credit included toward albums, wall art, or fine-art prints
- Gallery delivery in approximately 10 to 14 business days
Approach and Routing
The Platinum tier is the studio's full-coverage tier. The lead photographer arrives at the getting-ready location and continues through send-off, while the associate photographer joins for the ceremony and cocktail hour to capture guest reactions, alternate angles on the processional and recessional, and candid moments during cocktails. Two cameras on the most-photographed moments of the day yields a more complete gallery.
Travel and Service Area
The studio is based at 1068 The Alameda in San Jose with regular coverage across the South Bay (San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Saratoga), the Peninsula (San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Burlingame, Redwood City), Monterey County, and into San Francisco. Travel within roughly fifty miles of San Jose is standard; destination work in Wine Country, Carmel, or further afield is quoted with mileage at booking. Travel beyond a 50-mile radius from San Jose includes a small travel fee disclosed during your consultation.
Credentials
- Established Bay Area photographer with 15 years of wedding and event work since 2011
- 275 Yelp reviews with a five-star average on the San Jose profile
- Photojournalistic style focused on natural, unobtrusive coverage
- Shoots 15 to 20 weddings per year, allowing a personalized planning conversation per couple
- Listed on The Knot, Eventective, and Photographer.org
Booking and Cancellation
The Platinum tier is $5,000 flat rate. A non-refundable retainer holds the date; balance is due before the wedding. Cancellations follow the standard EIM photography schedule.
Common Questions About This Tier
Who is the associate photographer? A vetted second photographer from the studio's roster of regular collaborators. The associate is briefed on the timeline and shot priorities ahead of the wedding.
How is the $200 print credit redeemed? The credit applies to any print order placed through the studio after the gallery is delivered. Albums, wall art, and fine-art prints are eligible.
Is overtime available? Yes. Overtime is billed hourly for the lead photographer and confirmed on the wedding day if the timeline runs long.
Check 2026 Availability
Browse real-time Platinum-tier availability and confirm 2026 wedding dates directly on Events in Minutes. Couples planning a shorter timeline will be guided toward the Gold (8 hours) or Silver (6 hours) tiers.
