This wedding photography essentials package covers a San Francisco Bay Area documentary photography session at a flat rate of four thousand five 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
- small-to-midsize Bay Area weddings under 150 guests
- single-location ceremony and reception in San Jose, San Francisco, or Napa
- couples wanting documentary coverage of the ceremony, portraits, and first half of the reception
- midweek and Sunday weddings with a shorter
This wedding photography essentials package covers a San Francisco Bay Area documentary photography session at a flat rate of four thousand five 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
- small-to-midsize Bay Area weddings under 150 guests
- single-location ceremony and reception in San Jose, San Francisco, or Napa
- couples wanting documentary coverage of the ceremony, portraits, and first half of the reception
- midweek and Sunday weddings with a shorter run-of-show
- intimate winery, garden, and backyard celebrations
What is Included
- 6 hours of continuous documentary photography with Liza Head as lead photographer
- 350 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 wedding day with a one-year viewing window
- pre-wedding planning consult to walk through the run-of-show, family list, and key moments
- assistant Hok available on the day for lighting and logistics support
Approach and Routing
The Wedding Essentials tier covers a six-hour documentary wedding day at a single primary location. Liza Head photographs as the lead and sole photographer, with assistant Hok available for lighting and logistics support. Coverage starts at getting-ready or the first-look, runs through the ceremony, family portraits, and the first half of the reception. The documentary approach favors candid moments and authentic emotion paired with classic posed portraits.
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
- 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 Wedding Essentials tier is a flat rate of four thousand five 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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