This Baby Shower or First Birthday Two-Hour Event Coverage photography package covers a San Mateo Bay Area portrait or event session with 2 hours of focused coverage at a flat rate of seven hundred fifty 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
- baby shower events held at home, in a private dining room, or at an event venue
- first-birthday parties with cake, decor, and guest mingling
- baby shower brunches with shower games and gift opening
- milestone parties for one-year-olds with extended family
- welcome-baby gatherings and grandparent-meet sessions hosted on location
This Baby Shower or First Birthday Two-Hour Event Coverage photography package covers a San Mateo Bay Area portrait or event session with 2 hours of focused coverage at a flat rate of seven hundred fifty 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
- baby shower events held at home, in a private dining room, or at an event venue
- first-birthday parties with cake, decor, and guest mingling
- baby shower brunches with shower games and gift opening
- milestone parties for one-year-olds with extended family
- welcome-baby gatherings and grandparent-meet sessions hosted on location
What is Included
- 2 hours of continuous photography for the baby shower / first birthday session
- 100 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 Baby Shower / First Birthday tier covers two-hour on-location event coverage for baby showers and first-birthday parties with candid family and guest photos. shooting takes place at the host's chosen on-location venue, with props and a 2,800 square foot footprint suited to family, maternity, and newborn portrait setups. the event tier covers a baby shower or first-birthday party at the host's chosen venue. Jaimie or Tae or Stanley arrives ahead of guests, captures decor and detail shots, then moves to candid guest moments, cake or gift opening, and family group photos. 2 hours of coverage is structured around the host's run-of-show, with the photographer flexible inside the event timeline.
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 Baby Shower / First Birthday tier is a flat rate of seven hundred fifty 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 Baby Shower / First Birthday availability and confirm 2026 dates directly on Events in Minutes. Couples comparing tiers will see how the the studio ladder steps from a focused maternity mini through full newborn-family coverage to on-location event packages.
