Photography
This six-hour wedding photography package covers the San Francisco Bay Area at a $3,000 flat rate. Six hours is typically enough to capture roughly one hour before the ceremony through the middle of the reception. The studio is based in San Jose and serves the South Bay, Peninsula, and core Bay Area for couples whose wedding day runs a standard ceremony-plus-reception arc.
Ideal Event Use Cases
- weddings with a single-venue ceremony-and-reception layout
- 40 to 100 guest weddings where coverage starts after getting-ready
- backyard and home weddings with a streamlined timeline
- vow-renewal celebrations with a reception dinner
- destination-style local-couple weddings at South Bay and Peninsula venues
What is Included
- Six hours of continuous wedding photography
- Approximately 600 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
- High-resolution edited images delivered via a permanent online gallery
- A la carte and packaged printing options
- Gallery delivery in approximately 10 to 14 business days
Approach and Routing
The Silver tier is the studio's mid-range coverage option and the planning conversation is structured around it. One owner-led consultation reviews the wedding timeline, builds the posed-photo list with friends and family, and discusses any unique details that will aid in capturing the day. The photographer is comfortable working with planners and DJs to coordinate the reception flow so the photo set stays continuous through the speeches and first dances.
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 or further afield is quoted with mileage at booking.
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 Silver tier is $3,000 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
What is the difference between Silver and Gold? Silver is six hours and is most often used when getting-ready photos are not needed. Gold is eight hours and adds getting-ready coverage plus a $100 print credit at the $4,000 tier.
How long does the gallery take? Approximately 10 to 14 business days after the wedding. The gallery does not expire and can be shared with friends and family.
Is overtime available? Yes. Overtime is billed hourly and confirmed on the wedding day if the timeline runs long.
Check 2026 Availability
Browse real-time Silver-tier availability and confirm 2026 wedding dates directly on Events in Minutes. Couples wanting longer coverage will be guided toward the Gold (8 hours) or Platinum (10 hours plus second shooter) tiers.
