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Wedding Photography Six-Hour Documentary Two-Photographer Day

Travels to You 2-150 guests 6 hours Photography Photography
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Hosted by Christina

Description

This Wedding Essentials wedding photography package covers a San Francisco Bay Area documentary photography session at a flat rate of three thousand nine hundred dollars. The studio has been documenting weddings and portrait sessions across the Bay Area and Napa Valley since 2005, led by sole owner Christina Hernandez after a fifteen-year career as a staff photojournalist at the San Francisco Chronicle.

Ideal Session Use Cases

  • San Francisco hotel weddings with combined ceremony and reception in one venue
  • intimate Napa or Sonoma vineyard weddings with a single-location run-of-show
  • Bay Area weddings where ceremony and reception are scheduled close together
  • mid-day weddings with a tight six-hour run-of-show ending before the late-night dance set
  • second weddings or vow renewals with a streamlined family-and-friends guest list

What is Included

  • 6 hours of continuous documentary photography with Christina Hernandez plus one second photographer
  • 400 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 8 weeks after the wedding day with a one-year viewing window
  • pre-wedding planning conversation to confirm the run-of-show, family group list, and key shots

Approach and Routing

The Wedding Essentials tier covers six-hour wedding day with Christina plus one second photographer. Christina and one second photographer arrive ahead of the ceremony, split coverage between the partners during prep, then converge for the ceremony, family formals, couple portraits, and the first hour of the reception. Six hours of coverage is structured to capture the prep, the ceremony, family formals, couple portraits, and the opening reception moments before the photographer team departs. The documentary approach favors candid moments paired with classic formal portraits, drawing on a photojournalism background that values authenticity, adaptability, and the moments between the moments.

Travel and Service Area

Coverage is based in Oakland with primary work across the Bay Area, Napa Valley, Sonoma, and Lake Tahoe. Destination weddings have been delivered in Hawaii, New Orleans, New York, and Florida.

Credentials and Trust Signals

  • Founded in 2005; twenty years of wedding photography across San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Marin, Napa Valley, Sonoma, and Lake Tahoe
  • 5.0-star average on Yelp across 171 reviews; 5.0-star Google average across 45 reviews; 4.9-star WeddingWire average across 24 reviews
  • Published in The San Francisco Chronicle, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Le Monde, Style Me Pretty, Grace Ormonde, 7x7, and Borrowed and Blue
  • Liability insurance on file with active business license; backup photographer policy on standby

Service Areas Around Oakland

  • Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and the broader East Bay
  • San Francisco neighborhoods including the Presidio, Pier 7, Land End, and Crissy Field
  • Marin County including Sausalito, Mill Valley, and the Marin Headlands
  • Napa Valley and Sonoma County wedding venues including Wente Vineyards

Booking and Cancellation

The Wedding Essentials tier is a flat rate of three thousand nine hundred dollars. A retainer holds the date and the balance is due before the event day. Credit cards, Apple Pay, Android Pay, and cryptocurrency are accepted.

Common Questions About This Tier

Who is the photographer on the day? Coverage is by Christina Hernandez, owner and lead photographer, paired with one second photographer for this tier.

What style is delivered? Documentary, photojournalistic coverage drawn from fifteen years as a San Francisco Chronicle staff photojournalist.

How fast is the gallery delivered? Within 8 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. Christina has photographed destination weddings in Hawaii, New Orleans, New York, and Florida. Travel is quoted with the inquiry.

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Photography Type And Services

Years of Experience:20
Events Photographed (Lifetime):500
Team Size:Solo Photographer
One Event Per Day
Photography Specializations
WeddingEvent/Party
Session Types Offered
Family Portraits
Additional Services
Album Design

Style And Portfolio

Primary Photography Style:Photojournalistic/Documentary
Primary Editing Style:Natural/True-to-Life
Shooting Format:Digital
Photography Style
Photojournalistic/DocumentaryCandid/LifestyleEditorial/FashionFine Art
Style Description

Documentary, photojournalistic, candid, emotional, and artistic. Style is drawn from fifteen years as a staff photojournalist at the San Francisco Chronicle and values authentic in-between moments alongside classic formal portraits.

Editing Style
Natural/True-to-LifeWarm & EarthySoft & Dreamy

Equipment And Technical

Primary Camera System:Canon EOS R (Mirrorless)
Backup Camera System Professional Lighting Kit Low-Light Proficiency
Lighting Types
SpeedlightsNatural Light Only

Deliverables And Editing

Average Photos Delivered Per Hour:66
Standard Turnaround Time:8+ 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$35/per print
1 available
Photo Album$650/per album
1 available
Wall Art / Canvas$250/per event
1 available
Photo Slideshow / Montage$350/per event
1 available
Gallery Hosting Duration:1 Year
Gallery Platform:Pixieset
Watermark Policy:No Watermark
Album Types
Flush MountLay FlatPhoto Book

Crew And Second Shooter

What's Included

Second Photographer

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:50 mi
Maximum Travel Distance:150 mi
Travel Fee Type:Per Mile
Travel Fee Amount:$0.7
Travel Fee Beyond Free Radius Destination Events

Additional Fees

Overtime Fee:$250
Additional Add-Ons
Additional hour of coverage

Add one additional hour of continuous documentary coverage.

$350/event

Usage Rights And Licensing

Photo Usage Rights:Personal + Social Media
Social Media Sharing Policy:Share with Credit/Tag
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:Network Referral
General Liability Insurance Equipment Insurance Business License
Professional Associations
None

Weekly Availability

Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

All times shown in PST

What this event offers

  • Wedding Portraits Wedding Portraits

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Travels to Customer

Available for on-site service in these regions: Oakland, CA 94619

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 25% of the total fee is required to confirm the booking and reserve the session date.
  • The remaining balance is due 30 days before the session date.
Cancellation Window
  • Cancellations 45+ days before the session: balance fully refunded; retainer is non-refundable.
  • Cancellations 21-44 days before the session: 50% of the remaining balance is refunded.
  • Cancellations within 20 days of the session: no refund.
Rescheduling
  • One reschedule allowed within 12 months at no additional fee, subject to photographer availability.
  • Additional reschedules incur a 15% rebooking fee.
  • Reschedules requested within 14 days of the session are treated as a cancellation.

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Can we customize this package?

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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You'll receive instant confirmation. The vendor then reviews your booking and approves, coordinates final logistics, and assists with add-ons or adjustments. One of our team members stays involved to ensure everything runs smoothly.

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Suitable for: Wedding

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