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Wine Country Proposal Photography Hidden Photographer Session

Travels to You 0-0 guests 1 hour Photography Photography
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Hosted by Alicia

Description

This Sonoma Wine Country Proposal Photography Session photography package covers a Sonoma Wine Country session or wedding day with forty-five minutes of focused coverage at a flat rate of eight hundred ninety-five dollars. The studio is led by Alicia, a Sonoma County wedding photographer with a Santa Rosa studio, and works across Sonoma, Napa Valley, and San Francisco Bay Area weddings, engagements, proposals, and vow renewals with a natural-light, authentic, timeless style.

Ideal Event Use Cases

  • surprise proposal at a Sonoma vineyard overlook
  • proposal at a private estate in Wine Country
  • San Francisco landmark proposal at Crissy Field or Lands End
  • Healdsburg or Sonoma plaza proposal walk
  • private chef dinner proposal at a Sonoma County winery

What is Included

  • forty-five minutes of continuous photography for the proposal session or wedding day
  • roughly 25 edited high-resolution images delivered via a password-protected online gallery
  • print release granting permission to make prints and post images online for personal use
  • online gallery delivered within two weeks after the session day
  • pre-session email or phone planning to confirm timeline and shot list

Approach and Routing

The Proposal tier covers discreet hidden-photographer proposal coverage at the chosen Sonoma Wine Country or San Francisco location with surprise-moment capture and a short post-proposal portrait set. The proposal tier covers a discreet hidden-photographer setup that captures the surprise reaction, followed by a short portrait set with the newly engaged couple. Alicia arrives ahead of the planned moment, sets up at a hidden vantage point, captures the proposal and immediate reaction, then moves into a brief portrait window. The session pacing is structured so the photo flow stays inside the chosen location's natural light windows.

Travel and Service Area

The studio is based in Santa Rosa, California with coverage across Sonoma County, Napa Valley, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Travel within seventy-five miles of Santa Rosa is included in the package; destination weddings outside Wine Country are quoted with travel at booking.

Credentials and Trust Signals

  • Studio in operation since 2014 with a Santa Rosa base and Sonoma Wine Country focus
  • Thirty Yelp reviews with a 4.9-star average and forty-nine Google reviews with a 5.0-star average
  • Twelve TheKnot reviews with a 5.0-star average and a Woman-owned Business badge on TheKnot
  • Photography style spans artistic, classic, documentary, dramatic, lifestyle, and modern looks with a focus on authentic moments
  • Studio is woman-owned and LGBTQ-friendly and offers same-day edits and printed proof prints as add-ons
  • Active liability insurance and business license on file

Service Areas Around Sonoma County

  • Sonoma County wineries and private estates across Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, and Sonoma
  • Napa Valley vineyards and private estates across Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga
  • San Francisco Bay Area locations for engagement, proposal, and Bay Area wedding coverage
  • San Francisco City Hall for civil ceremony, elopement, and mid-week wedding coverage
  • Bodega Bay and coastal Sonoma locations for outdoor proposal and engagement sessions

Booking and Cancellation

The Proposal tier is a flat rate of eight hundred ninety-five dollars. A non-refundable retainer holds the date and the balance is due before the session day or wedding day. Cancellations follow the standard EIM photography schedule.

Common Questions About This Tier

Who is the photographer on the day? Coverage is by Alicia or a studio team photographer.

How fast is the gallery delivered? Within two weeks after the session day.

What style of photography is delivered? Natural light, authentic, and timeless. The studio's style spans artistic, classic, documentary, dramatic, lifestyle, and modern looks.

Is travel included for Sonoma County locations? Travel within seventy-five miles of Santa Rosa is included. Destination weddings outside Wine Country are quoted with travel at booking.

How long has the studio been operating? Alicia photographs Wine Country weddings from her Santa Rosa studio established in 2014.

Are printed proofs and prints available? Printed proofs, printed enlargements, and same-day edits are available as add-ons after the gallery is delivered.

Check 2026 Availability

Browse real-time Proposal availability and confirm 2026 dates directly on Events in Minutes. Couples comparing tiers will see how the Alicia's ladder steps from a short Wine Country proposal session through full destination wedding coverage in Sonoma County.

Photography Type And Services

Years of Experience:12
Events Photographed (Lifetime):300
Team Size:2-Person Team
One Event Per Day
Photography Specializations
EngagementPortrait
Session Types Offered
Proposal PhotographyEngagement Shoot
Additional Services
Retouching/Editing

Style And Portfolio

Primary Photography Style:Fine Art
Primary Editing Style:Natural/True-to-Life
Shooting Format:Digital
Photography Style
Fine ArtCandid/LifestyleNatural Light PreferencePhotojournalistic/Documentary
Style Description

Natural-light, authentic, timeless portraiture with a Sonoma Wine Country sensibility. The studio works across artistic, classic, documentary, dramatic, lifestyle, and modern looks with a focus on authentic moments and genuine connection.

Editing Style
Natural/True-to-LifeLight & AiryWarm & Earthy

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

Available Add-Ons

Same-Day Sneak Peek / Social Media Edits$500/per event
1 available
Average Photos Delivered Per Hour:60
Standard Turnaround Time:3 Weeks
Rush Turnaround Time:1 week
Photo Resolution Standard:High Resolution (300 DPI)
Retouching & Color Correction Rush Delivery Available
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$1,200/per album
1 available
Wall Art / Canvas$300/per event
1 available
Gallery Hosting Duration:Permanent
Gallery Platform:Pixieset
Watermark Policy:No Watermark
Album Types
leather_boundFlush MountLay Flat

Crew And Second Shooter

Available Add-Ons

Second Photographer$150/per hour
1 available
Photography Assistant$75/per hour
1 available
Second Shooter Rate:$150
Backup Photographer Policy:Referral from Network

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:75 mi
Maximum Travel Distance:200 mi
Travel Fee Type:Per Mile
Travel Fee Amount:$0.7
Travel Fee Beyond Free Radius Destination Events International Travel

Additional Fees

Overtime Fee:$350
Additional Add-Ons
Engagement session credit

Engagement portrait session credit applied to wedding packages.

$1,500/per event
Printed proof prints

Printed proof prints from the wedding gallery delivered after gallery release.

$300/per event

Usage Rights And Licensing

Photo Usage Rights:Personal + Social Media
Social Media Sharing Policy:Share with Credit/Tag
NDA Availability
Usage Rights Details

Print release 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 - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 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: Santa Rosa, CA

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 deposit of 25% of the total fee is required to confirm the booking.
  • The remaining balance is due 14 days before the event date.
Cancellation Window
  • Cancellations 30+ days before: 50% of remaining balance refunded.
  • Cancellations 14-29 days: deposit retained, balance refunded.
  • Cancellations under 14 days: no refund.
Service Coverage
  • Services within stated service area are included.

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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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Suitable for: Engagement

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