Capture your Bay Area trip with a pro photographer
With 10 years of portrait photography and location scouting experience, I know how to find great light, locations, and angles while helping you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Photographer in South Bay CA
Provided at your home
Bay Area Mini Portrait Session
Capture your time in the South Bay with a relaxed 30-minute portrait session at one location in Santa Clara, San Jose, Sunnyvale, or nearby. I’ll guide you through posing and expressions so you feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. You’ll receive 5 professionally edited, high-resolution images. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, vacation memories, dating profiles, social media, or updated portraits.
Includes: 30 minutes · 1 location · 5 edited images · South Bay
£130 £130 per group
, 30 mins
Bay Area Portrait Experience
Turn your time in the Bay Area into portraits you’ll love with a relaxed 60-minute session in the South Bay or Peninsula, including Santa Clara, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Palo Alto. We’ll shoot at one location with an optional second nearby spot and one outfit change. I’ll guide you through posing, lighting, and expressions while keeping it relaxed and fun. You receive 12 edited high-resolution images. Includes: 60 minutes · 1–2 nearby locations · 1 outfit change · 12 edited images
£204 £204 per group
, 1 hr
Creative Editorial Portrait
Create something distinctive with a 90-minute editorial-inspired portrait session in San Francisco, the Peninsula, or South Bay. We’ll collaborate on location, styling, and mood, with up to two nearby locations and two looks. I’ll provide posing, lighting, and creative direction throughout. You’ll receive 20 professionally edited, high-resolution images.
Includes: 90 minutes · up to 2 nearby locations · 2 looks · 20 edited images · South Bay + Peninsula + San Francisco
£297 £297 per group
, 1 hr 30 mins
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My qualifications
10 years of experience
Bay Area portrait photographer since 2016 with professional location scouting experience.
Career highlight
Scouted locations for dozens of independent films, commercials, and creative productions.
Education and training
Degree: B.A. in Journalism
School: California State University, Northridge
Year: 2016
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My portfolio
I’ll come to you
I travel to guests in the area outlined on the map. To book in a different location, you can message me.
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Santa Clara, California, 95051, United States
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests aged 2 and over can attend, up to 4 guests in total.
Accessibility
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Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
£204 From £204 per group
Free cancellation
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