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Services

 

 

More information about pricing, packages, and what to expect

 




Just Show Up. We’ll Take It From There!


You don’t need to know how to pose, where to stand, or what to do with your hands - we’ve got you! Our sessions are designed to be relaxed, comfortable, and fun. Your only job is to show up dressed, ready, and yourself. We’ll take care of the rest.


Before Your Session


We’ll talk with you about your vision, style, and location so we can create a session that feels like you. Whether you have a specific idea in mind or aren’t sure where to start, we’re here to help.


During Your Session


We’ll guide you every step of the way with posing, positioning, and direction to create natural, flattering images. We’ll also capture candid moments and genuine interactions so your photos don’t feel stiff or overly posed.


Our goal is for you to feel comfortable, confident, and relaxed in front of the camera. If something doesn’t feel right, we’ll adjust and try something different. We work with you,not just photograph you.


After Your Session


Once your images are professionally edited, they’ll be delivered through a private online gallery where you can easily view, download, and share your photos. Each package includes a set number of edited images, with additional images available if you’d like to keep more of your favorites.


Come ready to have fun. We’ll handle the posing, direction, and details - and create photographs you’ll love.


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Portrait Packages

 

from $250

 

 

 

Portrait sessions are all about capturing genuine moments and personality. Whether you’re updating family photos, celebrating a milestone, or simply documenting this season of life, portrait sessions are designed to be relaxed and fun. We focus on natural interactions and authentic expressions to create images that feel timeless and personal. From families and children to maternity and individual portraits, each session is tailored to reflect your story.

 

 

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Maternity & Newborn

 

FROM $350

 

 

Celebrate the journey from pregnancy to parenthood with beautiful, timeless maternity and newborn portraits. Our newborn sessions allow up to 90 minutes so we can work at your baby’s pace, with plenty of time for feeding, soothing, breaks, and all the little moments in between.

 

We also offer our Baby Beginnings Package, pairing a maternity photoshoot with a newborn session to beautifully capture this special chapter from bump to baby.



Events

from $400

 

Life is full of meaningful celebrations, and event photography ensures those moments are preserved. From birthday parties and baby showers to corporate gatherings, community events, and special celebrations, Bvarela Photography captures both the big moments and the small details that make your event unique.

Our approach is candid and unobtrusive, allowing the genuine energy, emotion, and connections of your event to shine through in every photograph. Whether you’re hosting an intimate celebration or a large event, we provide professional event photography throughout Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, and the greater Bay Area.


Musicians & Bands

from $150

 

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Your music is your story—and your images should tell it just as powerfully. Bvarela Photography works with musicians, solo artists, and bands to create professional images that capture your personality, style, and sound. From musician headshots and band portraits to promotional content, recording sessions, and live performances, we create authentic images you can use for social media, websites, album artwork, and marketing.

Whether you’re promoting your next show, updating your artist profile, creating new content for social media, or simply documenting your time as a musician, we’ll create images that give your audience a look at the people and passion behind the music.


 

 

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Authentic portraits for families, seniors, individuals and milestones.

Beautiful, natural images celebrating pregnancy and those first few precious days.

Professional photography for celebrations, community events, performances and special occasions.

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Sports Packages




Sports photography captures the intensity, dedication, and excitement of the game—and for Bvarela Photography, it started with a coach who wanted to make sure families never missed the moments that mattered.


After spending 20 years coaching athletes, Joe began bringing his camera to matches to photograph his athletes for parents and family members who couldn’t always be there in person. What started as a way to help families experience those moments grew into a passion for sports photography and telling the story of the athlete through images.


Today, Bvarela Photography provides professional sports photography for individual athletes, teams, clubs, and organizations throughout Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, the Tri-Valley, and the greater Bay Area. From individual athlete sessions and team portraits to live game action, sports media days, and promotional content, we capture the moments that showcase each athlete’s strength, dedication, personality, and competitive spirit.


Our sports photography is perfect for athletes and teams looking for professional images for memories, social media, recruiting profiles, team websites, banners, and promotional materials. With Joe’s firsthand experience as a coach, he knows where to be and what moments to look for—capturing the action, emotion, and details that can happen in an instant.


from $125
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Action-focused sports photography for athletes, teams, tournaments and organizations.

Engagements

From $325

 

 

Your engagement is an exciting chapter, and your photos should reflect the connection you share. We create natural, genuine engagement portraits at locations that are meaningful to you, capturing the joy and excitement leading up to your wedding day.

Planning a surprise proposal? We can help coordinate the details, timing, and location while staying completely behind the scenes. Joe works discreetly to capture the authentic moment and reaction without your partner ever knowing a photographer is nearby.

From the proposal to your engagement session, Bvarela Photography captures the moments that tell your love story.

Wedding Packages

from $325

Your wedding day is filled with moments you’ll want to remember forever. From intimate elopements and civil ceremonies to full wedding celebrations, we offer a variety of photography packages designed to fit different wedding styles and budgets.

Wedding photography focuses on capturing the emotions, details, and meaningful interactions that make your day unique. We document your story as it naturally unfolds while creating beautiful portraits you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Whether you’re planning a simple “I do” or a full celebration, we’ll help you find the right package for your day, your priorities, and your budget.


Natural couples and engagement sessions throughout the Tri-Vally and Bay Area

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I look forward to hearing from you and helping you create memories that will last a lifetime.