How it works
Book
Pick a time, sign the agreement online and pay a 25% fee to hold the date.
Plan
A short chat beforehand about where, what to wear and how you want it to feel.
Shoot
Relaxed and unhurried, on location anywhere in the Bay Area.
Photos
Finished photos in 7-10 business days, in a private gallery that opens as a short film of your session.
Session types
Headshot
One good photograph for your profile, press page or website.
Portrait
An unhurried walk with a camera, for one person or two.
Family
Everyone together first, then play, paced to the youngest person there.
Editorial
For publications, brands and artists. We agree the concept, length and licensing before booking.
Event
Gatherings, launches and performances, photographed as they happen.
Prices are starting rates. A 25% fee holds your date. It isn't refundable, but it moves with you if you reschedule 48 hours or more ahead. The rest is due on or before the day.
Questions
How much does a professional headshot cost in San Francisco?
In 2026, most San Francisco headshot sessions run $295 to $550, with mini sessions from $200 and premium studios up to $900. Captured Maya headshots start at $200 for 5-10 finished, retouched photos, delivered in a private gallery within 7-10 business days.
How much does a family photo session cost in San Francisco?
Most San Francisco family sessions run $350 to $800, and premium studios up to $2,500. Captured Maya family sessions start at $350 for 20-30 finished photos, with high-resolution downloads in a private gallery.
What's the difference between a headshot session and a portrait session?
A headshot is one good, current photograph for professional use: from $200, 5-10 finished photos. A portrait session is a fuller, more candid picture of you, made on a walk through a neighborhood: from $300, 15-25 finished photos.
What is a session film?
It's how Captured Maya delivers photographs: your private gallery opens as a short film of your session, one frame after another, full screen. You can also view it as a grid, favourite frames, download everything in high resolution and share it.
Can I book a photographer for just 30 minutes?
Yes, ask. The headshot session (from $200) covers most quick needs, and anything smaller is a conversation, not a no. Write to ask@capturedmaya.com with what you need. Short sessions get the same finished editing and private gallery.
Do you photograph events in San Francisco on weekends?
Yes. Event coverage starts at $500 and is scoped to your gathering, from a two-hour party to a full evening, anywhere in the Bay Area. The calendar at capturedmaya.com shows open dates.
Do you have a photography studio in San Francisco?
Sessions happen on location, anywhere in the Bay Area: a neighborhood that means something to you, a park, a quiet spot in good light. We choose the place together. If you'd rather be away from people, say so.
Can I be photographed somewhere private, away from people?
Yes, and plenty of people prefer it. Sessions can run in quiet parks and calm corners chosen for exactly that. Say so when we plan and the session is shaped around your comfort.
More answers in the FAQ.