Oakland · Bay Area · Weddings · Brands · Video

Images that feel like you, not a pose.

Weddings, portraits, brand shoots and short films across the Bay Area — natural light, real moments, and photos you'll actually want on the wall.

5.0 (142 five-star reviews) Photo & video 48-hour previews
Photo & video48-hour sneak peeksFully insuredPrint release included

Selected work

A look at recent shoots.

Weddings, portraits, brands and events — a small selection of favorites.

Wedding · Napa
Portrait
Brand shoot
Engagement
Event
Family
Product
Film still
Headshots

Packages

Simple packages, clear pricing.

Every shoot includes a pre-call, edited high-res gallery, and a personal print release.

Portrait Session1 hour, one location, 40+ edited images.from $350
Brand & ProductHalf-day, styled, for your site & socials.from $650
Wedding Collection8 hours, two shooters, full gallery + highlights.from $2,800
Event CoverageUp to 4 hours, candid + posed, next-day teasers.from $900
Short Film / VideoScripted or documentary, 60–90 second edit.from $1,200

Behind the lens

Hi, I'm the studio behind the work.

I started Aperture & Oak in 2015 to shoot the way people actually remember a day — warm, unposed, and honest. Whether it's your wedding, your brand, or a family that won't sit still, my job is to disappear into the moment and hand you images that still feel true in twenty years.

Couples & brands

Rated 5.0 across 142 reviews.

We ugly-cried looking at our gallery. They caught moments we didn't even know happened, and the sneak peek arrived in two days. Worth every cent.
Kayla & Sam
Married in Napa
Reshot our whole website and Instagram in half a day. Sales went up and we finally look like the brand we are. Total pro.
Lena R.
Brand founder
Booked a portrait session on a whim and got the best photos of myself I've ever had. Easy, warm, no awkward posing.
Devon M.
Oakland

Book your shoot

Tell me the date and the vision. I'll send availability and a package that fits — no hard sell.

Prefer to talk? Call us

Request a time

Usually confirmed within the hour during business hours.

A sneak peek within 48 hours, and the full edited gallery within 2–3 weeks (weddings) or a few days (sessions).

Yes — Oakland, SF, Berkeley and Napa are included; anywhere else is a small travel fee.

Yes — photo and video, together or separate. Many couples and brands book both.

Send your date and vision through the form or call. I'll confirm availability and hold your date with a deposit.

Get in touch

Reach the studio

Aperture & Oak — photography & video studio in Oakland, serving the Bay Area since 2015.

Call or text(510) 555-0190
Visit2201 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Hours
Mon–FriBy appointment
WeekendsShoots & events
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