Athena Galgiani Photography

One of the best decisions you can make on your wedding day?
Protect your portrait time.

I recommend planning about 30 minutes for bride & groom portraits — often during cocktail hour when guests are enjoying appetizers and you can fully step away.

Here’s how to make it magical:

• Schedule it close to sunset if possible (that soft, flattering light 🤍)
• Bring your bouquet for the first few minutes — then let it go for movement and connection
• Have your maid of honor or planner nearby for quick dress fluffing + veil adjustments
• Bring a small touch-up kit — lipstick, powder, or anything that keeps you feeling camera-ready
• Most importantly… slow down. This is usually the first quiet moment you’ll have together all day.

And if you’re dreaming of something more editorial, coastal, or adventurous? We can always plan separate portraits on another day with zero timeline pressure.

These are the photos you’ll frame forever.

I’m so excited to start sharing some of my studio maternity sessions! 💛

Each session is designed to feel intimate and special, and I love giving clients a truly unique experience — from styling to selecting dresses, I do all the prep so you can just enjoy this beautiful time.

In this collection, we start with cozy, intimate studio portraits, move to dreamy outdoor moments with flowy dresses, and end with my milk bath sessions — one of my favorite ways to celebrate pregnancy in a creative, unforgettable way.

Every session is tailored to you, so we can create something that feels personal, meaningful, and completely yours. ✨

I can’t wait to help more families capture these special moments! DM me to book or learn more.


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San Francisco City Hall will always have my heart 🤍

If you’re planning a civil ceremony and wondering how it all works — I put together a full guide with everything you need to know. From timing and lighting to what to expect the day of.

Read the full guide at the link in my bio.

🎄 Christmas Mini Sessions at Alhambra Christmas Tree Farm! 🎄

Martinez, CA

Create magical holiday memories with quick, beautiful mini sessions among the Christmas trees!

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✨ Standard Christmas Mini – $120 (10 minutes)

Includes:
• Wagon with mini Christmas tree
• Photos walking through the Christmas tree rows
• Digital gallery of the best images

Perfect for kids or quick festive portraits!

Multiple kids?
Please book multiple back-to-back slots. Each child needs enough time for individual photos.

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✨ Optional Add-On

Teepee Setup – Add $50
A cozy rustic tent setup to enhance your session with extra variety.
(Add-on does not include extra time unless you book multiple slots.)

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📍 Location fee included
🎄 Limited sessions — DM to reserve your spot!

A destination engagement photo session San Francisco is such a dream. Chinmayee and Sri planned a trip to the Bay Area and were so excited to take photos with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. We planned for a very early sunrise session due to their short weekend in the city. Because weather in San Francisco is unpredictable we took proper measures to anticipate a weather change, but we’re disappointed with the heavy fog that rolled over and stayed over at Baker beach. Our backup location with the palace of fine arts. As it wasn’t the expected destination Photoshoot, it was a little disappointing to have to change the location at first, but with time and flexibility on both of our parts we were able to decide on staying at the palace of fine arts a couple hours later. Though still in the fog and you capture stunning photos with beautiful lighting. Keep in mind for your San Francisco destination, wedding elopement or engagement photo shoot!

What would be your dream location be?