Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Established in 2009, 1985LUKE Photography is a husband-and-wife team specializing in capturing timeless moments for weddings, families, and life's milestones. With over 15 years of combined experience in photojournalism and bridal industry expertise, we prioritize client comfort and authentic storytelling. Our approach blends meticulous planning with a relaxed demeanor, ensuring seamless experiences from engagement sessions to newborn photography. We serve the Bay Area from our South Bay ranch, offering personalized resources like custom timelines and wardrobe guidance.Our work has been celebrated for its emotional depth, with clients praising our ability to create stress-free environments while producing award-winning imagery. As parents of two young daughters, we understand the importance of preserving fleeting moments, which drives our commitment to delivering heirloom-quality photographs that span generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Family Portraits
Maternity Photography
Newborn Sessions
Bridal Portraits
Lifestyle Photography
Photo Timelines
Wardrobe Guidance
Location Planning
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in photojournalism and wedding photography.
- Our team provides personalized planning resources including custom timelines and location guides.
- We specialize in making camera-shy clients feel comfortable and relaxed during sessions.
- Our photographers have documented over 200 weddings and family milestones.
- We offer flexible session options for weddings, engagements, and family portraits.
What people say
Incredible to work with
Perfect timeline planning
Stunning, timeless photos
Made us feel comfortable
Captured every special moment
Services
Wedding Photography
Our comprehensive wedding photography captures every moment from preparation to reception. With two photographers working simultaneously, we document ceremonies, portraits, and candid celebrations using professional-grade equipment. Clients receive full-day coverage, unlimited photo locations, and a curated online gallery with high-resolution images. Our approach combines artistic composition with documentary-style storytelling to create timeless memories.
Engagement Sessions
We create romantic, personalized engagement sessions that showcase couples' unique relationships. Sessions include location scouting, wardrobe guidance, and relaxed direction to capture natural interactions. Clients receive a curated selection of edited images suitable for save-the-dates and wedding decor. Our approach helps couples build comfort with photography before their wedding day.
Family Portraits
Our family photography captures authentic connections in natural settings. We specialize in multi-generational portraits, sibling interactions, and milestone celebrations. Sessions include pre-session consultation for location and wardrobe choices, with a focus on creating heirloom-quality images that preserve family history through candid moments and posed compositions.
Maternity Photography
We create elegant maternity sessions that celebrate the beauty of pregnancy. Sessions focus on emotional connections and body positivity, with guidance on flattering poses and wardrobe choices. Our approach emphasizes comfort and safety while capturing the anticipation of new life through both artistic and candid imagery.
Newborn Sessions
Our newborn photography captures delicate details and family bonding moments. Sessions include safety-certified posing techniques, prop selection, and sibling interaction guidance. We work at clients' homes to ensure baby's comfort, capturing milestone moments like first smiles and sleepy stretches in a natural, relaxed environment.
People
Luke
Photographer
Award-winning photojournalist with 15+ years experience capturing authentic moments. Specializes in wedding storytelling and documentary-style photography. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Photo Journalism from 2009.
Bre
Photographer
Former bridal industry professional with expertise in client experience and session coordination. Brings organizational skills and wardrobe expertise to every session. Co-founder of 1985LUKE Photography since 2009.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family portraits, maternity shoots, and newborn photography with customized packages for each service.
How do you prepare clients for photo sessions?
We provide detailed planning resources including timelines, location guides, and wardrobe advice to ensure clients feel prepared and confident.
Are you available for destination weddings?
While based in the Bay Area, we travel for destination weddings and offer flexible scheduling options for out-of-area events.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, two photographers, custom timeline planning, and high-resolution digital images with print rights.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Wedding galleries are delivered within 6-8 weeks, with engagement and portrait sessions typically ready in 2-3 weeks.
What makes your photography style unique?
Our documentary-style approach focuses on authentic moments combined with artistic composition, creating images that feel both candid and timeless.
