Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about booking a session, what to expect, and how it all works.
General Questions
Sacramento prices: Graduation Photos from $500 (45–60 minutes), Family Sessions from $425 (60–75 minutes), Engagement Photos from $375 (30–45 minutes), Small Weddings from $1,800 (3–4 hours), Portrait Sessions from $250 (45–60 minutes), Gatherings & Events from $650 (2 hours), Sports Photography by custom quote (45–60 minutes), Car Photography by custom quote (60–90 minutes). Every session includes edited images delivered in a private online gallery. Any travel details outside the Sacramento area are confirmed in writing before you book.
Send your date, location ideas and what you have in mind through the inquiry form, or call (916) 735-6145. Angie confirms availability and the plan with you before anything is booked. You can also message @capturedbyangieco on Instagram. Tell Angie what you are celebrating, a rough date and any location ideas.
Angie is based in Sacramento and photographs sessions across the region, including Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, Davis, Rocklin and El Dorado Hills, plus destination sessions in the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and Napa and Sonoma wine country. Car photography, shot by the automotive photographer on our team, is booked in the Sacramento region. The service areas page lists every city.
Portrait, family, graduation and engagement sessions are planned around natural light: golden hour, open shade or window light. That is why Angie helps you pick the session time, so the light does the heavy lifting.
It depends on the session. Edited images arrive in a private online gallery within these windows: graduation photos: 2 weeks; family sessions: 2–3 weeks; engagement photos: 2–3 weeks; small weddings: 4–6 weeks; portrait sessions: 1–2 weeks; gatherings & events: 2–3 weeks; sports photography: 1–2 weeks; car photography: 1–2 weeks. Every image is individually edited.
Graduation Questions
Spring is the most popular, March through May, because the light is warm and campus is in full bloom. But Sacramento has great shooting conditions almost year-round. If you want fall foliage or summer golden hour, those work too. Just book early for spring dates since they fill fast.
Yes, and I recommend it. Most grads bring a cap & gown look plus one or two casual outfits. We will plan quick change spots at your location so transitions feel seamless. Three outfits is the sweet spot for a 60-minute session.
You can request a graduation session at UC Davis, Sacramento State, Sierra College, ARC, or another local campus. Share the landmarks you want to include so we can confirm access, walking time, light, and any photography permissions before choosing the route.
Four to six weeks is ideal, especially for spring sessions. If you are a planner, inquiring two to three months out gives us more time to find a suitable date. Last-minute sessions happen when my schedule allows, but the best golden-hour time slots go first.
Family Questions
That is completely normal and honestly some of my favorite images come from it. I never force kids to sit still and smile. We play games, explore, and let them do their thing. The result is photos that actually look like your family: not stiff, staged portraits where everyone looks uncomfortable.
Coordinate, don't match. Stick to a color palette: neutrals, earth tones, and soft colors photograph beautifully in Sacramento's natural light. Avoid large logos and neon. I send a detailed style guide after booking with specific recommendations based on your session location and time of year.
Fall is the most popular: October and November give you golden light and gorgeous foliage at places like William Land Park and the American River Parkway. But spring is equally beautiful, and summer sessions work if we shoot in the hour before sunset. Sacramento's mild winters are underrated for photos too.
Of course. I love multigenerational sessions. We will start with the full group, then break into smaller combinations: grandparents with grandkids, siblings together, your immediate family. It adds about 15 minutes to the session, and those images become some of the most treasured ones in the gallery.
Engagement Questions
It depends on the vibe you want. Old Sacramento and Tower Bridge are classic for urban, dramatic shots. The Sacramento River at sunset is romantic without trying too hard. For something more natural, I love the fields in East Sacramento and the trails along the American River Parkway. I will help you pick based on what feels right for you two.
Most couples are, especially at first. I give prompts that focus on each other, not the camera: within the first few minutes you forget I am there. By the midpoint the best, most natural shots start happening.
That is one of the main reasons couples book engagement sessions. With a 2-3 week turnaround, you will have your gallery in plenty of time for save-the-dates, wedding websites, and signage. Just let me know your timeline when you book so we can make sure everything lines up.
Not at all. Some couples book these months or even years after getting engaged: or just because they want beautiful photos together. Anniversary sessions, dating milestones, or just a Tuesday: there is no wrong reason to document your relationship.
Weddings Questions
Generally under 50 guests, but there is no strict cutoff. Elopements with just the two of you, courthouse ceremonies with a handful of witnesses, backyard parties with 40 friends: all of these fall into the intimate wedding category. The approach is documentary: I capture the day as it unfolds.
Yes: Sacramento County Courthouse weddings are some of my favorites. They are quick, emotional, and real. I typically cover 1-2 hours for a courthouse ceremony plus portraits nearby. Tower Bridge and Capitol Park are a short walk away for golden-hour photos afterward.
I have shot at venues throughout Sacramento and Northern California: from Vizcaya in midtown to winery estates in Lodi and foothill barns in Placerville. I am happy to share recommendations based on your guest count, budget, and style. Just ask during our planning call.
Your call. I personally love first looks because they create an intimate, private moment and take pressure off the ceremony. But if you prefer to see each other for the first time at the altar, we will build the timeline around that. Either way, you get both candid and portrait-style images.
Portraits Questions
Wear something you feel great in. Earth tones, soft neutrals, and muted colors photograph beautifully outdoors. Avoid busy logos and neon. If you are coming with someone else, coordinate tones without matching exactly. Bring a second outfit if you want variety: I send a style guide after booking.
Yes. Portrait sessions work for solo, duos, and small groups. Whether it is you and your best friend, you and your partner, or a group of three: the session adapts. Larger groups work better as a family or event session.
Between 20 and 40 fully edited images from a standard session. You will have plenty for social media, printing, and saving. Every image in the gallery is polished and ready to use.
Anywhere with good light and a backdrop that fits your vibe. Open fields, tree-lined paths, downtown Sacramento architecture, the American River Parkway: I will recommend locations based on what you are going for. I know the best spots across the Sacramento area.
Events Questions
Yes: corporate mixers, team retreats, product launches, and networking events. The approach is the same: candid, documentary-style coverage that captures the energy of the room. I also deliver a set of detail and branding shots you can use for marketing and social media.
For most birthday parties and showers, 2 hours covers arrival through cake and toasts. Larger events or celebrations with multiple phases, like a ceremony followed by a reception, benefit from 3-4 hours. We will talk through your timeline and I will recommend what makes sense.
I keep it minimal. If there are specific group shots you want, the whole family, the friend group, the team, I will organize those at a natural break in the event. Otherwise, the focus is on real moments. No pulling people away from the celebration for forced lineups.
I have covered events everywhere from backyard parties in East Sac to corporate spaces downtown to rented halls in Roseville and Elk Grove. Indoor, outdoor, large, small: the approach adapts to the space. If you are still choosing a venue, I am happy to share what photographs well.
Sports Questions
Both. Most bookings are individual senior athletes who want uniform portraits plus a set of action shots. But I also cover teams and clubs: individual player portraits plus live coverage of a game or practice. If you are organizing team photos, reach out and we will build a plan that fits your roster and schedule.
That is the goal. Shooting at your home field, court, or track makes the portraits feel like yours: not a generic backdrop. I know a lot of the Sacramento-area venues already, and if yours is new to me I will scout the light ahead of time. Just check whether your school or club needs access cleared in advance.
Fast shutter speeds and knowing the sport well enough to anticipate the moment. For posed action I will have you repeat a move, a swing, a jump, a drive to the basket, so we nail the framing and the peak of the motion. For live game coverage I track the play and shoot in bursts to catch the frames that matter.
Three to four weeks ahead is ideal, and earlier for senior-night and playoff windows since those dates cluster and fill fast. If you want golden-hour light at the field, we will schedule around your practice and game calendar so the session does not collide with your season.
Car Questions
Car photography is shot by the automotive photographer on the Captured By Angie team. Angie continues to photograph the graduation, family, engagement, wedding, portrait, event and sports sessions. Send a car inquiry through the same form or phone number, and we connect you with the automotive photographer to plan the shoot.
Common choices are the top level of a parking structure, a quiet industrial street early on a weekend morning, a Delta levee road, or a foothill pullout toward Folsom, Auburn or Placerville. The right spot depends on the car's style and how much open pavement it needs. Some private lots and garages require permission, so the location is confirmed before the shoot date.
Wash and detail it a day or two before, clean the wheels and tires, and clear personal items out of the cabin and trunk. Bring a microfiber towel for dust that settles on the drive over. If the car is modified, send a short list of the parts and details you want featured so they get their own frames.
Rolling shots need a second car, a second driver and a quiet stretch of road, so they are planned case by case. Mention them in your inquiry and we will tell you whether your route and date can work safely. Static shoots, with the car parked between setups, are the default.
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