Small Wedding & Elopement Photography in Granite Bay
Small wedding and elopement packages with photographer Angie Shvaya in Granite Bay start at $1,800 for 3–4 hours of coverage, with 200+ edited images delivered in a private online gallery within 4–6 weeks.
Folsom Lake shoreline, upscale equestrian estates, and oak-covered rolling hills define Granite Bay's premium photography setting.
Starting at $1,800
Small Wedding & Elopement Photography in Granite Bay at a glance
- Photographer
- Angie Shvaya, a natural-light photographer based in Sacramento, CA
- Where
- Granite Bay, Placer County. Angie confirms the meeting point with you during planning.
- Packages
- Small Wedding / Elopement: $1,800 (3–4 hours, 200+ edited images).
- Delivery
- Edited images in a private online gallery within 4–6 weeks
- How to 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.
Updated October 16, 2026
What is a weddings session in Granite Bay like?
For couples choosing an intimate celebration in Granite Bay, the focus is on what matters most: each other and the people you love. Locations near Folsom Lake's Granite Bay shoreline, local equestrian estates, and Quarry Trail offer granite-boulder shoreline, rolling oak hillsides, and estate-lined country roads that photographs beautifully from ceremony through golden hour. Coverage is documentary-style: real moments, real emotions, no interruptions. Just your day, told honestly. Angie plans around the golden hour when Folsom Lake's surface turns amber and the granite shoreline glows warm in low-angle light for the portrait portion, while ceremony and reception coverage follows your timeline. The pre-wedding planning call maps key moments, first look, vows, first dance, toasts, so the 3-4 hours of coverage are spent where they matter most. Logistics are simple: paid parking at Granite Bay Beach (Folsom Lake SRA) and roadside access near local trailheads works for the wedding party and guests. The final gallery of 200+ edited images arrives in 4-6 weeks. Many Granite Bay couples also visit Douglas Boulevard restaurants and wine bars for a polished post-session evening for rehearsal dinners or pre-wedding meetups.
How much does small-wedding photography cost in Granite Bay?
$1,800
3–4 hours · 200+ edited images
Intimate backyard weddings, elopements, micro-weddings
Images are delivered in a private online gallery within 4–6 weeks. Any travel details for Granite Bay are confirmed in writing before you book. The small weddings overview covers each package in more detail.
Small Wedding & Elopement Photography questions in Granite Bay
Small wedding and elopement packages with photographer Angie Shvaya in Granite Bay start at $1,800 for 3–4 hours of coverage, with 200+ edited images delivered in a private online gallery within 4–6 weeks. Packages: Small Wedding / Elopement: $1,800 (3–4 hours, 200+ edited images). Any travel details for Granite Bay are confirmed in writing before you book.
The Small Wedding / Elopement package covers 3–4 hours on location and includes 200+ edited images, delivered in a private online gallery within 4–6 weeks.
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.
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.
About photography in Granite Bay
Folsom Lake's Granite Bay beach and shoreline are the signature backdrop: water, granite boulders, and oak-covered hills create a dramatic setting especially at sunset. The area's equestrian properties and rural roads lined with heritage oaks offer an elegant, estate-like feel. Quarry Trail and local open spaces provide wooded paths and wildflower meadows in spring.
Spring is the standout when the hills are green and Folsom Lake is full, the shoreline is expansive and wildflowers bloom along the trails. Fall brings golden foliage and warm afternoon light across the rolling terrain. Summer works for lakeside sunset sessions when the evening breeze comes off the water.
Granite Bay is about 25 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento, roughly 30–35 minutes via Interstate 80 and Douglas Boulevard. Angie covers the Granite Bay and Placer County area and does not charge a travel fee for this location.
Prepare for your session
Angie confirms the meeting point and any photo permits with you before your date. Mention walking or mobility needs so the route fits your group.
How do I book a weddings session in Granite Bay?
Book & share your wedding vision
Pre-wedding timeline planning call
Your wedding day: I handle the rest
Receive your full gallery
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Natural-light small wedding & elopement photography in Granite Bay, CA. Reach out to check availability and reserve your date.
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“Angie made us feel so comfortable from the very first minute. We were nervous about being in front of the camera, but she guided us through every moment. The photos turned out better than we ever imagined — they actually look like us.”
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