Athena Galgiani Photography
Athena Galgiani Photography

Athena Galgiani Photography

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Introduction
Go to my website for contact info! Looking for an experienced photographer who makes you feel comfortable, feel your best and poses you just right? I'm your girl! I take a variety of posed and candid photos from engagements to weddings, family, maternity, and even newborn in-home sessions. I make the experience fun for everyone, or so I've heard! By the end of the session, we'll be lifelong friends. :) I learned portrait and wedding photography from my own wedding photographer and then took online courses to do it professionally. With background from being an elementary school teacher for a few years, I know how to direct people to position well and make children feel comfortable smiling. People are always my focal point. I love to capture the best of you and do it in the most beautiful locations. Whatever requests you have for your photos, I'll try my best to make it happen and add my own artistic touch. My process: 1. Learn your expectations for what you want in your photos and see if we’re the right fit. 2. Determine the location/Price: Local, SF, beach or other nature spots? Your house? You decide. Depending on the location, I may have a travel fee. 3. When? I plan to meet you generally one hour before sunset as that is the best lighting for photography. It is also known as golden hour! 4. Length? A one hour session is generally enough time for portrait photography. I take as many photos as we can with a variety of poses and candid portraits considering your “best features” to have the best collection of photos. You may choose to add on time and have outfit changes if you like as well! 5. What you’ll get: I select the best photos out of the almost five hundred to a thousand I take! In the end I'll edit and deliver at least 65 high resolution edits in a "classic" look that has a warmer, but original coloring and touch up the lighting. Next, I put my signature filter on the photos! You’ll have both a timeless and trendy look on your images. Delivery: online photo sharing website I email you a link where you can view the photos and download the highest quality edits. These photos can be downloaded from any computer and to google drive or uploaded to your favorite photo printing website. Contact me via my website! :)
Overview

Hired 39 times

Serves Martinez, CA

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1 employee

7 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2021

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2020

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2019

Projects and media

472 photos

Projects and media

472 photos

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Anna G.
Oct 14, 2021
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Athena delivered magnificent pictures in a remarkably short time. We are delighted by the quality and content of the photos. She captured everything perfectly: the ambiance, people, events and emotions. We could not wish for better wedding pictures! It was also remarkable to receive them within 1 week, and be able to enjoy them on our way from our honeymoon in Spain. Give Athena my strongest recommendations!

Details: Wedding • 25 - 49 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Athena Galgiani Photography's reply
Anna, yay! I'm so happy you loved and appreciate the photos! You had a beautiful wedding and I'm so glad I could be a part of it. You guys are some of the best people and I'm privileged to have met you! Thank you so much for leaving your review! :)
Wedding and Event Photography
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Victor F.
Sep 21, 2021
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Her work and dedication are fantastic. The wedding photos she took for our family are incredible and we would highly recommend her.

Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Athena Galgiani Photography's reply
Victor that’s the best to hear! Thank you for letting me know. Your family was amazing and it was a pleasure to work with you all!
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Kazu O.
Aug 31, 2021
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Athena was wonderful! It's difficult to find great photographers for family portraits, who also know how to handle newborns as well as toddlers (and, most importantly, getting toddlers to cooperate for a shoot). Athena did an amazing job and was able to capture tons of great photos of our family, and she was able to capture our toddler's smiling moments with our newborn. We're extremely happy with the results. She's also very responsive, easy to coordinate with, and got the photos turned around very quickly. I highly recommend her!

Details: Family or children's portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Home • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Portrait Photography
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Angela J.
Aug 11, 2021
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The photographer I was planning on using for my wedding reception didn’t work out a little short notice, but Athena happened to be available the night I needed and graciously added me to her schedule. Athena came to my reception and honestly just took charge of taking pictures without too much direction. She wasn’t afraid to be assertive, take charge and get the pictures she knew I’d want. She even helped me remember to do the bouquet toss! I absolutely loved the pictures and would highly recommend her to anyone! I tried uploading some pictures but they are too high of quality for this website apparently. Haha so just know that are AMAZING!!

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography
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Nic S.
Jul 6, 2021
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She was very professional and took amazing photos of our family. She made us all feel comfortable which allowed for some really fun and cute photos!

Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Flash drive • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Portrait Photography
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