MONTEREY FILMS
A Bay Area wedding photographed by Monterey Films

Northern California · Photography & Film · Est. 2021

Your day,told properly.

Posed when you want it. Candid when it counts.

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The photographs worth keeping feel real — posed or caught in passing: the glance between vows, the grandmother mid-laugh, the quiet before the doors open.

— Bhavesh Sharma, Monterey Films

Selected work

2021 — 2026
A wedding couple photographed by Monterey Films

Weddings

Ceremonies & receptions

An engagement session photographed by Monterey Films

Couples & Engagements

Pre-weddings & proposals

A haldi ceremony photographed by Monterey Films

Celebrations

Birthdays, showers & milestones

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Pricing

One rate, one special

$150 per hour — photography or videography, four hour minimum.

The Only Special

San Francisco Session

$299

A three hour portrait session in San Francisco, two to three locations of your choice. For couples, engagements, families and solo portraits. This is a portrait session only and does not cover events such as birthdays, baby showers, weddings or parties. 30+ edited photographs delivered within two weeks through a private cloud gallery. Digital only, no raw files, yours to print and share online. Three hours at my regular rate is $450. Any day of the week, subject to availability. 2026 bookings only. Event coverage is $150 per hour with a four hour minimum.

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One service per booking — photography or videography.

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Kind Words

What clients remember

Five stars
“Bhavesh, my man, if I could give you more than 5 stars, I would! From the get-go Bhavesh was very prompt and elaborate on what was included. He showed up earlier than my bride and I, fully prepared, and had…”

Cristian M. · yelp

Five stars
“Bhavesh exuded professionalism and passion for his craft. He has an incredible eye for detail, effortlessly capturing not just moments, but emotions and atmosphere. Each photograph tells a story. A true artist who can capture life's moments with skill, passion,…”

Akhil Kumar · google

Five stars
“Bhavesh took special care to make sure he filmed all of our special moments. He went above and beyond, holding up lights for our wedding guests so they could take better pictures. His filmmaking and editing were on point.”

Naoki Hirasawa · google

Haldi water poured from brass pots
A dip kiss on a pier bench at night
A golden-hour dip kiss
A birthday girl lifted by her court, laughing
A backlit bride in a red dupatta
A couple on a night street with light trails
A family of three at golden hour
A Gursikh couple in ardas, blue and silver
A wave breaking over a couple
A backlit street portrait at a 50th birthday
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Serving San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Monterey — and across Northern California.

Booking 2026

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One photographer, a handful of weekends, and a calendar that fills fast. Tell me about your day.

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