About

“To me, photography is the art of preserving a time. The telling of a visual story from an imprint of a fleeting, but real, moment. This, I find in respecting, listening and feeling the details all around us. Exploring the ways in which we are all separate, but the same. My aim is to share these moments made tangible, not only from the human aspect, but from the point of view of our nature, within nature. A symbiosis, of the ultimate form of a love, enduring.”

― Bernadette Williams

Bernadette Williams is a documentary photographer with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and is currently based in Southern California

Ongoing photography projects

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Portrait Collections

  • The classic portrait session is a documentary style and cinematic approach to telling your unique story. Open to families, couples and individuals.

    • Includes consultations, design and planning for session date

    • 30 minute on location portrait session

    • Digital gallery of high resolution photos

    • Personalized heirloom shop to purchase prints, gallery frames and albums

    • Slideshow of photos with choice of music

    Introductory price $450

  • A classic portrait session but analog, taken entirely on a Polaroid camera with a chosen print to enlarge and frame. The photos are printed once directly from the camera and exist as the sole original copy.

    • Includes consultations, design and planning for session date

    • 30 minute on location portrait session

    • Choose from either color or black and white film

    • Online photo gallery of scanned prints

    • Enlarged Polaroid options start at 8×10 up to 40×60

    Session fee $200
    Introductory price starts at $180 for 8×10 framed Polaroid enlargement

  • Small intimate weddings start at $2800

    Events start at $250 per hour

    Scope and scale of both wedding and/or event will determine final pricing. Please inquire for additional details.

frequently asked questions

  • I've been taking pictures since I was in early high school. Photography is close to my heart and has always been something I am continuously learning and living beyond a conclusion of work.

  • Art shop orders will be delivered as stated in its product description.

    Client portrait sessions will receive an online gallery for viewing. Depending on which package selected, you will be able to download high resolution digital versions of the photographs, or select from tangible heirloom products such as gallery frames, fine art prints and albums.

    Samples of products prior to purchasing can be viewed upon request and availability.

  • Online galleries for portrait sessions will become available in 2-3 weeks. For weddings, 6-12 weeks based on size. It's something to consider if you are planning on getting your images printed and delivered on a timely basis.

  • I do not provide raw or unedited images. Part of choosing your photographer is also choosing their style.

  • Yes, feel free to reach out.