SF BAY AREA PHOTOGRAPHER
Quality images of unrepeatable moments,
with unparalleled
service, value, and trust.
Alicia Piva
Why MEIf you are thinking:I’m too …
My family is …
We are struggling with …
My kids are …
I don’t want …
I make it:FUN
FLATTERING
FINANCIALLY VIABLE
FACTURAL (FACTUAL AND NATURAL)
FOREVER
To learn more about me:Scroll down for my values, testimonials, some quick links, and social handles.
my values
serviceRadiating patience, flexibility, and genuine care, I create a comfortable, relaxed environment where clients feel entirely at ease—allowing authentic personalities and candid, unrepeatable moments to unfold naturally.
I go above and beyond to accommodate my clients' unique needs, ensuring every session feels effortless, enjoyable, and tailored to each situation.
My goal is always to be the warm, competent, photographer of choice in the San Jose and San Francisco Bay Area to create timeless photographic memories and imagery for those who value their importance.
Quality & valueGrounded in artistic and technical excellence, intentional curation, and attention to detail.
Delivering timeless images that capture genuine moments in their best light.
Focused on creating enduring visual assets—from cherished personal milestones to high-impact brand imagery. I offer an experience that yields long-term emotional and professional worth.
Driven by a commitment to excellence, intentionality, and lasting value. Every interaction and final image communicates artistic polish, delivering a timeless product that elevates individuals and businesses alike.
trustReflecting a seamless, dependable client experience built on clear direction, expertise, and trust.
I guide clients confidently through a curated process without ever feeling rigid, cold, or overly corporate.
I work with a team of trusted colleagues and professionals to provide—in addition to photography—video, personal styling, and make-up & hair.
Through clear communication, absolute professionalism, and consistent delivery, clients can relax knowing they are in good hands.
testimonials
What my client’s clients are saying about her digital presence (https://rosemaryalva.com/):"Your website and introductory video are very impressive! [Name] had briefly described your background, but those gave me a much clearer understanding, and will be helpful when listing you as a reference."
Your video is very moving.......I loved it. It actually made me teary eyed. I have forwarded it to my sister, niece and dad for their thoughts and further discussion."
— branding projectWhat my client (https://rosemaryalva.com/) is saying about her branding project experience: “Dear Alicia,
On this journey of life, I am so grateful to know you!
Today, especially, I thank you for your time, talent, creativity, honesty, artistic expression, organization, professionalism and patience with me along the way as I learned not only to lean in and embrace the process but also, as you encouraged, “trust the process” and the team.
With love,
Rosemary”
"The additional photos are fantastic. Thank you so much for all the effort you put into curating them for me, I know I will use them for years and am eager to begin putting together marketing materials etc. ... Thanks to you, I have a fantastic supply of resources to present my brand and the product I offer. Putting together my public image pieces is no longer daunting, I have everything I need to introduce my service in a manner that represents it's beauty and value."
— Branding projectfrom a graduation portraits session: “I was able to get [the images] downloaded las night. Thank you so much! They look so wonderful and I was very happy with all of them.
You have a lot of talent!!
This is why i have a hard time asking others to take the graduation photos. I trust your photo skills.
Even when I felt gross all week you still managed to make me look really good.
Thank you so much,
C.”
from a family portraits session: “THANK YOU SO MUCH, ALICIA!!
We had such a wonderful time posing for you. The pictures are FANTASTIC!! You made everything so fun and enjoyable... We were talking on the way home about how easy it was to keep smiling in all the pictures because we were having such a good time and you were making us laugh.
It was truly such an honor...and I hope you're not tired of us, because I have another high school graduate next year and I know she'll want you to take her pictures.
God bless!
J.”
— family portraitsfrom a school stock photos project: “Hi Alicia,
Your photos have exceeded our expectations! They are so wonderful.
Thank you again for the wonderful work. Beyond the final product, [Name] and I greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness and care you took working with the [Name] students and staff.
Have a wonderful summer,
e”
— brandingfrom a catholic retreat group session: “Dear Alicia,
Thank you so much for the amazing pictures that you took at the [Name] Retreat!! We were a big group and I really appreciate your patience, humor, and professionalism.
God blessed us with beautiful experiences that weekend. Your pictures are the only pictures I have from that memorable weekend, so I appreciate these all the more.
Should I have an occasion for a professional photographer or hear of any need, I'd be happy to be in contact with you.
God bless you for your kindness, generosity, and sharing your gifts.
In gratitude,
M.A.R.
— group portraits sessionfrom an engagement session: “Dear Mrs. Piva,
Thank you so much! It was so much fun taking pictures with you. I think it’s the funniest thing we’ve ever done this fall so far for our engagement. We really, really appreciate so much how flexible you were changing the photo shoot day so many times for us.
I know we were pretty crazy to work with, so thank you so much for being so kind and gracious to us and so generous with your time. The photos you’ve taken so far are absolutely stunning!
I usually don’t like how I look in photos, but you are amazing. I love how I look and you really captured us.
Thank you once again,
J. and X."
— engagementfrom a catholic wedding: “Dear Mrs. Piva,
Thank you so much for your amazing work! We love all of the photos you took of us from our engagement photos through our wedding photos! Thank you so much for capturing these special memories on camera for us. Thank you also for recommending Cesar to be our videographer.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers,
J. and X."
— catholic weddingfrom a special needs portraits session “Hola Alicia,
Thank you so much for sending over the digital photos, all the pictures look lovely, you captured my [Name]’s happiness.
Gracias,
D."
— special needs portrait sessionfrom a glamour portraits session “Hi Alicia,
Thank you so much for sending over the final gallery—I absolutely love the pictures! I'm so happy with the entire experience and the final outcome. You truly captured everything beautifully, and I’m grateful for the care and attention you put into the process.
I appreciate you including the missing favorites and offering both high and web resolution options. Everything looks fantastic, and I couldn't be more pleased.
Thanks again for everything!
Warmly,
S."
— glamour portraits sessionfrom a Corporate (HEALTHTRUST) Project:“It was such a pleasure working with you and it shows in the photographs! Thank you for these wonderful photos.
N. H.”
— Headshots projectFROM THE PARENT OF A GRADUATING SENIOR“Dear Alicia,
You truly have a God-given talent! Not only are you excellent at taking amazing photos, but your cheerful and jokingly casual manner puts everyone around you at ease. You made [Name]’s day so much more special than planned!
Thank you!
C.”
— high School senior graduationfrom a catholic wedding: “Dear Alicia,
Thank you so much for photographing our wedding!
Thank you for putting up with us and helping coordinate all the pictures, as well as reminding us to keep on schedule.
We were very pleased and happy with the results. The pictures and album turned out great!
May God bless you.
Sincerely,
A. & R."
— catholic weddingfrom a family portraits session: “Alicia! You have outdone yourself!!
These [images] are so beautiful! I am so happy with how they turned out!
Truly a gift. Thank you so very much.
I will be sharing with my networks.
God bless you
L.”
— family portraitsfrom a family portraits session: “Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
The pictures you took are sooooo wonderful.
Alicia, thank you so much for the wonderful experience, your professionalism during the photo shoot, and the beautiful photographs.
V.”
— family portraits sessionfrom a senior portraits session: “Dearest Alicia,
We are thrilled to have reached graduation time for [Name] and are so grateful to God for making it more special with your talent and charity.
Mil gracias,
The W.”
— senior portraits session