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Im Kate, founder and principal photographer of Pacifica Studio. My work bridges the artistic worlds of film and digital photography. Film offers timeless grace and emotional richness, while digital methods provide immediacy and control. These complementary mediums empower me to approach every project with creativity and adaptability. Each photograph I create is guided by authenticity, passion, and respect for the stories my clients wish to preserve. It is my privilege to serve you and to share in the beauty of your moments at Pacifica Studio.
Served areas
  • San Francisco Bay Area
Business details
  • Year established: 2023
  • Employees: 1
  • Licensed
  • Insured
Highlights and features
  • Expert in both film and digital photography
  • Creating timeless and nostalgic photographic experiences
  • Personalized sessions tailored to each client’s vision
  • Combining creativity, precision, and artistic storytelling
  • Professional studio dedicated to exceptional photography services
  • Capturing authentic moments with elegance and passion
Payment methods
  • Cash, Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers
Services
Headshot Photography We offer professional headshot photography that elevates how you and your organization are perceived. Our goal is to produce striking portraits that highlight your strengths and convey trustworthiness. From solo sessions to company-wide shoots, we ensure every photo captures the professionalism and personality essential to your brands success.
Portraits Our Portraits service focuses on creating authentic and natural images that highlight your individuality. Whether its for graduation, dating, or lifestyle photography, we design each session to make you feel comfortable and confident. Every photograph captures your personality in a genuine way that reflects who you truly are.
Events & Candid Photography Pacifica Studios Events & Candid Photography service delivers a personalized approach to documenting lifes most meaningful events. We capture authentic expressions and dynamic scenes that embody the atmosphere of your celebration. Our work blends creativity with professionalism, ensuring that every frame tells the true story of your event.
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Kate
Owner & Photographer
Hi, Im Kate the owner and lead photographer at my studio.
Reviews (17)
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Mariella Lauriola
Sep 26, 2025
Kate is absolutely wonderful, kind and professional! I did the head-shots for my entire team, we all love our pics and her! Highly recommend her services!
Zahra Shokri Varniab
Sep 10, 2025
I had such a great experience at this studio! She was incredibly nice and respectful, and when I asked to change my outfit, she was so accommodatingI switched between three different colors of blazers with no problem at all. She followed every pose and line I requested perfectly, and the retouching process was super fast. Everything turned out exactly the way I wantedhighly recommend!
Kumiko Yoshinari
Sep 10, 2025
Pacifica Studio does an excellent job with photography. Kate, the Photographer has an excellent way for making you and your party look their best, suggesting poses, and finding the best backgrounds. She is also very attentive to her clients requests. Her photos are very artful. Highly recommended.
Mitsuka Kiyohara
Sep 07, 2025
kate was so sweet and caring! she would make sure i was happy with the photos and did an amazing job on matching my inspo pics for the photoshoot. the entire process was very smooth, and i loved the final results.
Amy Lambert
Sep 01, 2025
I had such a great experience with Kate at Pacifica Studio! She was warm, friendly, and very accommodating throughout the session. She took the time to ask what my headshots were for so she could recommend the right style and background colors to fit both my needs and my outfit. Kate gave helpful guidance on posing, and I never felt rushed or uncomfortable. The photos turned out beautifully, and her touchups were subtle yet professionalexactly what I was hoping for. Ill definitely return to Kate for future photos and highly recommend her to anyone looking for professional headshots.
David Box
Aug 26, 2025
I have to say I was extremely impressed with Kates professionalism and talent! She was able to find the right details for my perfect headshot I needed for work. I will definitely come back and refer friends to Kate.
Madelaine Altman
Aug 14, 2025
Kate was incredibly professional, kind, and accommodating. Her work was detail oriented and incredibly quick, and I appreciated that I got the entire portfolio of photos (and 3 excellently retouched). It was very easy to change outfits and she tried several different backgrounds based off my needs. Would absolutely recommend!
Jeff Myer
Aug 08, 2025
After several disappointing experiences with photographers and a few failed selfie attempts, I was thrilled to discover Pacifica Studio online. Their website immediately stood outclean, professional, and filled with impressive examples of their work. Booking an appointment was easy, and the studios location near my workplace in Santa Clara was a huge bonus.

I chose the A Few Good Shots Headshot Package and was fortunate to work with Kate, who is truly exceptional. I brought in examples of headshots I liked (and didnt like), and she immediately understood what I was going for. Kate has a fantastic eye for detail and guided me through the session with confidence and clarity. She made the entire experience comfortable and even enjoyablesomething I never thought Id say about getting headshots!

The final results exceeded my expectations. I now have professional, polished headshots that Im proud to use.

I highly recommend Pacifica Studio to anyone looking for high-quality, personalized photographywhether you're a professional updating your LinkedIn profile, an executive needing polished corporate shots, or someone who just wants to look their best in front of the camera. Kate and the team are the real deal!
Felicia Hung
Jul 03, 2025
Kate was amazing to work with! She was patient in fixing my crazy hair and helping me find my angles. I needed a headshot for residency photos and she absolutely nailed it. Photo turnaround was super fast and the edits were perfect.
J. H.
Jun 14, 2025
Kate was very professional and has a solid knowledge of lighting, color schemes, and angles. She was gracious in trying different outfits and angles. Im super awkward in front of the camera but she made me feel very comfortable. The turnaround time for the photos was also super fast! Recommend!
Sindhya Sunil
Mar 15, 2025
Kate is literally the best photographer I have ever worked with! It was my first time ever getting my headshot taken so I was very nervous, and she made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire session! She helped by fixing my hair and shirt, guiding me on how to pose, and even by helping me find my best smile! She is extremely professional and recommended backdrops that went well with my outfit and skin color. She is very patient and will make sure you get your perfect picture, and I will definitely be booking all my future sessions with her!
Michael L.
Feb 23, 2025
This was my first time working with a professional photographer. I picked Pacifica Studio because of its excellent reviews and I wasn't disappointed.

I wanted high-quality photos for social media and had some vague, but very specific ideas on what I wanted them to look like. Kate worked with me to understand my requirements and then used her professional experience to figure all the details.

She was very attentive and put in great effort to satisfy my requirements, to ensure that I get the best possible photos, and to make sure that I am satisfied with the results.

I recommend the studio, and I look forward to working with Kate again if I will ever need more photographs taken in the future.
Nitin Shastri
Feb 17, 2025
Kate was very professional, friendly and we experimented with a lot of different photo angles / styles. She also communicated proactively and turned around the photos quickly. I would highly recommend engaging Kate for your next professional headshot.
Annie K.
Dec 15, 2024
Recommend Kate for your headshot needs! Messaged her on Yelp and she replied right away with estimate. She also followed up with me to schedule appt.

It is at her home studio and it was very easy and pleasant to work with her! She def went the extra mile to help me get the good shots i needed. We got to shoot with different color backgrounds and different jackets and poses. This was my first time so I didnt know anything of what looked good but she def helped and i had my bf also with me to tell me what smile and colors looked good.

Would def recommend and i used my photos for my directory and LinkedIn In photos! She will retouch and size appropriately as well. Thank u Kate!!
Aprajita Mathur
Sep 12, 2024
I found Kates business through yelp. This was my first time getting professional shots clicked. Kate is excellent at what she does and guided me through the process and things to consider before the shoot. She is very prompt with her communication and she helped me build a wonderful portfolio of pictures that I can use now. I am thankful to have found her. The quality of work , time of delivery and the overall experience is great. I would highly recommend her.
Svetlana Pushkareva
May 22, 2024
I had an amazing experience working with Kate. From start to finish, she was professional, creative, and attentive to every detail. The photo session was fun and relaxed, and Kate made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. The final images exceeded my expectationsthey beautifully captured the essence of the moment with stunning clarity and artistic flair. If youre looking for a photographer who is both talented and a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend Kate. You wont be disappointed!
Jacque Fong
May 20, 2024
Kate did a lovely job, from the resources available at her studio, to the professionalism as a photographer (to include how to help instruct how to pose), to her availability and flexibility to work with the client's request.
Would highly recommend if anyone wants professional photos done!