Alma Erika Photography of Santa Maria is a photographer in Santa Maria, CA. The studio specializes in luxury wedding and motherhood photography, offering services for newly engaged couples, maternity, newborn, and boudoir sessions. With over 12 years of experience, the business incorporates design into every session to create romantic and modern styled portraits. The studio serves clients throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County, with a travel fee applied for locations more than 30 minutes outside Orcutt, CA.
Owner Alma combines her roles as a mother, wife, photographer, and designer to craft a specific aesthetic for each client. The studio provides a luxury experience that includes access to a Client Closet, where packages feature gowns for women and girls to enhance the session. Recent expansions have added LUNABOOTH, a high-quality photo booth for weddings and special events. The studio does not provide RAW files, focusing instead on delivering fully edited art. Gallery deliveries typically take 6 to 8 weeks for weddings and 2 to 6 weeks for portrait sessions. Booking requires a 25% non-refundable retainer, with payment plans available in 3, 6, 9, and 12-month increments. The studio operates by appointment only Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays.
The location sits on West Main Street, just a short distance from South Broadway. It is about a tenth of a mile from the Santa Maria Certified Farmers' Market and roughly two-tenths of a mile from Rosalind Perlman Park and the Santa Maria Town Center Mall. Santa Maria City Hall is located about three-tenths of a mile away.
The business holds a rating of 4.90 based on customer reviews, reflecting a positive reception from those who have booked sessions. Clients have noted the thoughtfulness of the team and the quality of the artistic output.
Alma Erika Photography of Santa Maria offers a distinct blend of design and photography in Santa Maria, CA, serving the local community with a focus on luxury wedding and motherhood portraits.