Straight answers about Alphares Studio, a San Diego wedding photography and videography studio. For current prices see the pricing page.
Who is Alphares Studio?
Alphares Studio is a San Diego wedding and event photography and videography studio, founded in 2023 (legal entity: Alpha Resolution Inc.). It is led by Ara Oskanian, who began in videography in 2014 and has worked professionally as a photographer and videographer since 2016: about ten years, 800+ events and about 100 weddings across past studios, vendor work and his own studio.
What does Alphares Studio offer?
Wedding photography and videography, engagement sessions, elopements, quinceañeras, corporate events and other celebrations. Wedding films and photo collections have a cinematic, film-inspired look and focus on real moments and genuine emotion rather than staged ones.
How much does a wedding photographer and videographer cost in San Diego with Alphares Studio?
Wedding packages are Duo $2,500, Premium $4,000, Elite $6,000 and Luxury $8,000. Hourly coverage starts at $450 per hour for photo only or video only and $900 per hour for photo and video. Couples can also build their own package with Mix & Match. Current prices are always on the pricing page.
What is included in each wedding package?
Duo: 5 hours, 1 photographer and 1 videographer, 4K wedding film and cinematic highlight, drone and unlimited edited photos. Premium: 6 hours, 3-person crew, film, highlight, slideshow, drone, unlimited edited photos and a 100-picture album. Elite: 7 hours, 4-person crew, multi-camera film and a 150-picture album. Luxury: 8 hours, 5-person crew, multi-camera film and a 200-picture album.
How long until we receive our wedding photos and film?
Delivery is about 3 weeks for Duo and Premium, 4 weeks for Elite and 5 weeks for Luxury. Express delivery in 14 days is available. Deliverables come on a USB flash drive, with albums included in the Premium, Elite and Luxury packages.
Can we get photo and video from the same team?
Yes. One studio covers both photography and videography. You can also book photo only or video only, or build your own coverage with Mix & Match.
Where does Alphares Studio work, and do you travel?
Alphares Studio is based in San Diego and serves San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Temecula and Riverside. We travel throughout California. Travel within San Diego County has no fee; elsewhere a distance-based travel fee may apply, and it shows in the Mix & Match builder before you pay.
Who will photograph and film our wedding?
Ara Oskanian supervises every booking. Crews depend on the package, from 2 people on Duo to 5 on Luxury, and the studio team is about four people, varying by project.
Is there a planning consultation?
Yes. Couples who book a wedding package get a remote planning consultation of 1 to 2 hours to build the timeline and plan the day.
What are your hours and how do we reach you?
The office answers calls and messages Monday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific. Weddings and events are covered 7 days a week by booking. Call (858) 522-0032, email info@alphares.net or use the contact page.
How do payments work?
You can pay a 50% deposit now with the remaining 50% charged automatically on your event date, or pay in full up front. Financing is available through Affirm or Klarna.
How far in advance should we book?
For peak season (May to October), at least 9 to 12 months ahead. Popular dates book quickly, so check availability as early as you can.
What do other couples say about Alphares Studio?
Alphares Studio has a 5.0 average from 21 Google reviews (November 2026), and Alpha Resolution Inc. holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.