Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Photography Services in San Jose, CA
Bacosa Photography has been serving the Greater Bay Area and Los Angeles since 1966, delivering professional photography services that capture life's most important moments. Our 3,000-square-foot studio in San Jose provides a comfortable environment for clients, supported by a team of skilled photographers who specialize in creating relaxed, engaging sessions for subjects of all ages. We prioritize lasting relationships with our clients, offering dedicated customer service and digital art departments to assist with retouching, restoration, and order fulfillment. With 59 years of experience, we have built a reputation for quality and consistency across school portraits, senior portraits, business portraits, sports leagues, family events, and product photography.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our clients' testimonials, which highlight our ability to capture individual personalities and create timeless images. We maintain a strong presence in local communities through volunteer work and coaching, ensuring our services remain accessible and tailored to evolving needs. From initial consultation to final delivery, we focus on creating memorable experiences that translate into enduring visual legacies for generations of families and organizations.
Services
School Portraits
Senior Portraits
Business Portraits
Sports Leagues
Family Portraits
Product Shots
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We have 59 years of experience serving the Greater Bay Area and Los Angeles.
- Our team specializes in creating relaxed, engaging photography sessions for all ages.
- We offer diverse services including school, senior, business, and family portraits.
- Our 3,000-square-foot studio ensures a comfortable, professional environment.
- We maintain lasting relationships through dedicated customer service and retouching support.
What people say
Great pictures
Professional and efficient
Capturing personality
Fun experience
Timeless quality
Services
School Portraits
We provide on-site and in-studio school portrait services for preschool through high school students. Our team ensures a fun, stress-free experience while capturing professional-quality images that schools and families cherish. Sessions include yearbook attire, multiple pose options, and digital proofs for easy selection.
Senior Portraits
Our senior portrait sessions combine studio and outdoor settings to create timeless images for high school graduates. Clients receive guidance on outfit choices, backdrop options, and retouching services to ensure polished, memorable portraits that reflect individual personalities and achievements.
Business Portraits
We offer professional business portraits in-studio or on-location for individuals and teams. Our services include lighting setup, background selection, and digital editing to produce polished images that enhance professional profiles and company branding materials.
Sports Leagues
Our sports photography services capture team and individual portraits for leagues and organizations. We work efficiently to accommodate group schedules while ensuring high-quality images that highlight athletic spirit and teamwork for promotional and commemorative use.
Family Portraits
We specialize in multi-generational family portraits, weddings, anniversaries, and newborn photography. Our sessions are designed to be relaxed and enjoyable, with options for clothing changes, props, and custom backdrops to create cohesive, heirloom-quality images.
People
Al Bacosa
Photographer
Al Bacosa oversees all photography operations with 59 years of experience capturing school, senior, and family portraits. He specializes in creating engaging sessions that bring out subjects' personalities while maintaining a fun, professional environment.
Cathie Bacosa
Business Manager
Cathie Bacosa manages business operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and client satisfaction. She coordinates logistics, client communications, and community outreach efforts while maintaining the company's commitment to quality and accessibility.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We provide school portraits, senior portraits, business portraits, sports league photography, family portraits, and product shots for clients in the Greater Bay Area and Los Angeles.
How do I schedule a senior portrait session?
Contact us directly to book your session. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to discuss options, provide sizing information, and complete contactless payment before your in-studio or outdoor session.
What safety protocols are in place?
We follow strict safety guidelines including contactless check-in, sanitization of shared equipment, and rescheduling policies for clients with symptoms to ensure a safe environment for all visitors.
Can I add extra poses or outfits to my session?
Yes, we offer additional clothing changes and poses for a fee, including cap and gown, athletic uniforms, or personal outfits with multiple backdrop options in our 3,000-square-foot studio.
How do I receive and order my photos?
After your session, we'll email digital proofs with ordering instructions. You can select your favorite images, including retouched yearbook submissions, through our online platform for prints or digital files.
