Business Details
9 Years
experience
Award-Winning Bay Area Newborn & Family Photographer
Founded in 2017, Golden Shutter Portraits has established itself as a premier destination for newborn, family, and headshot photography in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our studio, located in Belmont, CA, combines artistic vision with meticulous service to create timeless portraits that celebrate life's most precious moments. With a focus on personalized experiences, we handle every detailfrom styling and wardrobe selection to hair and makeupto ensure sessions are stress-free and enjoyable for clients.Our commitment to quality extends beyond the shoot, offering custom framing, museum-quality canvases, and professional installation to transform photographs into cherished heirlooms. As a mother and photographer, I bring both technical expertise and genuine empathy to every session, understanding the importance of capturing fleeting milestones that families will treasure for generations.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Family Sessions
Headshot Photography
Personal Branding
Cake Smash Sessions
Milestone Photography
Studio Rentals
Art Installation
Client Wardrobe
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized in-home design consultations for seamless artwork integration
- Complimentary hair and makeup services for mothers during all custom sessions
- Full client wardrobe selection for maternity, newborn, and family portraits
- Professional installation of gallery walls for finished presentation
- Experienced team specializing in newborn safety and milestone photography
What people say
Exceptional attention to detail
Stress-free photography experience
Beautiful heirloom-quality portraits
Professional installation service
Complimentary hair and makeup
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized in-studio newborn sessions with handcrafted props and safety-focused posing. Our trained assistants ensure every detail captures your baby's unique personality while maintaining comfort. Includes access to our curated collection of wraps, headbands, and vintage-inspired props for timeless compositions.
Maternity Portraits
Bespoke maternity sessions available in-studio or at golden hour outdoor locations. We provide designer maternity gowns and styling guidance to highlight your natural beauty during this special season of life. Sessions focus on creating elegant, emotive imagery that celebrates your journey to motherhood.
Family Sessions
Timeless family photography with coordinated styling and wardrobe selection. Sessions accommodate multi-generational groups and include location scouting for optimal golden hour lighting. We handle all logistics to ensure relaxed, authentic captures of your family's unique dynamics.
Headshot Photography
Corporate and personal branding sessions with modern styling options. Our headshot packages include wardrobe consultation and multiple outfit changes to create versatile images that reflect your professional identity and personal brand aesthetic.
Art Installation
Complimentary gallery wall installation service for purchased artwork. Our team ensures precise measurements and proper hanging hardware for safe, professional display of your portrait collections in any home environment.
People
Kirtana Ahluwalia
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 13 years of experience, specializing in newborn and family portraiture. Former landscape photographer turned maternity expert after starting her own family in 2010. Holds postgraduate degree from University of Cambridge.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We specialize in newborn, maternity, family, headshot, and personal branding sessions with both in-studio and outdoor location options across the Bay Area.
Do you provide styling assistance for photo sessions?
Yes, we offer full styling services including wardrobe selection from our client closet, professional hair and makeup, and coordinated family outfit planning.
How are newborn safety concerns addressed during sessions?
All newborn sessions use safety-approved posing techniques with constant spotting by trained assistants. We maintain strict hygiene protocols and use sanitized props for every session.
What post-session services are included?
We provide virtual ordering appointments, custom artwork design, and complimentary in-home installation of printed portraits and gallery walls.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Yes, we travel throughout the San Francisco Bay Area including San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, and Fremont for outdoor sessions.
What is the GSP First Year Membership?
Exclusive membership program capturing maternity through first birthday milestones with coordinated styling and artwork planning across all sessions.
