Business Details
Your Trusted Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Lyka Mak Photography is a Bay Area-based portrait and event photography service dedicated to capturing timeless, effortless, and joyful moments. With a focus on authenticity and emotional storytelling, the business specializes in weddings, lifestyle photography, and family portraits. The photographer prioritizes candid, natural imagery that reflects clients' unique personalities and relationships.With over a decade of experience, including international exhibitions and collaborations with notable brands, the studio emphasizes inclusivity, diversity, and personalized service. Clients consistently praise the photographer's ability to create comfortable environments while delivering technically excellent and emotionally resonant work.
Services
Wedding Photography
Lifestyle Photography
Family Portraits
Newborn Sessions
Event Documentation
Highlights and features
- Specializes in candid, emotionally authentic wedding photography
- Over a decade of experience with international exhibition credentials
- Committed to inclusive, diverse representation in all sessions
- Offers flexible packages for weddings, portraits, and lifestyle shoots
- Consistently praised for creating comfortable, unobtrusive photo sessions
What people say
Dreamy, natural photos
Captures raw emotions
Patient with shy subjects
Quick turnaround time
Excellent composition skills
Services
Wedding Photography
Specialized wedding documentation capturing authentic moments with artistic compositions. Our approach combines documentary-style photography with guided portraits to preserve emotional milestones. Clients receive professionally edited images that tell their unique love story through natural, timeless imagery.
Lifestyle Photography
Candid lifestyle sessions that document genuine connections in everyday environments. We focus on creating organic narratives that reflect personal relationships and cherished moments. Ideal for families wanting to preserve authentic memories in natural settings with minimal direction.
Portrait Sessions
Personalized portrait experiences emphasizing individuality and self-expression. Sessions include professional guidance for posing and wardrobe selection to create flattering, confidence-boosting images. Perfect for professional headshots, personal branding, or milestone celebrations with a natural aesthetic.
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn and maternity photography focusing on gentle, safe posing techniques. We document the precious early stages of life with a natural, documentary approach. Sessions include family interactions and milestone captures to preserve these fleeting moments with emotional authenticity.
Event Coverage
Unobtrusive event documentation capturing key moments and candid interactions. Our photojournalistic approach works for corporate events, private parties, and cultural celebrations. Clients receive a curated collection of images that authentically represent their event's atmosphere and special moments.
People
Lyka Mak
Lead Photographer
Award-winning Bay Area photographer with over a decade of experience capturing weddings, families, and lifestyle moments. Recognized for candid storytelling and emotional compositions, Lyka brings a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision to every session.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, lifestyle sessions, family portraits, newborn/maternity shoots, and event documentation across Northern California.
Which areas do you serve?
Based in the Bay Area, we serve San Francisco, East Bay communities, and surrounding Northern California regions.
What are your session pricing options?
Weddings start at $4,500, elopements at $1,200, portrait sessions at $700, and event coverage ranges from $800–$1,900.
What makes your photography unique?
We focus on candid storytelling with a natural, unobtrusive approach that captures authentic emotions and meaningful moments.
How should I prepare for my session?
We provide detailed guidance on wardrobe selection, location choices, and preparation tips during our pre-session consultation.
