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Welcome to BVarela Photography. We believe the best photos come from real connection, natural moments, and genuine emotion. Let’s create something meaningful together.

Bvarela Photography captures authentic portraits, couples, sports, events, maternity and family moments throughout Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and the Bay Area.

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Black and white photo of a couple walking hand in hand on a sandy beach, leaving footprints behind them.
Man proposing to woman on a sandy beach at sunset in a romantic seaside marriage proposal.
Person relaxing on sandy beach with seagulls flying overhead, ocean waves and sunny sky in the background.

  The Bvarela Experience

 

More than just a photoshoot—we create an experience where you can feel comfortable, have fun, and be yourself while we capture the moments that matter.


Photographer capturing a portrait of a seated woman outdoors using studio lighting equipment on tripods.
Couple posing on rocky beach with ocean waves, man in hoodie giving thumbs up, woman in white capris and colorful top.
Couple in wedding attire sits on white blanket outdoors while woman in green jacket assists them.
Four men posing in a recording studio, two holding electric guitars, with mixing console and studio monitors in background.
Couple poses on rocks by a large tree in a park, with a child joining them for a family photo.
Colorful samba dancers in feathered headdresses pose with drummers outdoors at a festive carnival performance.
Photographer capturing newborn baby photos with professional lighting setup in a cozy living room setting.
Photographer balancing on bridge railing captures couple posing on wooden footbridge surrounded by lush green trees.
Over 20 years of coaching and sports photography.
A martial arts coach speaks with a young fighter in protective gear at an indoor gym during a kickboxing tournament.
Three Wheatland Pirates wrestlers proudly display gold medals at a wrestling tournament, smiling on a blue mat.
Young boxer in protective gear stands in ring at Ringside boxing gym, wearing helmet, chest guard, and gloves.
Two wrestlers compete on a red mat at a college wrestling match with a packed crowd in the background.
A coach holds a punch mitt while a female boxer practices striking during a kickboxing training session indoors.
Group of people walking at a nighttime outdoor event, led by a person in a paint-splattered white jacket.

The moment happens once.     ...  Make it unforgettable.

A surfer in a black wetsuit rides a wave in the ocean, arms outstretched for balance.
High school cheerleaders in purple and white uniforms perform stunning stunts at a Friday night football game.
Football players running onto field carrying American flag and team banner with number 17 jersey visible.
Avalon marching band performs on field in black uniforms, playing brass instruments with a conductor leading.
Cheerleaders perform a stunt at a night football game with a marching band in purple uniforms in the background.
Professional recording studio with mixing console, laptop, monitors, and engineers visible through glass booth.
Couple in red dress and gray suit posing romantically at Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco.
Couple posing at San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge beach on a sunny day, woman in red dress, man in white suit.
Man in gray suit poses before the Palace of Fine Arts rotunda in San Francisco on a sunny day.
Graduate in black and purple law school regalia holds books at outdoor commencement ceremony.
Smiling pregnant woman in white off-shoulder top and jeans cradling her baby bump outdoors among autumn leaves.
Pregnant woman in jeans poses outdoors while man reaches toward her baby bump in a sunny field.
A couple shares a tender moment by a serene creek surrounded by lush green trees during an outdoor maternity photoshoot.
Couple holding hands walking down a tree-lined path outdoors, man in white shirt and woman in white dress.
Close-up of newborn baby feet holding a diamond engagement ring on a white fluffy blanket.
Close-up of a newborn baby's tiny hand resting on a soft blue blanket, wearing a striped onesie.
Close-up black and white photo of a newborn baby's tiny feet wrapped in a soft white knit blanket.
Young woman in SDSU shirt, denim skirt, and cowboy boots standing in a golden grass field.
Woman in denim skirt and cowboy boots holding a red San Diego State University pennant flag outdoors.
Young blonde woman in white dress and brown cowboy boots sitting against rustic wooden barn wall.
Two young women in matching white dresses and cowboy boots dancing together outdoors near a green hedge.
Two women in white dresses and brown cowboy boots pose together near a rustic wooden wall.
Two young women in white dresses and cowboy boots pose by a white wooden fence in a rural countryside setting.
Woman in royal blue ball gown poses before the Palace of Fine Arts rotunda in San Francisco on a sunny day.
Woman in elegant green and gold embroidered lehenga posing outdoors with hands on hips, smiling confidently.
A woman in an elegant green and gold embroidered dress smiles outdoors near a decorative balustrade with hills behind her.
Couple smiling inside a heart-shaped red rose frame with ocean backdrop.
Couple embracing beside a red rose heart arch on a beach with a Will You Marry Me sign at sunset.
Newlywed couple holding hands over red roses bouquet, wearing wedding rings, symbolizing love and marriage commitment.
Couple posing by large tree trunks, woman in white floral ball gown, man in blue shirt and navy pants, outdoor garden setting.
Young woman in strapless floral dress holding red rose bouquet with baby's breath, smiling at formal event.
Young Black man in navy suit smiling outdoors with palm trees in background on sunny day.
Young man in a navy blue suit with a pocket square poses confidently on stone steps outdoors.
Young man in navy suit holding basketball poses confidently on stone steps outdoors.
Blonde woman in black jacket poses with mint green Fender Stratocaster guitar against rustic brick wall outdoors.
Three male musicians posing with electric guitars against a dark graffiti wall in matching black outfits.
Man in blue shirt holds Gretsch electric guitar outdoors, low-angle shot against sky.
Close-up of a musician playing a teal electric bass guitar on a warmly lit stage.
Musician playing bass guitar on stage, wearing a baseball jersey and cap, performing under colorful pink and purple stage lights.
Musician playing drums in a professional recording studio with microphones and acoustic panels in the background.
Music producer working at a professional recording studio mixing console with monitors and equipment.
Woman with curly hair playing a golden harp, with Piano Ballads sheet music displayed in front of her.
Musician playing a green bass guitar with headphones in a recording studio.
Musician in black cowboy hat and embroidered shirt plays electric bass guitar outdoors at a live performance.
Close-up of an ornate guitar headstock with golden floral inlay design and tuning pegs against a brick background.
Musicians in silver sequined costumes play drums during a lively outdoor parade on a sunny street.
Close-up of a red Rickenbacker electric guitar headstock with tuning pegs, held by a hand against a warm bokeh background.
Hands playing a Steinway grand piano, close-up view of black and white keys in a dimly lit setting.
Three men pose in a recording studio in a black and white photo, two standing and one seated at a piano.
Close-up of a drum kit with drumsticks resting on a snare drum and a shiny cymbal in the background.
Live outdoor band performance with guitarist, female vocalist, and dancing child in red pajamas at a festive venue.
Musician playing green drum kit in a studio surrounded by acoustic and electric guitars on wooden wall.
Young girl in red bow pajamas poses with arms outstretched at outdoor cafe patio with blue umbrellas.
Three musicians perform live on stage at Almost Famous Wine Company, featuring guitar and drums.
Bald guitarist in red shirt performs on stage with electric guitar near microphone stand.
Musician playing electric guitar on stage in black and white concert photo with microphone stand.
Musician playing drums at an outdoor live music event, wearing sunglasses and a black cap.
Woman with red hair singing into microphone, wearing denim jacket, performing live on stage with brick wall background.
Smiling man holding a dark electric guitar against a wooden block wall backdrop.
Four musicians smile on stage, two holding guitars, performing live at an outdoor venue in casual attire.
Person in colorful floral kimono playing white electric piano keyboard, close-up of hands on keys.
Man in vest holding red Gretsch semi-hollow electric guitar outdoors with green foliage background.
Three men in sumo wrestling stances compete on a white mat during an indoor martial arts tournament.
Four men in sumo wrestling costumes pose together smiling in a gym setting.
Person bent over wearing Cheeky Sumo branded black shorts with orange sash on a white mat.
A performer in a silver UFO costume with pink wig dances at a colorful street parade near El Capitan Theatre.
Freemasons in colonial costumes march in a Fourth of July parade with American flags and colorful balloons.
A vibrant carnival dancer in a sequined costume and feathered headdress smiles while performing at an outdoor festival.
Man in iridescent sequin suit and white hat dancing at a colorful street carnival parade with drummers in background.
Woman and girl in vibrant rainbow feathered carnival costumes parade together at a colorful street festival.
Colorful carnival dancers in elaborate feathered headdresses and sequined costumes perform in a vibrant street parade.
Dancers in yellow Colombian dresses with colorful feathered costumes perform in a vibrant street parade on a sunny day.
Two women in vibrant feathered carnival costumes pose on a sunny street during a colorful parade celebration.
Cheerleaders in purple and white uniforms perform a pyramid stunt on a football field at a night game.
Amador cheerleaders perform a stunt pyramid in purple and white uniforms at a night football game with crowd in background.
Cheerleaders perform a stunt lift at a night football game with a marching band in purple uniforms in the background.
Cheerleaders in purple and white uniforms perform with gold pom-poms on a football field at night.
Cheerleaders perform pyramid stunts in purple and white uniforms on a football field during a nighttime pep rally.
Two Amador cheerleaders in white and purple uniforms wave gold pom-poms on a track and field sideline.
Football player #15 in dark uniform runs on field during game with green and gold team players in background.
Youth football players in black uniforms line up on a green turf field during a kickoff play.
Youth football game in progress on a track field with players in yellow and dark uniforms, referees, and spectators watching.
Football player scores a touchdown in end zone during a game, with coaches and spectators watching from the sidelines.
Youth football players in black uniforms tackle an opponent in gold during a competitive game on a marked field.
Marching band members in black uniforms carry decorative shields on a football field during a performance.
Marching band color guard members perform with purple flags on a football field during a competition.
High school marching band performing on football field, students in black uniforms playing flutes and brass instruments.
Marching band students perform in formation on a football field during a halftime show at a stadium.
Four students in matching black t-shirts walk across a football field during a school event.
Woman in black dress and sunglasses singing into microphone at outdoor concert under green tree.
Live band performing on outdoor stage under tree canopy at a sunny event, featuring guitarist, vocalist, and keyboardist.
Close-up of a musician playing a white Fender bass guitar with red tortoiseshell pickguard on stage.
Woman in polka dot dress singing into microphone outdoors, wearing glasses at a live performance event.
Middle-aged man with sunglasses playing a white Fender Stratocaster guitar outdoors at a live music event.
Three musicians perform outdoors, two female singers and a male bassist, at a sunny open-air concert event.
Middle-aged man singing into microphone outdoors, wearing black shirt and green Mexican flag cap at live event.
A bald musician passionately plays a sunburst bass guitar on stage, wearing white pants and a gray t-shirt outdoors.
Female singer performing outdoors in white pants and black top, holding microphone while wearing aviator sunglasses.
A woman in black outfit and sunglasses sings into a microphone outdoors under a green tree at a live event.
Man in black t-shirt playing white electric guitar and singing into microphone outdoors under green trees.
Silhouetted sailboats anchored in calm blue waters near rocky coastline under clear sky.
A surfer in a black wetsuit rides a wave on a bright blue ocean on a sunny day.
Two surfers wade in calm blue ocean waters with a coastal landscape and clear sky in the background.
Ocean Park Motel sign with kitchen and hot tub amenities, beside a large cypress tree and teal building.
Waves crash against rocky coastal cliffs under a dramatic cloudy sky at sunset, with lush green shrubs in the foreground.
Two surfers riding powerful blue ocean waves, one performing a dynamic maneuver while another paddles through the surf.
Golden Gate Bridge tower with traffic on the roadway, spanning San Francisco Bay with misty hills in the background.
A surfer in a black wetsuit rides a wave on bright blue ocean water.
A surfer in a black wetsuit rides an orange surfboard on a blue ocean wave.
A surfer in a black wetsuit rides a wave in the blue ocean, with white water splashing around them.
Young woman smiling and leaning against a vintage teal GMC pickup truck on a tree-lined road.

 

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Young woman in dark lace top leaning against a vintage truck outdoors with green trees in background.