Pricing.
Every package is built around your day. If you have questions or want something custom, reach out — I'd rather talk through it than have you guess.
Full events.
Weddings
Six hours to the full day, documentary coverage
$2,200
starting at
- Essentials · Full Story · Signature packages
- 8–12 hours of coverage
- Sneak peek within 5 days
- 30% deposit to reserve your date
Quinceañeras
From preparations to the last waltz
$2,400
starting at
- Photography-only to photo + video
- Sneak peek in 5 days · gallery in 8–12 weeks
- English & Spanish — equipo bilingüe
- 30% deposit to reserve your date
Wedding packages.
What each wedding package costs and exactly what comes with it.
Half Day
$2,200
The ceremony and the celebration, without the full day.
What's included
- 6 hours of wedding day coverage
- One lead photographer
- Online gallery with download rights
- Sneak peek within 5 days
- Full gallery in 8–12 weeks
- Print release included
30% ($660) deposit reserves your date
Balance on a flexible schedule
Essentials
$2,496
Everything you need, beautifully delivered.
What's included
- 8 hours of wedding day coverage
- One lead photographer
- Online gallery with download rights
- Sneak peek within 5 days
- Full gallery in 8–12 weeks
- Print release included
30% ($749) deposit reserves your date
Balance on a flexible schedule
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Full Story
$3,120
Photo and video — your full day, fully told.
What's included
- 10 hours of wedding day coverage
- Lead photographer + videographer
- Cinematic wedding highlight film
- Online gallery with download rights
- Sneak peek within 5 days
- Full gallery in 8–12 weeks
- Print release included
30% ($936) deposit reserves your date
Balance on a flexible schedule
Signature
$5,070
The complete experience — nothing left uncaptured.
What's included
- 12 hours of wedding day coverage
- Lead photographer + second photographer
- Lead videographer + assistant
- Cinematic feature film (full length)
- Engagement session included
- Online gallery with download rights
- Rush delivery available
- Print release + album consultation
30% ($1,521) deposit reserves your date
Balance on a flexible schedule
Need something different? Every package can be adjusted — tell me what you have in mind.
Quinceañera packages.
Three ways to cover the day — photography only, photo and video, or the full celebration with album.
Essentials
$2,400
Beautiful photography for your milestone — from pre-session to the last dance.
What's included
- 1-hour pre-session (15–20 edited photos)
- Framed 16x24 hero print — your favorite portrait
- 6 hours of event photography coverage
- Family portraits + formal photos
- Online gallery (280+ photos) with download rights
- USB in a keepsake gift box
- Full gallery in 8–12 weeks
- Print release included
30% ($720) deposit reserves your date
Balance on a flexible schedule
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Signature
$3,500
Photo and video — every moment preserved, start to finish.
What's included
- 1-hour pre-session (15–20 edited photos)
- Framed 16x24 hero print — your favorite portrait
- Getting ready — photo & video
- Full event coverage — photo & video
- Family photos + good wishes (video)
- 2-minute highlight video + 1-hour event film
- Online gallery (350+ photos) with download rights
- USB in a keepsake gift box
- Print release included
30% ($1,050) deposit reserves your date
Balance on a flexible schedule
Premiere
$4,800
The full celebration — luxury photo, film & album coverage.
What's included
- 1-hour pre-session (15–20 edited photos)
- Framed 16x24 hero print — your favorite portrait
- Getting ready — photo & video
- Full event coverage — lead + second photographer
- Lead videographer + drone footage
- Full-length cinematic film
- Online gallery (450 photos) with download rights
- 70-photo printed album + USB in keepsake box
- Rush delivery available · print release included
30% ($1,440) deposit reserves your date
Balance on a flexible schedule
Need something different? Every package can be adjusted — tell me what you have in mind.
Portrait & creative sessions.
Engagement Session
Romantic outdoor or studio portraits
From $650
- 1–1.5 hours · outdoor or studio
- Inland Empire & Orange County
- 50% deposit to reserve
Family Session
Natural portraits for all family sizes
From $550
- 1 hour · outdoor or indoor studio
- All ages — newborns to grandparents
- 50% deposit to reserve
Maternity Session
This moment, before everything changes
From $550
- 1 hour · ideal at 28–34 weeks
- Studio or golden-hour outdoor
- 50% deposit to reserve
Gender Reveal
The moment everything changes
From $550
- 1 hour · all reveal styles
- Outdoor sessions across SoCal
- 50% deposit to reserve
Graduation
Cap and gown, and the family who got you there
$550
- 1 hour · up to 5 people · 50+ images
- Family portraits included
- 50% deposit to reserve
1-Hour Portrait
One location, one polished look
From $550
- 1 hour · 1 location · 1 look
- Individuals · seniors · couples
- 50% deposit to reserve
2-Hour Portrait
Two looks, two locations
From $850
- 2 hours · 2 outfits or 2 locations
- Personal branding · seniors · couples
- 50% deposit to reserve
Mini sessions.
limited slotsSummer Beach Sessions
Treasure Island Beach · Laguna Beach
$320
- 25–30 minutes · up to 6 people
- 35+ professionally edited photos
- Sneak peek within 4 days
- 50% deposit to book
"Budget is something we can always work through together. I'd rather find something that fits than have you settle for something that doesn't feel right."— Francisco Sarmiento, Vida Visual
Payment plans available for events over $2,000. A 30% deposit reserves your date — the remaining balance is due before your event, split across up to three payments. Sessions require 50% deposit with the balance due the day of.
2026 Summer & Fall dates filling — book early.
From our clients.
“He really captured the essence of the day and gave us lasting memories. I recommend him to all of my friends!”
Gabrielle Woltz
Wedding Client · Riverside, CA
“Worked with Francisco and his work was amazing! Our couple photoshoot pics came out so nice! Will definitely be working with him in the future! Highly recommend 😊”
Tooba Hassan
Couple Session · Southern California
“Francisco is amazing! He guided us through posing, and the whole process felt smooth and fun. We did a 30-minute mini session and really enjoyed it. We brought our dog, and he was so sweet with him — he even gave us a few bonus solo shots of our pup that turned out incredibly cute. He truly cares about his clients. He did a lot of research on the location beforehand, so we didn't have to figure it out ourselves. Communication was easy throughout the entire process. We love how our photos came out and couldn't thank him enough!”
Peishan Lu
Couple Mini Session · Southern California
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your day.
Dates fill quickly. Send a short note about your wedding — date, venue if you have one, and what you're hoping for. We reply within 24 hours.
Riverside, California · Inland Empire · Southern California