Wedding
Photography
Documentary-led wedding coverage across the Inland Empire and Southern California — your actual day, photographed the way it happened.
2027 Season Rate — 15% off. Book by November 30, 2026.
From $2,200 · 30% reserves your date · Inland Empire & SoCal
Photographed the way it happened.
"Every wedding is a story told in a single day. Our job is to make sure none of it goes unwitnessed."
— Francisco Sarmiento, Vida VisualVictoria & Walter.
How we work.
We work invisibly. The goal on every wedding day is to disappear into the background — present enough to catch the quiet moments no one is performing for, skilled enough to turn them into photographs worth keeping for a generation.
Full-day coverage
From bridal prep through reception exit, nothing goes unwitnessed.
Second photographer
Optional parallel coverage so both sides of every moment are captured simultaneously.
Private online gallery
Password-protected delivery within 8–12 weeks, with unlimited downloads and full print rights.
5-day sneak peek
A curated preview in your inbox the same week, while the day is still fresh.
From the blog.
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Read article →Packages & pricing.
What each package costs and exactly what comes with it. No form to fill out first.
15% off — Book by November 30, 2026 and the rate locks in for your 2027 date.
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
$2,829$3,328
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% ($849) deposit reserves your date
Balance on a flexible schedule
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Full Story
$3,536$4,160
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% ($1,061) deposit reserves your date
Balance on a flexible schedule
Signature
$5,746$6,760
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% ($1,724) deposit reserves your date
Balance on a flexible schedule
Need something different? Every package can be adjusted — tell me what you have in mind.
Wedding questions.
How far in advance should I book a wedding photographer?
We recommend booking 9–12 months before your wedding, especially for peak months like May, October, and December. For Inland Empire weddings, 6–9 months is the realistic minimum with an established photographer. Once a Saturday is gone, it's gone.
What does documentary wedding photography mean?
Documentary photography captures moments as they naturally happen — no staging, no poses beyond a small set of formal portraits. The focus is genuine emotion, quiet moments, and the real atmosphere of your day. It's the difference between photographs that look like your wedding and photographs that feel like it.
What is included in a wedding photography package?
All Vida Visual wedding packages include full-day coverage, edited high-resolution images, a private online gallery with print release, and a pre-wedding consultation. Higher-tier packages add a second photographer, extended hours, and drone coverage. Packages start at $2,200.
Do you offer wedding videography?
Yes — photo and video bundles are available for weddings and quinceañeras. Combined packages offer the best value. Contact Francisco to discuss your specific coverage needs.
Wedding venues & cities we photograph
We shoot across the Inland Empire and Southern California. If your venue is on this list, we already know its light, its timeline and where the good corners are.
Venues
- Rancho Quitasueños Quinceañera PhotographerJurupa Valley · misa y fiesta en el mismo rancho
- Vive Banquet Hall Wedding PhotographerMoreno Valley · weddings & quinceañeras
- Rancho Las Palmas Wedding PhotographerRancho Mirage · desert resort weddings
- Kimberly Crest Wedding PhotographerRedlands · historic mansion & gardens
- Riverside Courthouse Wedding PhotographerCivil ceremonies & small elopements
- San Bernardino Courthouse Wedding PhotographerSame-day civil ceremony coverage
- Santa Barbara Courthouse Wedding PhotographerMural Room & Sunken Gardens elopements
Cities
Full-day coverage starting at $2,200.
Ready to reserve your date?
30% deposit holds your date. The balance is paid in two parts, 60 and 14 days before your wedding.
2026–2027 dates filling fast