25% Off · Early Rate · May–Jun 202620% Off · 2026–2027 Season Rate · Weddings from $3,328
Southern CaliforniaWedding Photographer
From $3,328 · Riverside · Temecula · OC · SoCal · ★ 4.9 (11 Reviews)
Check your date — lock in 20% off
“He really captured the essence of the day and gave us lasting memories.”
— Gabrielle Woltz · ★★★★★ Google Review
No commitment. We reply within 24 hours.
Secure your early rate
2026–2027 Season Rate — 20% off all packages.
Book by August 31 and the rate locks in — your event can be any 2026 or 2027 date. Only a few fall 2026 dates remain.
Secure your 2026–2027 season rate —
we'll reach out within 24 hours.
No pressure, no sales pitch. Just honest answers to help you figure out if we're the right fit for your wedding day.
Reserve with 30% down
Your date locks in immediately. Balance split into two flexible payments.
Sneak peek in 48 hours
A curated set of edited highlights, hand-picked from the wedding day.
No venue required to inquire
Talk to us first, sort out details later. We help with locations and timeline.
SoCal weddings — no travel fee
Riverside, Inland Empire, Orange County, LA. Travel is built into the rate.
What couples say.
“He really captured the essence of the day and gave us lasting memories. I recommend him to all of my friends!”
“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 😊”
“Francisco was wonderful to work with. Very communicative and helpful when we were struggling during the photo shoot with our 2 year old son. The photos came out beautiful and exactly the style that we were expecting! His agreement and pricing were straight forward.”
Francisco
Sarmiento.
Growing up in Southern California, Francisco developed a deep connection to the culture, landscape, and communities that define the Inland Empire. That rootedness shows in his work — there's an honesty to it, a warmth that comes from understanding his couples as neighbors, not just clients.
He founded Vida Visual to build a studio that felt different — one where the work is genuinely personal, the experience is calm, and the photographs are worth keeping forever.
“I want every couple to open their gallery and feel like someone truly saw their day — not just photographed it.”
Every package includes the same soul — only the hours change.
“Pricing is straightforward. What's NOT straightforward is what you get for it — and that matters more than the number.”
Francisco, in person
Not a second shooter, not an associate. The photographer whose work you saw above is who shows up on your wedding day.
Pre-wedding planning call
We review your timeline, family list, key shots, and venue details before the day — no surprises, no improvising.
Golden-hour timing
We coordinate the timeline around natural light for portraits — even when the ceremony schedule is fixed.
Gallery in 6–8 weeks
Edited, color-corrected, print-ready. Online gallery you can share with family the day it's ready.
Print release included
Every package. No upsells later for prints or sharing on social media.
Honest follow-up
Questions after delivery — prints, framing, a re-edit? Francisco is your contact, not a service desk.
The packages below differ only in coverage hours and whether you add a cinematic film. Everything above is included in all of them.
Book by August 31, 2026 — your event can be any 2026 or 2027 date.
Choose your coverage.
Every package is priced at the early rate. The discount locks in when you book — your date comes later.
Essentials
Everything you need, beautifully delivered.
$998 reserves your date
Save $832
- 8 hours of wedding day coverage
- One lead photographer
- Online gallery with download rights
- Sneak peek within 48 hours
- Full gallery in 6–8 weeks
- Print release included
Full Story
Photo and video — your full day, fully told.
$1,248 reserves your date
Save $1,040
- 10 hours of wedding day coverage
- Lead photographer + videographer
- Cinematic wedding highlight film
- Online gallery with download rights
- Sneak peek within 48 hours
- Full gallery in 6–8 weeks
- Print release included
Signature
The complete experience — nothing left uncaptured.
$2,028 reserves your date
Save $1,690
- 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
Wedding packages require a 30% deposit to reserve your date. The remaining balance is split into up to two payments, fully settled 2 days before your event. No surprise fees. We personally confirm every booking.
Simple from start to finish.
Pick what fits your day
8 hours or 12. Photo only or photo + film. Riverside backyard or Temecula vineyard. No consultation required — choose what feels right and we'll confirm within 24 hours.
Lock in your date with 30%
A $998–$2,028 deposit holds your date immediately. The remaining balance splits into up to two payments, fully settled two days before your wedding.
Francisco handles the rest
Timeline planning, venue walk-throughs, golden hour logistics. Day-of, we arrive before your getting-ready starts and stay through the last song. Sneak peek in 48 hours.
A few things worth knowing.
You can book without a call. Choose a package, pay the reservation deposit, and your date is locked. We follow up within 24 hours to introduce ourselves properly. If you'd rather talk first, that's the easiest thing in the world — write to us and we'll reply the same day.
The 20% season rate applies to when you book, not when your wedding is. Book by August 31, 2026 and the rate locks in, even if your event is later in 2026 or in 2027. The remaining balance is split into up to two payments and fully settled two days before the event.
You don't need a venue picked yet. Many couples lock in their rate while they're still scouting. As long as you have a general date and area in mind we can move ahead, and figure out the rest together.
Travel inside Southern California — Inland Empire, Orange County, LA, Temecula — is included. Destination events outside the region include a travel fee; we send you an honest number, no guesswork. Deposits are non-refundable but fully transferable to a new date within twelve months.
Sneak peek lands within 48 hours after the wedding. The full gallery follows in 6–8 weeks.
Ready to check availability?
We reply within 24 hours — no pressure.