Van_essaphotograpy


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $1,800

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $750

Packages

Prices start at $1,000

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About Van_essaphotograpy

Van_essaphotograpy

San Diego Wedding Photographer

Hi, I’m Vanessa ◡̈ I’m a San Diego native and I photograph weddings in a way that feels natural, relaxed, and actually like you I’ll guide you the whole time so you’re never just standing there like “what do I do with my hands” lol, but nothing feels stiff, it stays easy and in the moment I focus on the real stuff too, the laughs, the little looks, everything that actually made the day feel like your day If you love warm tones, golden hour light, and photos that feel effortless and real, we’ll get along really well

What really sets me apart is how relaxed I keep things. I know being in front of a camera can feel awkward, so I focus on making the experience easy and fun while capturing the real moments as they happen. I’ll guide you when needed, but I’m mostly there documenting the day natural


Services

Services

  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images

Van_essaphotograpy packages

Sweet & Simple

4 hours

Peak pricing $1,000-1,500

Description

Perfect for intimate weddings, courthouse ceremonies, or small celebrations. Includes ceremony coverage, couple portraits, and family photos. You’ll receive a beautifully edited online gallery of high-resolution images to download and share.

What’s included
  • Sneak peaks within 72 hours
  • High resolution images
  • Printing rights
  • Timeline planning assistance
  • Private online gallery for downloading & sharing

Love Story

6 hours

Peak pricing $1,800-2,500

Description

A beautiful option for couples who want coverage from getting ready through the ceremony and the start of the reception. This package captures the big moments as well as candid memories with family and friends.

What’s included
  • Sneak peeks within 72 hours
  • Timeline planning assistance
  • Printing rights
  • High resolution images
  • Private online gallery for downloading

The Keepsake

8 hours

Peak pricing $2,500-3,500

Description

Full wedding day coverage designed to capture the complete story of your celebration. From getting ready to the dance floor, this package allows time for meaningful moments, beautiful portraits, and candid memories with family and friends. You’ll receive a professionally edited online gallery of high-resolution images to download, print, and share.

What’s included
  • Sneak peeks within 72 hours
  • High resolution edited images
  • High resolution edited images
  • Printing rights
  • Timeline planning assistance
  • Professionally edited images
  • Complimentary engagement session

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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2 reviews

  • SW

    Samantha W.

    Rating: 5
    Mar 11, 2026

    Wedding photos

    After meeting Vanessa for the first time when she took our engagement photos we immediately knew we wanted her to be a part of our wedding day. She made us feel so comfortable and captured our entire day perfectly! We had a long list of family photos we wanted and she made sure to keep us on track so we could still enjoy our special day! 10/10 love her!

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    Ameriah

    Rating: 5
    Mar 10, 2026

    The perfect photographer

    From the moment we first reached out to Van_essaphotography, we were impressed by their accommodating, thoughtful, and considerate communication style. On our special day, their passion for their work was evident in the beautiful and amazing photos they captured. Van_essaphotography made sure to show us all the amazing spots for backgrounds and ensured that we got all the poses we wanted, as well as providing inspiration for shots we loved. She was very understanding and easy to work with, and we would 100% recommend her for any photography project.