Welcome to The Padillas
Sacramento-Based Quinceañera & Wedding Photographers
Our style is a mix of fashion-inspired composition, cinematic lighting, and authentic emotion. We're hands-on when needed, guiding you into poses that feel natural and elevated, and we know when to step back and let the moment unfold.
Meet the Photographer
Hello, we are Juan + Abby
Photographers. Storytellers. Dream Translators.
We’re Juan and Abygail Padilla, a husband and wife photography team based in Sacramento, California, best known for our bold lighting, emotional storytelling, and the ability to turn real moments into timeless images.
At our core, we’re visual storytellers. We don’t just take pretty pictures, we capture energy, connection, and all the in-between moments that make your story unforgettable. Whether we’re shooting in a quiet living room, on the streets of San Francisco, or under lights at a packed ballroom, our goal is the same: to create photographs that feel intentional, powerful, and true to you.
We’ve spent years refining our craft not just to master the technical side of photography, but to create an experience where our clients feel confident, cared for, and deeply seen. Whether you’re camera-shy or camera-ready, we make space for you to be yourself, and that’s what makes the magic happen.
Bold Lighting, Real Emotion, and Timeless Imagery
We're not just photographer, we’re planners, creatives, and your calm in the chaos. Our signature style blends fashion-inspired portraiture with documentary storytelling, using expert lighting, posing, and connection to bring out the best in every moment.
We’ve been trusted by over 100 families, featured on major platforms, and chosen to speak and teach at WPPI, Masterclass Mexico, and Imaging USA, but what matters most to us is making you feel like this is your moment.
We’ve always thought that the pictures taken of a special event are the most important investment you can make, everything else is fleeting.
Our experience working with The Padillas has been truly spectacular! From the initial contact, the pre event photo session and the actual day of celebration.
They expertly balance professionalism with enjoyable demeanor and are delightful to work with. Rest assured that they will go to great lengths in order to capture the best photographs of your special day. You will be amazed!
We have received numerous compliments on both the photographs we displayed at the party and shared on social media. They have a way to bring out the best in their subject. Our daughter’s pictures look like a fairytale come to life!
We cannot recommend them enough! They truly know how to capture every important memory.
Gilbert, Claudia and Sophia Bella Barboza
We booked Juan & Abby for my daughter’s Quince this past summer and Abby & her team were nothing short of phenomenal! She and the entire crew were personable and friendly while still keeping professional and productive on our long day of shooting. They were able to accommodate both shooting locations and even offered editing on images in time for us to print them for the big day. We can recommend them enough for your daughter’s special day! Thank you for everything!! - Gina & Brooklyn
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