The Padillas Engagement Photography
Sacramento | San Francisco | Bay Area | Northern California
Your Story Starts Here.
Your engagement is one of the most exciting chapters of your story, and your engagement photos should feel just as personal, beautiful, and meaningful as your wedding day.
We specialize in creating engagement sessions that are relaxed, fun, and designed to truly reflect your personalities. Whether you want elegant, editorial-style portraits or candid, natural moments, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Beautiful Engagement Photos You’ll Actually Love
You don’t need to wait for your wedding day to create beautiful, timeless photos together.
Whether you're recently engaged, celebrating an anniversary, or simply want professional portraits that capture this chapter in your life, we offer standalone engagement photography sessions throughout Sacramento, San Francisco, and Northern California.
At The Padillas, we focus on creating a relaxed, fun experience where you can fully enjoy being yourselves while we capture the real connection between you.
Local Sacramento Engagement Session
Locations within 50 miles of Sacramento
Services
- 1–2 hour photo session
- Location planning assistance
- High-resolution edited gallery
- Online delivery with full print rights
Starting from $750
San Francisco & Bay Area Engagement Session
San Francisco City Hall, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, Baker Beach, Lands End, and other Bay Area locations
Services
- 3 hour photo session
- Location planning assistance
- High-resolution edited gallery
- Online delivery with full print rights
Starting from $950
What Makes Our Engagement Sessions Different
Nervous in front of the camera? don't worry.
No awkward posing — We’ll guide you naturally so you feel comfortable, confident, and truly yourselves.
Location guidance — Not sure where to shoot? We help you find the perfect location that fits your style — whether it’s the coast, vineyards, forest, or city.
Lighting experts — We know exactly how to work with lighting, timing, and scenery to create editorial-style portraits you’ll want to frame.
Stress-free process — From your first inquiry to your final gallery, we make the process simple and fun.
Husband & wife team — You get both of us during your session, giving you extra guidance and support throughout.
Where We Photograph Engagement Sessions
We offer engagement sessions across Northern California, including:
San Francisco City Hall
Golden Gate Park
Palace of Fine Arts
Baker Beach & Lands End
Sacramento Old Town & Capitol Park
Lake Tahoe
Napa & Sonoma Vineyards
Big Sur & Carmel
Yosemite National Park
Redwoods & Coastal Forests
Editorial Meets Real Life
Your engagement photos should feel like you, elevated, beautiful, and full of real connection. We blend editorial-style photography with natural, candid moments so your session feels effortless, not staged.
We’ll guide you with easy direction that helps you relax while still creating portraits that feel like something out of a magazine. Beautiful lighting, flattering poses, and authentic emotion come together to tell your story in a way that feels both timeless and personal.
We Love Capturing the Start of Your Story
Your engagement session is more than just photos, it's the very first chapter of your love story. These images will live on your save-the-dates, your wedding website, your home, and one day, your family album.
This season deserves to be documented with care and creativity. We love getting to know our couples before the wedding, hearing how your story began, and capturing that unique connection you share right now.
No two couples are the same, and your engagement photos shouldn’t be either.
Check out our engagement portfolio