Quinceañeras
From pre-event fashion sessions to full-day coverage, we specialize in storytelling quinceañera photography that blends editorial beauty with real emotion.
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Full XV Service Pricing
Essential Collection
This is our most cost-effective collection,
designed for families who want beautiful,
professional coverage without compromising
quality. It includes a shorter pre-event session,
perfect for capturing stunning portraits in one
location, and a full 8 hours of quinceañera day
coverage, ideal for events without a church
ceremony.
Services
Pre-Event Session:
- 1-Hour Local Session
- 35 Edited Images
- 5 Retouched Images
Quinceañera Day:
- 8 Hours of Coverage
- Minimum 300 Digital Images
Products:
- Custom USB + Box
- *not recommended for events with church
$3,300
Classic Collection
The Classic Collection is perfect for families who want the full storytelling experience. The 4-hour pre-event session allows for multiple outfits and locations, giving you editorial-style portraits with a personal touch. On the event day, we cover it all, from getting ready to the last dance. With over 500 images, a framed 20x30 canvas, a custom album, and a keepsake USB, this package offers everything you need to relive the day beautifully.
Services
Pre-Event Session:
- 4-Hour Session (100-Mile Radius)
- 50 Edited Images
- 10 Retouched Images
Quinceañera Day:
- 10 Hours of Coverage
- Minimum 500 Digital Images
Products:
- 20x30 Framed Canvas
- The Quinceañera Box (Album)
- Custom USB + Box
$4,500
Premium Collection
The Premium Collection is our most complete and luxurious experience. It includes both a 2-hour studio session and a full 4-hour pre-event session on location, giving you two unique styles of portraits. On the event day, we cover up to 12 hours, every moment, every detail. You'll receive over 500 images, a custom sign-in book, a framed 20x30 canvas, our signature Quinceañera Box with two grandparent albums, and a personalized USB. It’s designed for families who want it all; styled, emotional, and beautifully preserved.
Services
Studio Pre Event Session
- 2 hour studio session
- 10 retouched digital images
Pre-Event Session:
- 4-Hour Session (100-Mile Radius)
- 50 Edited Images
- 10 Retouched Images
Quinceañera Day:
- 12 Hours of Coverage
Minimum 500 Digital Images
Products:
- 20x30 Framed Canvas
- Sign In Book With Pre Event Photos
- The Quinceañera Box (Album) + 2 Grandparent Albums
- Custom USB + Box
$6,500
Photo + Video Coverage (Optional Add-On)
We know many families want both photography and video of their quinceañera, which is why we now offer traditional video coverage as an add-on to our photography services. By booking through us, you’ll have the convenience of a one-stop media team working together seamlessly on your event day.
Services
- Traditional Full-Length Video (approx. 1.5 hours) – a classic style film covering all of the important parts of the day.
- Team of 4 – a dedicated videographer joins our photography team, so everything is captured smoothly and professionally
$2,000 (added to any photography package)
Destination Collection
This is our most elevated, all-inclusive experience, crafted for families who want the absolute best. From custom pre-event sessions to full-day coverage, everything is tailored to your vision, including travel and tickets for our team. You’ll receive signature heirloom products, extended coverage, and priority service throughout the entire process. Every detail is intentional. Every image is unforgettable. This collection is for those who want their quinceañera story told at the highest level, with no compromises.
Services
Destination Pre-Event Session:
- Anywhere in the World
- 2-Day Session
- Minimum 200 Images
- 50 Retouched Images
Quinceañera Day:
- All-Day Event Coverage
- Minimum 800 Digital Images
Products:
- 20x30 Framed Canvas
- Quinceañera Book
- The Duet Box (Album) + 2 Grandparent Albums
- Signing Book
- Custom USB with Keepsake Box
$12,500
Pre Event Session Only
Local – Sacramento Area
This is the perfect choice if you're looking for something simple, elegant, and close to home. Our local pre-event sessions offer the same attention to detail and storytelling as our full-day packages but in a shorter, relaxed format. You'll get beautiful editorial-style portraits in your favorite Sacramento spots , perfect for invitations, slideshows, and family keepsakes. It’s our most convenient and budget-friendly option!
50% deposit required to reserve your date.
Optional: Add a 20x30” canvas print for $200.
Services
- 2 Locations in Sacramento
- Minimum of 50 Edited Digital Images
- 10 Fully Retouched Images
- 3-Hour Session
$750
San Francisco Session
For those looking for something extra special, this session offers an elevated, fashion-forward photo experience in San Francisco. Whether it’s the Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, or the downtown vibe, this shoot brings big city magic to your pre-event portraits. With iconic backdrops, styled direction, and space to get creative, this is ideal for quinceañeras who want their images to truly stand out.
Services
- 2 San Francisco Locations
- Minimum of 50 Edited Digital Images
- 10 Fully Retouched Images
- 4 Hour Session
$950
International Pre-Event Experience
The International Pre-Event Experience is for families who want something truly unforgettable, portraits that feel like a fashion editorial and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in one. This collection includes a custom-tailored session in a destination of your choice, with personalized planning, styling guidance, and travel coordination included. It’s a chance to tell your story in a setting as bold and beautiful as you are. Whether it’s the streets of Paris, the beaches of Mexico, or a historic town in Spain, we’re there to capture it all. No event day coverage, just you, the dress, the vision, and an experience that will stay with you forever.
Services
- 2 day Session in an International Location
- Personalized planning, travel coordination, and outfit guidance
- Minimum 50 edited images
- 10 retouched images
- Sign-in book or custom framed print included
- All travel + lodging for our team included in final cos
$7,500
Trash The Dress Sessions
Trash the Dress Adventure Session
This is the session where we stop worrying about keeping the dress clean and go make art. Our Trash the Dress Adventure is a 4+ hour, post-event shoot designed for movement, play, and dramatic locations. Think beaches, forests, city rooftops, fields, even creeks. We’ll plan a relaxed route, chase great light, and create editorial-style images that feel free and unforgettable. Come ready to laugh, explore, and let the dress live its best last chapter.
Services
- Creative 4+ hour adventure session focused on fun, movement, and bold locations
- Location planning & styling guidance (mood board + suggested spots)
- Permits & timing guidance (sunrise/sunset planning; client covers permit fees if required)
- Curated online gallery with high-resolution images for download
- Optional add-ons: Professional hair & makeup, dress cleaning/preservation tips, extra hour(s), album or wall art.
Starting from $750
The Padillas
Quinceañera Photography in Sacramento, San Francisco & Destination Locations — Editorial Pre-Event Sessions + Documentary Event Day Coverage
At The Padillas, we specialize in full quinceañera photography experiences that combine two distinct styles: editorial quinceañera portraits and documentary-style event coverage. For your pre-event session, we create magazine-style quince photos with expert posing, fashion-inspired direction, and creative location choices in Sacramento, San Francisco, and destination cities like Mexico and Paris. These are not your traditional quinceañera pictures, they’re elevated, elegant, and fully customized to your vision.
On the day of your quinceañera, we shift into a documentary photojournalistic approach, capturing real moments, candid emotions, family interactions, and natural expressions. From the getting-ready moments, church ceremony, and reception entrances, to emotional dances and high-energy party shots, every part of your quince is told as a complete story through our cameras.
We offer bilingual services, fully planned timelines, pre-event wardrobe consultations, and heirloom albums.
Emotion
Emotion is the heartbeat of our work. The quiet nervousness before walking down the aisle, the joy in a grandparent’s eyes, the confidence in a young woman celebrating her quince, these are the moments we live for. Our goal is to capture the real, unscripted feelings that make each day unforgettable.
Creativity
Creativity is how we bring your story to life in a way that’s elevated, intentional, and tailored to you. We use bold lighting, fashion-inspired direction, and unique locations to create images that stand out, not just for how they look, but for how they make you feel. Every shoot is a collaboration, and we’re always pushing ourselves to make each session feel fresh and fully personalized.
Story
Every client, every event, every session has a unique narrative, and we’re here to tell it visually. We approach each moment like a storyteller. We look for the details, the relationships, the energy in the room. Because years from now, we want you to not just see the photos, we want you to feel the full story all over again.
Q1. How far in advance should we book
We recommend booking at least 6–12 months in advance, especially for popular spring and fall dates. Pre-event sessions are usually scheduled 1–3 months before the quinceañera.
Q2.What if our timeline needs additional hours?
No worries at all, we’ll go over your full timeline together before the event, but if things run longer than expected, you can always add extra time the same day. Additional hours are $150/hour and can be added as needed, so there’s no stress if the celebration goes a little over. We’ve got you covered.
Q3. How long does it take to get our gallery?
Pre-event galleries are delivered within 2 weeks, and full event galleries are delivered within 12 weeks. Sneak peeks are sent within a few days after the event so you have something to share right away!
Whether you're searching for "best quinceañera photographers near me," "quinceañera photo packages Sacramento," "editorial quince shoot San Francisco," or "luxury quinceañera photography," The Padillas deliver an experience that feels effortless and produces timeless images your family will treasure for generations.