Quinceañeras
From pre-event fashion sessions to full-day coverage, we specialize in storytelling quinceañera photography that blends editorial beauty with real emotion.
For Our Full Photography Service
Packages Starting At $3,300
For Our Pre Event Only
Prices starting at $750
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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.