Ceremony inside La Capella during a destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta, captured by José Carrillo Photography.

 

DESTINATION WEDDINGS · PUERTO VALLARTA

 

PUERTO VALLARTA

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Bride in lace gown walks arm in arm with her father during a timeless ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, by José Carrillo Photography.
Bride and groom share a tender embrace on the beach at sunset in Puerto Vallarta, captured by destination wedding photographer José Carrillo

BE PRESENT.

I'LL TAKE CARE

OF THE MEMORIES.


Your wedding day shouldn't feel like one long photoshoot. My approach is centered on real moments, genuine connection and giving you the space to actually experience everything happening around you.


Based in Puerto Vallarta, I photograph destination weddings throughout Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Punta Mita — stepping in with direction when you need it and blending into the background when you don't.

Bride and groom celebrating their oceanfront wedding in Puerto Vallarta under golden floral decor, documented by José Carrillo Photography.

 

YOUR WEDDING.

AS IT ACTUALLY FELT.

 

 

Your wedding day should feel like a wedding, not a photoshoot. I document destination weddings in Puerto Vallarta with a candid, documentary approach — stepping in with direction when you need it and letting the real moments unfold when you don't.


From intimate celebrations to full wedding weekends, photography and photo + video collections are available throughout Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Punta Mita.

 

Groom wipes away tears during the ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, captured with emotion and artistry by wedding photographer José Carrillo.
THE EXPERIENCE

MORE THAN

BEAUTIFUL

PHOTOGRAPHS

Choosing your wedding photographer is about more than finding a photography style you love. You're choosing someone who will be beside you through some of the most emotional, fast-moving and meaningful moments of your wedding day.


My role is to make that experience feel effortless — helping with timing and photography planning beforehand, giving you direction when it's useful, and knowing when to step back and simply document what's happening.

THE Process

 

01. LET'S CONNECT

 

Tell me about your wedding — your date, venue and what you're planning. If I'm available, we'll talk through your plans and find the coverage that makes the most sense for your celebration.

 

 

02. MAKE IT OFFICIAL

 

Once you've chosen your collection, a signed agreement and retainer secure your date. From there, I'll be available as your plans come together, helping you prepare for a photography experience that fits naturally around your wedding.

 

 

03. ENJOY YOUR WEDDING

 

When the day arrives, be present with your people. I'll step in with direction when it's helpful and blend into the background when it isn't — documenting the moments, emotions and atmosphere as they naturally unfold.

 

 

04. RELIVE IT

 

Your photographs will be carefully curated and delivered in a beautiful online gallery, bringing together the moments, emotions and details that made your wedding uniquely yours — ready to download, share and revisit for years to come.

 

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

 

Guests celebrate with mariachi music during a lively hacienda-style wedding reception in Puerto Vallarta, by José Carrillo Photography.
Groomsmen celebrate with champagne in a lush tropical garden before the ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, by José Carrillo Photography.
Bridal party enjoying a joyful morning getting ready in Puerto Vallarta, captured with natural light by José Carrillo Photography.

CANDID, WITHOUT BEING

HANDS-OFF


Most of the day, I'm looking for what happens naturally — the reactions, movement, glances and small moments you couldn't plan if you tried.

DIRECTION WHEN

IT MATTERS


When portraits, family photos or lighting call for direction, I'll step in and make things easy. When the moment is already happening, I'll let it unfold naturally.

THE WHOLE STORY


The people, atmosphere and in-between moments matter just as much as the moments you already know you want captured. Together, they tell the story of how your wedding actually felt.

Aerial view of a beachfront wedding ceremony at Las Caletas near Puerto Vallarta

A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE


DESTINATION WEDDINGS

IN PUERTO VALLARTA

Planning a destination wedding here comes with details that are easy to overlook from afar — the light, heat, travel between locations, resort timelines and how quickly the atmosphere can change from one part of the day to the next.


Having photographed weddings throughout Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Punta Mita, I use that local experience to help you make photography fit naturally into the day — from getting ready through the ceremony, portraits, sunset and reception.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY + VIDEO

WEDDING COLLECTIONS


Every wedding is different, so coverage is built around the celebration you're planning. Collections are available for intimate weddings, full wedding days and destination wedding weekends, with photography and photo + video options.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Photography and video coverage planned together for a consistent, seamless experience from beginning to end.

 

PHOTO + VIDEO

 

Thoughtful coverage focused on the people, atmosphere and moments that make the day yours.

 

WEDDING WEEKENDS

 

Extended coverage for celebrations that go beyond the wedding day, including welcome events and other meaningful parts of the weekend.

 

Bride and groom under fireworks at Dreams Bahia Mita wedding in Riviera Nayarit

 

COVERAGE BUILT AROUND YOUR CELEBRATION

 

Coverage is available from intimate weddings to full destination wedding weekends. Tell me what you're planning and I'll help you find the coverage that makes the most sense for your day.

FAQ

1. HOW MUCH DOES WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY COST IN PUERTO VALLARTA?

Wedding photography pricing depends on the amount of coverage, the size and schedule of your celebration, and whether you choose photography only or photo + video. I offer collections for intimate weddings, full wedding days and multi-day destination celebrations. Once I know your date, venue and plans, I can recommend the coverage that makes the most sense for your wedding.

2. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BOOK OUR PUERTO VALLARTA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?

As soon as your wedding date and venue are confirmed. Puerto Vallarta’s main wedding season typically runs from October through May, with many of the most requested dates falling between November and April. If you’re planning a wedding during these months, I recommend reaching out as early as possible — ideally 9 to 12 months in advance, and even earlier for particularly popular dates. Weddings during the summer months may have more flexibility, but availability still depends on the specific date. Reaching out early gives you the best chance of securing the photographer you want rather than choosing from whoever is still available.

3. WHAT IS YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?

My approach blends candid, documentary storytelling with an editorial eye. Much of the day is photographed as it naturally unfolds — real interactions, movement and emotion — while portraits receive thoughtful direction when needed. The result is imagery that feels refined and intentional without making your wedding feel like one long photoshoot.

4. HAVE YOU PHOTOGRAPHED WEDDINGS AT RESORTS AND PRIVATE VILLAS IN PUERTO VALLARTA?

Yes. I've photographed weddings at resorts, private villas and beachfront venues throughout Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Punta Mita. That local experience matters when planning around sunset, changing light, heat, travel between locations, resort timelines and the natural flow of a destination wedding day.

5. DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH WEDDINGS OUTSIDE PUERTO VALLARTA?

Yes. I regularly photograph weddings throughout Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Punta Mita, including Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, Sayulita and surrounding destinations. For weddings elsewhere in Mexico, send me your plans and I can confirm availability and any travel requirements.

6. HOW MANY HOURS OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY DO WE NEED?

It depends on the story you want documented. A smaller celebration may only need a few hours, while a full wedding day can include getting ready, ceremony, family and couple portraits, cocktail hour, sunset, reception and dancing. If you're planning a destination wedding weekend, coverage can also extend to welcome events or other celebrations. I can help you determine the right amount of coverage based on your actual timeline rather than simply choosing a number of hours.

7. DO YOU OFFER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO TOGETHER?

Yes. You can book photography on its own or combine photography + video coverage. When both are included, the teams work around the same wedding timeline and overall approach, making the experience more coordinated while preserving each medium's way of telling the story.

8. CAN YOU HELP US PLAN THE PHOTOGRAPHY TIMELINE FOR OUR DESTINATION WEDDING?

Yes. Photography works best when it's considered alongside the actual flow of the wedding rather than added to the timeline afterward. I can help you think through getting ready, first looks, family photographs, ceremony timing, couple portraits, sunset and reception coverage while coordinating around the plans established with your wedding planner and venue.

9. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE INQUIRE?

Tell me your wedding date, venue and what you're planning through the contact form. If I'm available, we'll talk through your celebration, priorities and the coverage that makes the most sense. Your date is officially reserved once the agreement is signed and the required retainer is received.

BY THE NUMBERS

300+

WEDDINGS

PHOTOGRAPHED

18+

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

2

COUNTRIES PHOTOGRAPHED

1

GOAL: YOUR WEDDING

SHOULD FEEL LIKE YOURS