“I really want to show a bride a side of herself that she may have never seen before; elegant and sexy, and at the same time I want to tell the story of her wedding day and show her how much love she’s surrounded with. I want to show how important it is to have family around you on your wedding day. I want to show images that reflect the unconditional love family and friends can have for you. I want to share my own vision of what it is to be loved and how I would like that love to be remembered.”

Daniel Aguilar

Frequently Asked Questions

Are we guaranteed to get you as our photographer?

Yes. I don't have any other photographers shoot my weddings for me. I am always the primary photographer for your day. 

Do you have a second shooter? 

I do have highly qualified second shooters available for all of my collections. 

Can you hold our wedding date?

Yes. The two things needed to reserve your date are the signed wedding agreement and a non-refundable 500$ deposit. Once we have talked and chosen the perfect collection for your day, I'll send you the agreement to sign and process the payment. I accept cash/check/all major credit cards. Once those two things are done - I will put it on my calendar and that date will be yours. 

What kind of pictures should I expect from you?

A mix of candid, posed, and formal pictures. My standard processing of images look great from delivery and you can request to see a full wedding gallery before booking. Further, if you want to know how a wedding photographer edits a full wedding (which they deliver to a client), request to see the full gallery of images from a recent wedding, not just select images from a blog.

Can I book you for a destination wedding?

Absolutely. I love collecting stamps in my passport. Inquire for more info.

How many hours do I need to book you for my wedding?

That depends on how many hours you select if you have a large wedding or a small intimate wedding.
Many times, I photograph destination weddings and the couples have me shoot their wedding on day one, and then on day two, they book me for an adventure couple’s shoot where we hike and get some epic photos in the wilderness, near a waterfall, or wherever.

How long does it take to get all the images edited?

All the images, fully processed, will arrive Typically 4-6 weeks at the very most.

Can you carry a list of pinterest photos we want you to shoot?

Yes of course, I don’t mind shooting images at your request, and giving me a heads up on people or moments that I may not understand, I love hearing what is important to the family. I also request a family list for the family formals time just after the ceremony.

However, I do not carry posed Pinterest photo lists from couples to check off. Honestly, it keeps my eyes focused on a checklist, rather than being present, aware, and creative of my surroundings. My job for most of the day is to capture and anticipate real moments, raw emotions, and tell your love story, creatively like you’ve never seen. Couples who book me usually trust me, as they hire me for my distinct creative style, something different and fresh from others. I consider myself an artist and want to dig deep for the true emotions of my couples. Sometimes, the couples have to work hard for their images, like hiking in the row of grape vines or the hills of a golf course. But, in the end, what you are getting is something rare, beautiful, epic, and priceless for all your future generations together.

What kind of gear do you use? 

I use Canon professional gear. I have top of the line cameras and lenses. When I shoot all images are saved to two different memory cards at the same time as a precaution in case one card has errors. This feature is something only available in the most high-end equipment. 
 

Do you offer coffee table wedding books?

Yes. I work with the best album companies in the industry.

How long does it take to receive the final product (book)?

When you choose your favorites for the album and then officially “approve” the album design, color, and material used, it only takes 4 weeks.

Do I get to choose the pictures for my book?

Absolutely.

How many images do I receive?

It greatly depends on the day, and the amount of time spent photographing but typically 75-100 images per hour. Every wedding couple gets full-sized JPEG’s to print without any watermarks via download. The higher packages offer a USB stick on top of the download.

Can we meet you?

Yes, I would love to meet you both before booking and get to know you and your wedding plans. If you would like to travel to San Francisco, California, and meet face to face we can schedule when I’m in the area. Otherwise, most of my meetings happen online via Face time or Skype since most of my couples live a myriad of  U.S. locations, or I’m traveling. Regardless of whether it’s in person or online, I require meeting before booking.