After serving 6 years in our United States Military, Truth Esparza took a huge leap into the wedding world. After helping his wife Kayla since 2018 operate, manage and co-run her business, it only made sense for Truth to jump into the job full time after serving his contract. Truth grew up loving all things creativity. Drawing, painting, making videos with his friends and family to post on youtube, and even photography. Now that Truth has the joined forces with Kayla, he has helped capture over 50+ brides and grooms across the world. From Tulum, to New York City, to Florida and back -- Truth's films aim to be real, raw and drum roll please -- HONEST.
Hiring a talented photographer for your wedding day is only half the job. When you hire Kayla Esparza Photography, her associates or her video team - you're not only hiring a pack of highly trained professionals who truly talented in their craft, but you're hiring creatives who care and go the extra mile. Kayla Esparza's entire goal when hired by her couples, is to not just show up day of with her camera. There are hours of planning that go into your timeline, emails, helping you pick locations and outfits for your engagement photos, coaching you through every single pose, hitting the bars after your session to share some tequila and tacos, becoming besties with all your friends and family, holding momma's hand, carrying your train, helping you pee in your dress and truly aiming on your wedding day to help execute a smooth and stress free day.
We offer engagement packages outside of our wedding packages! So if you're not ready to book us for your wedding, we can still plan an epic engagement session!!! We offer engagement films as well, so be sure to let us know what your vision is upon your inquiry so we can get you the proper pricing guide!! Our engagement photo packages begin at $800 usd.
Our combo packages are our most booked package on average! We love working together & creating magic both through our films & photos! Because we're a team, we rarely step on each others toes and work around each others visions seamlessly where you won't even notice both actions being completed. This helps to save on SO much time because you'll only be given direction from one of us, while both of us are capturing. Our combo packages begin at $8,500 usd.
We don't have video only packages, but you can choose from our photo only packages OR our combo packages! Our photo only packages begin at $4,000 usd.
Q: What are ‘romantics’?
A: Your ‘romantics’ are the portraits between the bride + groom. I love to make sure we have at least 45 minutes to an hour blocked out on your wedding day to capture your romantics. These portraits will be cherished and loved for years to come and even shared with your grandkids someday, so we definitely don’t want to rush them!
Q: What are ‘bridals’?
A: This is also a modern day bridal tradition where you and your groom have your first look BEFORE the wedding. Not just before your ceremony, this can be days, weeks or months in advance to your wedding. Bridals allow for an entire 2-3 hour session in your wedding attire up in the mountains, snow, a huge field, wherever you can imagine basically!! Bridals are a great option for brides and grooms who don’t have a good venue for photos, or who simply want more romantics and just want to go on a grand adventure!! What's really fun is that you would be able to print out photos from your Bridal session and have them displayed at your ceremony + reception. Depending on your package, bridals are included if you choose to partake in this new tradition, and if it’s not in your package, it can be easily added on!!!
Q: When will I get to see my wedding collection?
A: According to the date of your wedding, and our agreed contract, your wedding day collection will be ready before or no later by 8 weeks past your wedding date.
Q: Will I get to pick my wedding photos that get edited?
A: This is like opening up your Christmas presents on Easter to me!! While some photographers allow you to pick and choose which photos you’d like edited, I truly believe you’ve hired me for my expertise, eye, and style. When I first look through your wedding collection, I pick and choose which photos are telling the story, have emotion, raw genuine smiles or tears, that are in focus, and that the composition is perfect. You can trust me to pick and choose the absolute best photos to add to you final edits.
Q: How do I know if the lighting will be good or not during my romantics/family/ceremony photos?
A: Lucky for us, this is a simple problem that can be fixed in my post processing (all that crazy editing I do!). The only exception is harsh light with zero shade to hide in. This is usually more of an issue with my California weddings, and not my Washington State weddings ;). Either way, you hired an over experienced gal with knowledge in both situations. I will say that it’s better to photograph your romantics, bridal party photos, and family photos before the sunshine is up in the sky (usually between 1:30pm - 3:00pm).
Q: I’m really nervous to be in front of the camera, I hate getting my picture taken.
A: ME TOO. No actually though. I hate being in the front of the camera! So I can totally relate!! Getting you out of your comfort zone is as easy as 1, 2 & 3. I’d like to think of myself as a super bubbly, and outgoing photographer who strives to make sure you feel comfortable in front of the camera. How do I do it? I don’t just want to be your wedding photographer, but your best friend! Making that connection with my clients is so important to me, because I want to capture your absolute most genuine smiles, laughter and tears. Not your typical ‘smile for the camera’ photo. Just know that we’re going to have a lot of fun!!!
"Oh my goshhhhhh!!! Kayla was the absolute best to work with. To be extremely honest, she was our favorite vendor (am I allowed to say that? Lol). She was extremely patient, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, showed us her fun and care-free personality, and is the mosttttt thoughtful photographer everrr. Have you seen her photo delivery boxes?! She allowed us to be us and that was the best part. She captured sweet moments that I hope I’ll never forget on our wedding day. We will forever cherish her amazing work!! Hire this woman and her team ASAP!!!! I tell all my friends to hire Kayla because of her beautiful work but mostly her fun personality. When i met kayla, it was like I knew her for decades. She not only made our wedding day go so smooth, but she made sure she took care of the details beforehand and organized EVERY picture we wanted. She really took the time to get to know us and understand our vision...."
"Oh my goshhhhhh!!! Kayla was the absolute best to work with. To be extremely honest, she was our favorite vendor (am I allowed to say that? Lol). She was extremely patient, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, showed us her fun and care-free personality, and is the mosttttt thoughtful photographer everrr. Have you seen her photo delivery boxes?! She allowed us to be us and that was the best part. She captured sweet moments that I hope I’ll never forget on our wedding day. We will forever cherish her amazing work!! Hire this woman and her team ASAP!!!! I tell all my friends to hire Kayla because of her beautiful work but mostly her fun personality. When i met kayla, it was like I knew her for decades. She not only made our wedding day go so smooth, but she made sure she took care of the details beforehand and organized EVERY picture we wanted. She really took the time to get to know us and understand our vision...."
"Oh my goshhhhhh!!! Kayla was the absolute best to work with. To be extremely honest, she was our favorite vendor (am I allowed to say that? Lol). She was extremely patient, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, showed us her fun and care-free personality, and is the mosttttt thoughtful photographer everrr. Have you seen her photo delivery boxes?! She allowed us to be us and that was the best part. She captured sweet moments that I hope I’ll never forget on our wedding day. We will forever cherish her amazing work!! Hire this woman and her team ASAP!!!! I tell all my friends to hire Kayla because of her beautiful work but mostly her fun personality. When i met kayla, it was like I knew her for decades. She not only made our wedding day go so smooth, but she made sure she took care of the details beforehand and organized EVERY picture we wanted. She really took the time to get to know us and understand our vision...."