Thank you for considering us to capture your wedding day! At Diane Sotero Photography, we are excited to be part of this special moment in your life. We feel honored and grateful to work with people who value the power of love, family and memories. Our photography focuses on joyful, editorial, stylish images full of beautiful light and natural emotion. With dreamy film tones and a relaxed approach, we capture the unique, special moments and details with an approach tailored to you. We specialize in whimsical, romantic, elegant weddings both in Portugal and in destinations around the world. We can’t wait to hear from you, get to know your story and begin creating and capturing magical moments together!
Wedding Collections
MOMENTS TO BE REMEMBERED
Recommended Wedding Collections
Creating your own wedding collection
Diamond Collection | 15300 dollars
12 hours of wedding day coverage
Engagement Session
12x12 Fine Art Album
2 Matching Parent's Albums
Fine Art Print Box with 200 prints
Online Gallery available for 12 months
Gold Collection | 11000 dollars
10 hours of wedding day coverage
Engagement Session
10x10 Fine Art Album
Fine Art Print Box with 200 prints
Online Gallery available for 12 months
Silver Collection | 8500 dollars
8 hours of wedding day coverage
10x10 Fine Art Wedding Album
Fine Art Print Box with 200 prints
Online Gallery available for 12 months
Bronze Collection | 6800 dollars
8 hours of wedding day coverage
Fine Art Print Box with 200 prints
Online Gallery available for 12 months
Services & Products
Add-on items outside of wedding package
- Wedding Coverage | 850 dollars per extra hour
- Portrait Session (engagement, boudoir) | 850 dollars hour
- 12×12 Fine Art Album | 2500 dollars
- 10×10 Fine Art Album | 1700 dollars
- Two 8×8 Matching Parent’s Album | 1700 dollars
- Online Gallery + Mobile Album | Complimentary
Engagement Sessions
Curated Moments
For us, the principal reason to have a portrait session is to register the beautiful love and relationship in a natural setting without it necessarily being in the wedding gown and groom attire. The engagement session is where you begin capturing your first family memories and it is priceless, more special than we can imagine.
Rehearsal Dinner
Happy Anticipation
The rehearsal dinner is a great opportunity for your two families to spend time together before the wedding day in a slightly less hectic setting. Take advantage of the relaxed environment, full of happy anticipation — Our ultimate goal is to relieve some pre-wedding tension with the cameras and make everyone feel comfortable with the upcoming nuptials.
Cost of Rehearsal Dinner – 2800 dollars
Fine Art Albums
Meaningful Connections To Your Wedding Day
There is something about holding a photograph in your hands. It connects you physically to the feelings of a time and place that an image on a screen can’t replace. That’s why your wedding album is so important. It is a tangible link to your wedding day. A beautiful hand-crafted fine art album is a permanent heirloom you will enjoy, share and pass down for generations. A meaningful connection to your wedding day that becomes more cherished each year.
FAQ
Diane Sotero Photography
Wedding
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Delivery & Booking
Where are you based?
I'm based in Southern California and Portugal, but absolutely love world travel. If you're planning a wedding, no matter the miles from my home base, let's connect.
Did you study photography?
Yes! With a degree in photography and art history, I use an artful curated approach to create beautiful, light-filled images that evoke a sense of emotion and beauty. In addition, I value the opportunity to further my education by attending workshops each year to continue learn and refine my craft.
How many weddings do you book a year?
I personally take up to 12 weddings a year to ensure best experience for my clients. But there is no cap for our associate photographers. We typically get booked about 8 months to 12 months prior to the wedding date.
How much does it cost for destination wedding?
Destination and international weddings are my specialty! Because of my vast experience in destination weddings, I am able to offer one simple, all inclusive pricing for my destination clients. I also offer pre-wedding sessions, day after session, or rehearsal dinner coverage.
What is a "first-look"?
Your wedding day should be enjoyable and relaxing, not rushed. Seeing each other before the wedding is a wise choice for several reasons. You will get to have a romantic first meeting without all your guests watching and I can capture your first emotions of seeing each other in even more details. We will have more time for photos of the two of you and you will be able to have most of your photos done before the ceremony, It makes for a very relaxing day and more time with your guests.
Do you have an assistant?
I am the primary photographer on your wedding day, but I bring another photographer who assists me and may also shoot additional angles during certain points of the wedding day.
How many images will I receive?
For sessions, you will receive 60+ images.
For wedding, you will receive about 75 images per hour that I shoot, depending on your wedding size.
We want to book you for our wedding date, what is the next step?
I am so honored you want me to be a part of your wedding! Once I receive a non-refundable retainer of 50% along with a signed contract, your wedding date is booked. The remainder of your balance will be due four weeks before your wedding date.
TESTIMONIALS
AMAZING!! After months of researching for a wedding photographer, Diane's work caught our eyes and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Her style is natural, light and romantic which was exactly what we were looking for. She was always prompt and professional with emails from the beginning and went out of her way to make sure she captured our vision. She is also friendly and very patient which made the whole process a lot easier. Your wedding day goes by a blink of eye so when we received our incredible wedding gallery, it was like reliving our special day all over again. We are also glad we had an engagement session with her since it was a great way t get to know her and get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day. Diane is extremely talented and passionate about photography and it shows through her work. We had such a fun, wonderful experience with her and hope to work with her again soon.
TESTIMONIALS
After searching through dozens and dozens of photographers online, I came across Diane's portfolio. I instantly knew she was the one I wanted to hire for my wedding. Diane is simply amazing! I can't say enough kind things about her work. She has a style that is so timeless, romantic, light and elegant. We had her capture our engagement and wedding and the photos are everything we could dream of and more. After such a wonderful experience, I would without any hesitation recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer!
TESTIMONIALS
There aren't enough words to explain how wonderful Diane is. She is so talented and good at what she does. Her pictures are absolutely beautiful and she truly captures a style that is romantic, elegant, pure, and beautiful. On top of being an artist, Diane is very friendly and easy to work with. She communicates effectively and is very responsive. I have nothing but positive things to say about her. My husband and I love our pictures from her and can't recommend her enough! The next time we need professional pictures, Diane will be our first pick!
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