David Josué
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David Josué

So you can live it twice.

Baja Norte Wedding Photography

“David made us feel immediately comfortable — even though it was the first time we had met in person, coming all the way from New York.”

Alanna M.

Married in Valle de Guadalupe · New York, NY

Couple laughing at vineyard wedding

You know that feeling?

The photographer says “look at each other and laugh” and suddenly nothing feels real. You stiffen. You perform. And the photos capture how you looked — not how you felt.

That’s not going to happen.

I work with calm, quiet direction. Five minutes in, most couples forget there’s a camera. What shows up in your gallery is how you actually felt — the laughter, the chaos, the tears.

So you can live it twice.

Bruma Valle de Guadalupe wedding
Bruma · Valle de Guadalupe
Monte Xanic wedding couple
Monte Xanic · Valle
Bruma Casa 8 wedding
Bruma Casa 8
Evening reception Villa del Valle
Villa del Valle
Vineyard wedding portrait
Ruta del Vino · Ensenada
Desert sunset wedding Baja
Baja California
Couple at Hotel Las Rosas Ensenada
Hotel Las Rosas · Ensenada

Wedding collections

Every collection includes full editing, gallery delivery, and printing rights. The difference is time — how many days I’m with you.

Documentary

Your wedding day, start to finish. Quiet direction, real moments, nothing staged.

$2,900USD
Starting investment
Full-day coverage (up to 8 hours)
Editorial color + black & white
Save the date session
Gallery delivered within 90 days
5–7 minute wedding film + 1 reel
Drone aerial footage

50% retainer to reserve your date

Bespoke

Three days. Welcome party through farewell brunch — 16 hours across all three days.

$5,800USD
Starting investment
Three-day coverage (16 hours total)
Destination wedding specialist
Premium fine-art album
Save the date session + boudoir session
Gallery delivered within 90 days
~10 minute wedding film + 3 reels
Drone aerial · full multi-day coverage

50% retainer to reserve your date

Film includes a cinematic highlight reel, short reels for social, and drone aerial footage.

My promise

Your sneak peek lands in your inbox the same week. Your full gallery is delivered within 90 days — no chasing, no excuses.

After 22 years, I’ve never missed a delivery. That’s not a policy. It’s just how I work.

What couples say

“His pictures help you relive the in-between moments you want to remember.”

Alanna M.
Valle de Guadalupe · New York, NY

“He made us so comfortable we didn’t feel the hours pass. The photos came out exactly as we dreamed.”

Jazmín
Valle de Guadalupe

“The quality of his work, his professionalism, his talent, and his attitude were all 10/10.”

Casey H.
Valle de Guadalupe · Santa Barbara, CA

What happens next

01

Choose your collection

Pick the one that fits — you can always adjust details later. No wrong answers.

02

Reserve your date

50% retainer via Zelle or card. A quick digital contract to sign — and your date is locked.

03

Enjoy the process

Save the date session, venue light study, timeline planning. By wedding day, you forget I have a camera.

Add to any collection

Most couples add at least one. These are the ones worth it.

Extra coverage
Photography · $300/hour
Photography + Film · $450/hour
Beyond the hours in your collection. For when the dance floor won’t quit.
Wedding album
From $1,100
12x12 fine-art printed album. Included in Signature and Bespoke. Custom upgrades — size, covers, materials — I’ll walk you through.
Parent gift book
+$900 each
A smaller album that mirrors your wedding album — made for the parents who raised you both. Most couples order two.
Guest book album
+$350
A smaller album for guest signatures at the reception. Becomes a keepsake.
Second photographer
+$1,200
Two perspectives, same editorial eye. I edit every image — theirs and mine — so quality is consistent. Best for larger weddings or when getting-ready locations are far apart.
Express delivery
+$1,200
Your full gallery in 2 weeks instead of 90 days. Same edit, same quality — you just move to the front of the queue.
Bridal boudoir session
+$1,000 (Documentary / Signature)
Included in Bespoke
A private session — your way, your comfort. Delivered as an heirloom gift. Bespoke couples already have this included.
Day after portraits
+$800
The morning after. Dress back on, no crowd, no schedule. The quiet images you didn’t know you wanted.
Destination session
Baja (drive) · +$500
Mexico domestic · +$1,800
Specialty/remote · +$2,500
Take the session anywhere in Mexico. Travel, hotel and editing baked in. Boudoir or save-the-date — your pick.

Questions worth asking

What if I’m awkward in front of the camera?

Here’s something I figured out a long time ago: nobody is awkward. People just tense up when they feel watched. Five minutes with me and that goes away. One of my clients put it best: “He made us so comfortable we didn’t feel the hours pass.” That’s not an accident — it’s 22 years of learning how to make people forget there’s a camera in the room.

Do we need a shot list?

No. One of my favorite pieces of client feedback: “Be yourself, no plan — he will make it work.” I do ask about the moments that matter most to you — a first look, a toast, your grandmother’s face — but the best photos happen when you stop planning and start living.

What’s it like getting to Valle from San Diego or LA?

About 90 minutes south of San Diego — a coastal drive through Ensenada that most couples describe as the beginning of the trip, not the logistics of it. I’ve documented weddings at over 30 Valle venues. I know where the afternoon light falls at every one of them.

Do you speak English?

Fluently. I work in English from the first call through every detail of your day. Most of my couples are from California, Texas, or the Pacific Northwest. You’ll never feel the distance. And if your family speaks Spanish — even better. I switch back and forth without thinking about it.

How does payment work from the US?

Everything is in USD, always. Zelle works with no fee at all — credit cards through Stripe with a small processing fee. No currency confusion, no surprises. 50% retainer locks your date, the rest is due 30 days before.

What’s the save the date session for?

It’s not practice shots. It’s so that on your wedding day, my camera is already familiar. You’ve already laughed with me, you’ve already forgotten the lens is there. By the time the ceremony starts, I’m just someone you know who happens to have a camera. That’s the whole point.

How do you handle the unexpected?

Quietly. After 22 years across eight countries — rain in Tuscany, wind in Los Cabos, a power outage in Valle — very little surprises me. I plan carefully, build room for the day to breathe, and stay composed when anything shifts. My couples rarely know when something has been navigated.

When do I get my photos?

A personal sneak peek arrives the same week — because you deserve to relive it while it’s still fresh. The full gallery follows within 90 days. Every image edited by hand. In 22 years I’ve never missed a delivery. If you need them faster, the express delivery option gets your full gallery in 2 weeks.

What happens after I pay the retainer?

Your date is locked — nobody else can book it. I send a simple agreement, we schedule your save the date session, and I start learning about your venue’s light. From that moment, I’m yours.

Ready to reserve your date?

Send me your date on WhatsApp. I’ll confirm within 24 hours.
No pressure. Just an honest conversation.

+52 664 419 8615 · dj@davidjosue.com · Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California

All collections include digital gallery delivery and printing rights. Albums included in Signature and Bespoke. Coverage hours vary by collection. Pricing in USD; Mexican pesos at current exchange rate. Fluent in English and Spanish. 22 years, 600+ weddings, 45+ countries.

Signature Collection

Photography + Film

Retainer to reserve your date
$3,250
50% of collection total · non-refundable
Zelle no fee
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