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Mario Villanueva · Photography & Film
Stories
with a
pulse.
I create bright, emotional images for the people, places, and milestones you want to remember exactly as they felt.
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San Francisco Bay Area based
USA & worldwide · fees apply
USA & worldwide · fees apply
01 About the work
More than a picture.
A feeling, held still.
I’ve spent over 10 years behind the camera, creating photographs that feel effortless, honest, and unmistakably yours.
I start every session with a conversation. I want to know who you are, what matters to you, and what you want to remember. Then I make space for the real moments to surface—and stay ready when they do.
Let’s make something real ↗10+ years behind the camera01 personal approach∞ stories worth keeping
Photography portfolio
02 Selected work
These are a few of the stories I’ve had the privilege to tell.
Quinceañeras
Celebrations02 / CelebrationsMade for this
Made for this
moment.
Family portraits03 / FamilyTogether,
Together,
naturally.
Maternity portraits04 / MaternityLove, in the
Love, in the
making.
Portraits05 / PortraitsConfidence,
Confidence,
captured.
Portraits06 / PortraitsSoft light,
Soft light,
sharp soul.
Weddings07 / WeddingsThe in-between
The in-between
moments.
Quinceañeras08 / QuinceañerasA day in
A day in
full color.
Quinceañeras09 / QuinceañerasTradition with
Tradition with
a pulse.
Quinceañeras10 / QuinceañerasColor, culture,
Color, culture,
celebration.
Quinceañeras11 / QuinceañerasA story in
A story in
every detail.
A selection of portraits, celebrations, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.
Photography services
03 Ways I can work with you
Wedding
stories
I’ll be there for the quiet anticipation, the happy tears, and the dance floor blur—your whole day, honestly and beautifully.
Plan your day ↗Quinceañera
moments
I’ll capture the color, family, tradition, and details that make this milestone entirely yours.
Celebrate with me ↗Corporate
events
I provide confident, polished coverage for teams, launches, gatherings, and brand moments.
Plan your event ↗Mini-
sessions
I keep these sessions short, focused, and easy—perfect for headshots, families, and seasonal memories.
Book with me ↗Holiday
portraits
I’ll create warm, polished images for cards, gifts, family traditions, and the season you love.
Make a memory ↗Special
events
I’ll thoughtfully document birthdays, celebrations, parties, and once-in-a-lifetime days.
Tell me more ↗Portrait
sessions
I’ll guide you through a relaxed session and create photographs that feel like you.
Book with me ↗Fashion &
editorial
I bring concept-led imagery to life with room for movement, experimentation, and a little edge.
Start a concept ↗Baby
photography
I’ll preserve the tiny details and big feelings of your family’s newest chapter with gentle, heartfelt images.
Plan a session ↗04 Reserve your date
Let’s find
your moment.
Choose a consultation or session below and take the first step toward photographs that feel like you. I’d love to hear what you have in mind.
Now booking
Choose a time
Choose a time
that works for you.
View my available sessions, consultations, and booking options through my scheduling page.
Open booking page ↗05 Good to know
Questions,
answered.
How soon will we get the photos?+
I can usually have a first set ready in a few days, with the full gallery delivered within a few weeks depending on the project.
We don’t know how to pose. Can you help?+
Absolutely. I’ll guide you throughout the session so the process feels relaxed, natural, and fun.
Do you travel for shoots?+
Yes. I’m based in the San Francisco Bay Area and available throughout the USA and worldwide. Travel fees may apply depending on the location.
What does booking look like?+
We’ll start with a free consultation. Once we agree on the date and scope, a signed contract and prepayment secure your booking.
06 Make a plan
Have a date, a loose idea, or just a feeling? That’s enough to start. Tell me what you’re imagining.
Let’s make
something lasting.
Start a conversation ↗Emailhello@mvportraits.comSend an email ↗Phone510-710-4048Call Mario ↗Social media@mvstudios_Follow on Instagram ↗BookingView availabilityOpen booking page ↗
Send a noteTell me a little about your project.