CALL IT A CLAN, CALL IT A NETWORK, CALL IT A TRIBE, CALL IT A FAMILY: WHATEVER YOU CALL IT, WHOEVER YOU ARE, YOU NEED ONE.” —Jane Howard

Wedding Photographer & Cinematographer Derek Preciado tells stories with long-lasting style. With Derek, you’ll have the luxury of an unforgettable atmosphere with an artistic approach that focuses on the finer details. He has this dynamic ability that allows him to predict your needs while capturing every composition with an eye for style that is refreshingly refined. This sense of easy elegance will make it simple to step into your wedding, and fully immerse yourself in the experience. After all, you’ll know that the story will be captured with a perspective that considers fashion, feelings, and the final imagery that will be passed on.

“Derek did an amazing job encouraging us through some of the poses and got great shots of us alone as a couple, we looked like we could be in vogue magazine. I would suggest him to anyone getting married!”
Mellisa & Kevin
Refined.
Authentic.
Luxury.
If I have a free Sunday I would spend it …
Cruise on my Vespa with my wife.
My most memorable travel experience was …
Traveling all through Europe! Truly amazing and beautiful!
What I love most about my job is …
What I love most about my job is the ability to create lasting memories for my clients while doing something that brings me genuine joy. Capturing the raw, heartfelt moments that unfold during a wedding—the laughter, tears, and pure love—is incredibly fulfilling. I’m honored to witness and document one of the most meaningful days in a couple’s life and to know that the images I create will be cherished for generations. Every wedding is a new story, a new adventure, and an opportunity to preserve emotions that words can’t fully express.
I love where I live because …
I get the beach and wine country, the best of both worlds!
Read what our clients have to say about us
Katie
"I don't have enough words to describe how absolutely PHENOMENAL Derek and his team are! I chose Derek because I had worked with him at a previous wedding as a bridesmaid. I loved how he treated everyone on the wedding day and when I saw their wedding video I was sold. As a bride, I was even more happy with everything that Derek did for us! His communication from the day I booked with him until I got my videos, was perfect! On the wedding day his team showed up and both my husband and I said the videographers we had were so easy to work with! Derek captured everything we wanted! Even an extra special shot that my husband thought was cool, Derek was able to capture and include! We received all of our toasts, ceremony, a highlight video, and a teaser! Derek and his team are an easy decision when trying to pick a videographer! I would work with him again tomorrow and definitely recommend him to anyone who asks!"
Tara & Luke
"Derek and his team were absolutely amazing! They were all super professional but also incredibly personable. My husband and I felt super comfortable having my them capture the best day of our lives. I told Derek that I wanted timeless photos that I would like today as well as 50 years from now and he did exactly that. I highly recommend hiring Derek for your engagement photos and your wedding photos. He works incredibly hard to make sure that you get the photos that you envision and also offers some of his own ideas/poses that turn out stunning. He edited our photos and videos far better than I could have ever imagined. I’m so happy with the results! 10/10 recommend!"

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