Choosing Vanessa Vélez as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We trusted her to capture not only our wedding day, but our entire wedding weekend—five events plus the big day—and she exceeded every expectation.

The level of professionalism, creativity, and dedication she and her husband, Enuel Rivera, brought to each moment was truly top notch.

Vanessa has a gift for making you feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, allowing her to capture the most natural and emotional moments with ease. Throughout the weekend, she was present, attentive, and always full of creative ideas that elevated our memories beyond what we could have imagined. She captured every detail and emotion with an artistry that felt timeless and authentic, while Enuel’s support added beautiful perspectives that enriched the final gallery.

At the end, we received a collection of images that not only documented our wedding but told a heartfelt story of the entire celebration. Vanessa’s talent, professionalism, and vision turned our most important weekend into memories we will treasure forever. If you are looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond with creativity and heart, Vanessa Vélez is the one.

I hired Vanessa for my Puerto Rican destination wedding on June 29, 2024. To say she is incredible is an understatement. She made me and my now wife so comfortable. She DEFINITELY knows what she’s doing, had incredible feedback, stuck to her schedule, and was never stressed (that we could see). She has an incredible eye, is so talented, and is an overall amazing person. At one point in the night she gave us physical print outs of some of the shots she had and we were blown away. She and Enuel made our dream come true. She captured stunning pictures with all of the vibes and feelings, no videographer necessary. She’s super efficient and had a bunch of pictures to us within the week. Can’t wait to see the rest!

Vanessa and her team were so kind during our wedding day! The day felt like it was flying by but her team really made time stand still while they were working their photography magic.

Vanessa and her husband made our wedding so special. They work very well together and captured such beautiful moments even when we didn’t know they were taking photos.

Our wedding was so magical and they truly got how we felt in pictures.

I cannot say enough good things! I need them to take all of my pictures!

It was such a dream having Vanessa as our photographer for our wedding in Puerto Rico! She was recommended to us by our friends as well as our wedding planner, Karisha Marie Events. After checking out her work we were sold and luckily, she was available for our wedding day. Vanessa has such a calm energy and presence. I instantly felt comfortable with her taking my photo after having just met, which is very important. Her work is amazing and natural. We are very happy with our wedding photos! Vanessa is a true artist and it was a privilege getting to work with her. Thank you!

Vanessa & Enuel were absolutely perfect. The entire process was flawless with Vanessa. Hiring her was a breeze and she showed us tons of examples of her work. The day of our wedding her and Enuel were extremely professional but also relaxed and fun. They made us feed very comfortable and while they were very detailed in their photographs, they also were very efficient and made sure our photography sessions didn't take away from enjoying the day. Vanessa pleasure to work with, and the turnaround for our pictures was SO FAST. I would 100% work with Vanessa again and highly recommend her for any bride & groom!!

When my husband and I decided to have our destination wedding in Puerto Rico the first thing I did was look on Wedding Wire and Instagram for the BEST vendors. We knew that we wanted someone to capture our special day in a way that was truly us, including the setting and not a forced smile, uncomfortable looking pose or photos that look so photo-shopped. I fell in love with Vanessa's photos, started stalking her on Instagram, reading the many reviews of her work and decided she's the one. My husband did make me reach out to 2 other photographers for quotes, but I knew I didn't care what the cost was. Vanessa was very accessible and responded quickly to my inquiries. When I finally met her on my wedding day, I felt like I already knew her. I must also mention that all of my other vendors highly recommended her! Vanessa and her assistant were wonderful, even my husband agreed. They took so much care and attention to get every detail captured while remaining unobtrusive. I received my photos the other week and am in awe of how beautiful they are. We have shared them with so many people and get nothing but compliments. I couldn't recommend Vanessa Velez enough, she is simply the BEST! xoxo

We were referred to Vanessa through our wedding planner and boy am I glad that happened! For months we communicated via email and on our wedding day we were able to put a face to the name. Vanessa and her assistant were the sweetest two people we ever met and although our wedding preparations started at 6am they were there bright and early (and on time which is very important!) with a smile on their face and ready to work. They stuck by us for 8 long hours and didn't complain or seem unhappy to be there once. On the contrary it almost felt like we had known them forever and they were our close friend. They captured every moment so beautifully and interacted with our wedding court and guests in a way that made everyone comfortable and happy to be taking photos.

After your wedding day has come and gone photos will be the only thing you will have to hold onto to remind you of that special day. I highly recommend Vanessa Velez. You will have beautiful memories captured, at least I know I do thanks to her!

Forever grateful and so glad I went with them!

Vanessa was so delightful to spend time with on our wedding day! We both enjoyed her personality-she put us at ease. We have seen a few photos and they are magnificent. We cannot wait to see the rest of our photos. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic photographer with a wonderful personality.

Vanessa was terrific to work with for my destination wedding. She and her assistant were very professional and knew exactly what photos to take and when. They were patient and were able to put me at ease. I enjoyed the wedding even more than I would have and receiving the photo preview a few days after the wedding allowed us to relive those beautiful moments all over again. Thank you so much Vanessa for the beautiful photos! They look like they could be in a magazine and they beautifully capture the happiness and love that filled the day. We will cherish them forever.