Your Legacy

The First Chapter of Your Legacy

You want to be fully present. We make that happen.
 We guide when needed and disappear when not. Your weekend flows. Laughter carries. Silence is allowed. Later, your images feel like memory—textured, clean, breathing.

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The Issue

Destination weekends move fast. Timelines slip. Light shifts fast around sunset—see golden hour timing—and multi-day weekends need buffers (our wedding weekend planning guide) Emotions peak. You need a seasoned eye that protects the schedule, the vibe, and the storyand a team that plays beautifully with planners, filmmakers, venues, and family.

My Promise

Calm direction. Fast replies. Respect for light, schedules, and teams. Production-ready, collaborative on set. Your weekend flows; your images feel like truth.

Couple embracing on lakeside dock.

Destination weddings

 

Bride and groom walking to the ceremony

Destination weddings are love stories set in places that matter where the landscape becomes a witness to your vow. They unfold over days, not hours: arrival hugs, slow breakfasts, a ceremony held in the light that feels right. I love them because the setting shapes every frame and honest moments bloom between events on docks, in

courtyards, along garden paths.

I handle calm, thoughtful planning with trusted local teams so you can be fully present. I deliver editorial, hybrid film/digital destination wedding photography for multi-day celebrations worldwide.

Outcome
I deliver a gallery that feels like your memory at its best alive, elegant, and true across

 the whole weekend.

Achievement
With 12+ years at the ultra-luxury tier, I bring hybrid film/digital craft and a timeline-savvy crew trusted by planners and celebrity/HNW clients worldwide.

Timeframe
48-hour sneak peeks on select tiers. Your curated, professionally edited gallery arrives on the schedule we set together.

How I Work
I lead the heavy lifting scouting light, building buffers, streamlining family formals, and coordinating vendors so you can stay fully present.

Deliverables

  • Multi-day coverage: welcome party, rehearsal dinner, wedding day, day-after/brunch

  • Hybrid film/digital capture; refined black and white curation

  • Efficient family formals; editorial portraits; thoughtful detail studies

  • Private online gallery; print-ready, high-resolution files

  • Optional heirloom albums, social reels, 4K film, and drone (where legal/safe)

Bonuses

  • 30–90 preview images within 48 hours

  • Social-optimized highlight reel(s)

  • Album design service (archival papers)

  • Content collaboration for planners/venues

Note
I personally photograph a limited number of weddings each year. Peak dates move quickly.

Bride and groom walking hand in hand.

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 “An absolute treat to receive these—blown away and couldn’t be happier.”

 “These are BEAUTIFUL! Everything is perfect—we cannot stop looking at them.”

 

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Couple running at the beach

Trash the Dress is a playful, artful post-wedding session that lets you step back into your look without the rules salt water on silk, footprints in sand, city light on satin. I love these because the pressure is gone; you’re just yourselves, and the place becomes a co-star. Let’s end your weekend with a cinematic exhale. We design a fashion grade, post-wedding editorial water, wind, cliffs, courtyards, or midnight city light. I guide gently, then disappear. You have fun. The images feel bold, elegant, and free.

Outcome
Frames you’ll hang big. Couture in motion. Ocean light on skin. Portraits that read like a cover and still feel like you.

Achievement
12+ years at the ultra-luxury level. World travel made simple. A method that protects light, safety, and schedule—so the magic shows up.

Timing
Select tiers include 30–60 preview images within 48 hours. Your full, curated gallery lands on the timeline we set together.

How We Work
We handle the heavy lift: scouting, permits, tide and wind checks, wardrobe plan, towels and warmth kit, crew choreography. You have fun. I guide gently, then disappear.

What’s Included

  • Creative direction, moodboards, and wardrobe guidance (second look encouraged)

  • Location, tide, and wind planning; permits where needed

  • Hybrid film/digital capture with refined black-and-white curation

  • Safety kit (clips, towels, wraps) and a privacy-minded changing workflow

  • Curated online gallery with print-ready, high-resolution files

  • Optional: heirloom album, drone, and 4K short film (where legal/safe)

    Couple walking at the beach

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Get a planner-friendly, safety-first destination wedding photography session.

We scout, time the water and sun, protect wardrobe, and direct with ease. You’ll get editorial portraits that still feel like you.

Bride and groom enjoying a moment the sea | Photo by Ximena Zermeño

SPECIAL EVENTS

Couple in a castle | Photo by Ximena Zermeño

Special Shootings are editorial sessions for engagements, proposals, anniversaries, pre-wedding editorials, and fashion couple shoots—worldwide. Hybrid film/digital, calm direction, fast previews, and galleries that feel like memory. I love them because they stretch beyond the wedding day more time, more play, more light so we can roam a city, chase the wind, or settle into a quiet corner and make images that feel effortless, elegant, and entirely you.

Outcome
Images that read like a magazine and feel like you—timeless today and in 30 years.

Achievement
12+ years in ultra-luxury markets, global location scouting, and true hybrid film/digital craft.

Timeframe
Select tiers include previews within 48 hours; full, curated galleries land on the timeline we set together.

Effort & Approach
We handle the heavy lift—scouting, permits, tide/wind checks, wardrobe plan, towels/warmth kit, and crew choreography—so you can stay present and enjoy.

Sessions We Offer

  • Engagement Sessions: often included with wedding coverage; also available à la carte

  • Proposals: discreet multi-angle coverage with a post-yes mini editorial

  • Anniversaries & Vow Renewals: design-forward storytelling in meaningful places

  • Pre-Wedding Editorials: magazine-grade looks in city, coast, or countryside

  • Fashion Couple Shoots: cinematic portraits styled to your aesthetic

Deliverables

  • Hybrid film/digital capture; refined black-and-white curation

  • Location scouting and permit guidance

  • Wardrobe planning and moodboards

  • Private online gallery; print-ready, high-resolution files

  • Optional reels, heirloom albums, and drone (where legal/safe)

Bonuses

  • 30–60 preview images in 48 hours

  • Social-optimized highlight reel(s)

  • Album design on archival stock

    Model in Italy | Photo by Ximena Zermeño

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TL;DR

TL;DR

 Ximena Zermeño is a global luxury destination wedding photographer delivering editorial, hybrid film/digital coverage for multi-day celebrations worldwide. White-glove production, calm on set, fast replies, and delivery that feels like your story—elevated and true. Get a custom quote now.

KEY FACTS

Multi-day coverage (welcome → brunch)

Hybrid film + digital mastery

Editorial color + timeless B&W

Planner-friendly production & timelines

Celebrity/HNW clientele; global destinations

GEO MOUDLE

Argentina: From Mendoza vines to Buenos Aires salons, our destination wedding photography services blend editorial direction with lived-in candids. We plan for tango-hour light, family warmth, and elegant interiors. Searching for the best wedding photographers in Argentina? Expect hybrid film/digital tones, minimal posing, and portraits that feel like you are unhurried and beautifully timed.

Australia: Sydney harbors, Yarra Valley vines, and the Whitsundays call for ocean-light planning. As your destination wedding photographer, we build wind-smart timelines and fashion-forward portraits. Your destination wedding photography feels modern, bright, and calm, perfect for coastal ceremonies and late-sun receptions.

Brazil: Rio rooftops, Trancoso beaches, São Paulo chic, bold color meets elegant framing. Our destination wedding photography services favor movement and music with clean, editorial lines. If you’re shortlisting the best wedding photographers in Brazil, expect effortless portraits and cinematic dusk.

Canada: Banff, Muskoka, Old Montréal seasonal light shifts quickly. We scout, buffer, and design a calm plan. Destination wedding photography services here deliver crisp color, refined B&W, and gentle direction for families ideal for couples seeking modern elegance.

Colombia: Cartagena walls, Barichara stone, Bogotá rooftops heat and color need smart timing. We pair airy tones with saturated dusk and craft portraits that breathe. Your destination wedding photography feels colonial-textured and contemporary at once.

Croatia: Hvar boats, Dubrovnik fortresses, Istrian villas, Adriatic glow with sculptural lines. We schedule around ferries and wind, then create destination wedding photography that’s sunlit, architectural, and deeply romantic along the coast.

Czech Republic: Prague gardens and châteaux reward early light. We design storybook portraits with modern restraint. Destination wedding photography services balance classic settings with clean, editorial color.

Egypt: Cairo rooftops and Red Sea resorts require permits and shade-smart pacing. We coordinate both, then craft destination wedding photography that’s regal and intimate, lantern glow, marble corridors, moonlit portraits.

France: Paris salons, Provence mas, Loire estates, editorial romance with couture detail. Your destination wedding photographer protects light and schedule so the gallery feels unmistakably French, airy, chic, and timeless.

Germany: Bavarian estates and Berlin courtyards call for linear elegance. Destination wedding photography services center architecture with warm, modern candids, clean color, fine B&W, and poised direction.

Greece: Santorini blues, Athens terraces, Milos rock pools, wind and ferries shape the day. We plan portraits for sculptural whites and sea blues. Your destination wedding photography lands cinematic at sunset, crisp indoors, and calm throughout.

India: Rajasthan palaces, Goa beaches, Delhi heritage, multi-day rituals need choreography and heart. We honor protocol, manage crowd flow, and balance fashion with family. Expect destination wedding photography that’s respectful, vibrant, and alive.

Italy: Lake Como villas, Tuscan estates, Amalfi terraces, hybrid film/digital for timeless Italian light. We blend fashion direction with quiet candids across rehearsal, wedding, and brunch. The result feels classic yet fresh.

Japan: Kyoto gardens to Okinawa beaches seasonality guides everything. We plan blossoms, rain, and lantern nights. Destination wedding photography services are minimalist, intentional, and emotionally precise.

Mexico: Cabo, San Miguel, Mexico City, home ground. Ocean-light finesse, desert palettes, colonial texture. We build light-first timelines and collaborate with planners. Your destination wedding photography feels warm, editorial, and intimate.

Morocco: Marrakech riads, Agafay dunes, Essaouira winds, texture and temperature drive pacing. We design lantern-lit evenings and tiled-courtyard portraits. Editorial, earthy-luxe, and cinematic.

Netherlands: Amsterdam canals to castle estates, soft skies and reflective water. We favor minimal palettes and romantic restraint. Destination wedding photography services feel crisp, modern, and intimate.

Nigeria: Lagos ballrooms and gardens require elegant choreography. We scale crew and keep timelines sharp. Destination wedding photography balances bold fashion with proud family portraits.

Norway: Fjords, wooden chapels, modern hotels, Nordic light is the hero. We craft serene compositions and unhurried portraits. Your gallery feels natural, quiet, and refined.

Peru: Sacred Valley altitudes and Lima seaside, logistics meet wonder. We schedule acclimation time, scout terraces, and lean into film for softness. Editorial majesty with intimate celebration.

South Africa: Winelands, bush lodges, Cape light, wildlife timing and vineyard sunsets. Destination wedding photography services are golden, expansive, and polished, adventure with elegance.

Singapore: City-garden backdrops and skyline nights, humidity-smart timelines and sleek interiors. Your destination wedding photography is modern, reflective, and crisp.

Spain: Mallorca fincas, Barcelona rooftops, Sevilla courtyards, sun-washed tones and bold style. We blend fiesta candids with magazine-clean portraits for warm, elegant stories.

Sweden: Stockholm archipelago and manor gardens, endless summer light. Minimalist frames, soft palettes, relaxed portraits. Calm, airy, modern.

Switzerland: Gstaad chalets, lake villas, Engadin meadows, alpine clarity and timeless elegance. We time portraits for mountain light and deliver pristine, intimate galleries.

Thailand: Phuket villas, Chiang Mai jungles, Krabi cliffs, tropical timelines and lantern nights. Destination wedding photography is lush, cinematic, and joy-forward.

Turkey: Istanbul palaces, Bodrum coasts, Cappadocia balloons, permits and sunrise calls planned. Expect rich history with modern lines; editorial and fresh.

UAE: Dubai rooftops, desert resorts, Abu Dhabi domes, luxury logistics with precision. Destination wedding photography focuses on architectural drama and sunset dunes.

United Kingdom:  London townhouses, Cotswold manors, Scottish estates, overcast light, refined palettes. Classic-meets-modern with elegant B&W and heartfelt candids.

United States: Manhattan ballrooms to California coasts, multi-day coverage with planner-friendly timelines. Editorial polish meets lived-in moments; cinematic and warm.

Uruguay: José Ignacio sunsets and estancia weekends, beach-town ease meets design-forward venues. Airy, stylish, intimate, with quiet mornings and glowing nights.

FAQs

What’s the difference between tiers?

Scope and speed. Elite is elegant minimal coverage. Rockstar anchors most weddings with long day-of hours, previews in 48 hours, and an album/reel. Signature is a full weekend production—photo, film, drone—designed for multi-day destination experiences with quick post-event previews and a cinematic film.

Can we customize everything?

Yes. We tailor coverage to your events, locations, and cultural traditions. Add hours, second shooters, film, drone, content, reels, or albums. We’ll propose the leanest plan that protects your light, schedule, and experience—then scale as needed.

How do you work with planners?

Collaboratively. We sync early on light windows, logistics, transportation, and family lists. You’ll feel the calm. Vendors feel respected. Timelines hold. The result is an effortless day and an editorial, cohesive gallery.

What’s hybrid film/digital and why use it?

We pair film’s timeless texture with digital precision. Film loves window light and sunsets; digital excels in speed and low light. Together they deliver tone, grain, and polish that feel classic now and decades from now.

Select tiers include 30–90 previews within 48 hours. Full, professionally edited galleries typically deliver within 4–8 weeks. If film/4K video is included, the final cut follows shortly after so your reveal feels cohesive.

Do you travel worldwide?

Yes. We cover the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia. We coordinate flights, permits, customs, and local rules with your planner, and we arrive production-ready with backups and a calm, experienced crew.

How do family formals stay fast and elegant?

We prebuild a concise list, select a clean background, and schedule during ideal light. With a dedicated wrangler, family formals move quickly—then you return to your celebration while we keep the candid energy alive.

Do you deliver RAW files?

No. Your final gallery reflects our curation and authorship. You receive high-resolution, professionally edited images for personal use. Extended licensing for editorial/brand use can be added to your proposal.

What about weather or unexpected changes?

We plan backups with your planner and protect comfort first. Weather often looks gorgeous on camera—movement, reflections, drama. We adapt with grace and keep timelines intact.

How do payments work?

A 50% retainer reserves your date; the remaining 50% is due 21 days before your event. Stripe/major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and wire/ACH (US) are accepted. No refunds. Ownership transfers at delivery once all invoices are paid.

Will Ximena photograph our wedding personally?

Yes. Ximena leads a limited number of weddings each year. For multi-day events, trusted team members support second angles, film, drone, and content—aligned to the same editorial standard and tone.

Can we add rehearsal dinner or brunch later?

Absolutely. We can extend coverage or add events as your weekend evolves. We’ll keep the plan light-aware and timeline-friendly so the experience stays unhurried and elegant.