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Gus Vasquez Photography

Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer based in Watsonville, bring a unique blend of styles.

Whether you're drawn to the ethereal charm of Light & Airy or the dramatic allure of Dark & Moody, here to tailor the photography experience to reflect your vision.

06/10/2026

Still not over this January civil union at San Francisco City Hall. 🤍

Back on January 2nd, Maggie and Oscar exchanged vows beneath the marble arches and grand staircases of one of California’s most iconic landmarks, officially becoming Mr. & Mrs. Padilla-Rocha.

What I remember most isn’t the architecture, though it was stunning. It wasn’t the sweeping staircases, the historic details, or even the perfect winter light pouring through the windows.

It was the way these two moved through the day together.

The laughter between portraits.
The quiet moments in between.
The way they looked at each other as if nobody else existed in the room.

Days like this are a reminder that the most beautiful wedding photographs aren’t created by a location. They’re created by connection.

And Maggie and Oscar made that part easy.

Looking back on this gallery today and feeling incredibly grateful I got to document the beginning of their next chapter together.

Mr. & Mrs. Padilla-Rocha
San Francisco City Hall
January 2, 2026

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06/07/2026

Crystal + Jaime ✨

There’s something timeless about slowing down and celebrating this season of life together.

From wandering the gardens to sharing a champagne toast beneath the wisteria, every part of this engagement session felt effortless, romantic, and true to them. My goal is always to create images that feel like a balance between candid moments and editorial portraits, giving my couples photos that feel both natural and elevated.

If you’ve been dreaming of a session with this kind of vibe, this is exactly the style of experience I hope to create for my current giveaway winner. 🤍

The giveaway is officially live and closes on June 10 at 10:00 AM.

To enter, head over to my previous post for all the details. I can’t wait to create something beautiful with one of you. ✨

What’s your favorite image from Crystal + Jaime’s session?

06/06/2026

✨ SUMMER LOVE GIVEAWAY ✨

Love is in the air, and I’m excited to gift one couple a complimentary sunset session at one of my favorite locations, Montalvo Arts Center. 🤍

The winning couple will receive:
🤍 Complimentary Couples Session 🤍 Montalvo Arts Center 🤍 July 5, 2026 🤍 Light + Airy Editing Style 🤍 Online Gallery Delivery 🤍 Permit Fee Included 🤍 $500 Value

HOW TO ENTER:
🤍 Follow
🤍 Like this post
🤍 Share your love story in the comments.
How did you meet? Who made the first move? What is your favorite thing about your partner? What is a memory you’ll never forget together?

🤍 Reply to your love story comment and tag friends. Each friend tagged counts as an additional entry.

🤍 Share this post to your Instagram Story and tag for an extra entry.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
🤍 Entries close June 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM (PST).

🤍 The winner will be announced on my Instagram Story on June 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM (PST).

🤍 The selected winner must respond within 24 hours or a new winner may be chosen.

🤍 Please tag friends in a reply to your love story comment. Tags posted as separate comments in the main thread will not count as entries and may be removed.

05/28/2026

Took a day off to participate in an ancient ritual called screaming Florence + The Machine lyrics with thousands of emotionally unstable strangers like me eheheh (I’m joking 🤪) and found out maybe the real goal in life is just finding little moments of whimsy whenever you can 🖤✨
One thing about me… if Florence Welch is performing, I will find my way there. Been listening since 2008, seeing her live since 2011, and somehow every single show still feels like a spiritual reset button for my soul.

May has been nonstop lately, so this little day off was very much needed. Here’s a few of my favorite moments from the night 🤍

05/22/2026

Still thinking about Sashil’s graduation session from last winter at San Jose State University 🤍🎓

As a first-generation graduate, this milestone meant so much more than just walking across a stage. Every stole, every detail on her grad cap, every champagne spray, and every smile carried years of hard work, sacrifice, and determination.

I photographed this session back in November 2025, and now that Spring graduation season is here again, I can’t help but reflect on how special it is getting to document moments like these for my clients 🖤

The soft sunset light, the architecture around campus, and all the personalized details came together so beautifully for this Light + Airy graduation session ✨

Huge congratulations again to Sashil Camacho on graduating from San Jose State University 🤍 Your story deserves to be celebrated.

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05/05/2026

POV: you plan a cozy beach session… and leave engaged 💍🌊

Ryoko + Ali have been together for about 2.5 years, spending their time exploring little neighborhoods, getting lost in thrift shops, and just doing life in the most fun, goofy way together. And honestly… you can feel that in every single photo.

From the moment we started walking through Asilomar, it didn’t feel like a photoshoot. It felt like two best friends just hanging out, laughing, and occasionally remembering “oh wait… we’re engaged now” 🥲

They showed up in the softest neutral tones, cozy sweaters, earthy browns, everything perfectly matching that light + airy coastal vibe. The kind of outfits that don’t try too hard… but somehow look like they belong exactly in this moment.

We got the quiet in-between moments, the laughter, the wind, the “almost kisses”… and of course, that moment that changed everything.

Sessions like this are my favorite reminder that it’s never about posing perfectly. It’s about letting your story unfold naturally… and just being present with your person.

Big big congrats again to you both 🤍

If you’ve been thinking about booking your own session, this is your sign. Spring dates are starting to fill up, so send me a message or head to the link in my bio and let’s start planning something beautiful together 🖤📸🤍

04/25/2026

Some sessions just mean a little more 🖤

Watching Griselda + Herman with their boys… Michael, Jason, and little Ezekiel… it’s one of those things that never gets old. The laughs, the energy, the way each season of life just adds more to their story.

I’ve had the chance to photograph so many chapters for them over the years… and every time it feels like picking up right where we left off. Just a little more growth, a little more love, a little more chaos in the best way.

This one was taken last August at the Arizona Cactus Garden. We leaned into those darker tones, soft light, and let the moments happen naturally 🖤

And even though we’re in spring and summer is right around the corner… this is your reminder that dark and moody sessions aren’t just for one season. They’re for the stories that feel a little deeper, a little more timeless.

If you’ve been thinking about updating your family photos or capturing a new chapter… I’d love to be part of it.

Let’s create something real 🤝

📸 Now booking spring and summer sessions
📍 Bay Area + beyond

🖤📸🤍

04/22/2026

They’ve been in love since middle school… so yeah, they made my job EASY 🤍

Justin + Anita kept it playful, carefree, and a little chaotic (in the best way) in Carmel

if you’ve been thinking about booking a couples session… let’s make it happen 📸🖤🤍

04/10/2026

Luis + Melissa at Palm Beach just out here making the coast look like their love story 🌊🤍

From running into the waves like kids to those quiet “it’s always been you” moments under the trees… yeah, this one felt special.

The kind of love that’s soft, playful, and effortlessly real.

04/06/2026

Gabriela had already proposes
but Maribel said “okay but it’s my turn now” 🖤

What was supposed to be an engagement session turned into the sweetest full circle moment…
and honestly, we were all just there like 😭

This is your sign to plan something meaningful, something fun, something you.
Whether it’s a surprise, a celebration, or just capturing your love as it is right now… I got you.

Gabriela + Maribel, y’all are everything.

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Watsonville, CA

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Tuesday	12pm - 8pm
Thursday	12pm - 8pm
Friday	12pm - 8pm
Saturday	12pm - 8pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

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