Elegant South Asian bride holding pastel flowers in Puerto Vallarta, adorned in traditional jewelry and lace, captured by José Carrillo Phot

SOUL LIGHT

Where emotion and light become timeless

Ceremony inside La Capella during a destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta, captured by José Carrillo Photography.

TRUE GRACE

A refined vision of love and authenticity

Bride and groom embracing in a lush tropical garden in Puerto Vallarta, documented with elegant natural light by José Carrillo Photography.

PURE FRAME

Artistry shaped by intention and emotion

Newlyweds sharing a kiss under the rain on a Puerto Vallarta beach, illuminated beautifully by José Carrillo Photography.

MODERN LEGACY

Images designed to outlast time and trend

My philosophy

Lasting memories through breathtaking, soulful imagery

Luxury wedding ceremony at La Cappella, Puerto Vallarta, captured by destination photographer José Carrillo.
Luxury wedding detail with pearl jewelry and silver dove brooch on turquoise bouquet, captured by José Carrillo in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Every story deserves to be remembered not just for how it looked, but for how it felt. My approach blends artistry and intention, capturing emotion in its purest form, preserving fleeting moments with elegance, depth, and authenticity.


From intimate elopements to grand celebrations, my focus is on creating imagery that speaks beyond trends, photographs that become part of your legacy.

 

Selected works

 

Groom adjusting cufflinks before his luxury destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta, captured by José Carrillo Photography.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand during an elegant Indian beach wedding in Puerto Vallarta, captured by José Carrillo Photography.
Elegant bride holding pastel roses steps onto a white villa balcony in Puerto Vallarta, captured by luxury photographer José Carrillo.
Bride and groom celebrating their oceanfront wedding in Puerto Vallarta under golden floral decor, documented by José Carrillo Photography.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand at Mousai Garza Blanca in Puerto Vallarta, captured by destination wedding photographer José Carrillo
Newlyweds sharing a kiss under the rain on a Puerto Vallarta beach, illuminated beautifully by José Carrillo Photography.
Groom and groomsmen laughing and walking together in Puerto Vallarta before the wedding, by José Carrillo Photography.
Artistic black and white wedding portrait showing the couple’s shadow on wooden deck by the ocean in Puerto Vallarta, by José Carrillo.
Bride and groom on a terrace overlooking the ocean in Puerto Vallarta, captured by José Carrillo Photography.

Testimonials

"Jose and his talented team did such an amazing job capturing my husband and my wedding day! The photos and videos this team captured were absolutely stunning

and better than I could have imagined. I cannot recommend

Jose enough for special occasions!"

Mashaal + John

"We are deeply grateful for the

beautiful photographs and the memories we will cherish forever. His service goes beyond a simple contract; José Carrillo is truly a wonderful person. We recommend him 100%! We are beyond happy with his work!"

Sarai + Esau

"Jose was very knowledgeable and professional! He was easy to work with! Quick to respond to correspondence."

Valerie + Jim

Testimonials

“We had such an amazing experience with Jose Carrillo! He was incredibly friendly and made us feel so comfortable during our engagement photoshoot. His attention to detail and creativity really showed in every picture, the pictures came out absolutely beautiful and better than we could have imagined. We’re so thankful to have these stunning memories captured so perfectly. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and professional photographer!”

Camila + johan

“Jose was wonderful to work with! We were looking for a photographer to capture my daughter’s engagement and didn’t know any photographers in the area. We are so grateful that Jose was referred to us. He captured the moment beautifully, was easy to communicate with and was so professional. It is a moment my daughter will never forget!”

Stephanie + paxton

“We’re so thankful to Jose and his team for capturing our wedding weekend so beautifully. The photos were stunning and full of emotion — every special moment was captured just perfectly….the love, tears, joy and pure happiness of the best day of my life. Their team was everywhere without ever being intrusive, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Our guests joked that they felt like they were at a celebrity wedding and knew all the shots would be amazing, and they truly are!!! For anyone looking for a talented, professional, and thoughtful photographer, I’d highly recommend Jose!!”

Tensya + milton

Testimonials

"We are absolutely thrilled with our wedding photos! From start to finish, José was professional, kind, and incredibly talented. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured every special moment. Every photo reflects the love and joy we felt that day, and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. We’ve received so many compliments from friends and family. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever!"

ELENA + KASH

"Thank you Jose and your team you guys left us speechless with these photos. We are truly grateful for your kindness and bringing our vision to life on our dream wedding day forever grateful - The Zamoras"

CASSARA + MICHAEL

"I can't express how happy I am with the outcome of our photoshoot with Jose! My husband and I have only had professional photos taken once before, so we were a bit nervous, but Jose's friendly demeanor and excellent communication immediately put us at ease. Throughout the shoot, Jose captured our love and connection beautifully, and the photos are stunning. He went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable but also pushed our comfort zone which made for some great photos. Jose's passion for his craft is evident in his work, and I am so grateful to have these gorgeous images to cherish forever. If you're looking for a talented photographer who will make you feel at home and deliver exceptional results, contact Jose!"

JACOB + TAYLOR

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Elegant bridal flatlay with white Calvin Klein heels, Burberry perfume, jewelry, and love notes captured by José Carrillo in Puerto Vallarta

Let’s Connect

Because your story deserves to be

told with emotion, light, and intention. Every frame begins with a simple conversation.