Villa de Leyva · Boyacá · Colombia
Wedding Photographer in Villa de Leyva
Documentary wedding photography with the warmth of analogue film. I photograph real moments between the cobbled streets, colonial haciendas and mountain landscapes of Villa de Leyva — no forced poses, no interruptions.
How much does a wedding photographer in Villa de Leyva cost?
Antonio Bodas is a wedding photographer based in Villa de Leyva, Boyacá, Colombia, photographing weddings since 2014. Collections start at $650,000 COP for two hours and reach $4,200,000 COP for a three-day destination wedding. Travel within Boyacá and Bogotá is included, and the edited gallery arrives in seven calendar days.
Real weddings in Villa de Leyva
Photographs from published weddings in Villa de Leyva and Sáchica. Every image links to the full story, so you can see a complete wedding rather than a highlight reel.
A wedding in Villa de Leyva, told in natural light
Villa de Leyva is one of the most beautiful places in Colombia to get married. Its cobbled Plaza Mayor — the largest in the Americas — its sixteenth and seventeenth-century haciendas and the Candelaria desert create a setting that photographs itself. What I add is patience: I stay close, follow the celebration and wait for the emotion that appears when nobody is looking at the camera.
I have been photographing weddings here since 2014, so I know how the light moves through the day. Mornings behind the mountains are soft and cool; late afternoon turns the stone and the dry grass gold. That knowledge is what lets a wedding day run without rushing, even when the ceremony starts late or the rain rearranges the plan.
My work is documentary. I do not direct poses or interrupt with flash. The colour, grain and warmth of analogue 35mm film guide the edit, so the photographs age slowly and still feel like the day you remember.
How the process works
1. Tell me your date
Send a WhatsApp message with your date, your venue if you already have one, and an approximate guest count. I reply with availability and the collection that fits the shape of your day.
2. Choose a collection
Compare coverage hours and the number of edited photographs. If your celebration runs long, you can add an extra hour or move to twelve-hour coverage instead of changing collections.
3. Hold the date
Your date is held for 24 hours while we confirm. The booking is formalised with a 50% deposit and a signed contract; the remaining 50% is paid when the gallery is delivered.
4. Plan the light
Before the wedding we agree on a timeline, a first-look moment if you want one, family portraits and a rain plan with your venue. Nothing is improvised on the day.
5. The wedding day
I photograph what happens: the preparations, the ceremony, the people who travelled to be there. Aerial photographs are made with sub-250 g drones under Colombia's RAC 100 rules.
6. Seven days later
The complete edited gallery arrives within seven calendar days, with individual downloads and a ZIP file. Your guests receive a private gallery that stays online for twelve months.
- Documentary wedding photographer in Villa de Leyva since 2014
- Collections from $650,000 COP, priced by hours and edited photographs
- No travel fees within Boyacá and Bogotá
- Edited gallery delivered in 7 calendar days
- 50% deposit to book the date, 50% on delivery
- 5.0 rating from 17 Google reviews
- Weddings photographed in Villa de Leyva, Sáchica, Boyacá and Bogotá
Collections and prices
Prices are in Colombian pesos (COP) and include editing, the private guest gallery and travel within Boyacá and Bogotá. The collection names are Spanish because they are the names of the studio's collections.
Raíces (Roots)
For civil ceremonies, intimate ceremonies and family celebrations.
$ 650.000 COP
- ✓2 hours of coverage
- ✓60 edited photographs
- ✓Private guest gallery for 12 months
- ✓Individual downloads and ZIP
- ✓Delivery in 7 days
Encuentro (Encounter)
For couples who want the essential moments photographed with elegance and honesty.
$ 1.400.000 COP
- ✓4 hours of coverage
- ✓120 edited photographs
- ✓30×40 cm fine art print
- ✓Private guest gallery for 12 months
- ✓Individual downloads and ZIP
- ✓Delivery in 7 days
Patrimonio (Heritage)
A complete story with a documentary eye, inspired by the colonial character of Villa de Leyva.
$ 2.600.000 COP
- ✓8 hours of coverage
- ✓240 edited photographs
- ✓Pre-wedding session in Villa de Leyva
- ✓48-hour highlight selection
- ✓Private guest gallery for 12 months
- ✓Individual downloads and ZIP
- ✓Delivery in 7 days
Eternidad (Eternity)
Three days to document much more than a wedding. Built for destination weddings.
$ 4.200.000 COP
- ✓Friday · welcome cocktail (2h)
- ✓Saturday · full coverage (8h)
- ✓Sunday · family brunch (2h)
- ✓Couple session
- ✓48-hour highlight selection
- ✓Private guest gallery for 12 months
- ✓Individual downloads and ZIP
- ✓Delivery in 7 days
One wedding per weekend · High season (December–March): book three months ahead
Booking and delivery, in plain terms
50% of the collection is paid as a deposit to hold the date; the other 50% is paid when the gallery is delivered. The complete gallery arrives in 7 calendar days and stays online for 12 months.
The 50/50 payment split applies to every collection. Payment details are agreed by WhatsApp, and the contract is signed before the deposit.
Frequently asked questions about wedding photography in Villa de Leyva
How much does a wedding photographer in Villa de Leyva cost?
Collections start at $650,000 COP for Raíces, two hours and 60 edited photos. Encuentro costs $1,400,000 COP for four hours, Patrimonio $2,600,000 COP for eight hours and Eternidad $4,200,000 COP for a three-day wedding weekend. Prices are in Colombian pesos and include travel within Boyacá and Bogotá.
What is included in each collection?
Every collection includes professional editing, a private online gallery for guests, individual downloads and a ZIP file, and delivery within seven calendar days. Raíces covers two hours and 60 photos; Encuentro adds a 30×40 cm fine art print; Patrimonio adds a pre-wedding session in Villa de Leyva; Eternidad covers three days.
Do you charge travel fees in Boyacá or Bogotá?
No. Travel within Villa de Leyva, Sáchica, Paipa, Tunja, Duitama, Tibasosa, Ráquira and the rest of Boyacá is included in the collection price, and so is Bogotá. Outside those areas I quote a flat fee for Cundinamarca or tickets plus one night of lodging for the rest of Colombia.
How do I book a date?
Message me on WhatsApp with your date and the collection you prefer. Your date is held for 24 hours while we confirm availability. The booking is confirmed with a 50% deposit and a signed contract; the remaining 50% is paid when the gallery is delivered. No email or account is required.
How and when are the photos delivered?
The complete edited gallery arrives seven calendar days after the wedding. You receive high-resolution files, a private gallery for your guests, individual downloads and a ZIP archive. The gallery stays online for twelve months, and you can renew it for $100,000 COP for another year.
What happens if it rains on my wedding day?
Rain is part of wedding days in Villa de Leyva and Sáchica, especially between April and November. I photograph in light rain with clear umbrellas and coordinate a covered plan with your venue before the wedding. Overcast skies usually give softer, more even light for portraits.
Do you photograph destination wedding weekends?
Yes. The Eternidad collection covers three days: a welcome cocktail on Friday, full wedding coverage on Saturday and a family brunch on Sunday, plus a couple session. It is designed for destination weddings in Villa de Leyva, where guests travel from other cities or countries.
Can we plan our wedding in English?
Yes. I work with international couples and can handle the consultation, the timeline and the gallery instructions in English. You can send your questions by WhatsApp or email, and we can schedule a video call before you book. Spanish is also available for your local vendors.
Ready to hold your date in Villa de Leyva?
The date is confirmed with a 50% deposit and the remaining 50% is paid on delivery. Tell me your date and I will send availability and the full collection details.
Prefer to write first? Send the date and I will answer with availability.
Ask about availability on WhatsApp