Hi, I am Renee.
I am a the creator of RVigilPhotos; a Southern California photographer, customer service lover, professional third-wheel and personal paparazzi. My passion for photography started after I purchased my first fancy iPhone as I would use portrait mode for the beautiful blurred background.
I photograph with two Canon cameras and am a diehard Canon stan! I love to capture sweet special moments for my clients. During every session, my goal is to help everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and provide a positive vibe to assist with any nervousness. (Yes, you will have fun during our sessions and laugh way too much!)
I am the lead/main photographer for RVigilPhotos and the one handling our social media accounts, website, contracts, scheduling, client contact, researcher, accounts payable representative, marketing specialist,
public relations contact, day of coordinator...
Well, I could go on
as I do all of the behind the scenes work for RVigilPhotos.
In my life outside of this business, I am a dog mom, crafter and DIYer, auntie to six little people, crime show watcher, friend to my grandparents, tattoo lover and grateful to spend time with my amazing amigos.
I can't wait to work with you and capture your special memories.
-Creator and Owner, Renee Vigil
Renee Vigil, Creator and Owner of RVigilPhotos
Testimonials
“These look absolutely amazing! I love them all!! You did such a great job, I can't wait for your to shoot our wedding!!”
—Julissa
“Thank you guys for everything. We really appreciate y'all and all your hard work.”
—Eric
“You and Ricky KILLED It. Thank you soooo much we love them and are having so much fun reliving the whole day through the pictures!”
—Jazmin
“Thank you soo mich, you're such an awesome person. Thank you guys so much, yall are the best.”
—Jahdai
“Thank you! They look so good”
—Jocelyn
“thank you sm!
i really loved how they came out!!”
—Ariana
“My heart...Definitely agreed such a beautiful moment”
—Janet
“Best pictures ever and we love you.”
—Angelica
“Thank you we have had so much fun looking at the pictures. Amazing.”
—Candi
“OMG we just finished watching our video!!! Honestly we cried more than once while watching. We loved it so much, we can't thank you enough. We're recommending you guys to everyone from now on! Thank you for everything.”
—Ariana
“Saying I LOVE them is an understatement. They're all perfect! I'm obsessed!”
—Donna
“Ahhh I love it. Thank you so so much! I will be leaving my 100/10 review.”
—Alyssa
“Thank u so much.
I fucken love them.”
—Mayra
“THESE PHOTOS OH MY GOSH!
Where do I even begin with how AMAZING you are???? Astounded by the level of professionalism from a small, new company. Absolutely thrilled with the outcome! What I love the most is your listened to our preferences, gave clear direction and made us laugh to bring out authentic smiles and laughter. I will absolutely be recommending you to anyone in need of a professional, courteous photographer! Everything was perfect!!”
—Samantha
“They are amazing! Super professional. Creative, kind, talented, energetic and fun! Let's also highlight the fact Renee was prepared for all the things! If there was ever something needed she was on it. From adapting or helping with any changes or issue that arose down to whipping out a lint roller because she noticed our daughters surprise dance outfit needed it! 100% thee BEST!”
—Desiree
“I'm so freakin in love omg the amount of pictures!!!! Giiirllll!
This is my first experience with a photographer that truly takes their time and gets a ton of shots!!
You capture so many shots and can completely tell you do not try to get through them every single one of them is amazing, bright, crisp (heart eyes) just perfection!
I honestly actually think you should up your rate like for that many photos and quality!”
—Julie
“Just have to say that I'm speechless. You have gifted me and my family the best gift ever. Your amazing work goes above and beyond my expectations. You brought to me exactly and way more than what I envisioned. I remember when I first spoke to you, you asked what exactly did I want for my event. And I was honest and told you what I wanted. You made that happen and for that I will forever be grateful... Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May God continue blessing you and your business...”
—Arlene
“Love love love!!!!
They are to amazing.”
—Ashley
“Absolutely amazing love this so much daddy is very happy and blessed!
Thank you for the amazing.
Tears of joy love this so much!”
—Chris
“Omg the video is amazing! Amazing work! Love them all!”
—Wendy
“I am OBSESSED!! Omg I'm halfway through the video and I'm sobbing. You guys are incredible and so patient. Thank you for everything.”
—Yessenia
“Oh my!! They are beautiful!
I teared up.
Your husband is awesome.
You both make a great team!”
—Vickie
“Renee is an incredible and fast communicator. I inquired about a Holiday Family photoshoot and within an hour, after answering all my questions and concerns and picking a location, I had booked and moved forward with the logistics.
She communicated in-between booking and our actually session- giving tips on what to wear, the weather, family poses we might want and it was so sweet and much needed. The time of the shoot it incredible and just as except.. The time flew by with how much fun we had.”
—Yvonne
“I knew I wanted to take Holiday family pictures and I contacted her for details and we ended up booking the same day. She was fast with communicating and any question or concerns I had, she definitely went above and beyond with her replies. The day of the shoot felt as if we had known each other already, she made us feel comfortable during the shoot and my son had a blast with her. I have nothing but positive things to say about her and the pictures came out amazing!”
—Gabby
“You're amazing!! And great at what you do!! Aww I love them!!!”
—Mayra
“You and Ricky are a wonderful team! Such great energy and hilarious! We are beyond thrilled with the photos... This was definitely an easy and stress-free process. You demonstrate a great intuitive understandings of your craft, artistry, surroundings and subjects to synergistically snap the perfect angle for the best desired outcome! Sooo excited... for our big day!”
—Sam
“Thanks Renee. You and Ricky are awesome. Thanks for the pics! You are super talented.”
—Erik
“I LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH!!!
THANK YOU!!!”
—Christina
“Renee and Ricky make an incredible team! From the moment we booked, she was texted some beautiful spots to shoot at and provided all kinds of tips for the best shoot possible. They are both very kind and patient. We have 3 kids, so it can be really hard to get them all paying attention let alone smile together. I am in love with our gallery and can't wait to get them up in our home. It was so fun watching our BTS video as well. What a happy bonus! Photos and a video! OMG! Thank you so much for everything!”
—Nichole
“Aw thank you so much!! I love them!
OMG YOU ARE THE BEST”
—Ariana
“Omg I love!!!!
Ahhh so excited!!!
Omg I'm obsessed!!!!!
Omg I love!!”
—Cat & Alfredo
“We are blessed to have been able to have this experience.”
—Shyrocks
“We had so much fun!
Thank you so much.
We loved them.”
—Robert
“I loved it, thank you so much!
I love them all.
Thank you again!”
—Felix
“I love them!
I am so in love!”
—Krystal
“Renee brings out the best in my family. My boys adore her and I love that she's so patient!”
—Arias Family
“They look so good!”
—Arelith & Tony
“I was overwhelmed by the pictures you took capturing them just perfectly. Thank you for all of the hard work you did with my wild kiddos. I can't pick a favorite one I love them all. I am going to recommend you to everyone we know you are hands down a great photographer. Thank you so much!!”
—Vilma
“Omg Jesus, the rock! We love the palm trees on the first pic. We love them.”
—Dannica
“Omg I'm in love with them.
Seriously it looks like a magazine spread.
Thank you girly!
You captured my little fam bam amazingly!”
—Wendy
“Okgggggg "fan girling mode!!!
So cute I love it!”
—Julie
“Your photos will forever be such a blessing to us. You and your husband are so kind and such amazing people. I can't thank you enough for your help and for making our special day so amazing.”
—Chris
“They made the wedding even more fun. They helped making us comfortable in pictures, they really captured pictures of everyone in the wedding.”
—Laura
“Your work is amazing.”
—Iyah
“Girl your photos are absolutely amazing!!! Thank you sooo much for capturing this memory for me!”
—Stephanie
“Oh Renee - just opened the photos and my heart is filled with so much joy!! I cannot say thank you enough!! They are just so beautiful and amazing.”
—Yvonne
“Omg thank you so much for capturing such a special moment the pictures came out so good 😊 🔥 and the videos we had such a good laugh lol 😂 remembering everything thru out the night”
—Esme
“Thank you so much! We loved the photos and videos 😍🥰 you guys did such a good job 👏🏼 loved loved all of them ☺️🙃”
—Connie
“Omg, I love them. You actually got some good ones of stubborn Zeke! I will definitely tag you in the ones I post! Can't wait for our next little session.”
—Bianca
“Omg Renee these are all so wonderful. Thank you so much. Amani for sure stole the show lol my little super model.”
—Cara
“Omg girl we just looked at the photos and we LOVE them!!! They came out so amazing!!!!”
—Robert & Stephanie