Visuals With a Higher Calling.
Photo + Video | Weddings | Events | Brands
WHO WE ARE
At VERSE Visuals, our mission is to capture moments with purpose, excellence, and creativity—crafting visuals that reflect a higher calling. We exist to tell authentic stories through cinematic photo and film, honoring every moment with intentionality, artistry, and faith-inspired vision.
MEET THE TEAM
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John Manongdo is a hybrid Photo and Video shooter with a deep commitment to excellence, artistry, and faith. He brings a refined eye for detail and a calm, intentional presence that elevates every project he touches. His work blends technical mastery with a storyteller’s heart—capturing moments with clarity, emotion, and purpose.
A devoted man of God, John is grounded by his wife and their four children, who fuel his creativity and remind him of the beauty in everyday life.
For John, visual storytelling isn’t just a craft—it’s a calling. And every film, every frame, reflects that higher purpose.
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Gabriel Bagay is a rising photographer in Sacramento. Whose talent far exceeds his age. He brings an uncommon level of focus, creativity, and technical instinct to every shoot. His eye for composition and storytelling reflects the confidence and precision of a seasoned creator.
Driven, disciplined, and passionate about capturing meaningful moments, Gabriel represents the next generation of visual excellence. His work speaks for itself—bold, intentional, and well beyond expectations.
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Photographer, videographer, and the creative eye behind VERSE Visuals. I’m driven by a simple conviction: visuals carry purpose. Every frame I capture is crafted to tell a story with intention, emotion, and excellence.
I’ve worked with large brands like TrustGodBro and Optimum Nutrition on creativity, design and social media content
When I’m not behind the camera, with my greatest blessings—my amazing wife and our three kids—who keep life full, loud, and joy-filled. They inspire the way I see the world and remind me why capturing memories truly matters.
Our Packages
Our packages are designed to serve moments, brands, and stories with excellence. Each offering is intentionally structured, while allowing flexibility through curated add-ons to meet your exact needs.
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Starting at $250
Designed for those who want elevated imagery in a refined, efficient experience. Signature Mini Sessions are ideal for families, couples, maternity, or seasonal moments—captured with the same cinematic attention to detail VERSE Visuals is known for.
These sessions are thoughtfully curated to deliver timeless, polished imagery without feeling rushed, making them perfect for meaningful moments in a short format.
What You Get:
20-minute curated session
15–20 professionally edited images
1 cinematic vertical social reel
Private online gallery
Pre-selected location by VERSE Visuals
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Starting at $350
The One-Hour Signature Session is designed for individuals, couples, and families who want the simplicity of a mini session—but with more time, flexibility, and creative range. This experience allows space to slow down, explore movement, and capture a fuller story without stepping into a full-scale lifestyle session.
Perfect for clients who want outfit changes, multiple groupings, or simply more breathing room, this session maintains the curated feel of our mini offerings while delivering expanded coverage and variety.
What You Get:
60 minutes of curated coverage
35–45 professionally edited images
1 cinematic vertical social reel
Flexible pacing for multiple poses or groupings
Location guidance from VERSE Visuals
Private online gallery
Ideal For:
Families with young children
Couples wanting outfit changes
Maternity sessions
Clients who want a relaxed, unrushed experience
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Starting at $450
Our Family & Lifestyle Experiences are built around connection, emotion, and legacy. These sessions focus on natural interaction and storytelling—capturing moments as they unfold while guiding you through a relaxed, intentional experience.
The result is imagery that feels authentic, refined, and timeless—designed to live beyond the screen.
Best for large families or friends (8+ people)
What You Get:
90 minutes of coverage
80 refined, high-resolution images
Lifestyle-driven and lightly posed moments
Wardrobe and location guidance
Private Online gallery
FREE Instagram Reel!
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Our Event and Wedding coverage is approached with reverence, professionalism, and cinematic storytelling. Whether capturing a wedding day, conference, or live experience, we focus on documenting both the moment and the atmosphere surrounding it.
Every event is handled with care, discretion, and excellence—delivering visuals that extend the life and impact of your gathering.
Includes:
Photography or Photo + Video options
Multi-shooter team
Highlight films and recap edits
Social teaser reels (select packages)
Luxury digital delivery
All day Coverage available (select packages)
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Enhance any experience with premium add-ons designed to expand storytelling, increase reach, and elevate final deliverables. These options allow you to fully customize ANY session while maximizing long-term value.
Popular Add-Ons Include:
Cinematic social reels
Same-day event edits
Rush delivery options
Extended coverage
Additional shooters
Content strategy sessions