Vivante Studios was established in 2023 as the evolution of a vision rooted in storytelling, intention, and legacy. What began as a single creative perspective grew into something greater a studio built to serve couples with a more elevated, seamless, and meaningful photography experience. From the beginning, Vivante was created to go beyond simply taking photos, but to document love in a way that feels timeless, refined, and deeply personal.
At the heart of Vivante Studios is our philosophy: how you love is how you live. We believe that every moment on your wedding day reflects something deeper your connection, your story, and the life you are building together. Our approach blends an editorial eye with a documentary perspective, allowing us to guide when needed while preserving the authenticity of each moment. This balance is what creates imagery that feels both intentional and effortlessly real.
As the brand expanded, Vivante Studios became a collective of artists who share the same commitment to excellence, emotion, and experience. Each photographer within the studio is carefully selected to uphold our standard, ensuring every couple receives the same elevated and personalized service. Today, we serve couples across the DMV and throughout the United States, preserving not just moments, but the legacy of how you love.
ABOUT US
OUR
VIVANTE
STORY.
Studios.
How YOU LOVE IS HOW YOU LIVE
Hey, I’m Simi, the founder and creative director behind Vivante Studios, a DMV-based wedding and portrait photography studio serving couples across the United States. My love for storytelling began in 6th grade when my dad gifted me my first camera a spark that grew as I explored the world of short films and scriptwriting. Those early experiences taught me how to craft narratives with intention and emotion, shaping the way I now approach photography: not just as images, but as visual storytelling.
The name Vivante comes from the idea of living fully and vividly. It represents the belief that the way we live and the way we love are deeply connected an idea that reflects our philosophy: “How you love is how you live.” At Vivante Studios, we document weddings and portraits in a way that honors that truth, capturing the energy, emotion, and legacy woven into every moment.
Through the Vivante Experience, our approach blends editorial direction with authentic storytelling. From intentional lighting and refined composition to natural, effortless movement, every detail is thoughtfully designed to create imagery that feels elevated yet genuine. We guide when needed and step back when the moment calls for it, allowing your story to unfold naturally while preserving it with artistry and care.
For us, photography is more than documenting a day it is preserving a legacy. The quiet glances, the laughter shared with loved ones, the emotions that can’t be recreated years later. At Vivante Studios, our mission is to transform those fleeting moments into timeless imagery that reflects not only how your wedding looked, but how it truly felt. Because the way you love, the way you celebrate, and the way you show up for one another is the story that deserves to be remembered.
ABOUT ME
THE heart BEHIND THE art
ROOTED IN
DRIVEN BY
STORY.
PURPOSE.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR. LEGACY CURATOR. AUTHENTIC STORYTELLER.
How you love is how you live.
At Vivante Studios, this belief is the foundation of everything we create.
As a photography company, we document your story with intention capturing not just how it looked, but how it felt to be fully present within it. The quiet moments, the connection, the way your love naturally unfolds.
Vivante represents life, vitality, and presence. It is the lens through which we approach every story.
Our work blends editorial direction with a documentary eye guiding when needed, and stepping back when the moment speaks for itself. The result is imagery that feels elevated, honest, and timeless.
We are here to preserve your story as it is lived.
Our PHILOSOPHY
Associate Photographer
Oluwatomiisin Ajayi
Associate Photographer
Rebecca Oliyide
The Artisans
THE Vivante Team
Years of experience
3+
STATES VISITED for Photography
5+
CLIENT SATISFACTION
98%
Weddings Documented
40+
You're in good hands
Sit Back, Relax, & Know
charae'l landers
Simi did a great job with making me feel comfortable and relaxed during my photoshoot. She made it fun, seamless, and easy to take direction from! Raw and edited photos were complete within 48hrs! Very satisfied with my photos. Will definitely work with her again! Highly recommend!
"MADE ME FEEL comfortable...MADE IT fun AND seamless."
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