Austin Texas Wedding Photographer —
Moments by Marcela
The moments worth keeping are rarely the ones everyone's watching.
In a world that doesn't slow down, you chose each other.
The way you found each other. The people who shaped you. The details that only the two of you would notice — and the ones that will matter for the rest of your life.
I'm not there to direct your day. I'm there to watch it unfold, with patience, attention, and a deep belief that the realest moments happen when nobody's performing.
I bring that same stillness I found on mountain summits, watching light move until something true revealed itself. I'll bring that to your wedding day too — whether you're celebrating in the Texas Hill Country, downtown Austin, or somewhere only the two of you could dream up.
Meet your Wedding Photographer
I know how much this day means — I've been on both sides of the camera. When I married Dan, I almost skipped the getting-ready photos. I'm so grateful I didn't.
With a background in landscape photography and years of traveling and teaching, I've learned how to wait for the real moments, how to trust what's unfolding quietly, and how to photograph people without making them feel like they're being photographed.
I don't force anything. I observe, connect, and photograph what's real — so your images feel artful, emotional, and deeply yours.
Trusted by
"Marcela was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. From our first conversation, to the extensive location scouting she did, to the incredible sneak peek photos she sent just a day or two after the ceremony, she curated the entire experience with total warmth, care, and professionalism."
Portfolio
Services
Every collection is built to support your day as it unfolds, with space for emotion, connection, and the unexpected moments that make your story unique.
Edited gallery within four weeks
Your full gallery is delivered within 4–6 weeks, so you can relive it while it’s still fresh, just a little more polished.
Guides
Guides created from real weddings and real experience, designed to help you feel more confident as you plan.
Heirlooms
Thoughtfully made albums and embroidered bouquet art, created to honor your story long after the wedding day.
Explore some galleries
These images reflect how you'll experience your wedding day. Take a peek...
Every story starts somewhere.
Your story began the moment that you two met, and you know that it's going to continue far beyond your wedding day, yet your photos from your wedding day are how you're going to be able to return to this moment in time for the rest of your life.
I know you’re planning a day that’s meaningful, personal, and full of heart, and I’d love to hear all about it.