Portland Wedding Photographer
Available Worldwide. EST. 2016
I’M ALL ABOUT CAPTURING
HEARTFELT MOMENTS
BILINGUAL PORTLAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER SERVICING THE WEST COAST + AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
Hi, I’m Marcela
Film & Digital Photographer
I’m a bilingual Latina, child of immigrants, mezcal drinker, dog lover, and fantasy reader, in a nutshell. As a hopeless romantic who loves love, I would like nothing more but for you to share your story with me. Together we can capture this new chapter of your life.
As a Portland wedding photographer, I’ve captured over 200 weddings since 2016. I learned to focus on what’s important: the honest moments of authentic human connection and making sure you look damn good. I know having your photo taken can feel awkward as hell, so my main focus is on being a calming presence and making sure that you’re having a good time! The more present you are and the more fun you’re having, the better the photos will be. Trust me.
While I’m based in Portland, OR, I’m always daydreaming of traveling anywhere your love story takes me. Eloping in Yosemite or having a destination wedding in Italy? I’m your chica! I would follow you anywhere, to whatever end.
PORTLAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER (& BEYOND) for authentic, cinematic vibes
A Wedding Experience That Feels as Good as It Looks
I know having your photo taken can feel awkward as hell. That’s why my approach is about making sure you feel comfortable, confident, and completely in the moment—so your photos don’t just look amazing, but actually feel like you.
I bring an inclusive, laid-back energy to every wedding I photograph. Whether you’re planning a multicultural wedding, an intimate elopement, or a bold, non-traditional celebration, I’m here to document your love exactly as it is.
✔ Zero Stiff, Awkward Posing – I guide you into natural, effortless interactions so you feel relaxed and actually enjoy the moment. No forced smiles, just authentic emotion.
✔ A Calming, Grounded Presence – Wedding days can be chaotic, but I’m here to be your hype person, problem solver, and steady hand, keeping things fun, easy, and stress-free.
✔ A Story-First Approach – Your wedding is more than just a photoshoot—it’s about capturing real, unscripted moments that will transport you back every time you look at them.
“MARCELA’S WORK IS PURE MAGIC!
She is such a talented photographer and amazing human being. When I first looked at her portfolio/photos, I fell in love She was so easy to work with through the whole process. I thought it would be difficult but she made it so simple. The weather was crazy, the wedding day timeline was all over the place and nothing went exactly as planned but she captured the day PERFECTLY.”
“Her photos have a depth, beauty and realness that so many wedding photos lack.
I absolutely love the photos she took – which somehow manage to capture the magical setting, joy/vibrancy of the guests and those beautiful in between moments. In addition to being such a talented photographer, Marcela was also wonderful to work with – responsive and organized from my first point of outreach.”
“From the moment we first met Marcela we knew she was ‘our person.’
She is the best at capturing raw emotion and making people radiate from the inside out. We could not recommend her more. If you are looking for someone to capture your day, stop looking and lock Marcela down ASAP.”
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Malibu, California
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Chicago, IL
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Yosemite, California
Oslo, Norway
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