Adventure is Relative
"This is for the quiet ones. The trail-walkers, not the summit-chasers. The dog people, the map-pinners — the ones who track every place they've loved. You don't need to conquer anything to call it an adventure. You just need to be there, fully, together."
I'm a California elopement and wedding photographer for couples who define adventure their own way: the base of the world's largest trees, the light hitting Half Dome, the silence of the desert at dawn. If you're there, together, that's the adventure.
HELLO AND WELCOME
We're Mariela and Demetris — a husband-and-wife photo and video team based in Southern California, traveling across the state and beyond for intimate weddings and elopements. Backed by a handpicked team of talented photographers, we bring calm energy, natural guidance, and a little fun to every moment.
Our style is a mix of candid photojournalism and editorial portraits, true to color — with a real focus on the in-between moments that matter most. Every laugh, quiet glance, and happy tear, captured honestly on medium format film, 35mm film, and digital.
Our Services Include
Elopements — Your day, your definition of adventure — golden hour in Joshua Tree, the coast at sunset, or vows beneath the sequoias. Southern California elopements have no travel fee, and every destination package includes travel in the price. →Learn more
Intimate Weddings Small guest list, big feelings. Candid photojournalism and editorial portraits for weddings that put people over production — with film woven through the whole day. →Learn more
Courthouse Weddings — from $1,500 A civil ceremony is still a yes. I photograph courthouse weddings and same-day ceremonies throughout Southern California — beautifully documented, no fuss required. →Learn more
Summer Special through September 7: Riverside courthouse packages with fresh florals from $1,300.
Two-Day Wedding Experience — Zero rush: 14 hours of photo + video across two days, anywhere in the U.S. — all travel included. Your story gets room to breathe. →Learn more
Engagements —A relaxed session to get comfortable in front of our cameras — and 30% of your session fee comes right off your wedding package. →Learn more
Every Wedding Package Includes
⟡ Pre-wedding consultation call
⟡ Sneak peek gallery within 5 days
⟡ Timeline assistance and planning guidance
⟡ Personal print release — print anywhere you love
⟡ Online gallery with gallery store for prints and products
⟡ Same-day mini Polaroid prints
Where Couples Find Their Adventure
Yosemite. Joshua Tree. Sequoia & Kings Canyon. Solvang & Santa Barbara. The Eastern Sierra, San Diego, and so much more.
Every destination price includes travel — no surprise fees. Some couples want more trails; others want ten quiet minutes at sunrise. Both count.
The Eastern Sierra’s
Joshua Tree / Palm Springs
Solvang & Santa Barbara
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Yosemite
KIND WORDS - CLIENT REVIEWS
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~ Jaqueline + Saul ~
Let Mariela work her magic—she won’t disappoint! After doing our engagement photos with someone else, we had a complimentary session with Mariela, and we instantly loved every shot. We preferred her photos over our original ones! Without hesitation, we hired her for our wedding; she was professional and personable. My husband laughed and had fun the whole time. We loved the emotions captured in each image and are so happy we chose her!
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Connor + Nelson
To start off , their energy is sooo unmatched. Mariela and Demetrius are so kind and warm hearted! Since the time we meet and after they are genuinely lovely people! Their photography and documentary style video got me hooked. Both are amazing at capturing moments you wouldn’t even notice! Mariela is great at making you feel at home and comfortable in ever shoot ! She is also the best at making you laugh to feel loose and have a great shoot! I am in such awe of all the photos she has taken because truly it is hard for me to feel good in photos and she made me feel like an absolute princess! if you want a down to earth, loving and happy photography & video I wholeheartedly recommend ! If I could rate them a 10 I would rate them 1000!
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Kristen + Daniel
Mariela is amazing to say the least. I am super shy in front of the camera, and she made my husband and I feel so comfortable. She is punctual, reliable, transparent and any brides right hand. She wears her heart on her sleeve, and gives each session so much love! I would recommend her to every bride or person looking for a genuine photographer. From family moments to our wedding each session has truly been amazing!
Thank you Mariela!
YOU are welcome here
You are welcome here. Regardless of gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, or expression — love is love, and all are celebrated here.
BOOKING STEPS
Inquire
Fill out the contact form with your wedding details.
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Book a call
We'll send a link to schedule a quick phone chat.
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Receive your Proposal
We'll put together a collection that fits your day.
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Secure your date
Sign your contract and submit your retainer — you're on the books!
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INQUIRE
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