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An American in Oaxaca - Wedding & Elopement Photographer

Meaningful Elopement & destination wedding photography IN Oaxaca AND BEYOND

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An American in Oaxaca Wedding & Elopement Photographer

MEANINGFUL ELOPEMENT & DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN Oaxaca, Mexico, AND BEYOND ​

Natural & fun, timeless & true.

when the day is done, all that's left are the memories.

I help thoughtful, down-to-earth, educated professionals who love Oaxaca make natural, fun, timeless, and true memories as they celebrate their commitment to building a life together with the family and friends they care about the most.

So you decided a standard reception hall wedding back home wasn’t for you. You didn’t want the same old drab walls and too familiar surroundings, the glorified cafeteria food masquerading as a wedding banquet, the underwhelming responses from your guests when you ask if they’re having a good time. 

You want to celebrate your wedding somewhere that has a strong sense of place, where the venue has so much character it is a character in your story, helping give your guests an unforgettable experience. 

And, besides, you come from two different cities, and maybe even speak two different languages, and want a place where everyone invited will be excited to get out of their comfort zone, to get out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary. 

As someone who got married in Oaxaca myself, and has over thousands of hours across the past 17 years capturing the memories couples like you have entrusted me with, I get it and I am here to be a part of making your vision for your wedding day come true.

Meet Douglas

OAXACA DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

What inspires me is the love my clients share with each other. I want to capture it in a way they’ll be excited to share with friends and family the moment they see their photos, and in a way they’ll treasure for the rest of their lives. 

thoughtful
down-to-earth
dedicated to excellence

Criollo Oaxaca: Maya & Chris

Signature
Work

Casa Quiote, Jardín Etnobotánico: Nicole + Robert

Jardín Etnobotánico: Fernanda + Andrés

Playa Bacocho, Puerto Escondido: Saydé + Colin

El Cardenal: Anneka + Alejandro

Press and Awards

I am grateful for the following awards and features that have honored my work over the years.

Relax and enjoy

This chapter of your love story is going to be breathtaking.

Agave Field Engagement

Surprise Proposal at Hierve el Agua

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The Art of Weddings Course

Ready to take your wedding photography to the next level? This course reveals the time-tested foundations of wedding photography and how to make them new to keep up with the times. These lessons share not only the fundamentals, like what focal lengths and camera settings are best for each situation, but also how to get creative with them to achieve your own vision. This course guides you step by step through all the bases in one place–and sprinkles in plenty of tips and tricks so you can start feeling like a seasoned pro this year rather than in five or ten. With a special bonus section on the unique nature of destination weddings and how to always show up prepared for them.