so you want to

escape the ordinary

and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience in a one-of-a-kind place?

you are one step closer

to being on your way

About

Meet Douglas Oaxaca Destination Wedding Photographer

I help genuine, adventurous professionals make natural, fun, timeless, and true memories in places that inspire them as they celebrate their commitment to building a life together.

I began capturing images with my own camera at the age of 9 (a few years before these portraits here). There were only 12 exposures on the roll. Each click had to count. It was a trip through Morocco in my twenties in 2006 that showed me I had to do more with photography. Within two years I was shooting my first destination wedding in Oaxaca.

What fires my creativity is the trust my clients place in me.

Being entrusted with catching the vibe of your entire day is what grounds me in the source of my creativity. Your wedding day should be about who you are at your best. As you grow, you will not want to look back at your wedding day and think it ended up being the kind of day someone else pressured you to have, or the ordinary day everyone else was settling for.

I am here to help you make sure that does not happen.

- Douglas

REVIEW NO. 1 OF 3

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You made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera as if you were a life-long friend

I have to express my thanks for the work you provided us with, because it demonstrates such a high level of quality and professionalism in the uniqueness of the photography, but above all for making us feel at ease, in front of your camera with your charisma and unpretentiousness we could share the magic, chemistry and happiness of our love.

You became part of the atmosphere that enveloped us. How could someone like me, so uncomfortable in front of the camera, feel such trust with someone I’ve just met as if you were a life-long friend?

-Laura & Merlin

REVIEW NO. 2 OF 3

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We're very happy to have chosen you

Douglas,

I wanted to tell you how happy we are with our wedding photos. It was a very complicated event, with the open-air ceremony, the calenda, and the reception, but we think you captured it all in an excellent way.

We’ve shown the album to our friends with great response. Everyone’s admired it.

Thanks for everything. We’re very happy to have chosen you and if you need a reference, please, use us.

-Brooks & Vero

REVIEW NO. 3 OF 3

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We love it all!

We love it all. It’s super, incredible. Amazing, excellent work. You captured all the best of the day. Wonderful, excellent photographer. Thank you so much for everything. Fully recommended!!!

-Gina & Pepe

Your Free Consultation Call

Booking the right photographer for such a momentous occasion is a daunting task.

Finding someone who shares your vision, and your taste, whose personality vibes with yours, and who is experienced, trustworthy, and professional takes time.

In your free discovery call with me, you can expect me to be forthcoming, accessible, and transparent as I guide you through my process and take your questions, so you can easily see if we make a good fit.

You will feel confident about your decision and know when the time is right to check photography off your list.

TL:DR

Here's all you really need to know.

one.

natural & down-to-earth

two.

professional & dedicated to excellence

three.

committed to making your day all you dreamed it would be

a little More about me

When I'm not photographing weddings, I'm ...

…exploring new cafés (did I say cafés??? I meant … places! all kinds of places! places in different places!) with my family. Here we are on the wooden bridge going over the railroad tracks in my hometown in Illinois. Growing up we’d take the family car over this old fire-damaged relic. And it was a one-lane bridge with two-way traffic! You had to get to the top first – and there was no way to see if anyone was coming up the other side. Always an adventure! Now it’s a quaint walking bridge closed to vehicles. My wife and kids were all born and raised in Oaxaca, so I am really happy whenever I can show them little pieces of my childhood like this in person.

Otherwise, I enjoy living in Oaxaca as much or more than they do.

My first few months living in Oaxaca, I’d get homesick for typical food like homemade chili and chocolate chip cookies. But soon my hometown tastes were completely replaced by the memelas, tacos, quesadillas, pan de yema, hot chocolate, and mole of Oaxaca.

While I love to travel and always take my camera on every trip, as a photographer I can’t get enough of Oaxaca. Color, texture, mood in every scene. Layers of history everywhere you look. A land of harmony and contradiction. I wonder if I would even be a photographer if I didn’t live in Oaxaca – that’s how visually engrossed in it I am.

What else can I tell you?

Press and Awards

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

What are my photos made of?

Your trust in my creativity

The first time I had the chance to capture a wedding day, May 31st, 2008, I was overcome with excitement. It combined every kind of photography I loved–portrait, documentary, architecture–and all the details.

I loved knowing how much the bride and groom trusted me with every moment of their day.

From that day on, I have been driven by the same wide-eyed enthusiasm and the desire to honor the trust my couples place in me. This is what grounds me in the source of my creativity–and my sense of integrity, too.

based in oaxaca, mexico

available worldwide

destination wedding photography

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