You want a wedding day that feels calm, intentional and true to you; not rushed or performative. You have a deep respect for the place you've chosen and you would like it to be treated as a part of the story and not just the backdrop.
BASED IN alaska | AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
For those who want to remember how the day felt.
HI, i'm mercedes
I'm Mercedes, a wedding and portrait photographer based in Homer, Alaska. I guide my clients with intention and leave room for what's real. You will never feel stiff or unsure, but you'll never feel over-directed, resulting in imagery that feels natural, grounded and true to the day.
alaska wedding + lifestyle photographer
Natural, editorial-leaning portraits for families, couples and individuals who want images that feel effortless and real.
Thoughtfully guided elopements in Alaska and destination locations, focused on experience, flexibility, and presence.
Intentional coverage for full wedding days, from intimate gatherings to multi-location celebrations.
Haley & Tad
Mercedes was amazing! She was very professional and accommodating. We were lucky to have her for both our engagement and wedding photos. Both my husbands and I are more introverted and were nervous about the idea of being in front of a camera, but Mercedes made us feel really comfortable and posed us in ways that felt natural. The edits were also really timely and well done.
The day of the wedding she really took charge and dealt with our crazy family really well. Would recommend for any special event! She’s an amazing photographer!
"She was very professional and accommodating."
Victoria
Mercedes is hands down a ROCKSTAR! She took every vision I had and intensified it. The photos are just unreal. Working with her was the easiest process - very quick to respond, open to all ideas, offers her own ideas, etc. I knew the photos would turn out beautifully because how could they not, it’s Alaska!? But she just went beyond my expectations. I could never recommend another photographer over her!! If this goes to account any further, we might be flying her out to South Carolina from Alaska in the coming months to capture another special day!! THAT’s how fantastic she is!
“She didn’t just meet my vision — she intensified it.”
Rebecca
WOW - TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY. Mercedes is an absolute dream to work with! From the moment we met, she was so kind, warm, and easy to be around — we instantly felt comfortable. She has a natural way of working behind the camera that makes everything feel effortless and never overly posed. Her ability to capture beautiful moments quickly (without awkward lingering) is seriously impressive. Plus, she was super professional and helpful in our chats before the shoot, which made us feel completely prepared and excited. I couldn’t recommend her more — our photos are everything we hoped for and more!
“She made everything feel effortless and never overly posed.”
Sanjna and Joey
We had the absolute best experience working with Mercedes! From the moment she arrived—after driving three hours just to meet us—she brought the most relaxed and fun energy. She came prepared with wine (major bonus!) and instantly helped us feel completely natural in front of the camera. She was incredibly accommodating and patient throughout, making sure we felt comfortable and never rushed. On top of being wonderful to work with, she took incredible photos—every single one exceeded our expectations. We’re genuinely blown away by how beautifully she captured our connection and we’ll cherish these photos forever. She truly went above and beyond!
"She truly went above and beyond!"
Erika and Will
Mercedes is seriously amazing. She’s professional, timely, kind, and incredibly talented. My husband and I got married in Homer, and the photos are magical, aesthetic, peaceful, and both my husband and I were totally impressed. Not to mention, she cranked out 200+ edited photos in less than three weeks. 10/10 recommend!!!
