FAQ

Our website has an availability checker. You can put your address there and see if we are available for your wedding or not. When you reserve your date with us, you are securing Marcos and Elba—the award-winning husband-and-wife team—to personally capture your story.

No. We believe your legacy deserves our undivided attention. We only commit to one wedding per day to ensure we are fully present for your entire celebration.

Because we only accept a limited number of commissions each year to maintain our high standard of the experience, we recommend reaching out as soon as you have your venue. Dates are officially reserved once a contract is signed and the retainer is received. Some of our dates are reserved a year and a half in advance so don’t delay.

In the 25+ years we have been capturing weddings, we have never missed a wedding, but in the very unlikely event of a true emergency, we are two photographers, so at least one will be there. If that’s not possible, we maintain a trusted network of high-end professional photographers whose style and values align with our own to ensure your day is covered seamlessly.

We have been dedicated to the art of wedding photography for over two decades, since 1999.

With over 20 years of full-time experience, we have led the artistic curation of well over 1,000 weddings, giving us a unique understanding of the flow and importance of your wedding day.

Yes. We specialize in serving discerning couples who value artistry and legacy, frequently capturing large-scale luxury events and intimate celebrations alike.

We have extensive experience at premier regional venues like Hotel Paso Del Norte, The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park and Grace Gardens. If your venue is new to us, we perform diligent research and site visits to ensure we capture the best possible imagery.

We use professional-grade Canon cameras and premium lenses. We always bring multiple backup bodies, lenses, and lighting kits to every event to ensure we are prepared for any situation.

Absolutely. Our cameras record every moment to two separate memory cards simultaneously, providing instant redundancy the moment a memory is captured.

Yes. Marcos is a master of light, and we utilize sophisticated lighting techniques to ensure your reception and evening imagery are as vibrant and clear as your daytime portraits.

We employ a rigorous triple-backup system: dual in-camera cards, multiple physical hard drives, and secure off-site cloud storage to ensure your memories are protected.

We do not delete images, but we recommend you also backup your memories in multiple places, online and off, because hard drives do fail. We guarantee your gallery for two years.

Beyond our redundant hardware, we maintain a strict "ingestion" protocol where imagery is never cleared from memory cards until multiple verified backups exist on separate drives and in the cloud.

We describe our style as "Wedding Photojournalism with a touch of Pizzazz." It is a vibrant, true-to-life, and timeless approach that captures authentic emotion with an editorial, high-end finish. We employ different styles throughout the day to capture your wedding the best way possible, from photojournalism to fashion style photography to product photography to capture every detail and emotion of the day.

We would be honored to show you. We believe a true professional should demonstrate consistency from the first look to the final dance. You can view many real weddings on our Gallery and Blog that show moments throughout the day of real weddings. When you visit us in our office, we will show you even more complete weddings.

Every image in our portfolio represents our actual work with real couples. We do not rely on styled shoots or associate work to represent our brand.

We focus on quality and storytelling. While every wedding is unique, we provide a comprehensive collection that tells the full, beautiful story of your day. We do not have a limit on the amount of images we capture, but the actual amount varies per wedding. I’d say the range is somewhere between 600 - 2000.

No. Our artistic curation is an essential part of the experience you are investing in. We deliver a finished, polished, and museum-quality product that represents our signature style.

Your final digital imagery is delivered in high resolution without watermarks for your personal use.

Yes. Every collection includes a print release, allowing you to create your own prints for personal use.

Yes. Our "dual-vision" approach features both Marcos and Elba, ensuring we capture two perspectives of every fleeting moment.

You are hiring a dedicated husband-and-wife team. We have worked together since the beginning, allowing us to anticipate each other's moves and work in perfect harmony.

Elba serves as our Creative Director and posing coach, providing the gentle direction and support you need to feel comfortable, while Marcos focuses on technical precision.

Yes. We view our relationship as a partnership. We use our 20+ years of experience to help you design a timeline that maximizes your imagery while keeping your day stress-free.

During our planning conversation, we will help you allocate the perfect amount of time for each segment so you never feel rushed or away from your guests for too long.

We are expert guides. We handle family formals with efficiency, kindness, and a firm organization that keeps the mood light and the process quick.

We dress in professional, dark-toned attire to blend in seamlessly with your guests. If your wedding has a specific attire style (for example boots and jeans), let us know and we will adapt our outfits.

Since we are with you all day, we request a vendor meal to be served at the same time as the couple's meal so we are ready to move when you are. If you will not be providing us a meal, that is ok, we will take a 1-hour break to leave and find something to eat.

We maintain a strictly professional environment and do not consume alcohol during your event. We do not smoke.

Our collections are tailored to provide a complete storytelling experience, typically at least including all-day coverage, two photographers, digital files, an engagement session, and handcrafted heirloom albums.

We are transparent with our investment rates. We are available for travel worldwide and will discuss any logistical needs during our initial conversation. We provide custom quotes for travel fees for all weddings and engagement sessions outside El Paso or Las Cruces.

Our "All Day" philosophy means we are there to tell the whole story. We don't believe in watching the clock on your most important day. Any hours after midnight are included at an investment of $425/hr.

We utilize a secure, streamlined online system for all contracts and payments. You will receive email reminders of payments that you can pay online. A $1,000 retainer is due when you reserve your date, then 50% of the balance is due 3 months before the wedding. The last 50% is due 1 month before the wedding date.

The retainer serves to reserve your date exclusively on our calendar and is non-refundable, as we turn down all other inquiries for that date once you have secured it.

The payments are spread out before the wedding and balance is due 1 month before the wedding. We accept all forms of payments including credit cards.

The photographer retains copyright while the couple receives a personal usage license. This means the couple can use the memories any way they want for personal use.

We love sharing the beautiful stories we capture. If you have privacy concerns, please let us know during our conversation so we can respect your wishes.

Yes, we respect your privacy. If you don’t want your images online, we will not put them there.

Yes. Our contracts include protections for both parties in the event of unforeseen "Acts of God."

Our contract details the specific steps and timelines for cancellations or rescheduling to ensure everyone's investment is handled fairly. The couple may cancel this contract prior to the Wedding Day, thereby forfeiting all retainers paid, by written notice to us. If the couple changes the wedding date to another day in which we are available, there will be a $100 fee added to the balance. Subsequent date changes will result in a $250 fee. If we are not available for the new wedding date, the couple forfeits all retainers paid.

Your full, curated digital gallery will be delivered within 2 to 4 weeks of your wedding day.

Yes! We provide a curated "Sneak Peek" gallery the week following the wedding so you can relive the joy and share it with your loved ones immediately.

Every image in your collection is meticulously hand-curated by Marcos and Elba to ensure it meets our signature artistic standards. We do not use AI for culling or editing.

Our artistic curation includes standard blemish removal and color correction. Extensive digital alterations may be subject to additional investment.

We fully support unplugged ceremonies. It allows your guests to be truly present and ensures we have a clear line of sight to capture your most important moments. We do however allow and encourage your guests to take as many memories and videos throughout the day.

We are always polite and professional with your guests. While we encourage them to enjoy the moment, we will gently ensure they don't interfere with the professional legacy you've invested in.

We offer our own Hybrid Video Coverage, which provides a cinematic retelling of your day. We are happy to coordinate with other professionals to ensure your experience remains seamless.

We view the vendor team as a partnership. We coordinate closely with your videographer to ensure we both have the space and timing needed to capture your memories perfectly.

Most of our collections include an engagement session. It serves as a vital "rehearsal," allowing us to build a connection and helping you feel completely natural in front of the lens before the big day.