For beachside families, tearful elopements, and the tiny moments that whisper "this is us." 
I'm Mercedes, capturing coastal, timeless,  deeply sentimental memories.

PHOTOS THAT FEEL LIKE HOME-
even with sand in your toes

Pensacola, Florida Based

weddingsfamilies

If your ideal session is sandy toes, belly laughs, and being fully in the moment with your people, you're in the right place.
Stiff poses don't do justice to real love I'd rather capture your connection, chasing birds, collecting seashells, sweet little hugs, just you- simply living.


YOU DON'T NEED TO pose
YOU JUST NEED TO BE present.

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it's the little gesture that matter: the way you hold your babies hand, a simple kiss on the forehand, tears in the vow exchange.

SENTIMENTAL

no trendy filters or forced poses-just moments that feel true today and in decades to come.

TIMELESS

it's calm, the wind the waves, the natural glow of the Gulf sunsets.

COASTAL

My Style is..

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weddings

couples

families

  • If you want everything posed and perfect- everyone smiling perfect at the camera.
  • You prefer control rather than trusting the experience.
  • Your main goal to collect photos to post- not relive moments

This might not be for you if...

  • You would rather play with your littles than force a smile. 
  • You care more about connection than a curated scene.
  • You want to feel something real when you walk through your gallery.

This is for you if...

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avery + sam

The pictures are absolutely stunning, Mercedes did our wedding and did not disappoint. She was so patient with us and made sure I got every shot I wanted. Our pictures turned out perfect, I am so glad she was available for our wedding.

"We were so nervous, you made us feel so at ease."

Shelby

Captured some amazing family photos and we couldn't be happier. Was so fun  and so sweet to work with and the outcome was amazing.

"Above and Beyond and exceeded our expectations. "

savannah + alex

The love and happiness we felt that day and the beauty of a destination wedding was reflected throughout, as well as capturing all the special moments and details of the day we'll be able to relive through our photos.

"Out of all the chaos of a wedding, she did it seamlessly-and captured our vision perfectly ."

Caleigh

Pulled out all the tricks to make our toddler smile and captured photos that I will cherish forever!

"Family photos so relaxed and beautiful."

The kind of gallery that lives in your heart, not just your phone.

The kind of memories that you will want to look back on when your old and your babies are grown. The photos that bring you back to that moment you said "i do", or the moment your mom saw you for the first time in your wedding dress, that time you watched your toddler run down the beach, laughing, chasing the birds, and bringing you the 100th seashell. 
These aren't just photos. They're time capsules. They'll bring you right back-home.

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I'm a Pensacola-based photographer and nature lover. I call my approach "organized chaos": a gentle balance of thoughtful intention and real-life, sand-in-your-shoes magic. My sessions are relaxed, warm, and guided just enough- you don't need to perform, just be yourselves.

The one behind the camera and often barefoot in the sand.

The one behind the camera and often barefoot in the sand. 

hi i'm mercedes

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Let’s photograph more than just the scene—let’s capture the feeling