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Two grooms taking a portrait outside of their wedding venue Cyclorama in Boston

A Modern Editorial Wedding at Cyclorama Boston — Jack & Jeff The day began gently, with sunlight spilling across floors and the soft shuffle of family moving through familiar spaces. There was no rush, no choreography—just real moments taking shape naturally. Fathers helping their sons straighten their collars. A subtle inhale before stepping into the […]

Newport, Rhode Island Wedding Venues

If you are looking for stunning Newport, Rhode Island wedding venues you are in the right place. As a New England wedding photographer, I can tell you that these are some of the best wedding venues in Newport that you don’t want to miss. Rosecliff The Rosecliff, built in 1902, was inspired by a Versailles […]

As we’ve discussed in the past, wedding photography can make for an excellent career. Our post “How Much Do Wedding Photographers Make” from earlier this year points out that while salaries vary and it can take some work to establish yourself, it’s a rewarding job. As you might expect though, diving into wedding photography also requires a […]

Bride and groom standing in front of each other and leaning in for a kiss during their Fairmont Copley Plaza wedding shoot with Marcela Diaz

One of the biggest parts of a perfect wedding day is finding the perfect venue, and the perfect venue exists at 38 St. James Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts: The Fairmont Copley Plaza. This stunning venue is located in the heart of Back Bay and has captured the hearts of countless couples since 1913.  This grand hotel […]

Black and white photo of the bride and groom sharing an embrace with the bride smiling at the camera, taken by Marcela Diaz

Dreaming about planning a beautiful New England wedding? If you’re from the area, you likely already know exactly where you want to go to throw the wedding of your dreams. However, if you’re from outside of New England, then welcome! We can’t wait to have you in our numerous small towns to experience this beautiful […]

Groom wraps his hand around the bride and holds her bouquet with the other hand while she rests her hand on his chest

New England has so many stunning, striking wedding venues that would be the perfect backdrop for your big day. From oceanside hotels to resorts deep in the mountains, there are quite a few venues that could be considered for a list of the best wedding venues in New England – but I’m only going to […]

Bride and groom walk together during their wedding shoot with Marcela Diaz Photography

If you’re looking for Boston wedding venues, you won’t have to try too hard. We are lucky enough to be swamped in gorgeous wedding venues in this city, to the point where choosing venues to tour can actually even get a bit overwhelming. That’s where I hope this list will help! I’ve culled six of […]

Bride and groom posing in front of their intimate small wedding venue with a banner hanging behind them that reads Cheers to Love

In the last few years, the trend for smaller and more intimate weddings has really taken off. Whether that’s for health and safety concerns or simply down to taste, you can’t deny that there’s something so special about celebrating your love with only your very closest and dearest people! So, if you’re looking for small […]

Groom smiles as he carries his bride in bridal style as she holds her bouquet, shot by Marcela Diaz Photography

How to find a wedding venue is one of the most crucially important decisions you’ll make when you’re planning your wedding! The venue is going to determine the atmosphere of the day. It’s going to influence most of the decisions you make when it comes to vendors and decorations, too – in fact, I’ll often […]

Bride and groom embrace under an archway during their wedding at a breathtaking historical venue in Massachusetts

Here in Massachusetts, we are lucky enough to have an incredible array of historical wedding venues. Glittering hotels, stately mansions, and breathtaking gardens all appear here, ready for you to celebrate your wedding in a glow of Old World charm. I’ve rounded up a range of some of the best and brightest historical wedding venues […]

8 Secret Wedding Planning Tips I Wish I Would Have Known. Bride and groom stroll into The Grove during their wedding shoot.

As a wedding photographer, I’m in the unique position of having observed countless gorgeous weddings. Along the way, I picked up so many wedding planning tips I wish I’d known when I was planning my own wedding! Learn from my experience, and pick up these wedding planning tips to make your wedding day a little […]

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Your wedding photographs become part of your family’s history long after the day is over. They hold the people you love, the fleeting moments, and the feeling of what it was all like to be there.

I know how meaningful those photographs become because I didn’t grow up with many of my own after my move from Uruguay to Massachusetts. 

That’s why I approach weddings with so much intention. Not just to create beautiful images, but to preserve the moments that will matter more with time.

Massachusetts Wedding Photographer