You are probably a bit overwhelmed at this point, planning a wedding is a big deal. We understand the stress you are feeling and hope to ease some of that. Check out our work, read what people are saying about working with us, and if you like what you see give us a holler, we’d love to hear from you and to learn more about your wedding plans!

Engaged? First off, congratulations!

AUSTIN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

The best photographers in Texas! Mercedes and Jesse take the time to know exactly what pictures you envision for any occasion. They perfectly captured our proposal and our wedding. Our photos will be cherished forever!

-H. Johnson

We capture the special moments that will last a life time

An Overview of What we document on your Wedding Day

We start by photographing the details, those hand made treasures, jewelry, flowers, family heirlooms and of course the dress. The things that make your day special

01. The Details

Next we document you hanging out with your girls, he with his guys getting dialed up for your best day ever. Toasts, maybe cigars, prayers, or a love letter exchanged in private before the I do's.

02. Getting Ready

This is the big moment and we capture it all from your walk down the aisle to his open jaw... maybe a tear or two. We capture the look on both your parents faces, siblings too. Then the kiss.

03. The Ceremony

You with your girls, he with the boys. The family groups, kids, pets and any special friends.

04. The Portraits

From the bridal party entrance, first dances and the traditional or non traditional events we capture it all. We love the non traditional so if you have any surprised let us know, we would love to hear about your plans.

05. The Reception

The romance of golden hour can't be beat, so we love to take just the two of you aside and capture some special photos of your wedding day. 

06. Golden Hour Photos

Beyond Your Wedding Photography

One of the most fun parts of our work is getting to be your Austin engagement photographer! This is a great opportunity to get our collective thoughts together to come up with elements to showcase who you are together.

Think about where you like to spend your time. Are you homebodies? Consider an Austin in-home session. Adventurous types? Perhaps a McKinney Falls engagement session works just perfectly. Maybe you’re like many of the couples we work with and have a strong attachment to Austin even if you’re not from here. You might want a photography session at the Texas State Capitol or any of the other landmarks Austin is known for.

Personalizing the session for you is a priority for us! We encourage you to consider not just the location, but what you bring with you as well. Props that help tell your story, your pets, multiple outfits—some or all of the above would be awesome.

One hour of photography
Option for multiple outfits
Location of your choice
40 fully developed digital photographs
Online gallery

Sharing the story of your future together

ENGAGEMENT Photographer

The Engagement Session includes:

Featured engagement Session

Let’s get real: it’s awfully fun to get to put on The Dress and show it off a little. The tradition of a Southern bridal photograph session is one we fully support! 

It’s a great opportunity to make sure that alterations are a perfect fit, hair and makeup are just as you like it. 

One hour of coverage
Photographed at your venue or a location of your choice.
40 fully developed digital photographs
Online gallery

Your gown is too gorgeous to wear just once!

bridal Photographer

The Bridal Session includes:

Featured bridal Session

More and more of our couples are choosing to add rehearsal dinner coverage to their wedding packages. And for great reasons! When you really think about it, a rehearsal dinner is the official start to your wedding celebrations. 

You’re with the core of your guest list—closest friends and family. This is a great opportunity to capture more candid moments together, as well as casual group photos with everyone. We love it because we get to meet everyone in advance so they’re already comfortable with us at your wedding. Plus it’s a wonderful way to get a more complete story of your Best Day Ever.

Two hours of coverage
Perfect for remembering the casual family dinner before the more formal setting of the wedding
Location of your choice
90 fully developed digital photographs
Online gallery

Let the celebrations begin, and prove it with pictures!

Your rehearsal DINNER

The Rehearsal Session includes:

Featured rehearsal Session

Wedding Photography

recent WORKS

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Questions?

How would you describe your style? 
We are lifestyle photographers, with a style that is candid, warm and romantic. Our photographs are approachable, relaxed and timeless. Artistically we like warm shadows and clean, realistic skin tones. That said, we do occasionally stray into the dramatic. We love to play with smoke and old lenses for their unique qualities, and how can a good Golden Hour photo not be dramatic!

How many images do you provide?
We provide 75-100 images per hour of shooting. It’s important for our clients and us that it’s more about quality and not quantity. The photos are delivered approximately six to eight weeks after your wedding date. We do try to post a few sneak peeks online a few days after the big day. It’s hard not to!

Will all the pictures be edited?
We edit every image, so it has our signature “look.” We will take the time to remove blemishes---non-permanent marks---on your wedding day portrait images. However, we do not over-process the photos until you look plastic. Your skin will still look like, well, your skin and not like a vinyl doll. If there are more extensive adjustments that you would like made, we can make it happen. Additional changes (beyond touch-ups mentioned above) cost $150/hour.

How will we receive our images?
We have an online gallery for our clients. Once we receive the final payment, we send you a link to your gallery. Prints and wall art can be ordered through the gallery. We encourage you to share it with family and friends so they can do the same.

We also include a set of identical images but are smaller, sized perfectly for social media. That makes it much easier for you to share!

How do we book you?
A non-refundable retainer of one third and the signed contract are all that’s needed to hold your date for you. The second payment is due thirty days before your wedding. The final payment is due when your photos are ready. 

We accept all major credit cards.

Multi-day events
Is your wedding a weekend event?  

Let us know what your plans are, and we will work with you to create a custom wedding package.

Do you travel?
We charge only the travel fees and a per diem rate to cover basic needs but no more than that. We do prefer to make the arrangements ourselves if flights are involved.

What kind of equipment do you use?
We use Fujifilm and Canon professional camera bodies as well as modern, professional lenses. Our images professionally edited in Lightroom and Photoshop.

How do you handle formal photos and group shots?
While we do lean heavily in the direction of candids, we also know that formal shots are significant too many of our clients. We recommend that we get at least 30 minutes alone with you two, 10 minutes for the bridesmaids, 10 minutes for the groomsmen, and 5 minutes for each family grouping. 

Usually, we have time left over, which means lots of extra time to be with you two or for you alone to take a breather between events. Couples who book us often schedule their bride and groom portrait time to coincide with that hour/half hour before sunset. We photographers love getting to shoot at golden hour. We are more than happy to help with your schedule.

My uncle/cousin/friend/sibling wants to learn wedding photography. Can they bring their camera and shoot, too? 
We recommend that you ask your guests to refrain from taking photographs during the ceremony. We do not require this, however. We ask that guests leave the formal shots to us. Time is minimal on a wedding day, and we need to make sure everyone’s attention is on our camera. 

We want you to enjoy your guests and want them to be present and focused on celebrating with you. Leaving cameras, phones, etc. at home goes a long way to making sure that happens.

Do you require a break for a meal?
For events that are five hours or longer, we require a break to eat: a vendor meal or a spot in the buffet line. Ideally, we would eat when you eat so that we won’t miss any critical events. 

What People are Saying

Every soon-to-be bride I speak with, I tell them that finding a photographer for your wedding is THE hardest thing. There are SO many photographers to choose from so I had tasked my mom with helping me find one… she picked Mercedes Morgan Photography and we couldn’t be more happy with her selection. They photographed our engagement shoot and our wedding day. They were AMAZING at suggesting locations for our engagement session that matched the style I was looking for. We loved our engagement photos and am still in awe over our wedding photos. They sure know what they’re doing. Not only were the photos stunning, Mercedes and Jesse are fun to be around and easily share in the joy that is happening during your wedding day (which makes posing for pictures all day MUCH easier). We’ve already told Mercedes and Jesse that we want them to capture every next step in our lives… these photos are going to be cherished for our lifetime, our children’s and many more.

– Abby and Robert’s Wedding Driftwood, Texas

Mercedes and Jesse were wonderful to work with and I’m so glad we chose them for our wedding. They really took the time to get to know us and was so sweet and responsive during the process. I didn’t know what to expect but I let them know what I was looking for and they delivered above and beyond. They are extremely talented and have an eye for light. I was absolutely blown away by the pictures and have received so many compliments from our family and friends. They took our engagements photos as well and made us feel so relaxed and comfortable throughout the shoot. You won’t regret choosing Mercedes Morgan Photography for your big day, she is amazing!!

– Helen and Wes’ The Creek Haus Austin wedding

Choosing a photographer is probably the #1 important aspect of a wedding. You only have one chance to capture it, one chance only! After texting several photographers, it seemed Mercedes Morgan Photography was #1 in customer service and very prompt & courteous! I enjoyed our small talk and humorous conversation in less than 30 minutes. I believe having a smooth conversation was one good part of choosing them, but also their images speak for themselves. Some of our images were candid shots and they captured them amazingly! You can catch the feelings through those shots and I love that! She and Jesse did amazing! Thank you guys!

– Julie C.

We'd love to send you a sample wedding gallery!

When all is said and done and your wedding day is over, the one thing you will have to remember it is the photography. That is why it is so important to hire a professional photographer that you love and are comfortable with. Get in touch today and we will send you a sample wedding gallery, so you can see our style and what we deliver. 

We love working with people, capturing those special moments. The couples we work with appreciate how comfortable we make them feel in front of the camera, just natural, having a great time.

On your wedding day, you will be at ease, knowing that you can trust us to capture those special moments, and your photographs are gonna turn out amazing!


Ready to Learn More?

Investment Details

wedding collections and investment

Services offered include:

Full wedding day coverage
Engagement session
Bridal session
Two photographers
Professional editing
 Online viewing gallery
Travel throughout Texas
Fine art wall prints and heirloom albums

Wedding Collections range from $2,450 - $5,000, with the average spent being $3900. 

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