Destination Wedding & Elopement Photographer
in New York & Mexico

We design wedding experiences that become editorial memories.

Intimate, cinematic and thoughtfully designed wedding experiences worldwide.

Meet the creative mind behind your wedding experience.

I’m Maria Pineda, an international wedding and elopement photographer based between New York and Mexico — but what I truly do goes beyond photography.

I work with couples who care about how their wedding feels, not just how it looks. Together, we design intentional, stress-free experiences where every moment flows naturally and every memory is captured with depth and purpose.

From creative direction and timelines to choosing locations and understanding the rhythm of your day, I guide you through a process that allows you to be fully present — while I turn your experience into editorial, timeless imagery.

About my Work

The Experience

I don’t just document weddings — I design experiences with intention.

From the very first conversation, my role is to help you shape a wedding day that feels effortless, personal and emotionally present.

Together, we think through the flow of the day, the timing, the locations, and the atmosphere, so nothing feels rushed, forced or overwhelming.

This allows you to be fully in the moment — while I translate your experience into cinematic, editorial imagery that feels timeless and real.

This is more than photography.

This is how your wedding is designed, lived and remembered.

“We did an engagement shoot, it was freezing out, but our hearts were so full working with Maria. She really captured the spring warmth we were looking for, while it was still basically winter! She is so personable and easy to work with. Whatever ideas you have in mind she will be excited to try AND if you have no idea where to even begin, she will have a great game plan for your session. You won't regret booking her."

Emily Samuels, NY.

Designing wedding experiences across the world is part of the story.
Wherever your love takes you, I help shape an intentional, stress-free experience — and capture it with an editorial, cinematic approach.