YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN MEXICO

Hola! Welcome to my website. I'm Mariana Leon, a proud Mexican born in a small village in Hidalgo, part of the Otomi ethnicity. While I'm currently based in Baja, most of the time, you'll find me exploring different corners of Mexico.

My journey in photography began thanks to my mom's unwavering belief in me. She bought me my first camera in 8th grade, and from that moment on, it became an extension of myself—I took it everywhere. After completing middle and high school in Texas, I pursued studies in Sustainable Tourism and Photography in Mexico. Initially drawn to landscape and documentary photography, a turning point came when I was invited to second shoot a wedding. That experience sparked a passion, leading me to specialize in wedding photography, where I honed my skills through dedicated courses.

I owe a tremendous amount to my incredible clients. Their trust has not only allowed me to capture beautiful moments but has also taken me to numerous places, often becoming an extended stay—a journey that enriches both my work and my life.

In 2022, a friend and I embarked on an adventurous journey, hitchhiking along almost the entire Pacific coast, from San Blas Nayarit to Huatulco Oaxaca. This experience fulfilled a personal challenge and revealed the breathtaking diversity of elopement destinations throughout Mexico, not limited to just the coastline. There are truly countless stunning places waiting to be discovered.

portrait of a Mexican photographer standing, in the background mountains.

 

MORE ABOUT ME!

  • I have fostered fur babies for Baja Dogs in La Paz.

  • I’ve volunteered for 2 years in National Parks in Mexico and have visited 16 islands in Mexico.

  • I LOVE TRAVELING; I fell in love with the Rocky Mountains in Canada.

  • I really enjoy hiking, swimming, camping, and road trips.

  • I’m 32 years old and speak Spanish, English, and Hñahñu.

  • I'm the youngest of 4.

  • While taking care of goats with my cousins, we would often get distract and up looking for the goats as they wandered away from us

  • My best friend in highschool is Turkish, and I loved learning about her culture. We used to go swimming every summer together

  • When I was around 5 years old, my parents took me to Mexico City, and I puked on the subway. Since then, I have not enjoyed riding the “El metro”.

  • My favorite memory is when I went to Xochimilco with all my family because of all the colors, live music, and good food.

  • I LOVE CEVICHE, especially from Holbox and, of course, La Paz.