Thoughtfully tailored for elevated celebrations
I believe the most meaningful photographs come from trust and presence — not poses. That’s why my approach is rooted in observation, rhythm, and connection.
Before your wedding day, we’ll take time to understand what truly matters to you. On the day itself, I move quietly and attentively — blending into the atmosphere, noticing what’s unsaid, and capturing what’s real.
I shoot both film and digital, always with an editorial eye and a poetic sensibility. I’m not here to recreate trends. I’m here to document how it felt — your energy, your intimacy, your joy.
This is photography that doesn’t rush. It breathes with you.
Your story, preserved on analog film.
Hand-developed in the darkroom.
Printed on fine art paper.
Archived for decades to come.
This is our most exclusive offering—crafted for couples who value process, depth, and presence.
this is a fully analog experience, crafted with intention. Shot exclusively on film and hand-printed in the darkroom on museum-grade paper, this offering is designed for couples who value presence, artistry, and a slower, more meaningful process.
Each frame is a one-of-a-kind piece — imperfect, soulful, and lasting. More than documentation, this is about legacy.
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More than images — this os presence, made tangible.
A body of work to be lived with, inherited, remembered.
Let's connect to begin designing your experience
crafted for those who believe memory should be lived with, not just seen
Mauricio D’Rugama’s work has been featured in Vogue, Junebug Weddings, and WedVibes — a reflection of his fine art sensibility and deeply human storytelling.
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My wedding experiences are designed with emotional depth and timeless artistry. Every proposal is custom-built, and only a few are taken per year.
This is a slow process, built for presence
Let’s begin with a conversation.
My tailored offerings begin at
for destination weddings within Mexico.
Full pricing is shared after our discovery call.
A destination wedding is never just a day — it’s a ritual, a gathering, a passage. From welcome dinners to slow mornings, every fragment of your celebration deserves to be remembered with intention, tenderness, and elegance.
All my experiences include both digital and film coverage
— because some moments are better told in grain and soft tones.
Whether you’re exchanging vows beneath olive trees in Tuscany or dancing barefoot under the stars in Oaxaca, your story will be documented with care, clarity, and editorial grace.
More than a photographer, I’m a listener, a witness, and a storyteller.
Recognized by Vogue, Junebug Weddings, and WedVibes, Mauricio’s work speaks through light, texture, and emotional presence
To create a space where you feel completely at ease—seen, understood, and effortlessly guided—so that your moments unfold with honesty, grace, and natiral beauty
To document love stories across cultures and continents, offering a wedding experience that feels deeply personal, beautifully curated, and grounded in elegance—where your story is told with depth, care, and quiet sophistication.
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My approach is intuitive, emotional, and quietly observant.
Always guided by human connection and timeless beauty.
I’m drawn to what’s unrepeatable: glances, gestures, shifting light.
Whether capturing moments digitally or developing film by hand, it’s never just about how it looked—but how it felt.
My approach is intuitive, emotional, and quietly observant—rooted in human connection and timeless beauty.
Whether I’m shooting on digital or developing film by hand in the darkroom, I’m drawn to the unrepeatable: gestures, glances, light as it moves. I believe photography is not just about how it looked—but how it felt.