Business Details
11 Years
experience
Austin Wedding & Proposal Photography Experts
Mercedes Morgan Photography is a husband-and-wife team dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments with authenticity and artistry. With over a decade of experience in wedding, proposal, and portrait photography, we specialize in preserving candid emotions and timeless memories. Our approach combines technical expertise with a warm, personalized touch, ensuring every client feels comfortable and celebrated. Based in Austin, Texas, we serve clients across the Texas Hill Country and beyond, offering tailored sessions that reflect individual stories. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our meticulous attention to detail, from pre-session consultations to final edited images.We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with clients, as demonstrated by our repeat customers and glowing testimonials. Our portfolio showcases a diverse range of events, from intimate elopements to vibrant family portraits, all captured with a signature style of warm, romantic candor. As active members of the Austin photography community, we continuously refine our craft to deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Hidden Proposal Sessions
Elopement Coverage
Family Portraits
Engagement Photos
Maternity Photography
Senior Portraits
Quinceaera Events
Newborn Sessions
Rehearsal Dinners
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer discreet hidden proposal photography with 10+ years of specialized experience
- Our husband-and-wife team provides dual perspectives and collaborative expertise
- Personalized consultation process for tailored photography experiences
- Candid-focused style that naturally captures authentic emotions
- Comprehensive post-processing with blemish removal and color consistency
Associations and certifications
- Professional Wedding Photographers of Austin
- Associated Wedding Planners of Austin - Preferred Vendor 2020
What people say
Extremely talented
Stress-free experience
Beautifully captured
Fun to work with
Stunning results
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures every significant moment from details to reception with a candid, romantic style. We document ceremonies authentically while ensuring key formal shots are beautifully composed. With dual photographers covering multiple angles, our editing maintains warm tones and natural skin textures throughout 75-100 images per hour of coverage.
Hidden Proposal Sessions
We discreetly document surprise proposals through meticulous planning, capturing genuine reactions before joining couples for post-proposal portraits. Our approach includes location scouting, timing coordination, and immediate post-session editing to deliver 50-70 images within six weeks, preserving both spontaneous moments and posed celebrations.
Family Portraits
Our family photography emphasizes natural interactions in outdoor settings, particularly during golden hour for optimal lighting. Sessions accommodate multi-generational groups with guidance on wardrobe coordination and prop selection, delivering edited images that highlight authentic connections through both candid and directed compositions.
Elopement Coverage
Specializing in micro-weddings, we document elopements with the same attention to detail as larger events. Packages include timeline assistance, location selection, and comprehensive coverage from preparations to reception, maintaining our signature warm aesthetic through professional editing of 75-100 images per hour.
Engagement Photos
We create personalized engagement sessions that reflect couples' unique stories through location selection and styling guidance. Sessions focus on natural interactions with directional posing assistance, delivering 40+ edited images that showcase both candid moments and intentional compositions for save-the-date materials and personal keepsakes.
People
Mercedes Morgan
Lead Photographer
Co-founder with 10 years of wedding photography experience, specializing in candid moments and romantic compositions. Graduated from art school, previously worked as graphic designer before transitioning to full-time photography.
Jesse Morgan
Photographer & Strategist
Co-founder and digital strategy expert with background in 3D artistry. Brings technical precision to photography, focusing on lighting and composition. Collaborates closely with clients during post-processing for optimal results.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in wedding photography, hidden marriage proposals, elopement coverage, family portraits, engagement sessions, maternity photography, and senior portraits across Austin and the Texas Hill Country.
How do hidden proposal sessions work?
We discreetly document your surprise proposal through advance planning, capturing candid reactions before joining you for post-proposal portraits with our signature warm editing style.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, engagement session, bridal portraits, two photographers, professional editing, online gallery with print rights, and travel within Texas.
Do you offer portrait sessions outside weddings?
Yes, we offer family portraits, maternity photography, newborn sessions, senior portraits, and quinceañera events at our Driftwood outdoor studio or location of your choice.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for weddings, with portrait sessions available on shorter notice depending on seasonal availability in Austin.
