I am a Digital & 35mm Film Elopement & Wedding Photographer.
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I am Mariela - founder and creative director of MCP
About Mariela
I am an Aussie/Chilean living in SoCal. I capture love through elopements, intimate weddings, and couples sessions.
My gear is an extension of my artistry. I shoot with analog film and digital cameras—because there’s something deeply nostalgic about the grain of film and how it captures light that digital can never replicate. My Nikon F5 film camera is my muse, while my mirrorless and DSLR cameras ensure nothing goes unnoticed.
Whether it’s an intimate gathering, an adventurous elopement, or a grand, intimate celebration (I take on a limited number of large weddings each year), my goal is simple: to capture the real, the tender, and the extraordinary.
Road trips with my husband ^ up there are my favorite ways to unwind. Llamas and Ponies have me like 🫶🏼. I'm all about food adventures, too— there's nothing better than trying something new! I'm all about chill nights, crispy mornings, and the occasional little rain; the ocean breeze and the California coast have my heart. It's my perfect mix. As a Chilean native raised in Australia and now lives in sunny California, I feel lucky to have experienced many beautiful places. Each location has shaped my love for adventure.
I will continue capturing love and romance until I can no longer hold a camera or stand on my feet.
I have been a preferred photographer at The Historic Mission Inn Hotel in Riverside, CA., for 9+ years. Destination and Intimate weddings are our favorites at the beautiful Mission Inn—your preferred wedding photographer for Riverside, CA.
I can't wait to hear your story if you’re ready to create something unforgettable together. Let’s document the moments you’ll cherish forever. ✨
My photography travels take me throughout California, including Palm Springs and Joshua Tree in Orange County, San Diego County, Santa Barbara County, Mariposa County, Tulare County, Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, and San Francisco County.
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FUN FACTS ABOUT ME
Jumpsuits for every occasion—yes, I’m the raffiné advocater for practicality.
I married Demetris 21 years ago; we have four children and a fur baby.
I like to throw bits of wisdom around like petals, hoping they land where needed.
I’m a drifter with roots, firmly planted but always ready to let a gust of whimsy point me.
I’m drawn to the quiet beauty of simple moments, like gazing up at a towering sequoia and convincing myself it’s more profound than it probably is.
I’m always hunting for Turkish coffee when I am not home like it’s the elixir of life. ( Hubby spoils me when we are home)
And as for flowers and gardening? That’s my version of therapy—dirt under the nails and all.
Before death taps me on the shoulder, I want to feel the pulse of the world beneath my feet. To spend a week in silence with the monks of Tibet, to stand knee-deep in the rice paddies of China, hands caked in as I learn the harvest from those who live by it, to knead dough in Italy, letting my fingers trace the origins of authentic pasta. I want to travel, not as a spectator, but as a participant—immersing myself in each experience, engraving every moment into my memory, every lesson into my soul
Client Love
Mariela Campbell Photography specializes in Film & Digital authentic and artistic wedding photography.
We welcome and celebrate diversity in all forms.
Focusing on visual storytelling through 35mm and digital formats. Our mission is to create honest and authentic imagery to share with your loved ones for future generations.
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