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Mariel Orellana | Fine Art & Luxury Wedding Photographer in Guatemala

Bride in a black-and-white wedding dress with an artistic blur effect, holding a bouquet of flowers. Luxury wedding photography in Guatemala.

Visual Poetry

Mariel Orellana working in Antigua Guatemala.

" Every time I document a wedding, my purpose is to create pure art out of each moment of laughter and tears of joy. Memories become sacred keepsakes and you will remember them forever through my eyes and my sensibility."

Fine art and editorial wedding photographer

Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlan, available worldwide.

Email: info@marielorellana.com

Iconic ring photo by Mariel Orellana.

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Mariel Orellana, editorial weddings in Antigua Guatemala.

A couple holding hands by Lake Atitlán; the bride is wearing a white dress and sunglasses, and the groom is wearing a blue suit.

A couple holding hands by Lake Atitlán; the bride is wearing a white dress and sunglasses, and the groom is wearing a blue suit.

Adventurous Elopement at Casa del Mundo, Lake Atitlán

A luxurious wedding at Casa Atitlán, Guatemala. A couple kissing tenderly, with Lake Atitlán and its volcanoes in the background. Photo by Mariel Orellana, Guatemala’s top wedding photographer.

A luxurious wedding at Casa Atitlán, Guatemala. A couple kissing tenderly, with Lake Atitlán and its volcanoes in the background. Photo by Mariel Orellana, Guatemala’s top wedding photographer.

Luxury destination wedding at Hotel Atitlán, Guatemala | Gallery

A couple walking in the gardens of Casa Palopó, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, photographed by Mariel Orellana, one of the best wedding photographers in Guatemala.

A couple walking in the gardens of Casa Palopó, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, photographed by Mariel Orellana, one of the best wedding photographers in Guatemala.

Luxury Lakefront Engagement at Casa Palopó, Lake Atitlán

A couple gazing at each other at sunset at Casa Troccoli, Antigua Guatemala. Luxury wedding venues in Guatemala.

A couple gazing at each other at sunset at Casa Troccoli, Antigua Guatemala. Luxury wedding venues in Guatemala.

Luxury Reception Photography at Casa Troccoli, Antigua Guatemala

A couple dancing on their wedding day in San José El Viejo, Antigua Guatemala. Luxury weddings in Guatemala.

A couple dancing on their wedding day in San José El Viejo, Antigua Guatemala. Luxury weddings in Guatemala.

Romantic Editorial Weddings at San José El Viejo, Antigua Guatemala

A bride walking down the aisle at the Ruins of Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala. Luxury weddings in Guatemala.

A bride walking down the aisle at the Ruins of Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala. Luxury weddings in Guatemala.

Majestic Wedding Photography at Ruinas de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala

A bride at Casa Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala, on her lavish wedding day. In the background are a statue and a fountain.

A bride at Casa Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala, on her lavish wedding day. In the background are a statue and a fountain.

Fine Art Wedding Gallery at Casa Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala

A newlywed couple at the Capuchinas Ruins in Antigua Guatemala. Luxury wedding photographer in Guatemala

A newlywed couple at the Capuchinas Ruins in Antigua Guatemala. Luxury wedding photographer in Guatemala

Timeless Luxury Weddings at Ruinas de Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala

A bride and groom leaving their lavish wedding, with guests in the background.

A bride and groom leaving their lavish wedding, with guests in the background.

Boutique Wedding Experience at Pensativo House Hotel, Antigua

Villa Bokeh, Antigua Guatemala. Outdoor gardens, perfect for luxury weddings in Guatemala.

Villa Bokeh, Antigua Guatemala. Outdoor gardens, perfect for luxury weddings in Guatemala.

Editorial Wedding Photography at Villa Bokeh, Antigua Guatemala

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Snapshots of a gorgeous and tasteful wedding in Casa Santo Domingo.

@ringofilmsgt
@savethedateplanner
@hotelcasasantodomingo
@melonpartystudio
@daniellefrankelbride

Snapshots of a gorgeous and tasteful wedding in Casa Santo Domingo.

@ringofilmsgt
@savethedateplanner
@hotelcasasantodomingo
@melonpartystudio
@daniellefrankelbride

The sky peaking through a window, 2026.

The sky peaking through a window, 2026.

My favorite photo from @maddiedean26 and Micah’s wedding. A beautiful wedding shot on January 2026 and final gallery delivered in March 2026 . I have always taken great care of my creative process and streamlining it so I can be as effective and organized during high season and keep up with my delivery times.

I believe wedding photography is as an artistic process and also a service where I must respect my client’s expectations and trust. It’s not only about talent and taking beautiful images… it’s curating and editing intentionally. Organizing your gallery so it looks cohesive in storytelling and not overwhelming with the amount of photos.

Receiving your photos on time is a big part of that for me. So yes, we are creatives and need intentional time to create, but it’s truly unjustifiable and inexcusable for professionals to take 6-12 months (or even more) to deliver a client’s final gallery….

Thank you for reading :) and if you’re my client and waiting for your final gallery, thank you for your trust and be sure you will receive it on time. 😉

#sorrynotsorry🤷🏼‍♀️ #weddingphotographer #guatemalaweddingphotographer

My favorite photo from @maddiedean26 and Micah’s wedding. A beautiful wedding shot on January 2026 and final gallery delivered in March 2026 . I have always taken great care of my creative process and streamlining it so I can be as effective and organized during high season and keep up with my delivery times.

I believe wedding photography is as an artistic process and also a service where I must respect my client’s expectations and trust. It’s not only about talent and taking beautiful images… it’s curating and editing intentionally. Organizing your gallery so it looks cohesive in storytelling and not overwhelming with the amount of photos.

Receiving your photos on time is a big part of that for me. So yes, we are creatives and need intentional time to create, but it’s truly unjustifiable and inexcusable for professionals to take 6-12 months (or even more) to deliver a client’s final gallery….

Thank you for reading :) and if you’re my client and waiting for your final gallery, thank you for your trust and be sure you will receive it on time. 😉

#sorrynotsorry🤷🏼‍♀️ #weddingphotographer #guatemalaweddingphotographer

The Moon and the Lake, 2026.

🌙💧

@casapalopo
@cryscastles
@marcel.leif

#engagementphotoshoot #destinationwedding #lakeatitlanguatemala #lakeatitlanphotographer

The Moon and the Lake, 2026.

🌙💧

@casapalopo
@cryscastles
@marcel.leif

#engagementphotoshoot #destinationwedding #lakeatitlanguatemala #lakeatitlanphotographer

J & C , 2026.

A day of heartfelt presence and true unparalleled love.

@unioevents
@ringofilmsgt
@bianconovia
@lamagnoliagt

J & C , 2026.

A day of heartfelt presence and true unparalleled love.

@unioevents
@ringofilmsgt
@bianconovia
@lamagnoliagt

These are truly the authentic emotions and heartfelt moments that will continue to give you all the feels every time you go back to your wedding photos.

This was from Anastasia & Yakov’s wedding in the beautiful setting of @villabokeh …and I just realized we only posted stories and @ringofilmsgt video, but I never got to share these raw, beautiful frames.

These are truly the authentic emotions and heartfelt moments that will continue to give you all the feels every time you go back to your wedding photos.

This was from Anastasia & Yakov’s wedding in the beautiful setting of @villabokeh …and I just realized we only posted stories and @ringofilmsgt video, but I never got to share these raw, beautiful frames.

Mother, daughter, woman.

We all come from a woman who devoted their life to nurturing, and who ALSO did a thousand other beautiful things out of love. May we honor life, may we honor mothers, may we honor women, guardians of life. Today and always.

Mother, daughter, woman.

We all come from a woman who devoted their life to nurturing, and who ALSO did a thousand other beautiful things out of love. May we honor life, may we honor mothers, may we honor women, guardians of life. Today and always.

When two Burners get married, the vibes are on point. This beautiful and intimate wedding was one I wanted to post a while ago. Thank you Belen and Alejandro for this gorgeous event and every curated detail. ✨🧚🏼‍♀️🤩

When two Burners get married, the vibes are on point. This beautiful and intimate wedding was one I wanted to post a while ago. Thank you Belen and Alejandro for this gorgeous event and every curated detail. ✨🧚🏼‍♀️🤩

C & M , 2026.

C & M , 2026.

Maddie & Micah, all the way from NYC to beautiful Antigua. Such an honor to witness the celebration of an amazing love.

Venue: @villalasmilfloresclios
WP: @helenrussevents
MUA: @jessieharrisonmakeup
Dress: @pronovias
Second shooter: @nicollesandoval.photography

#guatemalaweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #antiguaguatemalaweddings

Maddie & Micah, all the way from NYC to beautiful Antigua. Such an honor to witness the celebration of an amazing love.

Venue: @villalasmilfloresclios
WP: @helenrussevents
MUA: @jessieharrisonmakeup
Dress: @pronovias
Second shooter: @nicollesandoval.photography

#guatemalaweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #antiguaguatemalaweddings

Cabeza en las nubes, 2026.

Cabeza en las nubes, 2026.

Deep wild greens, 2026.

Deep wild greens, 2026.

Her flowering, 2025. 🏵️🌼✨

Her flowering, 2025. 🏵️🌼✨

🍂B&B 🍂

Amo ver a las parejas, a quienes les tomé fotos de su boda, caminar juntos a una nueva etapa donde están expandiendo a su familia. Poder documentar y que compartan conmigo su ilusión y alegría verdaderamente es un privilegio🤎

Gracias infinitas por confiar en mí para cada momento importante🥹🙏🏻✨

🍂B&B 🍂

Amo ver a las parejas, a quienes les tomé fotos de su boda, caminar juntos a una nueva etapa donde están expandiendo a su familia. Poder documentar y que compartan conmigo su ilusión y alegría verdaderamente es un privilegio🤎

Gracias infinitas por confiar en mí para cada momento importante🥹🙏🏻✨

This wedding was the perfect closure for an amazing year, 2025. Been wanting to post it and finally got to it!

Excited to create more art for all the 2026 beautiful couples.

WP: @astridlabbewp @lafolievents
Venue: @villabokeh @frann.alvarez.gt
MUA: @makeupbymonican
Decor: @arysadecor
Party: @masaudioeventos
Second Shooter: @armin_alvarado
Video: @rodrigozadro
CC: @chasingtheveil

#fineartweddingphotographer #guatemalaweddingphotographer #antiguaguatemalaweddings #bodasguatemala #fineartwedding

This wedding was the perfect closure for an amazing year, 2025. Been wanting to post it and finally got to it!

Excited to create more art for all the 2026 beautiful couples.

WP: @astridlabbewp @lafolievents
Venue: @villabokeh @frann.alvarez.gt
MUA: @makeupbymonican
Decor: @arysadecor
Party: @masaudioeventos
Second Shooter: @armin_alvarado
Video: @rodrigozadro
CC: @chasingtheveil

#fineartweddingphotographer #guatemalaweddingphotographer #antiguaguatemalaweddings #bodasguatemala #fineartwedding

🌜🌛The most beautiful and thoughtful welcome dinner party, full of details carefully curated with unique elevated design, decor and food. Inspired in Guatemala, but with a modern twist I personally loved!

Vendors:

@arysadecor
@masaudioeventos
@deltarecords.33
@diacagt
@chichimeco.bar
@chasingtheveil
@rodrigozadro

🌜🌛The most beautiful and thoughtful welcome dinner party, full of details carefully curated with unique elevated design, decor and food. Inspired in Guatemala, but with a modern twist I personally loved!

Vendors:

@arysadecor
@masaudioeventos
@deltarecords.33
@diacagt
@chichimeco.bar
@chasingtheveil
@rodrigozadro

Ari y Beto, 2025.

Photo: @marielorellanaphotography
Video: @ringofilmsgt
WP: @unioevents
Venue: @hiltonguatemalacity
Decor: @lamagnoliagt
Vestido: @rosaclaraguatemala
Zapatos: @jimmychoo
MUA: @pilarvasquezmakeup
Peinado: @irmahairstylistgt @halo_hairaccessories

Ari y Beto, 2025.

Photo: @marielorellanaphotography
Video: @ringofilmsgt
WP: @unioevents
Venue: @hiltonguatemalacity
Decor: @lamagnoliagt
Vestido: @rosaclaraguatemala
Zapatos: @jimmychoo
MUA: @pilarvasquezmakeup
Peinado: @irmahairstylistgt @halo_hairaccessories

Reflections, 2025.

Reflections, 2025.

Cosmic Love, 2025.

🪐Nico & Rafa☄️… una boda auténtica y vibrante de tanto amor. Old Hollywood bride vibes & un novio rock & roll star… un campo de flores silvestres, una ceremonia en el bosque…todo todo todo fue perfecto.

WP & Decor: @helenrussevents
Venue: @jardin.santaisabel.caes
Second shooter: @ringofilmsgt
Film development (last slide) : @arcafilmlab

Gracias por confiar en nosotros✨✨

Cosmic Love, 2025.

🪐Nico & Rafa☄️… una boda auténtica y vibrante de tanto amor. Old Hollywood bride vibes & un novio rock & roll star… un campo de flores silvestres, una ceremonia en el bosque…todo todo todo fue perfecto.

WP & Decor: @helenrussevents
Venue: @jardin.santaisabel.caes
Second shooter: @ringofilmsgt
Film development (last slide) : @arcafilmlab

Gracias por confiar en nosotros✨✨

Palm trees and pink skies, 2025

Palm trees and pink skies, 2025

Erik & Jessica, 2025.

When your guests cheer on you and stay throughout your magical rainy ceremony, you know you have the best family and friends…. And what a wedding! Totally fun and filled with love, took me straight out of my comfort zone but we created beautiful memories of this amazing day! Thanks for your trust Jess & Erik!

Venue: @finca.sancayetano
WP: @muckayi
Decor: @decorguatemala
Ceremony: @toledo.anare
Second shooter: @ringofilmsgt
Content creation: @sensia.studio

Erik & Jessica, 2025.

When your guests cheer on you and stay throughout your magical rainy ceremony, you know you have the best family and friends…. And what a wedding! Totally fun and filled with love, took me straight out of my comfort zone but we created beautiful memories of this amazing day! Thanks for your trust Jess & Erik!

Venue: @finca.sancayetano
WP: @muckayi
Decor: @decorguatemala
Ceremony: @toledo.anare
Second shooter: @ringofilmsgt
Content creation: @sensia.studio

🍃Una mañana mágica en el jardín botánico con Gaby @magabrielacamacho y su hermosa familia. 💫 Creando recuerdos que se convierten en arte, un regalo que encapsula el tiempo, con una mirada desde la luz del corazón ✨ Gracias por confiar en mi 🧚🏼‍♀️

🍃Una mañana mágica en el jardín botánico con Gaby @magabrielacamacho y su hermosa familia. 💫 Creando recuerdos que se convierten en arte, un regalo que encapsula el tiempo, con una mirada desde la luz del corazón ✨ Gracias por confiar en mi 🧚🏼‍♀️

Botanica #23, 2025.

Can you spot the unfurling heart?

Botanica #23, 2025.

Can you spot the unfurling heart?

💧Vida, vida y más vida💧

Creando arte de los momentos mas especiales en la vida de personas preciosas…

Gracias por permitirme ver la expansión de su amor con el corazón 💧🌀✨🙏🏻

Gracias @anaisabellagp por siempre confabular belleza conmigo. Te amo. Amo verte panzona. Y gracias @fabianacalvinisti por evitar que diéramos vuelta con tu apoyo como capitana del kayak y la co-direccion / inspiración artística 😜 y a @dianacaravantesr y Hanne por ser espias, admiradoras y guardespaldas jajaja

💧Vida, vida y más vida💧

Creando arte de los momentos mas especiales en la vida de personas preciosas…

Gracias por permitirme ver la expansión de su amor con el corazón 💧🌀✨🙏🏻

Gracias @anaisabellagp por siempre confabular belleza conmigo. Te amo. Amo verte panzona. Y gracias @fabianacalvinisti por evitar que diéramos vuelta con tu apoyo como capitana del kayak y la co-direccion / inspiración artística 😜 y a @dianacaravantesr y Hanne por ser espias, admiradoras y guardespaldas jajaja

Half moon, 2025.

Half moon, 2025.

Last week I delivered an heirloom museum quality photo book for a very special couple. This time I did a custom luxurious design in a vertical format and cacao color. I absolutely loved how it turned out!

These photo books are such a special way to show off your wedding photos in a way that will last forever.

Remember you can order your prints anytime, even after your wedding…(they make for the best anniversary gifts!) All my packages include beautiful quality prints either in crystal boxes or photobooks to display your pictures in a tasteful way.

Last week I delivered an heirloom museum quality photo book for a very special couple. This time I did a custom luxurious design in a vertical format and cacao color. I absolutely loved how it turned out!

These photo books are such a special way to show off your wedding photos in a way that will last forever.

Remember you can order your prints anytime, even after your wedding…(they make for the best anniversary gifts!) All my packages include beautiful quality prints either in crystal boxes or photobooks to display your pictures in a tasteful way.

Little corners and details my absolute favorite venue in Antigua… all events here always inspire me so much!

Little corners and details my absolute favorite venue in Antigua… all events here always inspire me so much!

Elena & Jose Antonio, 2025.

Una de nuestras bodas favoritas junto a @ringofilmsgt. La vibra impecable, una belleza de pareja y una de las fiestas más alegres en la que hemos estado.

Foto y Video: @marielorellanaphotography & @ringofilmsgt , con el apoyo de nuestro maravilloso equipo.

MUA & Hair by @elementobeauty.sv
Wedding Planning: @eventus @luchagalindo @luckyvega
Decor: @wala_events
Venue: @villalasmilfloresclios y Ruinas de Santa Clara
Fiesta: @masaudioeventos

Stay tuned que a continuación se viene el trailer de @ringofilmsgt 🔥🔥🔥

Elena & Jose Antonio, 2025.

Una de nuestras bodas favoritas junto a @ringofilmsgt. La vibra impecable, una belleza de pareja y una de las fiestas más alegres en la que hemos estado.

Foto y Video: @marielorellanaphotography & @ringofilmsgt , con el apoyo de nuestro maravilloso equipo.

MUA & Hair by @elementobeauty.sv
Wedding Planning: @eventus @luchagalindo @luckyvega
Decor: @wala_events
Venue: @villalasmilfloresclios y Ruinas de Santa Clara
Fiesta: @masaudioeventos

Stay tuned que a continuación se viene el trailer de @ringofilmsgt 🔥🔥🔥

Nenufares bajo la lluvia, 2023.

Nenufares bajo la lluvia, 2023.

Madre Lago, 2025.

Madre Lago, 2025.

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