Business Details
24 Years
experience
El Paso Wedding Photography Experts Since 2002
At Wedding Xpressions Photography, we specialize in transforming fleeting wedding moments into timeless treasures. With over two decades of experience, our husband-and-wife team, Marcos & Elba, have dedicated their careers to mastering the art of wedding storytelling. Our expertise lies in capturing raw emotions, intricate details, and authentic connections through a blend of photojournalism and artistic direction. We offer personalized consultation services, ensuring every couple's unique vision is realized through all-day coverage without limitations on time, locations, or photo quantity.Our commitment to excellence extends beyond photography, providing heirloom-quality albums, museum-grade wall art, and high-resolution digital files with full printing rights. As residents of El Paso for over 20 years, we combine local knowledge with global standards to create wedding collections that exceed industry benchmarks. Our stress-free approach includes equipment redundancy, rapid turnaround times (typically under 7 days), and travel flexibility for destination weddings. This comprehensive service model has earned us recognition as El Paso's premier wedding photography specialists.
Services
All-day Wedding Coverage
Engagement Sessions
Heirloom Wedding Albums
Hybrid Video Coverage
Archival Wall Art
Digital File Delivery
Destination Photography
Pre-Wedding Sessions
Signature Guest Albums
Custom Slideshow Creation
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Specialized in wedding photography for over 20 years
- All-day coverage with no time or photo limits
- Heirloom-quality albums and museum-grade wall art
- Proven rapid turnaround time (under 7 days)
- Professional equipment redundancy system
What people say
Amazing photographers
Beautiful quality
Professional team
Stress-free process
Exceeded expectations
Services
All-day Wedding Coverage
Our comprehensive wedding day coverage utilizes two professional photographers working simultaneously to capture every significant moment. With no time limits or restrictions on locations, we document your entire story from preparations through reception. This service includes professional lighting equipment for both indoor and outdoor venues, ensuring perfect exposure in all conditions. The final collection delivers over 800 curated images in full resolution.
Heirloom Wedding Albums
We create handcrafted, archival-quality albums designed to last generations. Each custom album includes premium paper selections, linen or leather covers, and bespoke layout design by our professional team. Our albums feature lay-flat binding for seamless panoramic spreads and are protected with archival sleeves to maintain color integrity over time. Each order includes digital proofs for approval.
Hybrid Video Coverage
Our hybrid video service captures key moments in cinematic format while maintaining photographic coverage. This includes ceremony highlights, vow exchanges, first dances, and reception speeches. The final product features professional audio capture using lapel microphones and ambient recorders, synchronized with our high-resolution photography for perfectly matched moments.
Engagement Sessions
Professional engagement sessions include location scouting, outfit coordination, and posing guidance to create timeless images. Sessions typically last 2-3 hours and can include multiple location changes. The final collection includes over 100 curated images suitable for save-the-date cards, wedding websites, and personal keepsakes, delivered with full-resolution digital files.
Archival Wall Art
We produce museum-quality wall art featuring gicle printing on archival canvas with UV-protective coatings. Options include custom framing solutions, gallery-wrapped edges, and multi-panel configurations for large spaces. Each piece includes professional hanging hardware and installation guidance to ensure proper display and preservation of your investment.
People
Marcos Martinez
Lead Photographer
With over 20 years of professional wedding photography experience, Marcos specializes in capturing decisive moments with technical precision. He handles lighting design and technical execution while maintaining creative direction for all projects.
Elba Martinez
Creative Director
As creative director and co-founder, Elba brings artistic vision and client coordination expertise. She specializes in posing guidance, emotional storytelling, and ensuring seamless client experiences through her attention to detail and natural rapport with couples.
Questions
What is included in your standard wedding photography package?
Our standard package includes all-day coverage with Marcos & Elba, pre-wedding consultation, unlimited digital files with copyright release, and a custom wall art portrait. We capture no fewer than 800 curated images without time or location restrictions.
Do you travel for destination weddings?
We travel for weddings nationwide and internationally. There are no travel fees within El Paso and Las Cruces regions. For locations beyond these areas, we provide transparent, location-based quotes for all travel-related expenses.
How soon can we expect to receive our wedding photos?
Digital files and preview albums are delivered within 7 days after your wedding. Custom heirloom albums and printed products typically take 4-6 weeks to complete with meticulous attention to detail.
What backup equipment do you bring on wedding days?
We carry complete redundant systems including multiple professional camera bodies, over 20 prime lenses, 10+ external flashes, 50+ memory cards, and 100+ batteries to ensure uninterrupted coverage throughout your event.
Do you offer engagement session photography?
Yes, engagement sessions are included in most packages. These sessions include multiple location changes, outfit coordination, and professional posing guidance to create timeless images for save-the-date cards and wedding decor.
Reviews (7)
Erica Gunnison
May 17, 2022
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Portrait Xpressions by Marcos and Elba are amazing. Overall, my family has had six photo shoots with them, first finding them for my son's senior photos. Willing to try something new, they pushed the limits and went to the airfield to take photos with a private plane to capture my son in his element. COVID happened and they completed his cap and gown shoot in their studio very creatively. Of course, I then scheduled a family shoot, my daughter's senior pictures, her cap and gown, and the final whole family when they came to visit for daughter's graduation.
While Elba styles and ensures the subject is positioned just right to capture the best angle, Marcos' technical ability to photograph complements Elba for the most amazing experience. He even did underwater shots of my swimmer. In the end, the photo books I have from these major events are beyond imaginable. The creative layouts with the technical delivery of a high quality product is worth the investment of memories of a lifetime
While Elba styles and ensures the subject is positioned just right to capture the best angle, Marcos' technical ability to photograph complements Elba for the most amazing experience. He even did underwater shots of my swimmer. In the end, the photo books I have from these major events are beyond imaginable. The creative layouts with the technical delivery of a high quality product is worth the investment of memories of a lifetime
Kimberly Comstock
Jun 21, 2021
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Marcos and Elba did an unbelievable job with our newborn photos! They responded quickly to all forms of communication from start to finish and captured our vision perfectly. I was incredibly impressed with their ability to keep my baby calm and get her in the most adorable poses. If we weren't moving, we would definitely do the First Year Baby Program. Couldn't recommend more!
Emily Moran
Feb 22, 2019
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Wedding Xpressions did my wedding & they are AMAZING! They captured all of our specials moments throughout the day & the pictures came out beautiful! My husband & I are so happy we chose them to capture our day. Marcos & Elba took us to beautiful locations. They're incredible wedding photographers!
Doodler Bug
Nov 24, 2018
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My daughter and two of her classmates have had senior portraits done by Portrait Xpressions and they turned out amazingly beautiful!
Lizeth Terrazas
Apr 26, 2018
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I wish there were more stars to give! I cannot say enough great things about Marcos and Elba. They had already done our family photos earlier this year and more recently our wedding. They are professional, attentive and the their attention to detail is unsurpassed. Marcos somehow manages to be everywhere and captures the moments as they happen while Elba runs around (literally runs. Haha) making sure that every little detail is in place so that the photos are perfect.
They give you the perfect combination of candid photos while also taking the time to do the perfect posed photos that every bride dreams about. I can confidently say that we have found out photographers from here on out, I only wish I had known about them sooner!
They give you the perfect combination of candid photos while also taking the time to do the perfect posed photos that every bride dreams about. I can confidently say that we have found out photographers from here on out, I only wish I had known about them sooner!
Eddie Sam
May 24, 2016
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Wedding Xpressions Photography with Marcos and Elba Martinez was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Complete professionalism was always used, from the moment we met them and there was an easy comfortability. The quality of the photos is by far the best you will receive in the business. The service you will receive with Wedding Xpressions is an experience and it is the exact experience you are looking for to capture every moment of you special day from start to finish.
Nancy Barraza
Dec 29, 2015
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Jesus and I absolutely loved our engagement and wedding pictures from Wedding Xpressions! Marcos and Elba guide you through every step, making sure the pictures come out natural, fun, and romantic. They make the session enjoyable and comfortable, because they are very professional and friendly. Also, when you need to communicate with them they answer you right away. They made sure that our pictures told our wedding story from beginning to end, and we are proud to show them off.
There are many other photographers out there, but the quality of the pictures doesn't compare with Marco's and Elba's work. We knew that at the end of it all, one is only left with great memories, so it was crucial for us that our pictures captured the significant moments, ones that we can share with our kids in the future, and the best way to do this is by getting your pictures from Wedding Xpressions. You well get quality, romantic, and unforgettable pictures with them. We highly recommend Wedding Xpressions for your special day. Jesus and Nancy Barraza
There are many other photographers out there, but the quality of the pictures doesn't compare with Marco's and Elba's work. We knew that at the end of it all, one is only left with great memories, so it was crucial for us that our pictures captured the significant moments, ones that we can share with our kids in the future, and the best way to do this is by getting your pictures from Wedding Xpressions. You well get quality, romantic, and unforgettable pictures with them. We highly recommend Wedding Xpressions for your special day. Jesus and Nancy Barraza
