Hey! I'm Mercedes but my friends call me Cedes.

I'm a Los Angeles based photographer with a love for capturing life as it happens. For me, photography has always been about more than taking a good picture. It's about preserving the feeling behind a moment, the connections between people, and the little details that might seem ordinary today but mean everything years from now.

My journey with photography began in 2012. Like any creative journey, mine had its pauses, its moments of doubt, and plenty of room for growth. But no matter how much time passed, my love for this craft never left me. In October 2025, I made the decision to return to photography with a renewed sense of purpose, a deeper appreciation for my art, and a commitment to growing into the photographer that I've always envisioned myself to be.

My approach is cinematic & documentary inspired. I'm drawn to warm tones, natural interactions, & the beauty of people simply being themselves. Whether I'm photographing a family, documenting a celebration, or creating something more editorial, I want my images to feel like a moment pulled from a film-honest, intentional & full of life.