Hi, I’m Miryam Marleny.

I studied photography in college, focusing on both commercial and fine art photography. That’s where I first learned film and where I fell in love with it. Film was the beginning of everything in photography, and it taught me to slow down, pay attention, and photograph with intention. Long before film became trendy again, it was simply the way stories were told.

Weddings eventually found me, and they felt like a natural extension of what I already loved documenting real moments, emotion, and connection. Film isn’t cheap or easy, but that’s part of why it matters. If you truly appreciate film, chances are we’ll get along just fine.

My work is rooted in honesty, warmth, and timeless storytelling. I’m here to photograph your day, but also to support you, cheer you on, and maybe even become your friend along the way.

A few things about me:

I love Jesus and people—my faith grounds everything I do Espresso at home is my daily ritual ☕️

I love thrift and vintage shops (everything has a story)

Film photography has my whole heart

I’m originally from Guatemala and inspired by culture and travel

If you love film, good coffee, meaningful things, and images that feel real—I can’t wait to meet you.

Maui, Hawaii. 35mm film

Big Sur, CA. 35mm film

Haleakalā National Park. 35mm film

Point Reyes, CA 35mm film

Testimonials

“We are so grateful that we had Miryam Marleny shoot our engagements. I am a photographer myself, and so I can be soooooo picky about every detail. Miryam was a total pro and made sure that we looked great in all our photos. She was wonderful enough to travel with us to San Francisco so we could have our dream location. She was so kind and gracious and made the whole experience for us sooooo fun! Everyone who comes to our home always gawks at our photos on the wall, and we have one person to thank-Miryam M!”

“Miryam took the most amazing photos of us during our engagement session and wedding. These photos are all over my social media, lock screen, and printed around our house. Simply because I am so obsessed with how they turned out! Miryam is professional, reliable and has a great attention to detail. She made us feel relaxed, confident and special. We can’t wait to have Miryam capture all our future milestones as our family grows!”

“Miryam was truly amazing. I needed someone to take charge and she just did that. She really fit in with my family and made me feel comfortable, she made me feel beautiful. I am so happy I found her through referrals and I will be using her again and again for family pictures 🤍”

“Miryam has been an instrumental piece in our life. She has been documenting our life through beautiful photography for the last 7 years. She has done our engagement photos, extended family photos, newborn photos, baptism, birthdays and yearly family photos. Every single time the photos are breath taking. She is an expert in lighting and location and knows how to angle us and put it in the best spot for the most amazing photos. Out of dozens of photo sessions I have never been disappointed. You can send her”

“Miryam has been our photographer for the past 7 years. We have three children, and are typical for their age in terms of getting them to sit still, smile, and cooperate for their age. She is patient, willing to let the kids be kids while capturing amazing moments that depict their childhood with laughter and happiness. In the short amount of time she spends with us, the amount of wall worthy pictures she takes is astounding.  Miryam possesses a keen eye for capturing precious moments unexpectedly.  ”