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Why us

Why couples chooseHariel Xavier.

Six plain reasons, all of them things you can check on this site before you ever get in touch.

Mauricio shoots every wedding

You meet Mauricio at the consultation, and he is the one behind the camera on your day. No hand-off to an associate you have never met.

Pricing you can read before you call

Every collection is published, starting at $1,900. Add-ons are listed too, so there is nothing to decode.

14 years, 750+ weddings

That many wedding days means a calm plan for timelines, family formals, and low light, and quiet direction that keeps you present instead of posed.

Sneak peeks fast, full gallery in 4 to 6 weeks

Sneak peeks depend on your collection: 5 images within 48 hours with The Short Story, 15 images within 24 hours with The Sweet Spot, and 25 images within 24 hours with The Whole Story. The complete edited gallery follows in 4 to 6 weeks, with 2 weeks priority editing on The Whole Story.

Picsui guest experience

A live guest photo slideshow (Picsui) at the reception, a private ceremony broadcast for guests who cannot travel, and a Picsui guest gallery that fills up as guests scan the QR card at their table.

Full print rights, fully insured

Personal print rights come with every collection. Mauricio carries liability insurance and sends your venue its certificate at no charge.

Bianca & Jeffrey's ceremony at Park Chateau Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, NJ
Bianca & Jeffrey · Park Chateau Estate & Gardens, East Brunswick, NJ

From a couple

“Our wedding photos are absolutely stunning! Mauricio has such an eye for capturing those special moments. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and was so professional throughout the entire process. We'll cherish these photos forever. He even stayed late to capture the sparkler exit, which turned out to be our favorite photo of the night. His editing style is timeless — not over-filtered, just beautifully natural.”

Marcia Martinez · Bergen County, NJ

Your date only happens once.

Send your date and venue. Mauricio replies personally within 24 hours.