A woman in a wedding dress applying lipstick while looking at herself in an ornate oval mirror.

Editorial and Documentary Wedding and Couples Photographer

A young woman with long hair, wearing a strapless black dress and a pearl necklace, standing outdoors on a sunny day with a blurred background of trees and houses.

TENAYA   MARIE

Documenting Your Stories Worldwide

Tenaya is a documentary wedding photographer based in Houston, Texas but documents events world wide. She is known for her film influenced style of photography bringing a quiet, effortlessly intentional look to her images. She shoots on the mediums  of genuine 35mm analog film, as well as digital, all edited with a style inspired by the art and authenticity of analog. Her passion for the medium of analog and a quality unmatched leads her to the highest of standards for her work.

A Collection of Tenaya’s Work , Circa 2022-2025

A newlywed couple walking outside, smiling and holding hands, with the bride in a white wedding dress and veil, carrying a bouquet of white flowers, and the groom in a black tuxedo.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers, standing beside a groom in a black tuxedo at a wedding ceremony.
A woman in a white dress floating on her back in dark water with rocks surrounding her.
A bride and groom dressed in wedding attire, leaning on a stone balustrade indoors with large reflective glass windows behind them.
A bride and an elderly man, possibly her father, dancing together at a wedding reception, smiling and holding hands, with other guests in the background.
Three men in tuxedos playing roulette in a stylish, modern indoor casino or lounge.
People sitting at a formal dinner table in a dimly lit elegant banquet hall with large windows and tall curtains.
A newlywed couple kissing outdoors, the bride holding a bouquet of white and pink flowers, the groom in a black tuxedo, with a white wall and green foliage in the background.
Silhouette of a couple dancing in front of fireworks display at night, with trees in the background.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers stands on a brick pathway in a garden, with a groom in a black tuxedo and bowtie standing in the background amidst lush green trees and bushes.
A woman dressed as a bride, with long hair, a white wedding dress and veil, appears to be falling or jumping off a large dark rock formation in a desert landscape. A man in black shorts is mid-air above her, also seeming to jump or fall.
A woman in wedding attire standing by a window, looking outside, with her hand gently resting on her chin, in black and white.
A young woman in a white dress and a man in a tuxedo sitting closely together on a vintage sofa in a dimly lit room with dark wood paneling, bookshelf, and a lamp.
“Each photo we look back on tells a story. Our story. Truly turned our love into a work of art.”
— Hannah
A bride and groom in wedding attire embracing outdoors, with greenery and a white wall in the background.
A black and white photo of a man and woman on rocky terrain, with the woman sitting on a rock holding a bouquet, wearing a wedding dress, and the man standing nearby, dressed in formal wear, set against a bright sky.

Kind words.

  • A black and white photo of a man and woman sitting closely, with the man holding the woman and the woman resting her head on the man's shoulder, near a fireplace with an ornate clock on top.

    " I cannot choose a favorite because they are all so perfect!!"

    “If I could get married again just for the photos I would!!!!! I am tearing up writing this because the appreciation I have for you cannot be said in words easily. I smile so big every time I see your name on our guest board. Thank you for helping in making our day extra special and thank you for being you!! You will forever be someone we look to for photography!”

  • A black and white photo of a bride and groom in a tender moment, touching foreheads with eyes closed, sharing an intimate connection during their wedding.

    "Even just seeing the sneak peeks, a LOT of my friends were immediately obsessed with your work!!"

    “First, I just want to say how amazingly kind you and Parker are. Y’all are some of the sweetest humans beings I have met. Second, y’all have such incredible talent! The pictures you posted about out day made me cry the happiest tears. The skills you have in photography is unreal!!”

  • A bride in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers stands in an arched doorway with a chandelier above her.

    "I will DEFINITELY be booking again ASAP!"

    “We LOVED our wedding pictures so much, thank you!! You were right, picking out favorites is gonna be so hard.. “R” especially had fun and felt so comfortable. Her HS senior pics she felt awkward so she didn’t feel comfortable in front of professional cameras until with you. She said she loveddd you and you’re her photographer for all the things now.. ”

  • A black-and-white photo of a man in a tuxedo holding a bouquet of flowers and a woman with curly hair wrapped in a white fur stole, standing close together with a wall and a vintage outdoor lantern in the background.

    "Girl you're just TALENTED!"

    “photography and editing is definitely a learned skill but you have so much natural talent for it. Trust me when I say you’re wayyy ahead of the game.”

  • Silhouette of a woman in a dress with puffed sleeves and a veil, standing near a window with sunlight streaming in, in black and white.

    "I literally have nothing but good things to say about you and your work!!"

    “They look SOOOOO GOOD im screaming!!! I’m even more excited for the final gallery now. You literally captured my EXACT vision and im literally so in love, you did amazing!!!!!”