Nice to meet you! I’m Mercedes.

Hi friends, I’m so glad you’re here 💖
I’m the storyteller behind the lens at Khen Stories, drawn to moments that feel real, cinematic, and a little nostalgic. I photograph with intention, chasing honest emotion, beautiful light, and the in-between moments that often say the most.

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll usually find me hanging out with my Lab mix, Rosie (deep in my proud dog-mom era), or with my partner Josh (he took this photo), who is the calm to my chaos and my biggest creative cheerleader. I’m an equal-opportunity crier, and if a book, movie, or moment even hints at emotion, I’m all in.

Iced chai is my personality trait, and my favorite color rotates daily between sunset orange and sage green because choosing just one feels impossible.

This upcoming year, I’m leaning fully into what lights me up most: intimate weddings and visual storytelling that feels warm, honest, and deeply personal. My goal is to create images that don’t just document a day, but hold onto the feeling of it, so years from now, you can step back into that soft, glowing moment and remember exactly how it felt.

If you’re drawn to imagery that’s emotional, artful, and rooted in real connection, I’d love to tell your story.

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