About
What We Do :)
Hi there! My name is Omar Mena and I'm the owner and lead photographer of Mena Photography. I've been shooting weddings since 2004 and even though I lost count after 400 events (you read that right!); I still LOVE what I do. I run the studio along with my mother, Lorenza, who runs her own studio, Fenix Foto, and does the majority of both
Hi there! My name is Omar Mena and I'm the owner and lead photographer of Mena Photography. I've been shooting weddings since 2004 and even though I lost count after 400 events (you read that right!); I still LOVE what I do. I run the studio along with my mother, Lorenza, who runs her own studio, Fenix Foto, and does the majority of both studios' post-production. She's a total Rockstar.
I got my start in the photography world by total accident. I was hired to write a review for a George Strait show and the photographer didn't show. Even though I only ever shot for fun before, I grabbed my camera and covered the show anyway. The rest as they say is history.
On top of weddings; I've also covered many major concerts and festivals. From Rebelde to Dillinger Escape Plan...I've probably shot your favorite band. I also got a chance to make a few documentaries for 6x Grammy Nominee band; Ministry. Through my work with Al Jourgensen; I've been feature in L.A. Weekly, Metal Hammer U.K., Spin, Alternative Press, Rolling Stone online as well as two prints in the Hard Rock Cafe.
Most recently, I've had the pleasure to shoot destination weddings in Santa Fe, Austin and New Orleans. Destination weddings are definitely a focus in the near future as we try to return to "normal" after the pandemic. Whatever normal is anymore.
The immediate future will see a podcast; How to Book Your Own Damn Wedding, where I share stories, advise and general ramblings about wedding photography as well as produce Southwest Bride; a digital magazine featuring regional vendors and showcasing many of our past weddings. I can't wait to get started.
I know this was long but I felt that I needed to share about myself so you can get an understanding of who I am as a person as well as a photographer that is eagerly waiting to cover your special day.