Meet Paco & Betty
We’re Marcellos and Whitney Parker — husband and wife, parents, and the two people behind every Paco & Betty session.
The name Paco & Betty started as an inside joke and became something much bigger. It represents the playful, unpolished side of us — the part that believes the best portraits happen when you stop trying to look perfect and just show up as yourself.
As parents ourselves, we love capturing the fleeting moments of our growing children and being able to look back at the photos with joy. We’re so happy to share our love of photography with you.
We love people and want everyone to see themselves the way we see them — full of potential, beauty, and light.
San Diego’s golden hour is our studio. That 90-minute window when the light turns warm and everything feels cinematic — that’s where we do our best work. One session per day, one story at a time.
Sincerely,
Marcellos & Whitney Parker
AKA Paco and Betty
The things that guide our lens
Light Chasers
We plan every session around the 90-minute golden window when San Diego light turns everything it touches into something cinematic.
People First
We love people. Every session begins with a real conversation — not a shot list. We photograph who you are, not who you think you should be.
Intentional Craft
One session per day. No assembly lines. Every frame is composed, color-graded, and delivered with the care it deserves.
Family Rooted
As parents, we understand the weight of these moments. We created Paco & Betty to help families hold on to the chapters that pass too quickly.
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