What you want most is room to slow down, be present, and actually be together.
You care about what you’re saying to each other, and the people you’ve asked to be there to hear it. You want to be fully in it, and you want photos that bring you back to how it felt, ones you can share someday with family members who aren’t here yet.
As your Vermont wedding photographer your day feeling intentional and connected is important to me.
Honoring the meaning behind every moment
I APPROACH MY WORK WITH HEART AND HUMOR, AND STRIVE TO CAPTURE THE SAME IN YOU.
I’m a wedding and family photographer in the Upper Valley, photographing weddings and elopements across Vermont, New Hampshire, and beyond. Most of my couples are planning smaller, outdoorsy weddings with a lot of themselves in them: desserts the bride baked herself, flowers from the garden, a trivia game at the reception.
I’m also a licensed therapist. It shows up most when a wedding doesn’t go exactly to plan. The forecast changes three times, the timeline slips, or there’s a family dynamic you’re quietly nervous about. I stay calm, help you figure out the next step, and keep things light enough that you can get back to enjoying your day.
From your first inquiry to the handwritten thank you note I leave on your day. My goal is getting to know you and providing you a great experience!
A calm, grounded approach to documenting what matters
Hi, I'm Marissa
Your vermont wedding photographer
Allison & Corey
“I was also worried about some family dynamics that day and Marissa is truly the best person to have in the room for some calm and lightness.”
Your dog being welcome (and will probably end up in my favorite photos)
Plenty of candids of the people you love
Someone steady to have around when the day gets hectic
Gentle posing guidance when you need it, and space when you don’t
My goal is simple:
You get to enjoy your wedding.
I’ll worry about the photos.
What working with me looks like
Guided with care from planning callings through your final gallery delivery.
Supported
Able to stay present while the day unfolds naturally.
Relaxed
Understood for who you are, how you connect, and what matters most.
Seen
Free to experience your day exactly as you planned it.
Joyful
My approach is designed to help you feel…
Before I head out, I’ll leave you with a handwritten note and my favorite Polaroids from the day, something to hold onto while it’s all still sinking in. Then, when your full gallery arrives, you’ll get to relive every little moment all over again.
Soak it in + relive it all
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When the day finally arrives, your only job is to be in it. I’ll be there documenting the big moments, the quiet ones, and everything happening in between.
Live your day + celebrate
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Once you’re booked, we’ll have up to two planning calls to work through your timeline, locations, a rain plan, and anything you’re stuck on. I’m happy to share vendors I love, too.
Get planning + dreaming
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You’ll reach out, tell me a little about the two of you and what you’re dreaming up, and we’ll make sure we’re the right fit.
Get in touch + get to know each other
