Testimonials
“Marisa shot our wedding in October 2023. She was at the top of our list of potential photographers based on work we had seen on our venue’s instagram, and we were so beyond thrilled that she was available on our date. It was the start of such a positive, wonderful experience from beginning to end! Marisa is responsive, thorough, and so kind! Between our engagement shoot and the wedding day, we were absolutely thrilled by every single photo she took. She and her husband, Steve, captured every single moment with such genuineness and an eye for detail, that when I look back at my album I feel transported back to that day and have all the same feelings over again. I could not recommend Marisa’s services more, and I am sure we will be seeking her out in the future for other shoots!”
“When we met Marisa back in 2017, she was just beginning to build her portfolio and still a student. She was so honest and open with us and that really earned my trust and respect. I have a few friends that are wedding photographers that have been in the business for years and already had a big resume, but what stood out, despite her age or experience, was how passionate she was and her professionalism as well! I sat across from this young woman as we discussed our wedding. First, it’s a September outdoor wedding in our large backyard, our two dogs are IN the wedding, 15 minute standing ceremony, formality pics first and everything else candid, natural pictures. It’s going to be chaos because after the formalities everything is open and no timeline! So the DJ starts playing, buffet is open, three separate bars are serving, cigar bar is burning, photo booth is snapping, three fire pits are blazing, and 120 Italians, Puerto Ricans, and military doing whatever they choose might be overwhelming? I was blown away by how excited and fearless she was by that challenge. We spoke a bit more a few days later and she had every detail handled, a second photographer, the wedding package put together, and again every detail was so meticulously looked into by her that we never considered interviewing anyone else. When the day came she went with the women and took beautiful photos and the man came with the guys to which he managed to take amazing photos of us (we also had him get in the pics as well) and every picture taken from start to finish truly had such personality and really beautifully captured that natural, genuine, range of emotions that we hoped for. Marisa fully exceeded our expectations! I would refer her to anyone and we could not have been happier with how amazing the pictures were, the quality of the album was beyond perfection, how they handled 10 hours professionally while we now considered them our guests and such positive people, never missing a perfect photo (even though we kept making them dance and have fun with us). The final product had blown me away and I personally am proud and feel honored that she had chosen our pictures to be a part of her portfolio.10/10Her intuition, and her eye for the perfect picture, is her gift.”
“Marisa is unbelievably talented, SO kind, and really made our dreams come true as far as capturing our wedding day. We wanted a more candid, vintage feel to our photos and let me tell you - she delivered! She was so easy to work with and made us feel comfortable every step of the way (especially with us not always being the most comfortable in front of a camera). We could not recommend her more and hope to work with her again on another special occasion :) thank you SO much Marisa!”
“Marisa and her team went and above and beyond my expectations. She made me feel so comfortable and calm on my wedding day. My photos are the perfect representation of the day we had. She always knows exactly what to say and do at the best time. I am so happy with my decision to pick Marisa as my photographer. So excited to use her and refer her for future events!”
“As a covid wedding couple, we had to cancel our big wedding and we went small. Little ceremony on the beach and a party in my mom’s yard. Just 16 of us instead of 150. Marisa still made us feel like our day was still BIG! She captured so many beautiful shots that day, including my dog who we had to put to sleep just a month and a half later. But now I have these gorgeous photo reminders of her. I absolutely recommend Marisa. She is kind and sweet and you matter to her as a client.”
“Marisa is incredible. From the moment we met her for our initial engagement shoot and through to our wedding day, she made us feel.. So. Comfortable. She made it easy for us to laugh and be ourselves, resulting in those photographs that are truly worth a thousand words. She absolutely has a gift to allow flourishing love to be captured. She made our favorite parts of our wedding day come to life again, making us laugh and cry just as we did on our first day of marriage. Even during a pandemic, communication with Marisa was a breeze. She was super flexible when our wedding venue changed 3 times. Furthermore, when our wedding changed from 7hrs of coverage to 3hrs, she reduced our pricing to the correlated hours without us even having to inquire! Thank you for being so understanding, easy to work with, and producing stunning work beyond our expectations!”
“Deciding on a photographer for our wedding was probably the most important decision for me.Finding Marisa was such a godsend! If you want one of a kind, gorgeous wedding photos, Marisa is the one for you!From day one she was available to answer my questions and was open to any/all input.Marisa made us feel SO at ease during such a surreal time, kept the day on schedule but we never felt rushed.Marisa has a creative, fresh eye that truly made our wedding photos stand out and feel so special! All of our family and friends raved about how gorgeous the photos turned out! (Not to mention; she (and Steve) were just the most genuine, lovely people we could have asked for to have capture our day.)We absolutely loved our photos and can’t wait to use her again in the future!”
“My husband hired Marisa for our surprise engagement. The photos were stunning. As it was a surprise I had no idea Marisa and Steven were even there. The shoot turned out amazing! We of course wanted to hire Marisa for our wedding.Leading up to the wedding Marisa stayed in constant contact with us and asked questions in great detail to better help her and Steven get the all of the shots, angles, and special requests we had. The day of the wedding they arrived earlier than the agreed upon start time to scope out the best locations for the shoot.They made us feel so comfortable and told us to speak up if we wanted to make any adjustments. The whole day went so smooth and we are forever grateful for the photos they took. Everyone said it felt like they weren’t even there shooting while everyone was celebrating!We received some samples and showed family and friends right away. Everyone was in love with the photos. We were blown away by her work. From the locations she thought were best, the angles, the editing, we couldn’t ask for more.We received a package soon after that contained a beautiful box with decoration and the usb was in a decorative bottle. The presentation completely unexpected and blew us away just like everything else during this process. Overall we would highly recommend Marisa to anyone looking for a photographer for any reason. She is so easy to speak to, always available to discuss ideas and you can trust her ideas and work. She’s been with us for two of our milestones in life and we look forward to working with her moving forward when our family grows!”
“Working with Marisa for our engagement and wedding photos was truly one of the highlights of our wedding! I can’t say enough about how amazing she was to work with. Marisa is professional, friendly, reliable, and a true master of her craft. She was super organized and easy to stay in touch with, and after spending an evening with her and her second shooter, Steve, for our engagement photos, we knew we had truly lucked out on finding such a friendly and talented photographer! She immediately made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and we were surprised at how much fun we had during the shoot. Marisa’s talent really shined during our wedding—on a day that is both exciting and stressful, she provided a much-needed calming presence and was the perfect combination of thoughtful and efficient as she took photos. We never felt rushed or forced, and the photos felt like a seamless part of the day, thanks to her meticulous planning and sweet demeanor. Our guests enjoyed interacting with her and Steve as well. We got the preview photos less than a week after the wedding and they were absolutely jaw-dropping and looked like they belonged in a magazine spread! And just over a month after the wedding we received our photos, all as spectacular and meticulously edited as the previews, as well as a touching slideshow paired with some of our favorite music. I could keep going on about how great Marisa is, but here are the main takeaways:-Marisa has an incredibly artistic eye for photos and told the story of our wedding so thoughtfully through pictures. Her photos have a rich, moody, and authentic style that stands out from most other wedding photographers we looked at. Her talent blew us away and she is destined for big things!-The packages Marisa provides are an incredible value—nobody I know has worked with a photographer that provided thousands of beautifully edited photos with such quick turnaround.-Marisa is just a delight and really made us feel special from the moment we reached out to her! She and her second shooter make a great, fun team to work with.Seriously, if you like her work and she’s available for your event, stop what you’re doing and book her!”
“My husband and I first met Marisa and Steve when they were shooting our best friend’s wedding. After meeting them in person and then seeing the finished product of their wedding photos, we knew immediately that we needed to work with them for our wedding. Marisa is extremely sweet and well organized and made the entire process so easy. Our videographer even commented on how great her day of schedule was before even meeting her. She is great with coaching you through how to stand, keeping everyone on time, and keeping things lighthearted on your special day. We wish that we could get married all over just to work with them again!”
“Marisa is the sweetest! She did my husband and my engagement shoot and our wedding and we couldn’t be happier with the results! You can tell that she loves what she does... her photos were beautiful and I’ve gotten so many compliments on them already!”
“Marisa was absolutely incredible! Her professionalism and kindness are unmatched. She made my son and I feel extremely comfortable. Prior to the shoot she was extremely communicative coordinating the shoot in a responsive manner. She is incredibly creative and her photos are magnificent. We were so lucky to have the opportunity to work with her!”
“Marisa is extremely talented. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone seeking a photographer for any event. She was very laid back and calm for the whole day of my wedding. She captured everything I wanted and more. She was very understanding of any changes I needed to make last minute concerning my family photos, and worked quickly under time limits when members were running late. All of my friends and family loved her and were comfortable shooting with her all day and into the night. I get compliments constantly on how beautiful our wedding photos came out. Not only can you count on Marisa to capture a unique, romantic, and genuine view of your wedding, but you can guarantee a stress free day when it comes to the photography. All the final edited photos were received in a timely matter, and previews of the day were given soon after.”
“Marisa’s talent is truly remarkable- so much so that I didn’t even consider anyone else to shoot our engagement or wedding. I’m so glad that we chose Marisa to capture these special moments. Not only is her professionalism, communication and customer service impeccable, but so is her artistic eye. She set up creative shots that so many others would never have thought to do. Every time I look at our wedding photos, it’s as if I’m reliving the day over again. Marisa was always present, but never intrusive, when capturing every moment of the day. I truly give this professional my highest endorsement, and can not recommend her enough!”
“I am so thankful that we chose Marisa (and Steve, her second shooter) to capture our wedding day! She was responsive, patient, and so sweet throughout the entire process. I was a bit of an uptight bride that wanted to stick to a very tight schedule, and Marisa was great with helping to fine tune the timeline and then ensure the timeline was adhered to on our wedding day. Watching the sheer joy on her face when she knows she just took an awesome photo is such a cool feeling for someone who doesn’t consider themselves to be very photogenic! We cannot recommend Marisa enough and are forever grateful to her for providing us with photos that we’ll cherish for years to come :)”
“Marisa did an incredible job during a fun shoot at a hotel in Philadelphia. Though my boyfriend and I are incredibly awkward and never take pictures, she made the shoot so outstandingly comfortable that the pictures looked amazing and natural! She gave directions when we needed it to help get the best shot (and my- how it worked!). The final images were flawless. All my friends and family were blown away claiming they looked like the cover of a magazine. She is a very professional yet friendly person to work with who knows every angle to make memories that will last forever!”
“Marisa did a phenomenal job with both my engagement and wedding photos! She was very accommodating to all our wants and needs, and made them the funnest photoshoots I’ve ever done! I had a blast going through all the photos. She captured the magic of our wedding day beautifully! I’d highly recommend using her services if you ever need high quality photography with love put into every shot!”
“ I came across Marisa’s page from an old friend of mine from high school. I am SO insanely happy I did because I really feel like I hit the lottery finding Marisa. Being a nervous bride-to-be, I messaged her and shortly after she responded which is when my hundreds of questions came filing in. She so patiently, in depth, and with such a positive attitude answered and eased every single one of my questions and concerns. Marisa quickly went from a stranger to a friend, and after everything aligned (MANY phone calls from my fiancé and I, more questions, her sending me a multitude of her work, etc) we booked Marisa for our May 2019 wedding, and she just recently took our engagement photos and returned all of the edited photos. When I say we had TEARS strolling down our face looking at the photos I am not exaggerating. My fiancé and I are NOT photogenic and for lack of better words, a little awkward at times. She captured photos of us in a way I have never seen before. There is literally not ONE photo that we do not love that she returned to us. My fiancé and I look so natural, like our true selves, and needless to say, all of my closest friends were freaking out at how amazing and beautiful these photos came out and they were crying too (lol but really). I seriously can’t say enough amazing things about Marisa. Not only are the photos she captured PERFECT, but she made the entire process SO much fun. It was like a fun date night with plenty of laughing, love, some dancing, etc. with an amazing photographer capturing everything. Her work/editing has immeasurable talent, her personality, positivity, and overall outlook on life is beautiful, her professionalism/promptness is perfect, she is very calming and kind (needed for nervous brides to be!) and she can accustom her work to any personality. I strongly urge, if you are looking for a photographer for your special day or whatever it may be, to contact Marisa. I seriously CAN’T wait for our wedding and for Marisa to be such an important part of our big day. Thank you thank you thank you x100 for everything you have done so far! She is truly a God-send.”
“I had the pleasure of first meeting Marisa in our high school photo class and it was obvious from early on that she had an eye for photography. I have my own yoga business and I asked Marisa to take some yoga pictures of me that I could use for my website, brochures, etc. I have to admit I was a little nervous! I’m not used to getting my picture taken in such a professional way. From the first photo she took, any nerves I had completely melted away. Her directions were easy to follow and truly help get the perfect shot. Every single picture she took I love. She captured beauty within me that I sometimes have a hard time seeing with my own eyes. The shoot was the perfect mix of professional and fun. Marisa is an absolute natural at what she does!”
“I cannot commend Marisa enough for her amazing vision that she so beautifully captures through her camera. She shot my now husband and I for our engagement shoot, and a year and a half or so later, our wedding day. The thought, time, and effort she, and her awesome other half, Steve, put into the shoots is truly amazing. Neither I nor my husband are very comfortable being photographed but Marisa is so sweet and gives you just enough direction to where you feel comfortable, but look natural. The photos she took of us I will cherish for the rest of my life. Not to mention, she included literally tons of pictures for us to keep, included prints from our engagement shoot, and a beautiful photo album she spent the time to create herself of our wedding. It was also SO endearing to see how excited she got when the light was juuuust right and she KNEW that the photo she took was going to be perfect. It made us so excited to see them as well. We are so grateful for her and her amazing talent! She is such a genuine person with a creative eye - the way she was able to capture our day is stunningly beautiful.”
“5 stars isnt a high enough rating! Marisa is an INCREDIBLE photographer. I’ve never done a shoot before and she made me feel so comfortable...every photo she captured was amazing. She has a great spirit. You won’t regret booking her!”
“Marisa is hands down the BEST photographer my husband, Jackson, and I could have asked for.. Her work honestly speaks for itself, but she is VERY talented and extremely sweet. And definitely cares about her clients. Jackson and I felt like we have known her for years, and got along with her very well. She is relatable and charming, and was very good at giving us directions all while making us feel at ease so that we looked and felt natural in front of the camera. Marisa made us feel comfortable for both our engagement and wedding photos. Which came out BEAUTIFUL. She is very professional, organized, and has a fast response time.. Definitely would recommend over and over again!”
“From the beginning, Marisa has been nothing but sweet, comforting, and most importantly responsive! My fiancé and I were concerned about being too awkward for our photo shoot but Marisa quickly made us feel comfortable to be ourselves. She has a great eye and pointed out ways that we could improve a certain shot in a way that was so sweet and kind. She doesn’t give many explicit placement directions (place hand here, look this way). She gave my fiancé and I directions like kiss her forehead and whisper something in his ear to make him laugh. This resulted in adorable candid shots that really show the love my fiancé and I have for each other. She also was incredibly quick with giving us our finished pictures (it took less than two weeks). They are better than I ever imagined. We are having a hard time choosing our favorites!”
“A wonderful and friendly photographer who makes your photoshoot a time to remember. Marisa has such a creative eye for taking the most magical photos. I would highly recommend her for portraits and weddings.”
“Marisa was an amazing person to work with for our wedding. She was so patient and easy-going with the insanity and chaos happening throughout the day. She was so professional and kind with everyone in the wedding. I appreciated her scoping out places to take photos and improvising when we had weather issues (it was so humid). Marisa treated us like we were her friends rather than as clients, like she really cared about us as people in addition to her work. Communication was a breeze, she was always thorough and very responsive whenever we had questions. And this doesn’t even begin to cover her photography from our wedding. Every photo was bright and beautiful, and they captured our emotions as vividly as she captured the colors of our Hindu ceremony. She complimented the bright colors with pastels and black and white images, which were all equally stunning. We also had a second photographer for our wedding who was equally fantastic and great to work with. He worked with the guys to get some wonderfully creative and hilarious shots. Marisa put together our photo album tastefully, capturing every moment from getting ready to the very last dances. It was a perfect combination of colors, emotions, and action. The quality of the photos and the album cannot be beat. I would highly recommend working with Marisa for any event, especially if it’s a more colorful event, as she’s a wizard at capturing colors. Thank you for everything, Marisa. I look forward to working with you again in the future!”
“Marisa, you made Eddie and I feel so comfortable during out maternity shoot, and the pictures came out beautiful!”
“RJ’s newborn pictures are absolutely gorgeous and you were the sweetest! Thank you so much!!”
“Marisa has such an eye to capture humanity at its finest moment!”
Thank you so much. I appreciate you more than you know <3