FOR OPEN HEARTED COUPLES WHO WANT PHOTOS THAT ARE FULL OF LIFE
What if your wedding photos could hold not just how beautifully your day came together, but how it felt to be loved by all your people?
Your wedding is so much more than a series of pretty moments. It’s a day about relationships - the people who raised you, the friends who know you best, the chosen family you can’t imagine living without. I photograph all of it, all of them, all of you with curiosity, creativity, and humanity at the center.
your friendly neighborhood photographer based in Detroit, Michigan
When I’m behind a camera, I feel like my full self. Curious, creative, observant, and completely tuned in to the people in front of me.I love weddings because they show me the best of humanity. Everyone shows up trying to love two people as hard as they can, and honestly…it gets me every time. My work is rooted in that feeling—connection, curiosity, and the full, messy, beautiful life of the day.
WHAT I'm about
HEY, I'M MARISSA
Documentary/editorial coverage for couples who care about their people, their energy, and photos that feel like their actual life.
PRICING & PACKAGES
WHAT I PHOTOGRAPH
WEDDINGS
More cinematic, playful, artsy sessions with room to experiment, move, and get a little weird.
COUPLES & LIFESTYLE
THE VACANTIS
"Marissa is a creative genius and endless fun. My wife and I booked her for both engagement and wedding photos and they have been and still are my absolute favorite photographs ever taken of us. She's such a calming presence, encourages authenticity, and celebrates fun and goofy. If you're looking for someone who understands photography, important events, and fun, Marissa is your gal. I could not recommend her more highly. I'd give her six stars if I could!"
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THE FERGUSONS
"Marissa was a joy to work with from the beginning, helping me and my husband figure out our timeline and shot list. On the wedding day, she was so professional and organized, but also a lot of fun to be around — my bridesmaids were all saying they wanted to be her new best friend! She took a combination of creative and artsy photos with more traditional photos as well, which I really appreciated. She is truly talented! Our entire wedding album is beautiful and she did such a great job capturing special moments of me and my husband and our guests, as well as the general atmosphere."
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THE MATUSES
"Marissa is everything you could want in a photographer and more! She shot our engagement and wedding photos and we could not have been happier. She does a phenomenal job of adapting and catering to the style of whatever couple she shoots. She did such a great job helping the day run smoothly and making sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. I’m so grateful for her talented eye and these amazing photos that we’ll have to look back on to remember our special day for the rest of our lives! If you’re looking for a photographer, congrats — you just found her!"
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