marissa White

photography

Meet marissa

your virginia elopement photographer

I’m not just here to take photos—

I’m here to chase mountaintops, feel the wind with you, and capture the raw, real moments that make your story yours.

From the subtle moments to the wildest views

 I live for the kind of love that’s rooted in connection and adventure. If you’re dreaming of an experience that’s wildly you—and a photographer who’s all in—you’re in the right place.

Your hiking guide, photographer, + trail bestie all wrapped up in one!

meet bandit!

Bringing your elopement dreams to life is what I do best

I will meet with you two over a call to discuss your dream elopement day + then curate a list of locations to help you decide!

Once your location is chosen, I will work alongside you to find all the necessary permits. I will speak with rangers and other necessary parties to arrange your day!

I am happy to help provide you with local activities in your chosen location. Most couples think that 8 hours may be too long but time flies when you're having fun! We will create a stress-free timeline to fit your day perfectly. 

Packing everything you need for your day can be stressful! I will provide a packing list to fit your location + activities. All you could need packed into a list made just for you two.

All the help you could need

Can't find the perfect ceremony spot?


Permits Adding Fuel to The fire?

Don't know what to do for 8 hours?

Is packing stressing you out?

Let's Get planning!

Based in Virginia, rooted in the mountains I call home. 

This or that

Sunrise

Sunset

mountains

beach

Digital

Film

dogs

cats

champangne toast

coffee cheers

I grew up in California, where I was always just a drive away from the beach, the mountains, and winding rivers. That’s where my love for the outdoors first took root—and where I realized that nature has a way of holding space for life’s most meaningful moments.

These days, I call Virginia home, where I live with my amazing husband and our two dogs (who are always ready for a trail day). We’re surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it’s here that I find the same sense of wonder I grew up with—misty mornings, golden ridgelines, and trails that lead to unforgettable views.

When I’m not behind the camera, I work in the hospital, which has taught me to slow down, pay attention, and hold space for people’s most vulnerable and beautiful moments—something I carry into every elopement I photograph.

FUN FACT: Me + my husband have the goal to visit all 63 US National Parks! We are at number 10 out of 63!

The start of it all...

My journey with photography started back in high school—camera in hand, chasing sunsets and spontaneous road trips with my friends. I was obsessed with capturing the feeling of a moment: wind in our hair, dirt on our shoes, and laughter echoing through wild places. What began as a creative outlet quickly became a calling.

Years later, I met my husband, and together we started chasing our own adventures—this time with more intention and a deeper appreciation for love and connection. That’s when I realized I wanted to do more than just take photos. I wanted to document love the way I experienced it: raw, real, and surrounded by the natural world.

Adventure is a huge part of my story—I even solo hiked Half Dome last year (a reminder that the best views truly do come after the hardest climbs). That experience, and so many others, shaped how I show up for the couples I work with: with courage, curiosity, and a heart wide open.

I believe your wedding day should feel like you—wild, intentional, and completely free. Whether we’re chasing sunrise on a mountaintop or wading through a river barefoot, I’m here to capture your love in the places that make you feel most alive.

Let’s tell your story—honestly, adventurously, and unapologetically.

elopement packages

crafting  an adventure that’s wild, meaningful, and 100% you.


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your story deserves nothing less

uniquely yours

From sunrise on a Shenandoah ridge to quiet vows beneath a canopy of Virginia pines, this place is full of magic—and your story deserves to be part of it. Whether we’re chasing golden light on Skyline Drive, hiking to a hidden overlook, or sharing a mountaintop picnic after your ceremony, your day should feel like an adventure made just for you.

I’m here to help you dream big, plan boldly, and capture every wild, intentional moment along the way.

Ready to ditch the rulebook and create an elopement day as epic and one-of-a-kind as your love?

let's do this!

for the wild at heart