SHenendoah ELopement photographer

Virginia based

That's why you're here!

An experience that makes you feel like a real-life love story.

A day spent wandering through wildflower fields, soaking in mountaintop views, and chasing golden light through the quiet trails of Shenandoah.

Whether your version of adventure is a picnic by a waterfall or horseback riding at sunset, you want a day that's true to you.

And now you're realizing...Wait, I can actually do this my way?
Where do I even start?

You know you want your elopement to feel just like you

now that you can go anywhere, do anything

Don't worry, That's where I come in!

you may be feeling overwhelmed

I work to take stress out of the equation when it comes to you enjoying your day + being fully present in the moment with your favorite people!

Trust me when I say...

Just you two, me, and the trees hiking into the mountains to say your vows overlooking an alpine lake.

Your experience is what matters most to me!

I'm not just your photographer, I'm your all in one, go-to girl when it comes to elopements.

I'm here to be your walking inspo board, timeline planner, location expert, and adventure guide!

Let's Get down to the nitty gritty

✈ LET'S START PLANNING YOUR EPIC SHENENDOAH / WASHINGTON D.C. ELOPEMENT! ✈ LET'S START PLANNING YOUR EPIC SHENENDOAH / WASHINGTON D.C. ELOPEMENT! ✈ LET'S START PLANNING YOUR EPIC SHENENDOAH / WASHINGTON D.C. ELOPEMENT! ✈ LET'S START PLANNING YOUR EPIC SHENENDOAH / WASHINGTON D.C. ELOPEMENT! ✈

GOOD NEWS, you will have some sneak peeks sent to your email within 24 hours to reminisce on your adventure + share with your loved ones.

Just 6 weeks after your elopement, you will have your full gallery of high-resolution photos delivered to your inbox to print, share, and hold close to your heart forever!

the memories

My biggest goal for your elopement day is for you to have the ability to be fully present. I will help us follow your laid-back timeline while creating moments for you two to soak up your adventure.

the moment

Planning includes:

Unlimited planning assistance calls
Custom timeline tailored to your dream vision
Permit help and communication with all necessary facilities for you!
Vendor recommendations for your specific location (by yours truly)
Packing lists specific to your location + season

I will plan your customized elopement adventure by getting to know each other in stress-free calls. This allows to understand your elopement vision and help you bring it to life.

the plan

making your elopement a stress-free process can be easy as a walk in the woods

Elopement packages

Unlimited planning assistance calls
Vendor recommendations
Adventure gear checklist
Curated locations list to help with planning
Custom timeline for a stress-free experience
High resolution photos in online gallery to view, print, and share your photos
Permit assistance (because paperwork isn't fun, but I make it easy!)
Travel fees for photographer INCLUDED
*Credit for photo album (included in specific packages)

$3200

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- tRISTON + eLENA

"From the moment we met her, she made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera -- which is not easy to do! Her energy is so positive and laid-back, and she guided us through everything with such ease. We honestly had the best time through the day and the photos turned out even better than we imagined. We're so grateful to have had her capture such a special moment in our lives. Highly, highly recommend Marissa to anyone looking for not just beautiful photos, but a genuinely great experience!"

"Marissa is truly amazing! She made the entire experience feel so natural and fun."

- Jared + quinn

We had an incredible experience with Marissa as our photographer at Rocky Mountain National Park. Despite an unexpected rainstorm, Marissa embraced the weather and turned it into a fun. memorable adventure. The photos were absolutely stunning, capturing both our joy and the beauty of the park perfectly"

"tHE PHOTOS WERE ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!"

- ty + Jayni

Marissa was absolutely amazing! She knows how to turn any area of scenery into a work of art with her photography. I’ve never had professional photos done before and didn’t know what to expect but after seeing our albums from our elopement, I was so happy! Beautiful colors, beautiful sceneries, beautiful memories made!

"Beautiful colors, beautiful sceneries, beautiful memories made!"

ELOPE WITH ME!

While you are soaking up the PERFECT day with your significant other, I'll be working to get you sneak peeks within 72 hours of your elopement. By 6 weeks, you will have your full high-resolution gallery right in your inbox!

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Now that we have spent time curating your dream elopement, you get to experience it! It is my goal to give you time to soak in the views + each other while capturing all the little moments.

THE MOMENT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR...ELOPEMENT DAY!

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IT'S TIME TO START PLANNING!
I will head out to find your perfect ceremony location! We will run through ideas, create your timeline, and make sure your big day is stress-free!

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Next, we will chat over a call to get to know each other and see if we are a good fit (like marshmallows + a campfire). We will also start going through ideas for your special day, don't worry I guide you through this!

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Click that little button below to head over to the contact page + tell me all your dreams for your elopement day as well as your love story. I need the deets!