We started working with Mari this summer while planning for a November wedding. Her enthusiasm for photography was evident from the very beginning. We saw examples of her work and knew that she had other weddings that she was working on, yet felt as though we were the only wedding 'on deck.' She was responsive to all of our questions, and our concerns were her concerns. Now about the quality of her work - The wedding pictures are absolutely beautiful. They could have been from any gorgeous magazine spread. Mari, Monika, and Deb had photos of moments I never saw and groups I never organized; they just took care of all the little details. If you look at Mari's website and think your pictures couldn't look that wonderful, they will. A wedding photographer once told me that if you splurge on the food, the venue, the dress, etc. and feel that you have to scrimp on the photographer, you're wrong.......in ten years the pictures are all you'll have. Having said that, Mari's prices are competitive with other photographers in the area, but you get so much more. I can't say enough good things about our experience with Mari, Monika, and Deb. They manage to be down to earth and professional at the same time. Also, they blended so well with the wedding guests, like they knew everyone there; definitely part of the party.

Mari is amazing!!!! I can not say enough good things about her! She will listen to what you want and make it happen and she is so creative at capturing the best pictures! She even set up a slide show at the end of the night of some of the pictures for guests to look at! I love every single one of the pictures that she captured and she really does make your wedding day fun and capture every moment! Thank you, Mari!!! I would reccommend her to everyone who needs a photographer in this area for any reason!

Choosing a photographer was one of the most important steps in planning our wedding because we wanted the special moments documented for a lifetime of reminders. Mari beyond delivered! She met with us prior to the wedding date to scope out the location and get to know us a little. When we saw her drop to her belly on the ground to “check out a potential shot”, we knew we had found the right photographer. She absolutely LOVES what she does and it shows in her work. Mari is prompt and responsive. She sees special moments almost before they happen and documents them in a way that tells your story. She makes you look great and natural in the photographs. She is far more reasonable than some of the insanely high priced photographers in South Walton (some quoted $10,000+), but her work is top notch. There is truly “Something About Mari” that made our day special!

Mari was fantastic! She brought a lot of creativity to our wedding photos and we couldn't be happier with the photos. Mari was fun to have around too, while also making good use of the limited time we had between the ceremony and reception. We liked her so much we scheduled a "trash the dress" photo session with her for a couple days after our wedding. The pictures turned out phenomenal. We have gotten so many compliments on these photos and it was a really fun session to do. I highly recommend it (plus my dress cleaned right up - you'd never know it was in the ocean for a couple hours!).

We absolutely loved Mari and loved how she was able to capture our wedding exactly how we imagined!! We will be coming back to her when we need professional pictures. Thank you so much Mari we couldn't have asked for anyone better. You were awesome!! And you will always be in our thoughts. Thank you --Emmanuel and Desiree Reyna

wonderful work! very creative! fun, unique photographer! many years experience! answers every phone call or calls back as soon as she gets message!! very very reliable and excellent work! i found her over the internet and thank god she was amazing, reliable, & awesome work!!!!!!!!!!!! my pictures are GORGEOUS!!!!

Have you heard of the movie titled "There's Something About Mary?" Well, let us tell you, that there is "Something" about our Mari, "Something Incredibly Special." Our wedding day celebration would have been good, but thanks to Mari, our wedding day celebration was beyond great, in fact, beyond our wildest imaginations. Mari not only provided exceptional photography services, but was instrumental in helping us with choosing the right beach location for the most special day of our lives. Mari worked extremely well with the other professionals involved in our wedding, the videographer and wedding planner. We knew immediately upon meeting Mari that we had made the "Right" decision. Mari's passion for photography is evident and her enthusiasm is infectious. We cannot thank Mari Darr Welch enough for being able to capture the right moments in time, every time the shudder on her camera clicks. Everyone who has seen the photos of our wedding has commented how extraordinary they are, in fact, many of our friends have stated that they wish their wedding photos could have been as outstanding as ours. We had such a great time with Mari on our wedding day, that we hired her again a few days later to take some additional "just for fun" photos. We are a discriminating couple when it comes to getting great service, and when it comes to photography, you'll find none better than Mari's Paradise Images.

Exceptionally satisfied customers, Aaron and Rita Leopold

Mari was great! Fun to work with and the results were awesome. Its so true that after everything is over and your special day has passed, pictures are the most precious keepsake. The pictures we got were wonderful and everyone we showed them to were amazed.

I absolutely love Mari. She is a fantastic photographer! She listened to what i wanted for my wedding photos and came through 100%. Mari has wonderful ideas that make wonderful memories that last a lifetime. I loved Mari so much that when i got pregnant i went to her for my maternity photos which came out beautiful just like my wedding photos! I definately recommend Mari for anyones photography needs.

Mari, of Mari's Paradise Images, was such an important part of our wedding. Having a destination wedding was difficult, and she went out of her way to help us with anything we asked. She was also laid-back, and very easy to communicate with, always responding to my emails promptly and kindly. Out of all of the vendors we hired for the wedding, I would recommend her the most. Not to mention her quality of work was impeccable- her skill and selection were beyond my expectations. Our wedding pictures include some formal moments, but her technique of capturing candid moments was brilliant!