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Mari Harsan Studios is a husband and wife team and we specialize in wedding photography and cinematography.

Once in a lifetime. That one singular moment when months of planning and preparation culminate into a few fleeting hours. A day to be remembered, cherished and reflected on for decades, if not generations… This is your wedding day and capturing the emotion, the small details, the firsts of many is a responsibility that Mari Harsan and George Bucur do not take lightly. This husband and wife team know a little something about love and special moments. Five years strong into their marriage, they have combined their creative talents to make your wedding story part of their own. Simplifying the process for securing quality photo and video with a united vision for your wedding experience, Mari Harsan Studios represents the best of both worlds under one contract. Friendly, supportive, responsive… Mari and George look forward to meeting you and making your wedding epic! Striving for ever greater heights, Mari Harsan Studios utilizes the latest technology and techniques to enhance the art of wedding portraiture and video. Every effort is made to bring out the optimal vision of your wedding while retaining the candid, unexpected moments that you’ll always cherish.

“Working on weddings has brought George and I closer together. It reminds us of when we were married and how that felt. As a couple, we understand what the bride and groom are going through emotionally and we’re sensitive to that. For us, capturing weddings is personal. We really feel it… and we always want to be at our best on a wedding shoot.” — Mari Harsan

Taking the lead, Mari handles principle photography, while George directs the videography with a talented crew behind them. Their shared creative vision represents the benchmarks of precision and quality, while tapping into the imagination and spirit of what a wedding can be visually. The results speak for themselves with image upon image, frame upon frame, of the magical and extraordinary. The perfect marriage of photo and video.

“There is a timelessness and elegance to wedding photography, which now extends to wedding videography. The movement of the camera, the music, the editing, the tempo, the color, all create a feeling. It’s a shame to call it a ‘video,’ as the look and feel is more like a movie. I see my work as weddings films.” — George Bucur

Like an artist and his canvas, George (a seasoned editor) works all the angles to make his wedding ‘films’ truly epic. From an aerial drone that slowly sweeps wide over grand vistas to tight close ups and low angles that reveal subtle details and textures, his “moving picture” is like a visual score that hits all the high notes. The perfect compliment to Mari’s emotive photographs. Creating a storybook fairy tale in one click, Mari, with unbridled enthusiasm, works tirelessly to get “the” shot. The dress, the shoes, the ring… all the little details come to life in her images. But most importantly, above all else, is the couple.

“I love detail shots. When all the elements come together, it’s like magic. Clean, vivid, wonderful! The light and ambiance perfectly balanced… But the shots that really make me feel good are when I see the love between the couple. When I see them enjoying this moment together and I have captured that. It’s that interaction that I crave to see. And the moment I get it, everything else falls away.” — Mari Harsan

To get in touch with us please visit our website at: www.mariharsan.com, email us at: mari@mariharsan.com, or call as at: 202-253-9327.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

Reviews of Mari Harsan Studios

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Mari is highly acclaimed by multiple reviewers for her exceptional wedding photography services, capturing moments with finesse and creativity. Her team, including cinematographer George, is praised for going above and beyond to deliver high-quality photos and videos. Reviewers appreciate Mari's warm personality, attention to detail, and ability to make couples feel comfortable and confident during photoshoots, with many emphasizing the joy and beauty she brings to the experience. Her passion for photography is evident through her dedicated and efficient work, making her a top recommendation for engagement and wedding photography services.

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Mari is highly acclaimed by multiple reviewers for her exceptional wedding photography services, capturing moments with finesse and creativity. Her team, including cinematographer George, is praised for going above and beyond to deliver high-quality photos and videos. Reviewers appreciate Mari's warm personality, attention to detail, and ability to make couples feel comfortable and confident during photoshoots, with many emphasizing the joy and beauty she brings to the experience. Her passion for photography is evident through her dedicated and efficient work, making her a top recommendation for engagement and wedding photography services.

Rohan
Rohan Sent on 06/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mari is INCREDIBLE -- we cannot rave about her enough

Mari is truly next-level, absolutely amazing at wedding photography, and her team went above and beyond to capture our wedding perfectly. If you are on the fence about whether spending more for higher quality photo and video is worth it, this is the voice telling you that it is -- at least when it comes to having Mari and George capture your events. Mari was a dream to work with. She matched our vibes perfectly, making us feel comfortable and beautiful, so our genuine joy radiates through the photos. And George is exceptionally skilled at cinematography. He captured both the high-energy moments and the sweet intimate moments with equal finesse, and put it all together in a way that transports us back to those incredible days. We cannot emphasize enough how amazing their photos and videos are and how much we recommend their team.
Sharanya
Sharanya Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer!

We had the most amazing time with Mari as our photographer for our wedding. She made us feel completely comfortable throughout the whole weekend and was so easy and warm to work with. She radiates positivity and her creative vision is unmatched. We had a busy wedding weekend with multiple photo sessions and throughout it all, Mari made sure that we were having fun amidst all the craziness all while getting the most gorgeous photos. From the stunning portraits, to the intricate detail shots, to all the party and guest photos, Mari beautifully captured our entire wedding weekend from start to finish in the most captivating way. We were so excited to receive our photos back and they did not disappoint. Going through them was like re-living the entire wedding and we have received so many compliments on them. Mari is truly the best and we are so lucky to have worked with her!
Philip
Philip Sent on 12/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photography

We wanted to be able to look back at photos and feel the vibe of our wedding. The people, the moments, the energy. Mari captured it all so perfectly and with a genuine kindness and easygoing approach that made her a joy to work with.

We did an engagement shoot not long before the wedding mostly to get used to working together. We started in DC Reynolds, the bar where my wife and I had our first date (they were awesome about us taking photos there btw), and then at Malcolm X park, a few blocks from where we live. When we got those photos back - quickly - we saw for ourselves that Mari has a gift for creativity. We even used some of those first photos to make signage at the wedding.

On the wedding days - the Punjabi-style Sangeet and Baraat and the U.S.-style ceremony and reception - Mari and her team were everywhere they needed to be and produced stunning photographs. We have so many favorites it's impossible to choose even for this review. We ended up printing out hundreds of physical photos to send to guests with our thank-you cards, which also featured two of Mari's photos, and people absolutely loved them.

Please, please work with Mari if you can. You won't regret it for a second.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
RIMAS FILMS RIMAS FILMS Wedding Videographers

A beautiful fall wedding at the Historic Rockland was filmed by RIMAS FILMS. And here I had a great opportunity to work with a professional and talented Mari, Mari Harsan Studios. Mari was a great addition to the team of vendors. And she went out of her way to make sure the bride is happy with every shot as well as including all the guests and bridal party. Mari worked the venue great and had amazing ideas for a beautiful newlywed photoshoot! Mari is easy to work with, she has brilliant sense between professionalism and friendliness. I enjoyed working with Mari Harsan Studios and I hope we can work together again.

Bhavna's Henna & Arts Bhavna's Henna & Arts Wedding Hair & Makeup

Your photos are amazing.

Wedding Ceremonies by Jeff Wedding Ceremonies by Jeff Wedding Officiants

I love working with Mari and her husband. I've been privileged to work with them over the years. They even provided one of the videos of my work for Wedding Wire.

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Mari Harsan Studios frequently asked questions

Mari Harsan Studios offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Mari Harsan Studios offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Mari Harsan Studios offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Mari Harsan Studios is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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