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Hello, I'm Rich... I’m a wedding photographer for couples who want their day to feel natural, meaningful, and true to who they are. From palliative care nursing to raising twins, I’ve learned to bring a grounded and intuitive presence to every moment. I know when to offer subtle direction and when to step back and let moments unfold. What I care most about is keeping couples at ease and fully in the moment, allowing the true story of your day to shine through in the images — the way your eyes meet, the unforced laughter, and the genuine joy of simply being present with each other.

My approach is centered on photographing real connection. I focus more on using natural prompts instead of stiff direction—so your images feel honest, emotional, and true to life. My editing is clean and timeless, preserving natural skin tones and the feeling of the day. I’m drawn to couples who embrace non-tradition and I pay close attention to how you interact with your guests, capturing candid moments that reflect the joy and fun of your celebration.

If this feels like the experience you want, send me a message.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files
Prints

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Trash The Dress
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Gold & Elm Weddings

Rachel
Rachel Sent on 08/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further!

Rich was a pleasure to work with! He was punctual, attentive, and professional. He ensured that all of our requested photos were shot and he was amazing with time management! His detail shots were more than we could've ever imagined and he ended up finishing our photos way ahead of schedule. If you want a professional photographer that can be trusted to capture your most precious moments , hire Rich!!
Lyssa
Lyssa Sent on 09/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hill-Stark Wedding

Rich was awesome. He was very flexible to make a package that meet my budget needs. Not to mention his photos are Gorgeous.
Annelie
Annelie Sent on 10/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible and *so* helpful!

Rich was incredible — he helped us plan what photos we wanted and all the logistics surrounding them from Day 1 via multiple meetings, so we felt already confident going into our wedding that we would be happy with the final product. He was super flexible and made it clear that he was there to support us in making sure everything went smoothly… and it did! His suggestions of poses and locations were excellent and really captured the spirit of the day and our love for each other. The pictures of us and our families/attendants came out gorgeous, and we are incredibly grateful for his expertise. He got everything right — from detail shots to group pics. (And the candid photos of the reception are incredibly fun and will be cherished for years to come, as well!)
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Marisa Sent on 07/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos

Rich was our photographer at our wedding on 6/20, he was a great sport and had a wonderful attitude with some of our last minute changes. The pictures are absolutely beautiful and we couldn’t be happier with them, he also captured some great candid shots of us as well as our guests and I’m so thankful he was able to get some of those moments.
Megan
Megan Sent on 08/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and awesome

Rich was the perfect photographer for us. We're pretty laid back couple who've been together for a long while and both are shy in front of the camera. Rich was understanding and managed to get some great smiles out of the both of us. We hired him for both our engagement photos and the wedding itself. Highly recommended!
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Kendra Sent on 08/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

It was a positive and professional experience.

Rich did a wonderful job with our photography. He was responsive, on-time, and quick to deliver the photographs from our wedding day. He was happy to provide multiple phone consultations before the wedding to accommodate us not living near his photography location or the venue. We recommend Marra Imagery to anyone who is looking for their special day.
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Sasha Sent on 06/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Rich is more than amazing

Rich photographed both our wedding and engagement session. He is more than an amazing photographer. He is very detailed and made sure he addressed all of our questions. On our big day he brought a great attitude and was very easy going. We are so glad we chose Marra Imagery to capture our special day.
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Catherine Sent on 12/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Marra Photography -Great Photographer!

Hiring a photographer for your wedding is one of the most difficult decisions to make in this stressful time. I highly recommend Rich Marra. From pre-wedding to receiving our photos Rich was prepared and very professional. He arrived at our wedding event early and prepared with a list of all photos we discussed to be captured. Much of the time he was "invisible" working hard in the background and was not distracting during the entire event taking pictures yet he captured all the photos on the list and many more. He was energetic during the entire event and went above and beyond our expectations. Thank you Rich for your amazing service and I cannot thank you enough!!
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Sara Sent on 10/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Rich was great! He got all the photos I wanted and had some amazing ideas for poses and things i never would have thought of!
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Kristen Sent on 09/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
This was a second marriage for both of us. We were not looking to spend thousands of dollars on photography but we did want someone who was creative, professional and willing to work within our budget. Marra Imagery was fantastic. Rich Marra did a wonderful job of capturing our special day by taking photos we asked for and also making creative suggestions for additional poses and photos that we absolutely loved. We would recommend Marra Imagery to anyone who desires beautiful photos at a reasonable investment. Thank you Rich Marra!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Gold & Elm Weddings frequently asked questions

Gold & Elm Weddings includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Gold & Elm Weddings includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Trash The Dress
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Gold & Elm Weddings offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Gold & Elm Weddings offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Gold & Elm Weddings offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Gold & Elm Weddings 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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