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Hi! Thanks so much for checking out my page! My name is Marli and i have been a professional wedding photographer since 2017. I truly found my calling after i photographed my first wedding! There is nothing better than getting to know a couple and capturing memories from their wedding day!

I would describe my style as modern, dramatic and romantic. I love the challenge of finding the best and most epic spots at your venue for gorgeous, memorable portraits!

I would love to hear more about your wedding! Please dont hesitate to send me a messge with any questions!

Please check out my website www.photographybymarli.com for more images and information!

You can also follow me on Instagram for the most up to date postings of my work! https://www.instagram.com/photographybymarli/




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  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files

Reviews of Photography by Marli

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Jessica Sent on 11/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

Marli was our dream wedding photographer! A good friend recommended her. From the minute we spoke, Marli was a complete professional and responded immediately to any of my questions or concerns. This was extremely important to me because I had reached out to a few other photographers who were flaky or would not respond quickly enough. Marli was also happy to jump on a call to share ideas. I sent her a shot list and she also had wonderful suggestions.

I can't express how grateful and happy I am about how the photographs turned out. She captured the essence of our special day with beautiful candids but also really great posed pictures. Everything was truly remarkable from the pictures before the ceremony with our dog looking over the ocean, to the emotional exchange of vows. Every angle caught these precious moments and I am so grateful. Also, Marli knew how to move quickly to make sure she got all of the family shots. She even referred back to my shot list! It's important to have your photographer well prepared like this because on your special day you will be so overwhelmed and you won't be able to remember what you wanted or needed so it was super helpful that she kept a list of all the shots I wanted. I stopped favoriting photos because there were too many. I loved them all!

I would highly recommend Marli. She is incredibly talented and a dream to work with!
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Hilda Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, punctual & fun

Marli is so talented, kind and fun to work with! I am beyond happy I went with Marli as my photographer for my engagement session & wedding day. She was so easy to work with and made me feel comfortable on my wedding day. I don’t like getting my pictures taken, but she made me feel and look great. She had great ideas of different styles for the pictures and let us do anything we wanted. I also love that she doesn’t go heavy on the editing. She sent us sneak peeks couple days after our engagement session & wedding day so we could share with our family and friends on social media, such a nice touch! In addition, she delivered the full galleries before the expected date. My family truly saw the value of the service provided. My wedding pictures are priceless…she and her colleague captured some amazing moments and provided us with hundreds of photos that will be wonderful memories for years to come. We just couldn't be happier with the photos we received. I HIGHLY recommend her. I can’t stop looking at the pictures! Thank you, Marli!
Maritza
Maritza Sent on 10/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

Marli photographed our elopement. I let her know I had two teenage boys that may not be as stocked about taking pictures, or posing for pictures. We LOVED our pictures our boys were comfortable and the pictures showed. Marli took pictures that naturally captured us.
Juliet
Juliet Sent on 07/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Thoughtful and personable photographer!!

Marli is AMAZING. We are so grateful to have found her for our wedding photos! She was always quick to respond and would even check in with me (which I really appreciated being an overwhelmed bride :) ).

On the morning of our wedding, we had to change the site where we were taking photos. Marli was incredibly understanding and flexible, even recommending another nearby location that was gorgeous! She was friendly and patient with us and our families, making us feel comfortable. We were unsure what kinds of shots/poses we wanted, but she gave us great suggestions and direction.

When we saw our final photos, we were shocked! Marli achieved what we assumed was impossible; photos where every member of our family (10 of us) not only had our eyes open but also looked GOOD. In addition to an online library of our photos, she also sent us a beautifully packaged USB that felt personalized and special. I can’t stress enough what a wonderful experience it was to work with her. She is not only thoughtful about the photos she takes but also about you and making sure you have a pleasant experience. We are looking forward to working with her again in the future!
Janelle
Janelle Sent on 02/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Personable, Creative and Professional!

Honestly, finding Marli was a God send! My (now) husband and I were of the many trying to figure out the best way to navigate wedding planing through a pandemic. We had initially booked her for our engagement shoot and then quickly decided, we wanted her to shoot our wedding! Contacting and communicating with Marli was so easy, from the very first call we were able to tell we would vibe well with her and that she understood our wants. She had great recommendations for engagement shoots (in December!) that weren’t typical and was patient with us as we sorted our options.

When we decided to do a super intimate backyard wedding at our parent’s house, she was quick to respond and provide feedback on how we could make great photo ops with what we had. The same day of our wedding, high winds decided to take out our gazebos in the back so we quickly pivoted to an indoor wedding.

Marli has always been super punctual and even arrived early to locations to scope out good spots for photos. She has great vision and direction on how to achieve ‘that shot’.

TLDR; she is responsive, creative and always doing her best to provide you with the best photos. She made us feel like a normal bride and groom during a worldwide pandemic and we cannot recommend her more!
Alisa
Alisa Sent on 09/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great photographer

Marli was referred to us by a friend for our wedding. She did our engagement and day of the wedding. One of the reasons we love her work is she tries to keep the picture contrast natural without adding to much contrast. If you like your photos to be more natural without too much contrast Marli is your person but I am sure she can work with anyone! She's flexible and willing to work with you with no questions. We plan to use her again for other occasions.
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Carmen Sent on 10/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Experience with a True Artist

Marli is the best EVER. If you have been looking for a professional photographer at a great price, look no further. I'm a VERY picky client and she handled me like a snake charmer. Just do yourself a favor and book Marli...just do it...you will thank me later 😉
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Gabriela Sent on 01/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Marli provided the most stunning engagement and wedding photos for us, and we could not have been happier with her work. She took the time to understand what our styles were and what we were looking for (natural shots with a mix of candid moments) and delivered beautifully on what we wanted. We were amazed at how many photos she took on our wedding day -- photos we thought no one had captured in the busy rush of the day. From the very beginning, Marli was detail-oriented, always responded quickly to any questions we had, and was just sweet and wonderful to work with. We highly recommend her!
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Photography by Marli frequently asked questions

Photography by Marli includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Photography by Marli includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Photography by Marli offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Traditional
Photography by Marli offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Photography by Marli offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
Photography by Marli 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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