Rohan Sent on 06/22/2025

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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.

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Sharanya Sent on 10/14/2024

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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!

Lauren Sent on 10/27/2023

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Mari is the absolute best!

I cannot say enough good things about Mari! Not only is the quality of her work amazing, but she makes you feel confident and comfortable while taking the photos. She pays attention to small details and captures the most beautiful and small moments on camera. I am so happy with my photos. If you live in the DMV, you need to hire her!

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Komal Sent on 06/23/2023

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Pick her now

The only thing decision that I'm as sure about as marrying my husband, is choosing Mari to take my photos. For context, we had a 200 person multi-event, fusion Indian wedding.
At this point in my life I have used a photographer probably seven times for various things from proposal, engagement, family photos. No photographer made me feel the way Mari did. The amount of hype and support that she gives just brings out the joy in the day even more. It was a stressful day, there's no denying it, but when she was taking our photos we felt loved, adored and beautiful. I could not have asked for a better experience. It felt like my BFF was taking my photos! She's full of energy, and when you're exhausted she revives you. Her amount of direction, and initiation of different switches to make sure we had a variety of captures was appreciated and noted. She found the sweet silent moments that we didn't even notice that helped us relive this evening. Moments we didn't know happened we could watch unfold. The results are endless amounts of photos that we absolutely love. I can be pretty critical of myself in photos. I have never been in the position before with any other experience where I had countless favorites. I would choose Mari 100 times again, and me and my now husband immediately started brainstorming other opportunities to use her in the future. Don't hesitate, pick her. I promise she's worth it. Talented, beautiful, adoring, fun. You don't want anyone else behind the camera.

Ellis Sent on 12/27/2022

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Amazing Photographer!

Mari is an absolutely amazing photographer, and we highly recommend working with her. Finding an excellent photographer was our top priority for us, and we were lucky enough to have Mari capture our wedding in September 2022. For both our engagement shoot and wedding, she was flexible, attentive to detail, and supportive of our vision. She also took the time to meet with us, develop a timeline, and answer our questions. Mari is a master photographer, and she will do anything to get the shot, while also making you feel confident and comfortable along the way. She always came to us with a smile on her face, and her team was very efficient with their work. We could tell that this was her passion after she spent 9 hours photographing every detail of our wedding without slowing down. We absolutely love our carefully crafted and edited photos, and we will cherish them forever. If you are looking for a photographer, we would wholeheartedly recommend that you hire Mari for your engagement and wedding.

Zebulnessa Sent on 11/26/2022

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Must have vendor

I hired Mari for my wedding ceremonies back in Nov 2021. I have always loved her work and knew I wanted to book her. My partner and I made the decision to have virtual ceremonies because we have immune compromised family members. Mari was free on the Sunday that we were having our ceremonies and since it was virtual we didn't need a photographer for that long, 3 hours. We did engagement photos with her as well. Mari is soo sweet and takes amazing photos that we absolutely love. The icing on the cake was hiring George to do the videography for our ceremonies. At first I thought George would be out of my price range, but turns out he wasn't. I don't know why I thought he would be out of my price range and struggled to find someone who would do work for the 3 hour ceremonies. we actually had a hard time and I had reached out and am so forever grateful that he was available and able to do it. This duo are amazing and worth every penny!

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Payal Sent on 05/21/2022

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Wedding #2: September 2023
After having a most wonderful experience in working with Mari-Harsan for a wedding last year, we once again retained MH to capture the second wedding celebration in the family. Once again, what a phenomenal professional team!! It was the most pleasent experience as Mari and her team captured beautiful shots of the wedding festivities. They showed up on time; were very generous with their time and efforts; and are an absolute pleasure to work with. I most highly recommend this team to capture your memories.

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I and my family retained Mari-Harson to capture on camera, my daughter’s wedding which took place last weekend. George and Mari have been phenomenal to work with from the time we retained them. Both of them are very personable and extremely easy to work with. They are super organized, very proactive, and make a fantastic team together. They provided a questionnaire to me and my family and captured the details of each of the events that were being planned. They showed up ahead of schedule and brought along sufficient team members along, especially at the Ceremony and Reception, so activities going on at different parts of the venue could be captured. It is too soon (just 4 days since the wedding) to receive photos and videos, so I haven’t seen them yet, but I cannot imagine them to be less than gorgeous. What a feast it would be to go through the photos and videos they captured. I am waiting with baited breath. Mari is high energy! George is adept with his video camera and both of them are absolutely a pleasure to work with.

Philip Sent on 12/28/2019

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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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Krystal Sent on 12/19/2018

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Most Talented Photographer in DC Area

Mari is the most talented photographer I have ever met! She shot both our engagement photoshoot and wedding and I can't describe in words what an amazing job she did.

First off, she is one of the most pleasant people that I have ever interacted with. She is so sweet and makes you feel very comfortable while she is shooting you. She is very responsive to email and easy to get a hold of. She was also very communicative when it came to the wedding and took the time to answer all of my questions ahead of time so that the timeline was planned thoroughly before the day of the wedding.

The pictures that she provided were beyond amazing and extremely high quality. Mari and her assistant photographer, Megan, captured all of our special moments in such a way that we are able to relive the day every time we go through them. It was clear that Mari spent a lot of time and effort editing the photos, which we really appreciated. She even sent us the edited photos very quickly, considering how much time and effort it was clear she put into editing the photos. She provided so many different types of photos, including very cool artsy shots and some more traditional shots, which we loved!

Mari is extremely friendly and fun. Not only do we love Mari but all of our guests did too! They were all talking about how sweet and friendly the photographer was, which was very important to us! She makes the "awkward" posed photoshoots into a really fun experience. My husband and I found ourselves laughing through the majority of the posed photoshoots because she makes it so relaxing and fun!

Hiring Mari was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. I HIGHLY recommend Mari Harsan Studios if you are looking for the best wedding photographer in the Northern Virginia area!

Rohini Sent on 06/08/2018

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Couldn’t be more thankful for George for documenting our wedding. He exceeded our expectations and is truly best in the field. Mari and George have documented a few of my family weddings including ours; and I am beyond happy with the results. Working with them is easy and a no brainer!

Jay Sent on 05/29/2018

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I got engaged; the next day, I called George. What more needs to be said?

Simply put - that’s the sense of urgency you need to secure this level of talent. We set our date only after confirming his availability. It’s truly unparalleled. George’s artistry and creativity shines through his work. The storyboarding, the music, the timing - look at 100 wedding films, from 100 different cinematographers, and you’ll recognize a Mari Harsan film when you see it because of the quality, style, and beauty of his work.

Thank you George for your commitment to the process, your discipline when shooting, your attention to detail, your patience and pursuit of perfection, your impromptu DJing skills, your guidance during planning, your professionalism, and above all - your unique ability to capture the feeling of a day that transports us back in time when we watch your work.

Yael Sent on 11/05/2017

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Mari is an amazingly talented photographer. She photographed both our engagement shoot and our wedding. Not only were the pictures beautifully and artistically done but the experience was relaxed and enjoyable. During the engagement shoot, she was great at directing us through a variety of shoots. At the wedding, she was able to capture special moments without us even feeling she was there. My husband and I were very satisfied -- and we have very particular taste! I can recommend Mari without hesitation -- she's the real deal.

Katie Sent on 08/18/2017

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Mari and George and their team truly are different. From the beginning, they put in the extra effort. They made a trip into DC and met me near my work during the week so we had enough time to discuss my vision and answer any questions I had.

Now, fast forward to the day of the wedding -- We spent over 10 hours with them on the day of our wedding and they were nothing less of patient, gracious and kind. They orchestrated our timeline precisely and thought on the fly when one photo location didn't work out due to a permit mishap.

While I knew their work was going to be great from seeing examples of past weddings and events they've worked, you can never quite judge attitude until day of. They were all just so pleasant to be around and by the end of the day, I felt like they were simply friends taking our pictures because we were so comfortable with them.

Their style is a healthy combination of posed formats shots, creative artistic shots and candid shots. If I ever had a suggestion, they didn't think twice to make the image come true.

My only regret is that I'm not getting married again to be able to enjoy their work again! For anyone getting married in the DC area, look no further, Mari Harsan Studios is the right pick!

Mirham Sent on 05/25/2017

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Mari is the best of the best, it's just that simple! She did an amazing job on our engagement and wedding shoot, and we get compliments on our wedding photos ALL the time and people are just wowed by them. On top of that, she is the sweetest person and so so easy to work with. Extremely accommodating, cheerful, hard working and I could go on and on. Our guests even loved her because of her amazing energy. We took a really long time to pick photos for our albums because we simply couldn't narrow it down! She was by far my favorite wedding vendor, and gave us no trouble at all, actually the opposite, made everything so fun and easy. She was able to read our personalities and deliver exactly what we needed. She takes her work very seriously and it shows. I could not recommend her more, and I wish there was more than a 5 star rating that I could give her! Thank you Mari!!

Shweta Sent on 05/24/2017

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George and his team did an excellent job in filming my 3 day wedding. He was very professional and easy to talk to during our consultation appointments. He even made the effort to come meet us in person during one of our wedding vendor hunts. Ha same day edit was mind blowing and so magical. He made me and my husband feel at ease while filming keys shots, it felt like he was not there. I am so please we chose him as our cinematographer. I cannot wait to see the entire film he has captured! Thank you for capturing such magical moments for us.

Deepti Sent on 03/10/2017

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My wife and I knew we selected the right photo/video team as soon as we met them. Mari and George were an absolute pleasure to work with, throughout pre-planning, engagement pictures, and day-of events. They are so playful, down to earth, and made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. Mari and George not only connected so well with us, but they made sure to bond with our 4 year old daughter, who also gravitated to them. Both Mari and George walked us through the different shots they recommended, and video footage to be captured. Mari's ability to multi-task and execute flawless photography is amazing. George is unbelievable at working the distance shots and videography, including use of the drone. He even put up an amazing same-day-edit video during the reception, bringing his own projector and screen so the guests could enjoy. What we appreciated the most, aside from their clear expertise and quality of service, was how they were able to bring our fusion wedding (with all the different elements of both Indian and American) to life. They listened to us, provided great direction, were funny and goofy, and connected with us in a way we won't forget. The Harsan's are truly exceptional and we highly recommend their cinematography services for weddings and other large events. Really can't say enough about them. Great quality, great professionals, great human beings.

Hibah Sent on 02/01/2017

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Mari and George were our wedding videographers, and they did a PHENOMENAL job of capturing all of the emotions and the feeling of our big day. We were on the fence about videography services, but Mari and George's incredible work was worth every penny -- I know we'll treasure our beautiful video for decades to come!

Kevin Sent on 12/07/2016

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We had a great experience working with Mari! We first met her when she worked a friend’s wedding. We were very impressed when we saw those photos, so she was the first photographer we called once we got engaged. Upon meeting her, she was extremely professional and easy to speak with. Furthermore, her rates were reasonable and she was willing to cater a photography package to fit our needs. During the photo shoots, she had a very easy to work with. We were extremely happy with the our engagement photos and even more so with the final photos from our wedding day. The pictures Mari took look amazing… with so many great photos, we will have a hard time choosing which ones to print!

Thank you so much for capturing all the special moments of our wedding day. You more than exceeded our expectations and we feel so lucky to have had such a talented photographer.

You did a fantastic job! Thank you.

Brittany Sent on 12/05/2016

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Mari and George were awesome to work with! While filming throughout our wedding day, George made everyone feel comfortable and walked us through the different shots he wanted to capture! He also played a short video during our reception that guests absolutely loved!! I can't say enough positive words to describe the Harsan's and would recommend their cinematography services for anyone's upcoming wedding.

Megan Sent on 11/28/2016

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Absolutely everything I dreamed of. My wedding day was the happiest day of my life and I'm so glad that I trusted in George to capture the perfect moments for me to relive whenever I want. Getting a video was a last minute decision and I'm so glad I did it. Getting to see the details made all the difference...being a bride is a blur. The video was seamless, genuine, and dramatic without being cheesy or over the top. Worth every penny. I can't recommend Mari Harsan Studios enough :)

Kristen Sent on 09/01/2016

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Note to brides who have not done this before: you do not realize how much of a role your photographer/videographer play in your special day (or at least I didn't). They are all around you during every special moment and they spend the entire day with you. Mari, George and their crew were awesome people to have around. I can honestly say THEY CAPTURED EVERY MOMENT and they did it while making us laugh during photo shoots and staying in the background during the memories. They had great senses of humor and were efficient, knowledgeable, responsive, and enormously talented! Our video is AMAZING, our photos are numerous and BEAUTIFUL. It was well worth the money.

I will also say our situation was unique. We are a Swiss-American couple. We had the wedding here in the states and a blessing ceremony in Switzerland two weeks after. Mari and George dropped everything to get us our photos and video FINALIZED in two weeks!!! I doubt they can do this for everyone, but without being hired for that blessing ceremony, they still were a huge part of it as we showed the video during the ceremony. I cannot thank them enough- it meant so much to be able to share our actual wedding with family and friends who were not able to fly.

In sum, if you want someone who creates an excellent product and goes above and beyond - stop looking for a photo or video vendor and start looking at Mari Harsan Studio's packages.

Ashley Sent on 07/07/2016

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Mari and George were a dream come true to work with! We spent a lot of time doing our research and came across Mari Harsan Studios to do our wedding day Cinematography. It may have been the easiest decision we made during the wedding planning process once we found them. Mari was very responsive with any questions we had along the way and George is beyond talented. All of our guests were in awe when George had a loop of the wedding playing at the reception. It was just amazing and we still have guests asking us how that was possible! George captured the most special moments and we couldn’t be happier with the results. What he does is truly so special and unique that it sets him apart from others. He is hard working, has great attention to detail, and a joy to work with. He goes with the flow while at the same time ensuring he gets everything he needs to make the movie perfect. We are so lucky to have these memories that will last a lifetime! I can’t say enough good things about Mari & George!

Janie Sent on 06/09/2016

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Truly amazing, awe-inspiring, magnificent, are only a few words to describe the work that both Mari and George, from Mari Harsan Studios do. They are just truly brilliant in their photography and cinematography skills. Not only are they professional, but they have a vision like no one else in the industry. My husband and I first met Mari and George two years ago during a friends wedding. Immediately, we knew that we wanted them to do our wedding. I mean, drones flying capturing the moment, who does that! It wasn't only the way they work to capture the moments that left our jaws down, it was the approach that they took for the event. The same approach they took with us!

We got to get to know Mari and George better during our engagement session, and they are just awesome people. They get it, and they see surrounding that make pictures incredible. We got soo many compliments on just our engagement pictures alone. Comments like "that looks like a magazine picture". You just can't go wrong with Mari Harsan Studios. They are truly the best of DC!

For our wedding we hired both Mari and George, as they are skilled in seperate fields (Mari focuses on photography and George in cinematography). Well they came with all that they had. They had all of our guests with jaw dropped and how on top of it they were. They basically looked like a swat team ready to complete a mission.

Final words - if you're looking for someone to capture one of the most important moments of your life, in a way that you'll cry every single time you see your pictures, then hire Mari Harsan. If you're looking to have wedding photographers that your friends will envy, hire Mari Harsan. If you're looking to have the incredible pictures/cinematography taken by the best photographer and cinematographer in the DMV area, then hire Mari Harsan. If you simply just want the best, hire Mari Harsan!

Can we just give Mari Harsan Studios a 10 out of 10!!!!

S Sent on 06/06/2016

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While we have not seen the completed film yet, we have every reason to believe it will capture the sentiments, fun, energy, happiness and love of a beautiful event based on the movie loop presented during the reception. A cinematographer was not included in our budget when we began wedding planning. My daughter and her fiancé are both very reserved and were afraid that the photographer/cinematographer combination might distract them. However, after viewing the artistic, touching films by Mari Harsan Studios, we agreed to give it a try. What a smart decision! My husband heard one guest exclaim at the reception, “These people are magic – how are they able to show videos ALREADY?!!” Perhaps it is a little magic, but it is also a lot of hard work, preparation, and sheer talent. It is being observant without being part of the scene and understanding the client and the client’s vision. Mari and George are artists and photographers as well as cinematographers. They (and assistant Bryan) know what looks good in still photos and how to enhance scenes for film, all without losing spontaneity or authenticity. I can’t wait to see the finished product, and I appreciate all the time and professionalism they put into my daughter’s wedding film.

Michelle Sent on 03/01/2016

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My husband and I loved working with Mari and George! We received their recommendation as they were the photographer & videographer for our friends' wedding. We had our engagement and wedding photos with Mari and George and we wouldn't have chosen anything differently! They are fun and easy to work with and it definitely doesn't feel like work. I loved the final products and all of the process in between. My family truly enjoyed the photos and video and I am so happy we have something tangible that will last forever after our wedding. Hard to believe all that work for one day and I'm glad I have amazing prints and video from my special day. I cannot thank you enough for how happy I am to have you be there on our wedding day! You both work creative magic!

Ankita Sent on 12/12/2015

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After weeks of exhaustive and thorough searching, we decided to go with Mari Harsan Studios based off of their stellar work, but it was not until later that we realized what a great decision we made! Mari was so warm and quick to respond, we knew instantly that they would be a delight to work with. They were extremely flexible and understanding when we made changes. We had an absolute blast with Mari and George during our engagement session. They made us feel very comfortable and it showed in our pictures. It was obvious that we would love the pictures they took, but when we saw them, we were overwhelmed by how beautiful they were. I was absolutely in love with the shots and became very excited to see what they would do with the wedding.

When it came to the week of the wedding, we never had to check in on Mari or her team. It is such a relief to know that you are working with professional and responsible vendors. We had a lot of events and it gave us peace of mind to see them working diligently the entire time. Taking portraits with them was so much fun that it became a highlight of our week. The morning of the wedding, we had been running late on our end but the entire team was so efficient, they were able to make up time during the portrait shoot without compromising the session whatsoever. Time is critical during weddings and having a photographer who is conscious of that was a great gift to us. The looper that was shown at our reception was so stunning that we are still receiving compliments on it. George worked hard in between of events to put it together, and it showed how much talent he has to put together a high quality video in such a short period of time.

Not only did we get phenomenal coverage, but Mari and George actually added to our wedding experience! We realized afterwards that their energy and presence alone made the weekend that much more special. The only regret I have is that we didn’t get more time to work with Mari and her team!

Terry Sent on 11/09/2015

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I initially emailed Mari based on the positive reviews she had received. However, what sold me on her as the photographer for my wedding was her amazing photos, upbeat personality, and knowledge of the trade. I am a graphic designer, so I spend a lot of my day looking at photographs, so I can definitely tell the difference between good photos and exceptional photos. Mari's certainly fall into the latter category. You can see it in the way she handles the light in each image, the crispness of her detail shots, and the lushness of the black and white photographs.

She could not have been more wonderful the day of our wedding. She (as well as her second photographer, Mary), instantly put me at ease. They were excited to be at our wedding and had endless patience. When taking photos of myself and my husband as well as larger groups, she was very specific about telling people what to do, where to stand, etc. so it made the process go so much smoother. They were also prepared with two cameras each and plenty of extra lighting equipment. I was impressed by how on top of their game they were. The guests noticed, too. I had several people come up to me during the night and say what a great job they thought Mari and Mary were doing. They were right there when an important moment was happening but they were all not intrusive. I never felt like I was being followed by the paparazzi.

Finally, we included our dog in our wedding, and she was just as adept and happy to photograph her as she was the human guests.

I would recommend Mari in a heartbeat to anyone needing a photographer.

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We loved hanging out with Mari and George on the day of our wedding! They were professional and made sure we kept to our timeline, but at the same time they were fun and didn't mind us occasionally goofing off. They really went the extra mile, including coming to the venue before the wedding to scout out locations for portraits, setting up a live stream for our relatives abroad, and flattering us endlessly with compliments.

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Its rare to find a team so passionate about their work. From the second we got to the venue, they were running around capturing every angle of every wedding event but, surprisingly, you could hardly even notice they were there. Always super polite and professional. But, what drew us to Mari Harson was the quality of their editing and cinematography! Within minutes of our first dance, a looper was already playing highlighting the days activities. For those 3 minutes there was pin drop silence in our ballroom with over 400 people. People were absolutely stunned by the masterful editing and camera work. Incredible eye for detail!

George and his team are INCREDIBLE!

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Knowing that photography and videography is the one thing that will last a lifetime after your wedding, picking the perfect vendor for these services was a very important decision. After meeting severa photographers at the Baltimore Bridal Show and reviewing their quality of work, Mari stood out the most. One thing I love about them is that this is not just a job to them, but rather, they are passionate about their work. Our engagement shoot pictures were phenomenal and were reposted by so many wedding sites on social media. Mari went above and beyond Her required duties to accommodate us. And even on the wedding day when my bridal party was stressing me out, she kept me calm and made sure I got all my pics. I would highly recommend them!

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My wife and I hired Mari and George for our engagement and wedding pictures. Working with both Mari and George was the best experience either of us have had with a professional service. They went above and beyond what they needed to do to make our wedding a success. The photography and videography were both top level productions. Their work is amazing!!

Darby Sent on 08/03/2015

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First of all this couple was so friendly! It was so easy having them around all day. :) They spent time with me and my fiancé while we were getting ready. We were at different locations and they captured it all. They used the drone to capture our outdoor wedding. We really love the views from the drone. This couple was working the entire day and they did a great job. The quality of the video was worth the price! They really listened to our ideas and preferences to create an amazing video.

Dana Sent on 05/05/2015

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I met Mari and her husband George at a bridal show last summer. Upon entering their booth and seeing samples of their work I was immediately intrigued to talk to them to find out more. After spending time with Mari and George for 5 minutes I KNEW I had found my wedding photographer and videographer. Mari's photos are breath taking. She uses the surroundings and light to capture a mood or moment in time. She makes you feel incredibly comfortable and relaxed so your pictures come across natural and not forced. George is equally as talented, and had some great ideas during our engagement shoot. Photos are taken from many angles - they will climb in a tree, and get in the dirt to get the best shot.George was down in a ditch to capture us on a bridge. That is dedication! When I received my engagement photos I was up ALL night enamored, I could not stop flipping through them. They are in constant contact with you as it leads up to the big day. They came to Baltimore 3 weeks before the wedding so we could find a few areas for photos the day of the wedding outdoors, and a few indoor spots as a backup. They were so flexible, and spent more than enough time with us until we really felt comfortable with the gameplan. The day of the wedding George was able to fly the drone over Ravens stadium and throughout Federal Hill/inner harbor area as my husband had wished for. Mari and George were there as myself and husband were getting ready, and worked tirelessly to capture all the details and small moments of the day. They were incredibly professional, and although they were ever present, they did not interfere or have the camera in your face. They work great together as a husband and wife team, and their assistants are just as fantastic. I just received my photos of the wedding from Mari, one word - PHENOMENAL!!! We are just as thrilled with the wedding day pictures as the engagement pictures. We are awaiting the short film, but we already know its going to be 6 stars!

Diana Sent on 05/04/2015

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Wow where do I begin?!? Well first of all working with Mari, her husband George and their team was absolutely amazing! They were so fun and make u feel so comfortable! I think that being a husband and wife team def has its perks! They know how to communicate with eachother and know how to stay out of eachothers shot. Which in honesty made things run a lot smoother and faster for our photoshoot and videoshoot. They are so fun to be around with and truly make u feel comfortable having your photos taken especially if it's yor first time (like it was for my husband and I). They take their time out to truly get to know us and ask us questions about how my husband and I met ect. We decided to have an engagement shoot with them prior to our wedding so that we could get a feel of being photograph. My husband and I were really nervous because we never been photgraphered before but we had so much fun and were actually looking forward to being photographed at our wedding! During our wedding they made sure they got every detail and emotion caught on film! I appreciate all their hard work and have recommended them to everyone because they are that amazing! Their work is truely worth every penny! As I tell all my friends trust me you can thank me later! I've already had 2 other friends use them for their weddings. Thank you Mari and George and all your team for making our wedding so memorable! I can't wait to do book more photoshoots with u guys!

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Our experience with Mari Harsan Studios was phenomenal. We used Mari for our engagement and wedding photography as well as wedding videography. Mari and her team are always professional, creative and responsive. I can honestly say there is not one picture from our engagement and wedding photographs that we do not like. Our wedding video is absolutely incredible. It captured our wedding perfectly. Overall, we are extremely happy and would highly recommend Mari Harsan Studios (and we have friends who have already booked her for their weddings in 2015!).

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Mari and George were wonderful to work with! They made sure our day was special, and their work was superb! Thank you for capturing such beautiful pictures and the cinematography is absolutely great. Also, not to mention how cool and down to earth these two are to work with made everything so much more easy even on a day that can be so overwhelming!

Denise Sent on 07/29/2014

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Mari and George were an absolute pleasure to work with. Our photos were so amazing. And I think everyone who watched our video cried. People that didn't attend our wedding said that the video made them feel like they were right there in the moment. Mari and George are kind and professional. We honestly feel like they are our new friends. They made sure that they got to know us very well with several coffee shop meetings, quick email responses, calls, texts, etc. They made such kind gestures like sending us a small gift saying how excited they were to work with us and that made us feel so special! As if the photo album and video weren't enough...Mari also put together an amazing blog which featured some of our most favorite moments from the wedding. We really have to emphasize how impressed we were with George's videography as well. During the wedding, my photo booth vendor did not show and I was so upset but George saved the day!!! He made a 1-minute movie that played during the reception of what already took place that day. Are you kidding me?? That was incredible!! I totally forgot about what upset me and my guests could not stop talking about the movie playing. I mean seriously how many cinematographers have drones flying over the venue to capture everything! My husband and I chose not to do a first look so that gave us very little time during cocktail hour to get our bride and groom portraits done and I can't tell you how impressed we were with Mari, George and their assistants. They were literally running from place to place to capture every perfect shot. We can't thank them enough for all of their hard work and we know who our family photographer will be for every special event in our future lives.

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This was the most memorable part of the wedding :) Mari and her team were very professional and helpful. The pictures came out amazing and we will never forget this great memory thanks to Mari. I would recommend her to anyone!!!

Edwin Sent on 07/11/2014

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Mari, George and staff were wonderful. Their professionalism, quality of work and talent was amazing. My wife and I are very pleased with their work to say the least. Their pricing was out of our budget, but they were willing to work with us to make it happen. I would recommend you to tour their website and check out their work!

Arlene Sent on 07/10/2014

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Mari and George of Mari Harsan Studios are both way beyond a "5" rating for both photography and videography! What Mari and George bring and capture other than amazingly beautiful images and moments, are their equally unbelievable energy and professionalism! It is very rare that you will find an incredible mix of expertise, professionalism, excitement, and positivity - and that's exactly what Mari Harsan and George Bucur offer.

Their work in photography and videography are beautiful - they truly produce art. Our wedding images were oh-so-beautifully captured! It will be very hard to pick your favorites as there will be way too many. Mari and George truly were able to capture all the love, joy, and thrill of our wedding - encapsulating that day for us forever. They absolutely love what they do - and it shows it their incredible work!

If you are in the DMV area - or anywhere in the world, for that matter - there is no better wedding partner than Mari Harsan Studios!

Mari and George (as well as their team) are truly one of my most favorite parts of my wedding!

Thank you very very much - and we 'heart' you, Mari Harsan Studios!

Vince Sent on 06/20/2014

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Let me start of by saying thank you for the great work that Mari, George and their team during our wedding. We met them through the bridal shower and it was an instant hit from there. We wanted to find a vendor that is not only going to give us value for our money, but is also capable of exceeding our expectations. We found it so easy to work with them, and coming from someone who are not comfortable posing, and being in front of the camera, I must say both of them did a wonderful job in making us feel comfortable right from the get go. The dedication they have for their craft and professionalism is the one that sets them apart from everyone else. Again, thanks to both of you and we are more than happy and satisfied with the outcome of your work. Thanks to you, those memories you've captured will be forever treasured not only in our hearts, but also to each and everyone that came and witnessed our special event.

Harkiran Sent on 06/11/2014

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Mari and George did photography and vedio graphphy for our wedding. I must say they did the fabulous job. It was the first indian wedding for them but the way they covered the minute details of the wedding were really commendable. I loved their work and all our relatives back home also appreciated it a lot :-) thanks Mari ad George for capturing our memories so beautifully :-)

Sorina Sent on 04/17/2014

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The photographer was extremely professional and she did an amazing job. The pictures were perfect and both my husband and I could not be happier!

Marcela Sent on 04/06/2014

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We met Mari and her husband George at a bridal show. We liked Mari’s creativity and her clean and modern style. George’s movie-like wedding videos captured our attention and even though we did not initially plan to hire a videographer we are glad we hired him. We never would have imagined that on our late March wedding the weather was going to be rainy. Yet we all made the most of it. Mari, George, and their assistants played a big part on keeping everyone’s enthusiasm awake with their energy, smiles, and great attitude despite being cold and wet. It was a memorable wedding and now we get to keep those memories alive thanks to Mari and George who captured every single detail in an artistic, professional, yet fun way. Our families and friends have not stopped talking about the charisma, talent, and willingness of the photographers and videographer. We could have not asked for a better team!

Tekla Sent on 09/03/2013

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We could not recommend Mariana highly enough! She produced the most beautiful pictures and managed to capture the essence of the day in a way we could not have imagined.
When choosing a photographer, you spend a lot of time looking at other people's wedding photos and hope that yours will turn out just as well. Nothing compares to looking at your own and, with Mariana, they will turn out even better!

Adrian & Tekla

Elena Sent on 08/26/2013

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Where do I start? It does not matter if you are model or not, if you think you are not very photogenic or do not know how to pose. Leave all the worries aside and listen to the professional! Mari is absolutely amazing! She has an eye for detail, she knows what would look good and how to bring out true you through the pictures. We did an engagement session as well as wedding with Mari and up until this day we still cant believe that we look that good. Mari has some magic lenses (sorry Mari, I had to add that because those were the best pictures of our lives)! Mari is very accommodating and always has a plan. It has been a stress-free experience. We have received so many compliments about our pictures!!!! Mari was able to capture amazing moments during the wedding (we all know that day goes by so quick that pictures is the only way to thoroughly enjoy the happy ocassion once all of the preparations are behind). I dont think I have seen anything even close to the quality of pictures Mari offers. She is very talented, responsive and accommodating. Do not worry about anything and just trust her to capture the happy memories! Thank you, Mari!

Sara Sent on 08/26/2013

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Mari did my bridal portraits and I could not have asked for anything more beautiful! They were absolutely perfect and a blast to shoot. I would highly recommend paying additional for the hair and makeup to be done, i felt like a princess and looked amazing! I had Suzanne do my hair and makeup and that girl is a pro! Thank you Mari Harsan for amazing photos I will always cherish!!

Loise Sent on 08/26/2013

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Mari is a talented photographer who knows how to balance professionalism and friendliness. All my guests loved her. The photos came out gorgeous and timeless. She made me look better than I did. She figured my best angle and worked it in. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. I know we have a family photographer for life.

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When we first saw our wedding pictures we were speechless !!! What a great photographer we had on our wedding day! We couldn't ask for a better one! She's hardworking, funny and make you feel really comfortable when she's around you! I would definitely recommend her because her work is really really good! We are very happy with our wedding & engagment pictures!! When me and my husband will celebrate our 1st year of marriage we will definitely go with her again for our anniversary pictures! Thank you for everything !!!

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