Wedding & Elopement Experience
Ready to ditch the stress and work with someone that helps you feel comfortable and confident?
If you're looking for a day that doesn't feel performative where you can soak in time with each other and your people, you're in the right place! As a queer photographer, I understand feeling like a cookie-cutter wedding doesn't quite fit your story. I'm here to celebrate your story, your way.
If you're looking for a day that doesn't feel performative where you can soak in time with each other and your people, you're in the right place! As a queer photographer, I understand feeling like a cookie-cutter wedding doesn't quite fit your story. I'm here to celebrate your story, your way.
Your story, your way
-Erin and Dylan
Marena is so kind and easy to work with! She did pre-wedding and wedding photos for us and they were AMAZING. She took so much stress off my plate during our big day and I will definitely be using her for all of my future photo needs! I really cannot say enough good things about my experience with her and the work she does."
Marena is so kind and easy to work with! She did pre-wedding and wedding photos for us and they were AMAZING. She took so much stress off my plate during our big day and I will definitely be using her for all of my future photo needs! I really cannot say enough good things about my experience with her and the work she does."
She took so much stress off my plate during our big day and I will definitely be using her for all of my future photo needs!
Dreaming of an adventure elopement with just the two of you? Or a city hall wedding with you and your closest people enjoying dinner together at a restaurant afterwards? Or maybe your ideal day includes renting out an inn for your intimate celebration? Or perhaps a backyard wedding or fairytale venue is calling your name? If you're looking to have a celebration filled with intentionality, I'm here for it!
Dreaming of an adventure elopement with just the two of you? Or a city hall wedding with you and your closest people enjoying dinner together at a restaurant afterwards? Or maybe your ideal day includes renting out an inn for your intimate celebration? Or perhaps a backyard wedding or fairytale venue is calling your name? If you're looking to have a celebration filled with intentionality, I'm here for it!
Documenting intentional celebrations
It's an honor to be invited into your celebration. Not only do I ensure your comfort, but I also prioritize connecting with your guests (should you choose to have any). With almost a decade of professional photography experience and three years of wedding and elopement experience, I know how to have your back every step of the way! I'm there to hype you up, joke around, and lend a helping hand. I can jump in and help things move smoothly during moments that require coordination, but I also know when to fade into the background and let the day flow naturally so nothing feels forced.
It's an honor to be invited into your celebration. Not only do I ensure your comfort, but I also prioritize connecting with your guests (should you choose to have any). With almost a decade of professional photography experience and three years of wedding and elopement experience, I know how to have your back every step of the way! I'm there to hype you up, joke around, and lend a helping hand. I can jump in and help things move smoothly during moments that require coordination, but I also know when to fade into the background and let the day flow naturally so nothing feels forced.
Both a hype man and fly on the wall
"Marena was a godsend for us! If I could give 50 stars, I would. Worth every penny to have her on your big day! I can't sing her praise enough."
-Kasey and Jason
"Marena was a godsend for us! If I could give 50 stars, I would. Worth every penny to have her on your big day! I can't sing her praise enough."
-Kasey and Jason
"An absolutely incredible experience. She made us both feel comfortable right away and was extremely professional the entire time. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her and I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing photographer."
-Kayla and Michael
"An absolutely incredible experience. She made us both feel comfortable right away and was extremely professional the entire time. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her and I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing photographer."
-Kayla and Michael
"We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Marena! She was really on top of everything, and helped us stay relaxed. We just felt like she had our backs the whole time. We’re so grateful for her and would recommend her in a heartbeat."
-Rachel and Noel
"We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Marena! She was really on top of everything, and helped us stay relaxed. We just felt like she had our backs the whole time. We’re so grateful for her and would recommend her in a heartbeat."
-Rachel and Noel
"Marena was absolutely outstanding! She went above and beyond to capture our wedding beautifully and was the most calming and helpful presence we could've asked for on our special day."
-Allison and Shane
"Marena was absolutely outstanding! She went above and beyond to capture our wedding beautifully and was the most calming and helpful presence we could've asked for on our special day."
-Allison and Shane
Kind words from my clients
I will create a custom planning portal for you where all the information about the photography aspect of your day (timeline, helpful tips, when you will hear from me etc.) is in one place. No digging through old emails to find that one detail from three months ago!
Custom Planning Portal:
All of my travel, and my second photographer's (if your package includes one) is included so there are no surprise fees.
Travel:
In addition to reaching me throughout the process via email, I also offer the option to schedule calls with me to talk through questions and ideas! I always have a timeline planning call as the details of your day solidify to answer any questions that have come up.
Planning calls:
Based on my years of experience, I create a custom timeline for you and your needs. This is a collaborative process between you, me, and your other vendors to create a stress-free wedding day.
Timeline expertise:
I have a print shop attached to every gallery for your convenience and quality assurance, but you also have the rights to print your photos wherever you'd like. No additional cost!
Printing Rights:
I always deliver a full gallery of edited photos which means no extra fees and tons of amazing photos to share with all your people!
Full Online Gallery with unlimited downloads:
All of my packages include…
35mm film adds a perfect dreamy addition to the photography coverage of your day with soft greens and golden light.
35mm film adds a perfect dreamy addition to the photography coverage of your day with soft greens and golden light.
Looking for a timeless documentation of your memories?
Looking for a timeless documentation of your memories?
Wedding & Elopement Packages
Pricing starts at $6,400 for 6 hours
- Coverage options from 6 hours to multi-day
- Full digital gallery with unlimited downloads
- Printing rights
- Timeline expertise
- Custom planning portal
- All my travel
Select packages and add-ons include:
- Second photographer
- Film
- Polaroids
- Option to split coverage hours
- Coverage options from 6 hours to multi-day
- Full digital gallery with unlimited downloads
- Printing rights
- Timeline expertise
- Custom planning portal
- All my travel
- Second photographer
- Film
- Polaroids
- Option to split coverage hours
Destination Collections
Pricing starts at $4,400 for 4 hours
- Coverage options from 4 hours to multi-day
- Full digital gallery with unlimited downloads
- Printing rights
- Timeline expertise
- Custom planning portal
- All my travel
Select packages and add-ons include:
- Second photographer
- Film
- Polaroids
- Option to split coverage hours
- Coverage options from 4 hours to multi-day
- Full digital gallery with unlimited downloads
- Printing rights
- Timeline expertise
- Custom planning portal
- All my travel
- Second photographer
- Film
- Polaroids
- Option to split coverage hours
New England Collections
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
Being nervous or feeling awkward going into a photo experience is SO common! Starting with your inquiry, my process is designed so we can get to know each other so things can feel as comfortable as possible.
Even during the more formal portrait parts of the day, I use a lot of movement based prompts and really pay attention to what feels genuine to you to capture authentic photos.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
Keeping your memories safe is extremely important to me! As I'm photographing you, the photos are being saved onto two memory cards simultaneously. Once I'm home, I backup your photos onto two hard drives. I also upload wedding and elopement photos to a private online service.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
Yes! Engagement sessions are a great way to get to know each other and get more gorgeous photos. Couples share that they feel more comfortable about having a photographer on their wedding day after working with me for their engagement session.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
I recommend reaching out ASAP! My books are currently open for 2026 and 2027.
Elopements and weddings start booking out 12-18 months in advance HOWEVER I do still have some room for a couple more this year and next!
Even if you have a last minute request, I would still love to hear from you! It's possible your date is still open.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
Yes! Select packages come with one included and it's an add-on option for all other packages. I will chat with you about whether I think one would be beneficial based on what you have planned for your day. All the seconds I work with not only match my style photographically to build a seamless gallery of your day, they also align with my values and kindness first approach.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
Yes! I have extensive experience with film. Select packages include film and it's an add-on option for all others.
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
Being nervous or feeling awkward going into a photo experience is SO common! Starting with your inquiry, my process is designed so we can get to know each other so things can feel as comfortable as possible.
Even during the more formal portrait parts of the day, I use a lot of movement based prompts and really pay attention to what feels genuine to you to capture authentic photos.
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
Keeping your memories safe is extremely important to me! As I'm photographing you, the photos are being saved onto two memory cards simultaneously. Once I'm home, I backup your photos onto two hard drives. I also upload wedding and elopement photos to a private online service.
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
Yes! Engagement sessions are a great way to get to know each other and get more gorgeous photos. Couples share that they feel more comfortable about having a photographer on their wedding day after working with me for their engagement session.
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
I recommend reaching out ASAP! My books are currently open for 2026 and 2027.
Elopements and weddings start booking out 12-18 months in advance HOWEVER I do still have some room for a couple more this year and next!
Even if you have a last minute request, I would still love to hear from you! It's possible your date is still open.
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
Yes! Select packages come with one included and it's an add-on option for all other packages. I will chat with you about whether I think one would be beneficial based on what you have planned for your day. All the seconds I work with not only match my style photographically to build a seamless gallery of your day, they also align with my values and kindness first approach.
We’re not comfortable in front of the camera, how do you approach that?
How do you keep our photos safe?
Do you offer engagement sessions?
When should I reach out to book?
Do you work with a second photographer?
Do you offer film photography?
Yes! I have extensive experience with film. Select packages include film and it's an add-on option for all others.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
