Let’s make it feel like a scene from your favorite early 2000s love story - only better, because it’s your real life.
Chicago Elopement & Micro-Wedding Photographer
What You’re Really Getting...
(AKA: Not Just Pretty Photos)
Choosing a wedding that feels true to you isn’t just about skipping the "big" wedding - it’s about making space to be fully present with the person you love most. No extra noise. No pressure. Just the two of you, choosing each other in a way that feels honest, sacred, and wildly yours.
When you work with me, you’re not hiring someone to just show up and take pretty pictures. You’re inviting in a third wheel who sees the magic in the quiet in-between moments - who fixes your flyaways, hypes you up like a best friend, and catches the way their hand finds yours when no one’s looking. The crack in their voice reading their vows. The belly laugh after a kiss that didn’t quite land.
These photos won’t just show you how it looked - they’ll take you back. To how it felt to be there, wrapped up in love, writing the first page of your favorite story....
(Start to Finish — Here's What You Can Expect)
Before the day
You’ll have space to dream, plan, and feel fully seen. We’ll talk about what matters most to you - the energy, the vibe, the moments you want to hold onto. You’ll get a personalized guide with timeline tips, styling ideas, and ways to make your day feel effortlessly you!
On the day
You get to show up, be present, and soak in every second. I’ll bring the calm, the hype, the playlist - whatever you need to feel grounded and comfortable. You’ll laugh, maybe cry, maybe make out in an alley and I’ll be there catching it all, without getting in the way of the magic.
Within 48 hours
The butterflies haven’t even settled and your sneak peeks hit your inbox. A handful of honest, emotional, soul-grabbing images that let you relive the very best parts, even before the full gallery is ready.
After the day
You’ll relive it all. When your full gallery lands, it won’t just be a set of photos - it’ll be a time capsule. A visual love letter full of real moments, soft edges, stolen glances, and the feeling of being wrapped up in something so big and true.
Tatiana & Adam
"I could not imagine a better person to third wheel our elopement in Chicago! I am definitely not comfortable in front of the camera but she made me feel at ease and posed us naturally to hit our best angles. I cannot put into words how appreciative we are of Marly and our wedding day memories she so beautifully captured."
Ish & Sebastian
“These photos feel like an early 2000s love letter to New York. Like if i didn’t know it was us in the pictures i would have fully clocked all of these as an aesthetic Pinterest board for our dream engagement photoshoot"
Angela & Matt
"They’re literally better than I could’ve imagined. i love them and you and WOW. wow wow! I'm speechless!!!!!"
Riley & Seth
"They’re all so incredible. It will be like pulling teeth picking ones to post. But who am I kidding they will all come out eventually! I don’t think I’ll ever get over them. I love that you can tell how much you love your craft through looking at your work"
Elopements
For couples that want the chillest of days with only a few hours of coverage. For the courthouse "I do's", the special locations that mean so much to you both, for the focus of a "just us" day.
Average elopements investment.... $1,500
Couples
Because these aren’t just cute photos for Instagram. You’re investing in memories that last - the laughs, the soft glances, the way your love looks! Let’s freeze time for a minute. You’ll be glad you did 🫶🏻
Average Couple Session Investment.... $650
Micro Weddings
Designed for the couples who want the best of both worlds - having their favorite people there but also prioritizing THEM!
Average Micro Wedding Investment ....$2,500
Traditional Weddings
Average package looks like full day coverage, a 2nd shooter, timeline planning assistance, all the breathtaking images in a secure online gallery, consult calls, vendor recommendations, 6 week gallery turnaround.
Average Traditional Wedding Investment....$4,500
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