Marianne Wilson Photography
Reviews for Marianne Wilson Photography
GUEST
I don't even know how to begin saying how great Marianne and Joe is! They are so awesome I just want to go to every person I meet that is getting married, just dating and heck, even single and shake them until they agree to book Marianne and Joe!
I am a wedding photographer and a makeup artist so I have seen my share of photographers. As soon as I saw their photos there was no doubt in my mind I wanted, no correct that, NEEDED to book them! First I set my date with the church, after figuring out what dates they had free in March of course then buckled down and booked them!
My engagement shoot went perfectly! (even though I was an hour late because I was meeting them in LA and I was from Orange County) But they were cool about it. The pictures turned out AMAZING.
My wedding day was picture perfect, They got my candids I loved, my detail shots and the formals that my parents barked orders for. I barely noticed them there and they seem to have captured every moment perfectly.
I just can't go into all the details about how much I love Marianne and Joe because I would be typing for the rest of my life!
GUEST
Marianne and Joe are incredible. They are so talented and easy to work with. Their artistic, vintage sensibility was a perfect fit for our style and our wedding, and I cant believe how gorgeous the photos turned out. They capture details and angles that make for exquisite, artistic images, and create a gorgeous album that really tells the story of the experience. The pricing is extremely reasonable given the quality of their work. Plus, they are so fun to be around, which is more important than you might realize. The time we spent with them felt like more like hanging out with friends than posing for portraits, and helped make our wedding day that much more fun. I cant recommend then enough.
GUEST
Marianne and Joe did an amazing job shooting our wedding in Petaluma this month. They made everyone feel so comfortable and were everywhere to catch the perfect shots. Hard working and amazing quality!
GUEST
I had a very specific idea in mind as to what I wanted my wedding photos to look like, but I was getting very discouraged with the prices of other photographers. I was so happy to finally find Marianne! Her eye for a good photo is invaluable and I'm so glad I got to work with her and hope to again in the future.
Photography was #1 on our list of wedding priorities, and I searched far and wide for the perfect photographer within my tight budget. I can't tell you how many websites and blogs I perused during our engagement. But when I stumbled upon Marianne Wilson's website, through a Facebook ad of all things, I had to have her as my photographer. Marianne is an extremely professional photog with a great eye for beautiful shots. Featured on many of the popular wedding blogs, Marianne knows how to capture amazing images and makes you feel comfortable and natural in front of the lens. I would definitely recommend Marianne to any bride! She is wonderful!!
GUEST
Marianne was amazing. Professional on every level and our pictures were beautiful. Artistic and creative, she made the whole thing look perfect. We would choose her again in a heart beat.
GUEST
She is amazing! Her photos speak for themselves, please check out her blog/website. She is one of the nicest people I have ever met. And her work is amazing! She captured the happiness, joy, and excitement of our day. We love our pictures!
GUEST
I absolutely LOVE Marianne! She is by far the best photographer ever! I booked her for my wedding on 3/20/2010 and I'm so impressed with the pictures she took. I looked like a model! And she's so creative! We had our wedding at the Natural History Museum and she found such creative ways to display our rings and pose us next to exhibits. Everyone admired our pictures. AND she got them to us within 2 weeks after the wedding! Amazing turn around! She was very flexible too. Three weeks before the wedding we wanted a second photographer on site to get even more angles and Marianne found someone almost immediately (and we loved her too!). And the best thing about this is that she is the more reasonably priced photographers out there. We got our engagement photos and a whole day of her photography services for about $2k. We did book her super early in advance, so that helped with the price. But compared to some other photographers, Marianne was a STEAL!
We absolutely fell in love with Marianne... we now consider her a friend :) I cannot recommend her enough!
GUEST
Marianne was fantastic in every sense of the word! She was easily my favorite vendor, not only because her photos absolutely gorgeous, but also because she's a great person to work with. She's super fun and friendly and communication was superb. She always answered my emails within about 24 hours. It's obvious that she loves what she does, and she always puts 100% effort in to her work.
She was also very easy going and flexible. She made at least a couple of extra accommodations to make sure we had the best experience possible, and we are so grateful. The guestbook of our engagement pictures was beautiful and quirky and just so... US! In fact, all her photos came packaged so nicely in their own leather (?) DVD cases, with a couple of our favorite prints to boot. Our portraits make us all look gorgeous, and the candid ceremony and reception photos really captured the joy and energy of the evening. Everything about our experience was great! I'll be treasuring these photos forever!
GUEST
Marianne was a dream to work with! Full stars!!!
From the very first meeting, we clicked. She was absolutely personable and sweet and made everything so easy. The complimentary engagement photo session was so much fun! Marianne made us so comfortable that we got amazing, relaxed pictures that really expressed who we are. The day of the wedding was so full of excitement and anticipation, having Marianne there just added to the fun. She was the sweetest! From getting ready to the grand farewell, she was there capturing every precious second! The formal pictures were also a great experience. She made everyone comfortable and got amazing photos!
We will always treasure of wedding pictures. She was the find of the century! Amazing deal and superb service and attention. We really could not have asked for a better experience and a more attentive and loving photographer. She made sure she was documenting ever second of the most important day of our lives. I would 1000% recommend Marianne for your wedding. You won't regret hiring such a talented and super nice lady. Can't say enough about her and our fabulous experience with her.
GUEST
Our photos were absolutely beautiful! Because Marianne was so friendly and made us feel comfortable, she was able to capture our personalities perfectly. I could not be any happier with her service. She is also very reasonably priced especially for the work she does! As soon as she sent me over the link to view my proofs I was glued to the computer until I had looked at every one.
She also has lots of fun products and extra ways to enjoy your photos! I ordered extra prints and a CD file from her and I literally had them 2 days later.
All around you cant go wrong I am a client for life!
GUEST
Marianne is the ultimate professional. She is prompt, hard working, and energetic. She has a way of making you feel at ease. She tends to every little detail of the photographing process. We always received immediate responses from Marianne, whenever we had a question or concern. Of all the wedding vendors we hired for our wedding, we were most impressed with Marianne. As a result of her work, we have beautiful photos of our special day!
GUEST
Marianne is an awesome, highly talented, personable individual, and the pictures for our wedding came out better than we could have ever imagined. She helped us every step of the way, including the wedding album, which we just picked up yesterday, and it was absolutely amazing!! We HIGHLY recommend Marianne for all photography services.
GUEST
Marianne was very professional and very creative. She was great taking snapshots and all of our guests were very impressed with her fun and outgoing personality. If you were to ask anyone at our wedding reception she would get probably 10 thumbs up. When we received the photos they were spectacular. She checked the images from her lab and delivered them personally!! Very great job and we are planning on using her for every event we have. GREAT JOB MARIANNE!
Vendor response to review
Tivi was an amazing and beautiful bride. I look forward to working with them again in the future!!
Marianne was a dream to work with! Full stars!!!
From the very first meeting, we clicked. She was absolutely personable and sweet and made everything so easy. The complimentary engagement photo session was so much fun! Marianne made us so comfortable that we got amazing, relaxed pictures that really expressed who we are. The day of the wedding was so full of excitement and anticipation, having Marianne there just added to the fun. She was the sweetest! From getting ready to the grand farewell, she was there capturing every precious second! The formal pictures were also a great experience. She made everyone comfortable and got amazing photos!
We will always treasure of wedding pictures. She was the find of the century! Amazing deal and superb service and attention. We really could not have asked for a better experience and a more attentive and loving photographer. She made sure she was documenting ever second of the most important day of our lives. I would 1000% recommend Marianne for your wedding. You won't regret hiring such a talented and super nice lady. Can't say enough about her and our fabulous experience with her.
"It took me a long time to look at the pics over and over and over again!!!!!! You are soooo awesome, I don't even have words to explain your gift, and talent! I'm speechless. You are beyond amazing at capturing timeless moments. I'm just blessed to have found you as our very own photographer for the biggest day of our lives!! These are photos our children will see and talk of for ever! Thanks a million, I feel in debt to you forever, you have done such a beautiful job! Thank you time and time again, from the bottom of our hearts.
You rock and I can't wait to tell the world about ya!!!!
Thank you SO MUCH!
Bryan & Nalani Pribnow"
About Marianne Wilson Photography
We are a husband and wife photography team located in Southern California. our goal as a photographers is to capture amazing moments in peoples lives. To explore our own creativity while documenting your New Beginnings, Adventures, and Happily
Ever Afters. Each photograph tells your personal story and will hold memories that last a lifetime. We pride ourselves in the love and care we have for people and their special moments. We would love to share our gift and passion for photography
with you.
Wedding Collections Start at: $3,500.00. All packages include:
Marianne Wilson style engagement shoot
Extensive Wedding Day Coverage with 2 photographers (Marianne and Joe)
Editing of all images
High Resolution Wedding images on disc
Online Proofing and ordering in a password protected gallery
We would love to learn more about your special day and get together with you to talk more!
FAQ for Marianne Wilson Photography
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One question that I get asked more often than not is "What should I/we wear for our photography session?"
I have decided to write a few hints and tips that you might want to take into consideration before deciding on an outfit (or outfits).
Things to Keep in Mind
- Your body type. We all hate those glamour magazines that tell us all of the ways that we are making ourselves look horrible in the clothes we love. But, for certain occassions, it is worth doing a little research. For women and men both, there is no shortage of information about general body shapes and clothes that will be the most flattering for those body shapes. Put in the effort, and dress accordingly. (Example: almost no one looks good in a tube top. Also be aware of sleeveless outfits.)
- Coordinate colors. A great example is shown here with Amanda's beautiful blue dress and Phil's sweet vest to match. They look great together without looking too "matchy". One thing to remember is they don't have to be the exact same color. The same color family would work well too (example: bold purple and light purple).
- Coordinate styles. Guys make sure you match the overall "feel" of your girl's outfit. If she's wearing a dress, make yourself look a little nicer. If she's rockin' some jeans and fashion boots then funk yourself up a little with a snazzy tie.
- Wear solids or simple patterns. Don't over do it with the patterns. Solid dark colors are the most flattering.
- A cute cocktail dress is always a good way to go.
- Stick to more fitted clothing. Anything hanging off your body (baggy) will make you look bigger than you are and look messy.
- The layered look is always a winner for downtown settings. For example:
Guys: Nice dark jeans, hip shoes, collared shirt and a loose tie. A jacket to finish it off.
Girls: Nice jeans, paired with a dressy top, splashes of color or patterns, funky jewelry and high heels. (or cute dress).
- Spice up your outfit with a cute pair of heels or a funky necklace (or cute purse!).
(note: if you're going to be wearing high heels, also bring some more comfortable flip-flops or slip-ons with you for walking).
- Talk with your photographer (preferably me =o)) about the locations you will be shooting at so she can give specific recommendations.
- Variety is the spice of life! It is always best to bring a few different outfits so that you can change for your specific location.
- Most importantly: Be comfortable! You will have a much better time which will make for better photos.
Things Not to Wear
- Bright white shirts.
- Heavily patterned clothes.
- Horizontal stripes (or any thick stripes).
- Tops with big logos or a lot of writing on them - keep it clean and classy.
- Shirts with short hemlines and mid-drifts.
- Too many bright colors. A little pop of color is ok, but don't overdo it.
- Short skirts.
- Exact matching outfits. Look coordinated, not matching. White shirts and jeans don't have much personality.
Other Ideas
Another fun way to make your session unique and fun is to bring props. For example, some fun props are:
- Sunglasses
- A "Thank You" or "Save the Date" sign on a posterboard for personalized thank you and save the date cards. Remember: it's always great to get your engagement photos out there for everyone to see!
- Instruments you play
- Skateboards
- Your favorite cool couch (Yeah, I'll tote around a couch for some awesome sessions)
- Anything else that makes your relationship unique or that is special to you.
"Let Me Explain. No, There Is Too Much. Let Me Sum-Up..."
Finally, the most important thing to remember about preparing for an engagement session is that we are trying to photograph you, so be yourself! Dress nice, but don't get so "dressed up" that you are uncomfortable. Interact with each other the way you normally would. Goof off, make faces, cuddle, laugh, play. In short, have fun!
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