Here’s a sneak peek from Krissy’s fun maternity session-she’s due in just a couple of days! I’ll be posting the rest of my favorites after this weekend!

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From the monthly archives:
Here’s a sneak peek from Krissy’s fun maternity session-she’s due in just a couple of days! I’ll be posting the rest of my favorites after this weekend!

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Meet Ronika- aka one of my very favorite people on planet earth. Seriously. Ronika is an incredible individual who is just down right fabulous. She is witty, kind, talented & has a wicked sense of humor. Her sense of style is one that most girls only dream of having. Who would dare wear metallic leggings with a fringed leather jacket & a neon shirt? Ronika would. And she would pull it off like nobody’s business. That’s why Ronika rocks. She is confident & simply wonderful to be around.
Ronika has been a fantastic friend to me the past few years & when she asked me about taking her senior photographs I knew we would have so much fun!
Ronika, I hope you know that I think you are sooooooooooo super fabulous & that I think the world of you. I hope that one day I can be as incredible as you! I am beyond grateful to have you as my friend! xoxo, marielle.











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The wind blew at the Reno Temple but inside there was a sense of calm & peace. Melanie & Micah’s day had arrived & they were both so at peace knowing that it was finally their day…the day that Melanie would finally wear her gorgeous dress, the day where they would dance their first dance, the day that would start their forever.
Their wedding day was filled with nothing but perfect joy, happiness & simple gorgeousness. Their wedding reception was held at the always incredible Orchard House in Genoa, Nevada. I loved the soft pink details & the glowing paper lanterns that adorned the trees. And I loooooooved the chocolate fountain (seriously I could not pull myself away from that thing for a good 10 minutes…..) As I looked around at all the friends & family who gathered for their wedding, I realized how many people have been touched by Melanie & Micah’s kind & genuine lives. They have the ability to make everyone around them feel important-they truly love each & every person they know.
I looooooove my job. Not only do I get the chance to witness the most amazing day in a couple’s lives, but I get to become friends with the couples who I take photos of. It makes my job so meaningful & well….just so awesome! At Melanie & Micah’s wedding luncheon, I thanked them for feeding me & Micah turned to me & said, “thank you for being our friend.” Tears literally formed in my eyes & I felt so grateful to have such amazing clients & such good friends.
Melanie & Micah…I think you were totally made for each other & totally amazing individuals. From the minute we met, I knew we’d become friends…and I felt so blessed for the opportunity to photograph your wedding day! More than anything, I wanted to capture the joy & love you share together…I wish you a fabulous & peaceful life together-puh-leeze come & visit me in the Bay Area! You are always welcome to stay with us!
With much love & appreciation….xoxo, marielle










The fellas from the Mile High Jazz Band really knew how to get everyone dancing!


I looooooooove this photograph from Micah & Melanie’s first dance!




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I have a little break before I head down to Modesto for Megan & Rob’s fabulous wedding reception. This was taken after their wedding in the gorgeous Oakland temple this morning. I’m obsessed with this photo!
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I was so excited when Kelly contacted me to shoot her family photographs! Helloooooooooo-who wouldn’t want to photograph this family? Cute kids, cute parents, fun location & just an awesome shoot altogether!
On a side note, I reeeeeally hope that when I have two kids that I can look as amazing as Kelly. Hot mom of the year award for her! And a gold star to the kiddos for being so fantastic during the shoot!
Thanks for the fun session, you guys! I hope we can do it all again in the future! xoxo, marielle.
To view their entire session & order prints, go HERE.











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