Kind words

What Couples Say

The part of this job I'm proudest of. Here's what it's actually like to have me along for your day.


5.0 average from 8 couples

“She moved through our day like a friend who happened to have a camera.”

“Marisol has this rare gift — she never makes you feel like you're being photographed. She moved through our day like a friend who happened to have a camera. When the gallery arrived I sat with my mom and we cried for twenty minutes straight. Every frame felt like a memory I didn't know I was missing.”
Noa and Eli at the water's edge, the bride's long veil sweeping across the beach Noa & Eli Sunset Cliffs Elopement · October 2024
“We were terrified of being 'posed.' Marisol showed up, told us to just be ourselves, and delivered 700 images where I don't look stiff in a single one. Our venue asked to use three of them for their own marketing — that's how good they are.”
Priya and Marc laughing as they walk hand in hand beneath a palm tree at dusk Priya & Marc Rancho Santa Fe Wedding · June 2024
“We eloped on a Tuesday by the water — just us, our dog, and Marisol. I was scared it would feel small. It felt enormous. She caught the light the way she'd planned it, down to the minute. Those photos are the most beautiful thing I own.”
Claire and Théo embracing beside a calm lake ringed with autumn trees Claire & Théo Sunset Cliffs Elopement · August 2024
“From the very first email, Marisol made it feel like she cared more about our marriage than her portfolio. Booking her was the best decision we made — after saying yes to each other, obviously.”
June and Théo kissing in a shower of white petals thrown by their wedding party June & Théo Cardiff-by-the-Sea Wedding · September 2024
“Marisol drove out to the desert for our wildflower elopement without a second thought. She knew exactly when and where the light would land. We've recommended her to every couple we know.”
Sam and Rio backlit at golden hour, the bridal bouquet catching the sun Sam & Rio Anza-Borrego Elopement · March 2025
“Our timeline was a mess and Marisol quietly fixed all of it months before the day. On the wedding itself I never once felt managed — just looked after. The engagement session that came with our collection broke the ice perfectly.”
Hannah and Dev sharing a laugh as they stroll together at dusk Hannah & Dev Temecula Vineyard Wedding · May 2024
“I'm a hard person to photograph and I know it. Marisol got candids of me that my husband says are the most 'me' pictures that exist. Six weeks later, exactly as promised, the full gallery landed in my inbox.”
Alina and Cole holding each other beside still, golden-lit water Alina & Cole Lakeside Wedding · July 2024
“The celebration photos are unreal — she shoots a party like it's a film. Half our album is the moment we released balloons with everyone we love, and it looks like a movie still. Worth every dollar and then some.”
Maya and Jonah releasing white balloons over a pool as their guests cheer Maya & Jonah Poolside Reception · November 2024

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