VERMONT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
VERMONT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
VERMONT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
VERMONT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Intentional. Honest. Connected.
You’re not here to perform—you’re here to be present. To soak up every sentimental, joy-filled, beautifully imperfect moment with your favorite people in a place that feels like you.
I’m here to photograph your story with honesty and heart, capturing the emotions, symbols, and quiet gestures that tell what your day truly meant—not just what it looked like. I believe the most powerful photos are the ones that hold feeling. The ones that remind you how it felt to be there—the air, the laughter, the tears, the stillness before “I do.”
If you value real connection, natural beauty, and storytelling that feels like your favorite song—emotional, grounded, and full of life—you’re in the right place. I’m so glad you’re here.
You deserve a day that feels like you.
My couples care about the little things that are actually the big things: a moment to breathe before the ceremony, a hand squeeze no one else saw, a wedding that reflects the heart of their relationship. You value connection over perfection, meaning over production, and want a day that feels deeply personal—woven with sentiment, nature, and love that feels rooted and real.
WHAT'S THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME?
For me, "Peaks & Pearls" means blending the raw beauty of nature with genuine emotions and connections.
+ Peaks represent the rugged, untamed beauty of the outdoors—the places that remind us to breathe and feel small in the best way.
+ Pearls reflect the delicate, intimate moments I love to capture—the quiet exchanges, the tender symbols of love and belonging.
Together, they represent how I see love stories: natural, grounded, emotional, and full of meaning.
HEY, I'M MARISSA!
Your Candid & Intimate Wedding Photographer
I’m a Vermont-based documentary-style wedding and family photographer serving the Upper Valley of VT/NH and beyond. I capture honest, heartfelt moments grounded in connection, emotion, and the natural beauty of New England.
With a background as both a photographer and a licensed therapist, my approach is calm, supportive, and deeply people-centered. I hold space for you to be yourselves—so your story unfolds naturally and truthfully. Whether you’re eloping in the mountains, exchanging vows beneath old trees, or holding your little one at home, I’m there to photograph the real, meaningful moments that matter most.
Your story deserves to be remembered for what it felt like.
Let’s document it with warmth, heart, and intention.
My approach is built to help you feel...
Supported: I’m here every step of the way—from timelines and prep to the final gallery. Whether you need vendor suggestions or a calming presence on the day of, I’ve got you.
Relaxed: I read the room and move with the energy of your day. You’ll never have to worry about perfection—you’ll get to be present while I capture the story unfolding around you.
Seen: Your love is one-of-a-kind. I’m not just taking photos. I’m telling your story in a way that feels true to who you are and what matters most to you.
Joyful: You’ll laugh, cry, celebrate, and be fully immersed in your day—while I make sure you can relive every beautiful, sentimental, symbolic moment again and again.
Client Love
Marissa shot an engagement session with us and then photographed our twelve-person wedding ceremony. She communicated well in the months leading up to our wedding and could not have been sweeter or easier to work with. On the day of the wedding, she made made fast friends with our families and was able to be flexible when our timeline unexpected changed. Her final photo package far exceeded our expectations - the photos are absolutely gorgeous.
Debbie & Steve
Inn at Weathersfield
Client Love
Marissa is a dream to work with. She has incredible eye for light and color, and we couldn't be happier with our wedding photos. The capture the emotions and experience of the day so well, and we will forever treasure her work.
Beyond her artistic capabilities, she is also simply a great person to work with. We felt like she also really listened to us as we expressed our hopes and anxieties for the day, and it was really a treat to just be able to relax and trust that she knew what needed to be done.
Jackie & Harrison
Boston, MA
Client Love
Working with Marissa was so so wonderful! From our first meeting for our engagement shoot, I knew she would make everything easy. I’m an awkward person and don’t typically like having photos taken of me, but she never made me feel weird. I never thought I would be a person who would do engagement photos, but I love that we did. She really captured our happiness, joy, and the moment.
Sarah & Kevin
Inn at Weathersfield
Client Love
Marissa’s incredible talent, infectious energy, and impeccable organization made her the perfect choice for our wedding and engagement photographer. She captured the essence of our special day, exceeding our expectations with stunning photographs that truly reflect our love and joy. Her keen eye for natural light and her ability to effortlessly blend into the background created authentic and timeless images.
Ali & Justin
AMC Cardigan Lodge
Documenting More Than Just Wedding Days
While I specialize in intimate weddings and elopements, I also photograph the quieter chapters—the everyday rituals that shape your story. Because life unfolds in seasons worth remembering: messy, tender, joyful, and real. Whether you’re in the thick of newborn snuggles or backyard adventures with your littles, these sessions are about honoring the meaning in this stage of life—just as it is.
Insights to Help You Plan with Ease
