"the Love which moves the Sun and the other stars,"
I’M HERE TO SERVE YOU
Poetic and ethereal, your romance is beauty itself, and I am here to preserve it in precious sonnets of light. Your marriage is sacramental, holy, and a gift from Heaven above. Your wedding photos should feel cinematic, ethereal, and enchanting. You should feel like the muse in a Shakespearean poem, or the subject of romance in a Nora Ephron movie. You should feel completely celebrated and completely at home, because home is where your lover is.
Weddings
Couples
Families & More
We often think of ‘art’ as something upon which to gaze, to make, or to purchase , and in doing so we forget that we, ourselves, are products of the Most-High Artist.
As a photographer who seeks to serve God above all, I've found that documenting weddings allows me to serve Him and His children with a joyful and sincere heart. With every glance, each tear that falls, all the hand squeezes and giggles, you are investing in a collection of moments that belongs only to your wedding day.
HEY, I’M MARKELLA
We are what we love, and my love for God is what leads my work. I seek only to bring glory to His name.
From a young age, I was compelled to love the Lord and to reveal to people their beauty. I am deeply invested in helping people realize how wonderful they are. With every photo I deliver, I want you to see what I see, and to credit none other than the Ultimate Artist.
GET TO KNOW ME
Welcome! I am so glad you’re here!
PC: Lauren Pippin Photo
As Seen In
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consultation call
LET’S BUILD A FRIENDSHIP
We’ll discuss your wedding-day vision, your design themes and ideas, and any other details. But most importantly, we’ll talk about your story – how you met, your favorite things about each other, your hopes and dreams as a family, all of it!
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make it official
CONTRACT + INVOICE
If we’re a fit, I will send you my contract which includes all of the logistics and information for your wedding! To book and secure your date, a 50% non-refundable retainer and contract are needed, so you will have full confidence in hiring me to capture your big day!
02
the planning process
WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER
After you’ve officially booked, we’ll start planning your engagement session, refining your photo vision, and writing your timeline. If you need any advice or guidance, want to curate a Pinterest board together, hunt for any vendors, etc. I’m here for you!
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your wedding day
LET’S PARTY
It may seem far away, but it will be here before you know it! I’ll be there from start to finish, capturing every rowdy and romantic moment, so that you can be completely present with your people. And then on your first, fourth, and fourteenth anniversary, when you want to do it all again, you can look through all your images, and it’ll be as though it were only yesterday.
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YOUR
love-story
THROUGH
THE LENS OF
Faith
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“Her energy is warm, welcoming, positive and fun-- which is contagious and further reflected in our photos”
We were absolutely blown away by Markella's photos of our magical day. She captured the genuine spirit of all members of the wedding party, us as excited newlyweds, and our guests. She directed me and my husband in our poses so that we didn't have to ever wonder what to do with our hands, where we should be looking, and they came out stunning. She was extremely prompt and efficient, always responding to emails and texts quickly, eager to help and excited about our day, which in turn made us even more excited. She got us our photos back in record time, and we can't stop looking at them! Her energy is warm, welcoming, positive and fun-- which is contagious and further reflected in our photos. I would recommend Markella for any wedding of a family member or close friend, because I know how wonderful of a job she would do.
THE CIRINGANO’S
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“Markella was hands down one of the best decisions for our micro-wedding. Her personality is unmatched. Her commitment to getting the perfect pictures is incredible.”
Markella was hands down one of the best decisions for our micro-wedding. Her personality is unmatched. Her commitment to getting the perfect pictures is incredible. She took a commanding lead and knew how to direct us to get stunning shots. She has great communication skills and an even better energy. Although we only had 14 guests at our microwedding, her presence was natural as if she was an old friend. Since we had a destination wedding in a different state, we had never met her before, but it didn’t seem that way. She radiates positivity, and makes the perfect hype woman. We felt so lucky to have her there. Her experience shows in her professionalism, and in her work. Every picture is beautiful, and gets compliments from everyone. She got our pictures to us in record timing. I could not recommend her enough, 6/5 stars.
THE BROWN’S
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“From the outset to our big day, working with Markella was an ease. Her friendliness and patience were on full display the day of our wedding.”
Markella was absolutely wonderful to work with. From the outset to our big day, working with Markella was an ease. Her friendliness and patience were on full display the day of our wedding. For our wedding, my wife and I wanted to take individual photos with each and everyone of our guests. It wasn't easy but Markella was there to guide us through the whole process. We must have taken about one hundred different photos. This was on top of the many many other photos she took that day. They all came came out amazing, we love all of them. There is one we love so much that we are in the process of getting framed to hang in our living room. Thank you Markella, we couldn't have done it without to. To anyone reading this, we would highly recommend Markella to photograph your wedding and capture it beautifully.
THE VO’S
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“Markella is a category all her own. She is kind, patient, creative, and so prompt.”
Markella is a category all her own. She is kind, patient, creative, and so prompt. She did our engagement and wedding photos that we will cherish until the end of time. She is detail-oriented and passionate about her art. She is literally open to any and all ideas! If I ever had a question or suggestion about anything, she was all ears. I would highly recommend Markella for any photography needs.
SAM + THAO
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If you are thE desert I'll be the sea
"I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine"
Song of Solomon 6:3
documenting stories for the rowdy & romantic
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