Essential
A streamlined option for smaller weddings or gatherings where presence matters more than production. Coverage focuses on the heart of the day — the people, the atmosphere, and the moments you’ll want to remember most. Best for couples keeping things simple, meaningful, and low-pressure.
Full Story
Weekender
Destination
Elopement
Custom
Essential
Full Story
Weekender
Destination
Elopement
Custom
Designed to document the day as it happens — from the quieter beginnings to the moments that linger into the evening. This collection allows room for movement, flexibility, and everything unplanned in between.
Ideal for couples who want their day captured fully, without feeling rushed or overly managed.
Essential
Full Story
Weekender
Destination
Elopement
Custom
Some stories need more time. This collection is built for multi-day events, welcome gatherings, or celebrations spread across a weekend — documenting the full experience, not just the ceremony.
Perfect for destination weddings or thoughtfully planned weekends with loved ones.
Essential
Full Story
Weekender
Destination
Elopement
Custom
Tailored for celebrations that take place somewhere meaningful whether that’s across the country or across the ocean. This collection approaches travel with the same care and intention as local work, allowing the location to shape the story without overpowering it.
Best for couples planning a wedding where place plays an important role.
An intimate approach for couples choosing something quieter, simpler, or entirely their own. Coverage is relaxed and flexible, allowing space to move, explore, and let the experience unfold naturally.
Designed for elopements, micro-weddings, and intentionally small celebrations.
Essential
Full Story
Weekender
Destination
Elopement
Custom
Not every story fits neatly into a category. This option allows for a more tailored approach, combining coverage, travel, and timing based on what you’re planning.
If your day looks a little different, this is likely the best place to start.
Essential
Full Story
Weekender
Destination
Elopement
Custom
Start by sending an inquiry and sharing a bit about what you’re planning — your date, location, and what you’re excited about most. This gives Marais a sense of your day and helps determine availability.
You’ll hear back soon with next steps and any follow-up questions.
If it feels like a good fit, we’ll set up a call to walk through your plans together. This is a relaxed conversation — no pressure, no rehearsed pitch.
We’ll talk through what matters most to you, how your day is shaping up, and what kind of coverage will suit it best. After the call, you’ll receive a tailored proposal based on what you need.
Once you’re ready to move forward, a contract and retainer will be sent over to officially reserve your date. From there, everything is locked in.
You’ll be guided through the planning process with ease, knowing your wedding day will be documented thoughtfully and without stress.
From here on out, the focus is simple — enjoying your wedding day. Coverage is approached calmly and intentionally, allowing moments to unfold naturally while everything meaningful is captured along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most couples reach out anywhere from 9–18 months before their wedding date, especially for peak season celebrations. That said, availability can vary year to year. If you feel aligned with my work, I always recommend reaching out sooner rather than later to secure your date.
Your full gallery will be delivered within 8–10 weeks of your wedding day. Every image is thoughtfully curated and edited by hand to ensure a cohesive, timeless final collection that reflects the atmosphere and emotion of your celebration.
Absolutely. I love collaborating with planners, designers, and vendor teams to ensure the day flows seamlessly. Clear communication and shared vision are key to creating an experience, and imagery, that feels effortless and elevated.
Yes. Fine art prints and heirloom albums are available and can be added after your gallery is delivered. Each piece is carefully crafted using high-quality materials designed to last for generations, perfect for preserving your images beyond the screen.
Weddings are beautifully unpredictable, and I always approach the day with flexibility and calm. If timelines shift, I'll adapt seamlessly, while staying focused on what matters most — documenting the moments as they naturally unfold.
A retainer secures your date, with the remaining balance divided into scheduled payments ahead of your celebration. Custom payment plans may be available upon request.
We were worried about feeling awkward in front of the camera, but that never happened. Most of the time, we forgot photos were even being taken. The day moved exactly how it was supposed to, and somehow every moment we cared about was there when we looked back.
The images feel like us — relaxed, honest, and completely unposed. We wouldn’t change a thing.
— Isabelle & Lucas.
From the first image to the last, the gallery felt like our entire day captured perfectly. The photos are fun, emotional, and full of movement — nothing feels stiff or posed.
Marais documented everything in a way that feels effortless and true to how our wedding actually felt. We love every single photo and keep finding new favorites.
— Sophie & Daniel
Marais captured everything exactly how it felt — the energy, the movement, the little moments we didn’t even notice on the day. Nothing feels stiff or overdone. Every photo feels natural and alive.
It’s like getting to relive our wedding over and over again. We’re completely obsessed with the gallery.
—Margot & Henry
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