A woman with wavy brown hair in a black sleeveless top, smiling and holding a camera over her shoulder with a leopard-print strap, against a dark background.

I’m Marissa…But my friends call me Riss.

I love people as much as I love chocolate chip cookies. And if you're worried about feeling awkward in front of a camera — you're not the problem. You just haven't worked with me yet.

With an extensive background in dance, I'm basically a real-life posing wizard. I know how to guide you into natural, flattering movement without making you feel stiff or over-posed. And YES— I will absolutely tell you what to do with your hands.

I've been doing this for 15+ years, which means I also know when to put down the direction and just let the real moments happen. My style is warm, true-to-color, and full of life. I love a genuine laugh, an unguarded expression, and the kind of photos where you can actually feel the connection looking back at you.

I'm the photographer you didn't know you needed, and the hype girl you absolutely deserve.

LETS WORK TOGETHER

MY WORK

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Real people. Real moments. Real fun.

  • A bride and groom share a kiss outdoors during their wedding, with the bride wearing a white dress and veil, and holding a bouquet of red and white flowers. The background features tall dry grass and shrubs.

    WEDDINGS

    Where forever begins. Every detail, every tear, every first dance, captured exactly as it felt.

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  • A young girl with shoulder-length brown hair sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle, smiling and looking out the window, wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt and overalls, with sunlight streaming through the window.

    SENIORS

    Your moment. Your way This is your season, let's make photos that actually look like you.

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  • A group of six children sitting on desert rocks with mountains in the background, smiling at the camera during sunset.

    FAMILIES

    Chaos, love, and everything in between. Real moments, no stiff poses.

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  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black top, looking at the camera with a neutral expression, standing against a plain gray background.

    HEADSHOTS

    Show up looking like the real deal. Confident, polished, ready for anything.

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