Williamsburg, Virginia & Worldwide
Your story is made up of moments that matter - quiet, joyful, sacred, and everything in between. Whether you're preparing to pop the question, entering into marriage, or anticipating the arrival of a new little one, these are memories worth preserving with artistry and intentionality. If photography that is authentic in feeling, elegant in style, and reverent in approach speaks to you, you're in the right place.
AUTHENTIC | ELEGANT | REVERENT
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I’m a Catholic wedding, portrait, and event photographer striving to capture all that is true, good, and beautiful. I’m based in Williamsburg, Virginia, but will travel just about anywhere to document love stories, growing families, and more.
I’ve had a deep love for photography for as long as I can remember– from joining my middle school photography club, to borrowing my dad’s film camera for high school classes, to eventually being gifted my first DSLR, which carried me through college photography and videography courses.
I’m deeply passionate about my Catholic faith and have a particular heart for documenting Catholic weddings and events. I approach this work with an understanding of and appreciation for each part of the Mass and the sacredness of those moments. It is always my hope that the light of Christ may shine through each image I create– in the love shared between bride and groom in the sacrament of matrimony, in the joyful anticipation of an expectant mother, in the sweetness of a newborn baby, and in the beauty of Catholic traditions.
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Behind the camera, my work is defined by three key elements:
Authenticity: Capturing real emotion and the small, meaningful details you can feel each time you revisit your photos.
Elegance: Creating timeless imagery that is beautiful, enduring, and meant to be cherished for a lifetime.
Reverence: Approaching each moment– especially Catholic Masses and events– with intentionality and respect.
In addition to photography, some of my favorite things include hiking and backpacking, visiting beautiful churches and cathedrals, authentic Italian food, Jesus (fully present in the Eucharist!), and my sweet husband, who is my best friend and biggest support.
Let's connect! I can’t wait to hear your story.
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Mariah
Your wedding day is more than just an event–it’s the beginning of your vocation, your family, and the joy-filled start of your pilgrimage to heaven alongside your spouse.
We love because God first loved us. What better way to celebrate your marriage than by making your first act as husband and wife one of worship–praising the Lord who authored your love story? You’ll be entering into a joyous & sacred union, surrounded by not only your family and friends, but by the communion of saints and all of heaven, kneeling before the King of the Universe, fully present in the Eucharist. What a gift.
The beginning of your marriage deserves to be documented beautifully. Behind the camera, my approach is to elegantly capture the authentic joy and deep love between bride and groom while reverently preserving the sacredness of the Sacrament of Matrimony. As a cradle Catholic, I’ll not only be praying for you, but praying with you on your wedding day–entering into the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and photographing it through the lens of faith. Between emotional candid moments, classy editorial-style shots, and all that falls in between, I’ll help ensure that your wedding day memories last a lifetime through heirloom images that reflect both your love story and the love of Christ.
Catholic Weddings
TRUTH. BEAUTY. GOODNESS.
TRUTH. BEAUTY. GOODNESS.
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Additional investment details
IV. Newborn sessions begin at $525
III. Maternity sessions begin at $425
II. engagement sessions begin at $400
I. wedding collections begin at $2,200
Every season of life deserves to be documented with care. From weddings to growing families, each collection is thoughtfully designed to reflect the time, intentionality, and artistry behind a session.
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Looking for other types of sessions?
Check out additional collections below or inquire for a custom quote.
V. Family sessions begin at $375
- Norvilia C.
"Mariah did our maternity and newborn photos and the experience was very enjoyable! She fostered good poses and was able to capture the love we have for each other in each photo. She is certainly worth the investment to capture those special milestone moments. I'm glad we hired her and have photos to look back on now that our baby is older. 10/10 would recommend!"
- Lina + Brian
"Fantastic family photographer! We love doing family pics and have worked with a number of them over the decades, but Mariah was definitely top tier. She was flexible on location due to health needs in our family. She was so patient and good natured with the kids, had ideas for photos ready for our awkward crew and even got previews back to us in a day or so! Timely delivery of the whole album and just a ton of gorgeous images. Will definitely do pictures with her again!"
- Olivia + Andrew
"We had a great experience working with Mariah for our maternity shoot! She was so helpful with suggesting different poses and helping us feel comfortable. She also chose a great location! The photos turned out so lovely–especially the lighting. So glad Mariah was able to capture those precious pictures before our little one arrived!."
"I'm not Catholic, will you still photograph my wedding?"
Yes! I specialize in Catholic weddings, but I'm happy to work with couples of other faith backgrounds to deliver beautiful and meaningful photos that capture all the details of your love story and wedding day.
How can I book you as my photographer?
How will our photos be kept safe?
What if I don't know how to pose?
Do you travel outside of Virginia?
Do you do non-Catholic Weddings too?
"I'd love photos, but I live in another state!"
No problem! While I'm local to Williamsburg, Virginia, I travel to surrounding areas (within 100 miles of Williamsburg) at no additional cost.
For locations further than 100 miles, an additional travel fee applies. Reach out for more information and to secure a custom quote based on your location!
How can I book you as my photographer?
How will our photos be kept safe?
What if I don't know how to pose?
Do you travel outside of Virginia?
Do you do non-Catholic weddings too?
"I'm awkward around cameras..."
That's okay! That's why I'm here. In each session, I offer gentle guidance and direction to help you feel more comfortable and create poses that are natural, so you never feel lost or unsure.
If you have any poses in mind that you'd like to try, share them with me! It's always my goal to create photos that resonate with you and capture you authentically.
How can I book you as my photographer?
How will our photos be kept safe?
What if I don't know how to pose?
Do you travel outside of Virginia?
Do you do non-Catholic weddings too?
"How do you ensure nothing will happen to our photos before we receive them?"
For every session and wedding, I shoot on cameras with dual SD card slots, meaning there are 2 copies of each of the images captured. Those SD cards are then backed up to 2 different storage drives, equalling 4 copies of each image in total, preserved until the full gallery is edited and delivered to you!
How can I book you as my photographer?
How will our photos be kept safe?
What if I don't know how to pose?
Do you travel outside of Virginia?
Do you do non-Catholic weddings too?
"I love your work! Now what?"
The first step is to connect with me via the contact form below! Once I know more about the type of session you're looking for, we can chat and make sure we're a good fit before moving forward with the deposit and details. Reach out now to get started with the process; I can't wait to hear from you!
