Metro Detroit’s
Catholic Wedding
Photographer

Capturing the Beauty of Love, Life, and Faith

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I’m Marlaina, and I am thrilled you’re here!

When you think about your most treasured possessions, what comes to mind?

Many people say their photos.

Photos that bring them back to life’s most memorable moments.

For over a decade, I’ve been fortunate to witness and capture those special moments for my clients.

I specialize in Catholic wedding photography. As a lifelong practicing Catholic, I understand the intimate details of the ceremony and how to capture them while respecting the Church.

When I’m not working with newly engaged couples, I offer portrait services for families, high school seniors, sacraments, and personal branding — on-site at your location or my studio in Shelby Township.

Get to know Marlaina

Only the best for your once-in-a-lifetime memories.

Once a shy high school senior, I came out of my shell after having my own senior portraits taken. The photographer I worked with went the extra mile to make me feel completely comfortable and confident. That day, I realized I wanted others to experience something so transformative — and I wanted to be the one to help them.

No matter the session type, I take the time to get to know my clients before their shoot. This makes your session all the more comfortable by getting acquainted ahead of time. I’ll take what I learn from you to ensure your shoot best highlights your personality.

As a true professional photographer, I double as a hype girl, wedding planner, personal consultant, and more. No matter the occasion, I’ll be there every step of the way! Whatever it takes to ensure your session is not just successful but playful and FUN — I’m your girl!

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Now Booking Weddings and Portraits for 2023

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My Wedding Packages

Classic

6 hours of coverage
High Resolution Gallery
Timeline Creation
Planning Guidelines
Ultimate Wedding Checklist
Free coffee date on me!

Deluxe

Full day of coverage
High Resolution Gallery
Engagement session
Timeline creation
Planning guides
Ultimate Wedding Checklist
24 Hour Sneakpeek
30 Day Turnaround
Free coffee date on me!

Ultimate

Full day of coverage
High Resolution Gallery
Engagement session
Associate photographer
Signature album
Timeline creation
Planning guides
Ultimate Wedding Checklist
24 Sneak peek
30 Day Turnaround
Free coffee date on me!

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How would you describe your experience?

Absolutely wonderful!

Seriously I would recommend Marlaina to everyone. And I am not just saying that… Matches very well both personalities. She always is putting us first.

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100+

Weddings photographed

10+

Years experience

5

Star Reviews

8

Brides saying “I regret not hiring you”

What people are saying

Love letters from previous couples

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I chose Marlaina because of her photography style. I loved working with her and she made me feel comfortable!

Amanda
I was very at ease with Marlaina. She is very sweet and genuine, and good at what she does. It was never awkward and while we were shooting I felt confident and pretty. She made me feel like my suggestions were good input and was always happy to try out an idea.

Maddy
The lighting of her pics on her website and the way the pics turned out were exactly what I wanted for my engagement/wedding photos

Amanda
You can’t ask for a lower stress wedding photography experience. Marlaina was a total professional and took care of everything! We were particularly impressed with her hair/makeup recommendations in Detroit as well as her ability to work with our dogs on our special day. We cannot recommend Marlaina more highly. Thanks again!

Bryce W.
Marlaina is hands down the best photographer I have ever had the pleasure of using! Her attention to detail and her unbelievable talent make for such a pleasant experience. Marlaina shot my engagement photos and they turned out more beautifully than I could have ever imagined. It was unreal and I’ll never be able to… Read full review

Alexa C.
I have so many fantastic things to say about Marlaina. I hired her to photograph my surprise proposal… Marlaina helped me pick a location and met me there a week earlier to plan out the proposal. The day of, she showed up an hour early to make sure everything was good to go and coordinate… Read full review

Tyler D.
I want to give all the stars to Marlaina. She is the most genuine human being and it shows in the work that she does. Her energy throughout the entire day made everyone feel at ease and stress free. She’s an amazing photographer and an amazing person and everyone should use her for any picture… Read full review

Kelsey S.
My wife may have booked the wedding photographer…, but I couldn’t have been happier with Marlaina Photo. She thought about making the bride happy, of course, but also made sure I… was getting what I wanted to take from our big day. Because sometimes people forget that it is OUR day not just the bride’s… Read full review

Joshua K.
I will start with, Marlaina is amazing! … Marlaina was absolutely the right choice. She was timely, professional, funny and made us feel so comfortable behind the camera. She truly went above and beyond to ensure our day and our photos were perfection. Every little detail was accounted for. Examples: My husband and I didn’t… Read full review

Chanelle W.