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KAYTLYNN + DANIEL

“Rich was absolutely phenomenal. He was patient even when it was like herding cats with our crazy family. He gave great suggestions for what photos to get and was very GI with the flow considering we thought it was going to rain all day and then we ended up taking some outside shots anyways. He puts your mind at ease all day and never makes you feel anything but beautiful and special on your big day. We loved having him and will suggest him to everyone we know that needs a photographer for any life event!”

The Knot

“Best Photographer Ever!”

Rated 5 out of 5

“We were looking for fun, romantic, light & bright photos that are also timeless and true to color, and man did Rich deliver. Communication was amazing- he doesn’t take long to respond and is easy to get ahold of. He was so easy to work with from handling a little last minute chaos with engagement photo locations to us replanning our entire wedding within three months. He made sure our engagement and wedding photos went without a hitch. Not only was Rich fun to work with, but he was a fantastic resource and we enjoyed the levity and expertise he brought to every step of the process. Our photos are STUNNING. I will recommend Gold & Elm to anybody who will listen!”

Madison + Chris

Zola

Kendra M.

"Rich did a wonderful job with our photography. He was responsive, on-time, and quick to deliver the photographs from our wedding day. He was happy to provide multiple phone consultations before the wedding to accommodate us not living near his photography location or the venue. We recommend Marra Imagery to anyone who is looking for their special day."

-Kendra M.

Rachel M.

"Rich was a pleasure to work with! He was punctual, attentive, and professional. He ensured that all of our requested photos were shot and he was amazing with time management! His detail shots were more than we could've ever imagined and he ended up finishing our photos way ahead of schedule. If you want a professional photographer that can be trusted to capture your most precious moments, hire Rich!!"

-Rachel M.

Alison C.

"Rich was AMAZING!!! I absolutely loved him. I had no clue what I wanted photo wise and he was awesome with suggestions! I cannot wait to see our pictures I know they'll be great! He happened to make it to the hotel right as my one and only wedding problem was happening and instantly made me laugh about it he was great with a wonderful personality. Rich was very responsive and helpful with any questions I had. Great price, so easy to work with and highly recommended in my book! I'd hire him all over again!"

-Alison C.

Sasha M.

"Rich was an awesome photographer and I can tell he truly cares about the stories his pictures tell. Right from the beginning he was very caring. He highlighted the things that were important to us in our engagement photos and made us feel at ease (as we were camera shy). Rich is truly spectacular, I am so glad we chose him and cant wait to do our wedding photos with him! I would definitely recommend him."

-Sasha M.

Annelie L.

"Rich was incredible — he helped us plan what photos we wanted and all the logistics surrounding them from Day 1 via multiple meetings, so we felt already confident going into our wedding that we would be happy with the final product. He was super flexible and made it clear that he was there to support us in making sure everything went smoothly… and it did! His suggestions of poses and locations were excellent and really captured the spirit of the day and our love for each other. The pictures of us and our families/attendants came out gorgeous, and we are incredibly grateful for his expertise. He got everything right — from detail shots to group pics. (And the candid photos of the reception are incredibly fun and will be cherished for years to come, as well!)"

-Annelie L.

Amanda S.

"Rich is an incredible photographer that I would highly recommend. He is so personable, great attention to detail, and communication is so easy with him! He checks in often and responds right away. He provided prompts when we needed them and captured everything that I requested. He is also incredibly flexible. Outdoor pictures didnt work out for my wedding as it rained, but he quickly was able to identify great spots within the venue and captured really beautiful photographs of everyone. Everything turned out even better than I expected. I honestly couldn't be more happy with my wedding photos!"

-Amanda S.

my commitment

wedding planning

I’m dedicated to supporting you through every step of your wedding planning journey.

By seamlessly collaborating with your vendors and maintaining prompt communication, we ensure everything comes together beautifully.

As part of your wedding planning team, our goal is to keep you feeling calm, confident, and completely at ease throughout the entire process.

“5 Stars!”

Rated 5 out of 5

“We love our wedding photos! Rich was knowledgeable and communicated with us regularly before the wedding. Rich and I talked several times on the phone to plan out where we wanted to shoot. On the day of the wedding, Rich helped us adjust the plan for the rain and kept us on schedule.”

Chloe + Jonathon

Zola

Sasha + Richard

“Rich photographed both our wedding and engagement session. He is more than an amazing photographer. He is very detailed and made sure he addressed all of our questions. On our big day he brought a great attitude and was very easy going. We are so glad we chose [him] to capture our special day.”

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KAYTLYNN + DANIEL

my commitment

wedding planning

Sasha + Richard

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