• I believe in light, and happiness. I also believe in true grit and commitment. I believe life is messy and relationships, whether romantic or platonic, are true forces of nature. I believe in intense passion and drive. I believe in crying your eyes out, and sweating through your fears. I believe in the human touch and how it connects us all. And most importantly I believe that what I believe doesn’t (or well shouldn’t) matter to you. My beliefs shape my life and my mind. It allows me to process, emote, approach and take flight. It allows me to feel a little more human and lot less robotic. But guess what - this job, much like teaching yoga or cultivating the creativity in children, is not about me. It’s about you. I’m here to hold the space for youuu to shine. For you to cultivate your own beliefs. For you to process and enjoy your memories. Sometimes as I hold space for this job, I forget about myself and my beliefs. So as much as I love breathing light into others, this weekend is reserved all for myself. Family and hot chocolate, chili, soccer games, farmers markets + podcasts. Monday though I’m here for your space again, but this weekend is for me. 💕 Thanks kids xo // #travelmariss
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    I believe in light, and happiness. I also believe in true grit and commitment. I believe life is messy and relationships, whether romantic or platonic, are true forces of nature. I believe in intense passion and drive. I believe in crying your eyes out, and sweating through your fears. I believe in the human touch and how it connects us all. And most importantly I believe that what I believe doesn’t (or well shouldn’t) matter to you. My beliefs shape my life and my mind. It allows me to process, emote, approach and take flight. It allows me to feel a little more human and lot less robotic. But guess what - this job, much like teaching yoga or cultivating the creativity in children, is not about me. It’s about you. I’m here to hold the space for youuu to shine. For you to cultivate your own beliefs. For you to process and enjoy your memories. Sometimes as I hold space for this job, I forget about myself and my beliefs. So as much as I love breathing light into others, this weekend is reserved all for myself. Family and hot chocolate, chili, soccer games, farmers markets + podcasts. Monday though I’m here for your space again, but this weekend is for me. 💕 Thanks kids xo // #travelmariss
  • Yes to the snuggles. To the nook in his neck for her head. Yes to that little leaning hug. To that tiny gesture of a smile pushing through her cheeks. Yesss to human, loving touch. Hot freaking dang, the best connector to us all. 😍 // #marissadeckerphotography
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    Yes to the snuggles. To the nook in his neck for her head. Yes to that little leaning hug. To that tiny gesture of a smile pushing through her cheeks. Yesss to human, loving touch. Hot freaking dang, the best connector to us all. 😍 // #marissadeckerphotography
  • These two are 🔥🔥 and basically rocked my July! Speaking of, another AMAZING July wedding is going to be on the blog todaaaay! yes yes yessss! // #mdphotoweds #marissadeckerphotography
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    These two are 🔥🔥 and basically rocked my July! Speaking of, another AMAZING July wedding is going to be on the blog todaaaay! yes yes yessss! // #mdphotoweds #marissadeckerphotography
  • The rain outside has me wanting to listen to broadway musicals all day while I edit this lovely piece of magic. 😍😍 sooooo not complaining one bittttttt! Happy Wednesday lovebugs !! // #mdphotoweds #marissadeckerphotography
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    The rain outside has me wanting to listen to broadway musicals all day while I edit this lovely piece of magic. 😍😍 sooooo not complaining one bittttttt! Happy Wednesday lovebugs !! // #mdphotoweds #marissadeckerphotography
  • Catching up on emails, edits and something else that could begin with ‘E’ because who doesn’t like an alliteration caption at 7:30 in the morning?? 😂🙈 // #travelmariss
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    Catching up on emails, edits and something else that could begin with ‘E’ because who doesn’t like an alliteration caption at 7:30 in the morning?? 😂🙈 // #travelmariss
  • That moment gets me. When you just throw your arm around the person that holds your heart. Pulling them in so tight the space between you closes. There isn’t room for confusion or hesitation. It’s just you and them (any maybe a wholeeeee lot of beer, dancing and sweat 😂🙈) BASICALLY: I love my job. // #mdphotoweds #marissadeckerphotography
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    That moment gets me. When you just throw your arm around the person that holds your heart. Pulling them in so tight the space between you closes. There isn’t room for confusion or hesitation. It’s just you and them (any maybe a wholeeeee lot of beer, dancing and sweat 😂🙈) BASICALLY: I love my job. // #mdphotoweds #marissadeckerphotography
  • The proof is in the pudding kids - because weddings are made up of magic and love and sweat and muscle and a TON of opinions. Whether all stress or happiness, it all comes out in your details. How your dress and flowers play a dance with his tux and the reception decor. How the catering and dessert table compliment each other. How your earrings and the centerpieces match without needing a second glance. The DETAILS are just as important. They carry all your hard work, and showcase all your sweat. // #mdphotoweds #marissadeckerphotography
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    The proof is in the pudding kids - because weddings are made up of magic and love and sweat and muscle and a TON of opinions. Whether all stress or happiness, it all comes out in your details. How your dress and flowers play a dance with his tux and the reception decor. How the catering and dessert table compliment each other. How your earrings and the centerpieces match without needing a second glance. The DETAILS are just as important. They carry all your hard work, and showcase all your sweat. // #mdphotoweds #marissadeckerphotography
  • I cannot sit normal in really any chair. About 90% of my life, I’ve had chipped nail polish. I find large mirrors in houses aesthetically pleasing. In the past week I’ve consumed 3 boxes of cereal. I forgot my car keys in my gym locker on Monday. Made it all the way to my car to only have to go back. When I travel, I tend to pick one song and listen to it on repeat the entire time. I have an infinite love for the ocean. I chat more with six year olds than people my own age. I tend to fall asleep with a fan on. This week alone I have misplaced every single one of my black pens. That’s ten things. Soooo herrrrow THEREE! thanks for reading // #marissadeckerphotography
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    I cannot sit normal in really any chair. About 90% of my life, I’ve had chipped nail polish. I find large mirrors in houses aesthetically pleasing. In the past week I’ve consumed 3 boxes of cereal. I forgot my car keys in my gym locker on Monday. Made it all the way to my car to only have to go back. When I travel, I tend to pick one song and listen to it on repeat the entire time. I have an infinite love for the ocean. I chat more with six year olds than people my own age. I tend to fall asleep with a fan on. This week alone I have misplaced every single one of my black pens. That’s ten things. Soooo herrrrow THEREE! thanks for reading // #marissadeckerphotography