Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer

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Wedding photography for easygoing and fun-loving couples who want photos of genuine moments filled with love and celeration

Documentary wedding photographer serving Batn Rouge, new orleans, lafayette, and the surrounding areas

2016

Weddings

All the love & laughter

It’s not just about the perfect centerpieces or the perfect dress. It’s about sharing your love with your family and friends

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Weddings

Engagements

You said YES!

Let’s celebrate the new chapter you and your future spouse are about to begin.

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MEET MARIKO

Hey! That’s me!

I’m Mariko (that’s Mah-Ree-Co). Your friendly neighborhood wedding photographer and self-professed sci-fi geek. What’s my superpower? Getting couples to feel natural in front of a camera. I totally get it. It’s awkward being in front of a camera. But I happen to have perfected getting couples to feel natural so I can get those genuine moments that mean so much to you and truly capture who you are as a couple.

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Our wedding day turned out so perfect…

Our wedding day turned out so perfect from the weather to the party we had! You were an absolute breeze to work with, and you were so patient with me and our rambunctious wedding party. 🙂 I’m so glad I chose you as my photographer! You did an AMAZING job!!!

Breanne + Jonathan

The Gatehouse Baton Rouge Wedding first dance

Your wedding day isn’t just about getting married.

Wait, what?!? Sure it’s about the love you share and the commitment you’re making to each other. But it’s also about sharing this milestone, a really big one, with the ones you love. It’s about:

That moment with your mom as she helps you in your dress as you get ready.
Knowing you made the right decision for a first look with your dad when you see his face.
Getting ready with all your favorite people knowing how much they love and support you.
The pure joy you feel dancing the night away with all your friends and family.

These moments are precious and I want to capture them for you. That’s why I love what I do. I get to be a part of the celebration of the love you have together as well the love of the people in your life that mean the world to you. I give couples something that they will treasure for years because of what it means to them.

The Gatehouse Baton Rouge Wedding bridal party being silly

father and daughter dancing at forrest grove plantation

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Ready to find out more?

Your memories are too important to trust just anyone with capturing them

There are so many choices for a wedding photographer and you want to choose one that will give you not only beautiful photos, but tell your unique love story.

So if you’re overwhelmed by the sea of choices and options, I have a life preserver and a glass of wine waiting for you with your name on it ready to pull you in.

How does it all happen?

1. Let’s Chat

Schedule a quick friendly phone or video call with me, where we’ll talk about the moments you want to capture, the people who are important to you, and how you want your wedding photos to show all of it on your wedding day.

2. Leading Up to the Big Day

Once we get your wedding date booked, I’ll send you tips to feel totally comfortable and relaxed on your wedding day, so that your pictures can show your true selves with no cheesy awkwardness.

3. The Day is Here!

Say “I do” with your best friend, celebrate with all your favorite people, and feel totally confident that I’m capturing it all along the way. Your photos will focus on the moments, not the poses, as they happen.

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4. Now Let’s Get You Those Photos…

After I write up your sneak peek blog post within a week of your wedding, I’ll send you your full online gallery of images so you can relive your wedding day all over again, and pick your favorites to remember this amazing day whenever you want

Does this sound like you?

You’re an easygoing and fun-loving couple
You love vibrant and bold photos
You value sentimental moments and want timeless wedding photos
You want candid photos that tell the story of your wedding day as it unfolded.

Well, you’re in luck! Because that’s what I do and more!

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We were 100% comfortable…

Mariko was amazing! Her and her husband worked hard to make sure our engagement pictures were absolutely perfect. She walked us through each of the types of poses we would be doing, gave us an overview of the spots we would be posing in, and made sure we were 100% comfortable with each and every shot. She is so personable and fun to work with!

emily + Cory

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