Mariana Feely Photography

so much fun. On the wedding day, she was flexible as we had to adjust to a rainy day, she shifted quickly and ensured we captured the most memorable shots inside and outside the venue. We didn't have to stress at all, she was prepared, and she's bilingual so she managed to gather all our family members for the group shots and throughout the night. Highly recommend! She was also very reasonably priced for the full package we got.

. Our photos are everything we hoped for capturing our story of our special wedding day. We also had them do a photobooth for us.

ana made us feel so comfortable. My husband and I both don't really take pictures and we were nervous that we wouldn't like our pictures or know how to pose, but Mariana took her time to explain each pose and help us with positioning. It made us feel so much more relaxed. Before our wedding, she made sure we had everything in order as far as what kind of photos/portraits we wanted. On our wedding day it made it so much easier to take pictures with family and friends! We absolutely loved all our wedding pictures. Mariana had done many weddings at our venue before, so she knew exactly the best places to take gorgeous photos! I highly recommend Mariana! She is such a fantastic photographer! You will love all your pictures!

zed with helping plan out who will be photographed and when and informing me what wedding prep details to include and basically running us through the day. Before the wedding we had the prediction of rain and I was concerned of how the photos would turn out- but she reassured me that it wont affect the photos and how to work around it. Then came our wedding day! I was a nervous wreck- Mariana was an angel in disguise. She calmed me down and actually helped me mentally prepare myself to walk down the aisle- I couldn't have done it so gracefully without her help. The entire day she was incredibly kind, professional and had the utmost detail to make sure every moment was captured. She was able to kindly get my family together and also was able get a photo of my parents together who are divorced. She did super fun and creative images with my wedding party and incredibly elegant ones of me and my husband (together and separately) She was by far the best vendor that we had hired who delivered so well and who's energy made the day even better. Once we received the photos it was like experiencing the wedding all over again- We were tearing up and following the most heartfelt moments of the wedding through her images- she really was able to capture every one of a kind moment. I would HIGHLY recommend her for your special day and I hope to have the honor of her photographing more special moments in our lives.

le. She has great energy and easily managed/ helped coordinate our fairly large bridal party. After the wedding, our bridal party and family also mentioned how great she was. Our photos turned out beautifully and we are so happy with her work. Highly recommend!!

pecial moments throughout our wedding day. We will truly cherish her photos of our day as we remember our wedding.

know us and what was important to us. Our wedding day was a whole another story-again, because of all the questions she asked, she knew exactly what we wanted. She took total creative control of the day so we could enjoy our special day and we couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. Our pictures are gorgeous and our album is perfect. Huge thanks to Mariana and her assistant for delivering everything she promised and more.

ial and comfortable and my husband and I feel so very lucky to have found her for our big day.

y. The bridal guides she provided helped me out immensely while planning the timeline and pace for the day. At the wedding, her and her assistant became a part of the party rather than just vendors. Some of my favorite moments were when she pulled us out of the reception to catch the last minutes of daylight to get some amazing shots on the driveway at Arrow Park and down by the lake. The final images are beautiful and I am so happy that we will be able to admire them for years and years to come.

for a surprise engagement, she was eager to chat details, had many great ideas, and was so excited to be a part of it. The proposal and engagement photos were beautiful, Mariana has such an eye for detail and really knows how to use the space and lighting to capture the most amazing images. However, it was more than that. Mariana was so great to work with as well. We could tell she really cares so much for her couples and goes above and beyond for them to deliver the best services possible. Once we received our photos from the engagement, absolutely everyone fell in love with them. When my wife and I met with Mariana to discuss her services for the wedding we left both knowing immediately she was the one. We hired her immediately and honestly never looked back. During the planning and preparation, Mariana was so responsive, organized, and supportive. She was always available to answer any question and offer suggestions. Our wedding was no different from the other experiences with her and, in fact, it really highlighted Mariana's ability to make the absolute best of anything thrown at her. This was such a relief because I was terrified due to a bit of rain the morning of our wedding. She put us at ease, made us laugh, and was awesome to work with. She is passionate and professional about what she does but still fun and lighthearted and it shows in the simply beautiful photos she delivers. Thank you so much, Mariana, for capturing our special day and it was wonderful working with you!

examples and shared how she would create them in her own style. Prior to our wedding day she created a timeline that assured my stylists, bridesmaids and groomsmen were prepared when she came. The day of the wedding could not have gone any better! She took detailed photos of our flowers, rings and my dress. She had remembered a previous conversation of the important details I wanted captured like our remembrance table and a specially decorated table. Our first look was so sweet! Mariana made sure our daughter was included throughout the day which was so special. She captures formal family photos, as well as many candid ones. If she saw a perfect moment she made sure to get that photo; such as a full moon outside and a surprise costumed bridesmaid. Our night was incredible and I am so glad she was able to captured everything. Looking back on the photos I feel as though we can relive the entire night! Our wedding album is so beautiful and has been complimented on the quality, selection of photos and style! If you are looking for a professional and incredibly talented photographer, look no further! Mariana is a wonderful person and has such a passion for photography that I could never see having anyone else captured our special moments from our wedding day and every special moment in the future! Thank you for making our wedding day as fairytale come true!

but direct when they had to be (group photos). During the group pictures she quickly got them done so we could get to the party part of the wedding. She made us feel so comfortable and calm the whole time. Although I had a schedule we just rolled with the punches when something changed, but we didn’t forget anything. Mariana helped us not be so awkward like we are. Lol She asked us different questions like what would you add to your vows ( ex I promise not to shop at micheals craft store ever day ), how did you meet, or what do you love most about each other! These questions really helped us just be more ourselves and more relaxed around the camera! Mariana was so sweet an thoughtful asking if we needed anything at all! We got married on the hottest day of the year and Mariana still worked her booty off to get the most amazing photos. She also held up a fan for us once we got back in side to help my husband and I to cool off. Needless to say she is a full service photographer!She was silly and fun the whole time and interacted with both of us so easily. I love her for all these reason, but mostly because she is so real. We feel like we related so easily to her. Mariana is a photographer whom I would recommend to anyone! She is hard working, caring, sweet person, who you can tell is a master of her craft in so many ways! The way she handles herself while she is shooting, and how she relates to her clients and how her finial products come out!

t. (And thanks to Mariana we absolutely did!) We first met her after she was recommended to us by our venue (Arrow Park) and it only took a few minutes for us to realize how special she was! From her truly amazing portfolios, to her exceptional creativity and most importantly her willingness to take suggestions from her clients – we knew we would not have worry about anything on our wedding day. One of the things I would HIGHLY recommend for all brides, is to schedule an engagement session. We were able to get to know Mariana better and if there were photos taken that did not exactly capture the style we were looking for, she wanted to know so she could tweak her approach and get us exactly what we wanted! Her hard work ethic and dedication to her clients is unmatched. You really feel that she wants to capture your beautiful moments just as much (if not more) than you do! On our big day, I was afraid that we would have to limit the places we would be able to utilize on the property (since our venue had so many to choose from), but Mariana went above and beyond expectations! It may have taken a few golf cart rides and some running, but she made absolute sure that we took each and every picture that we wanted without taking us away from the party! She even stayed late to take pictures of us at our after party bonfire! If you are looking for a photographer that can truly capture you at your best while still making you feel comfortable, Mariana is the only choice! She was a pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend her to anyone!

s immediately stood out from the crowd as being different. The photos were beautiful, they spoke to us and she captured the emotions of the couple and the wedding day. After a short Skype call we knew we had found our photographer! We purchased a package that included an engagement photo session which was a great way to meet and get comfortable with each other which helped things run smoothly on our wedding day. We also got many beautiful photos which confirmed we made the right choice and got us excited for our wedding day. Our package also included a photo album for those of us "old school" folks that still like to hold pictures in our hands! After our wedding we obsessively checked her web site and our email for our photos, we simply could not wait! When we got them we were blown away by how amazing they came out, so many great photos to cherish for the rest of our lives! It is a good thing Mariana is selecting photos for our album for us because there are too many amazing ones that we will never be able to choose on our own. We received many compliments from friends and family about the style and beauty of our photos. Mariana is so talented, so great to work with, super flexible and really captured our wedding day in a way we will not soon forget. We would highly recommend her to anyone!

to know my husband and I as a couple. She traveled down to New York City with us to take engagement photos and while they were amazing photos, they weren’t exactly what we were looking for. When we expressed our concern to Mariana, she did not hesitate to offer us another engagement shoot to ensure that we received the pictures that we wanted. She really listened to my husband and I and captured us perfectly in the second engagement shoot. Finally, the day of our wedding the weather was not on our side. It rained most of the day and the grounds were soaked. I was so worried that our pictures were not going to be what we had dreamed of. However, the dreary weather did not stop Mariana from creating beautiful photos. It was a challenge to pick which photos we wanted for the album because they are all amazing. From start to finish Mariana Feely is the ultimate professional, with incredible talent. My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend her!

r best to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera. With our package, we had engagement photos, an engagement book/guest book and an open air photo booth. Each of which we were very happy with. Mariana was great with listening to our requests and modifying to what we liked. She gave us a great deal of information prior to the day and always responded promptly to our emails. During our wedding day, we couldn't help but notice how hard Mariana worked and how determined she was to getting each shot right. She kept us on time as well! We really are so impressed with Mariana and are so glad that we came across her. Her work is just beautiful (and I am picky when it comes to photos) she is easy to work with and has a positive approach to each scenario. Of all of our vendors, she was our favourite! I wrote this review since all of my wedding vendor choices were based off of these reviews and I really took them seriously. I can assure you that if you go with Mariana, you will be so happy with the outcome!

or to take photos of my friends and family dancing in a circle! Cannot say enough good things about her I couldn't have asked for a better team. Highly highly recommended!! The shots she takes are breathtaking.

ng the photos too much. She has an almost whimsical style that worked really well in our rustic setting but I'm sure she is capable of anything. She was also very responsive. We felt very comfortable with her, particularly with posed photographs which can feel a bit awkward. Her assistant the day-of the wedding was fantastic too! Mariana's services won't break the bank, which doesn't hurt :) We felt for the quality of her work she could probably charge quite a bit more. Overall, we were super pleased and recommend her wholeheartedly.

a quick Skype call it was clear that Mariana was the perfect photographer for us - fun loving, easy going, and of course with an incredible talent. I don't particularly like getting my picture taken and going into the engagement shoot I was a bit nervous about whether or not I'd like myself in the photos. Mariana put us at ease as soon as we started, making the entire shoot playful and carefree. My husband and I basically spent the time hanging out as we normally would, while a third person happened to be there capturing everything on film. We are absolutely thrilled with the results of our engagement and wedding photos. The natural, candid, fun loving beauty that we chose Mariana for really shines through in each of the photos and we've received nothing but compliments from friends and family that we've shared the photos with.

ing but she was more than happy to reschedule it and we got great photos because of her flexibility. I highly recommend her as a photographer!

first meeting with her. She is extremely flexible as far as meeting, speaking, answering questions and special requests. At our initial meeting, we met at a Panera and she even bought my fiance and I chocolate chip cookies! For our engagement photos, she sent so many great tips on how to photograph and dress for the engagement shoot. She did our shoot at our house and was completely comfortable. She has an eye for using props and backgrounds that you would never know would result in such amazing photos. She teaches you the poses and lingo to make you look your very best...and be comfortable at the same time! At the wedding, she was AMAZING! She is fast and efficient with the photos. You can tell she is working fast and hard so that you can enjoy your family and friends. She has a way of looking around the location and coming up with the greatest ideas on the spur of the moment. Mariana let my husband and I know ahead of time when she would be whisking us away during the wedding to get a couple pictures. She does not just pull you from your wedding and take random pictures. She has a plan...when we are going (usually because lighting would be best at that time) and where we are going. When you get there she is ready to go! Aside from those times, I didn't even know she was at the wedding. Yet, she captured everything! Mariana's goal is to capture your precious moments and allow you to enjoy your day to the fullest. The product you get from her is PRICELESS! I get emotional writing about her work because it means the world to me to have the professional, unique and beautiful photos that she produced!!

she would create artistic photographs and capture the beauty of every moment. People continue to tell me how beautiful my wedding was from the photos, and I know it is due to Mariana's amazing photography. Mariana not only took pride in her work but was excited to be a part of the wedding process. Her communication and consistency was excellent from the moment I first called her, to the engagement session, and thoughtout the wedding process. It was a true pleasure to have Mariana involved in my wedding as she is an asset to anyone's special life events.

ately put us at ease. She was such a calming presence to have there with us on the big day because we knew we could trust her every step of the way. We are so thrilled with the photos and will cherish them forever. She was also very helpful with planning a timeline and promptly answered any questions we had before and after the wedding. The only thing that we were slightly disappointed with is that our guests who were not dancing did not really end up getting photographed, so we would have liked to have some photos of people seated at the tables and should have mentioned that beforehand, but had assumed that it was something that was just automatically done. So that's just just some advice to couples (with any photographer) to think about and discuss any types of photos that you might miss. But all of the photos that Mariana took are gorgeous and we wouldn't have wanted any other photographer! Thank you for everything!❤️

r were prompt and prepared. She is the kind of person whom you feel as though you have known for years due to her warmth. She was very good about giving us suggestions & small directions but not directing the moment. Many times I didn’t even know she was there (which is exactly what you want). After the wedding, we received a few sneak peaks and had the entire gallery (700+ pictures) available to us within a few weeks after the wedding! The pictures are absolutely phenomenal. She captured so many wonderful moments and I have received so many compliments on the photos. I want to make sure you understand her style – she likes to capture the moment and tell the story of your day. Other the traditional family shots (which we did sooo quickly due to Mariana’s preparation and direction), we don’t have many traditional/posed photos. This is exactly what we were looking for. We also received an album from Mariana. She artfully directed the layout of it, but was extremely receptive to my feedback on the initial proof. Believe me, when you have 700+ beautiful photos, you want someone else to design the layout – or risk driving yourself crazy. The album is of phenomenal quality and the layout tells the story of the evening. During the entire process, Mariana displayed a high level of professionalism and above & beyond support. This is Mariana’s business and career – this isn’t a hobby for her. Mariana was the best vendor I worked with hands down (and I worked with quite a few). You will not be disappointed with your decision to work with her!