Marilyn Lamanna Photography

Marilyn is the best! It's hard to put into words how amazing it was to work with Marilyn for our wedding day. From our first interaction with her, she was energetic, friendly and professional. Throughout the entire process, Marilyn was responsive and went above and beyond to be helpful. It's easy to get caught up in the stress of wedding planning, but every time we spoke with Marilyn, she brought such a lovely positive attitude! On our wedding day, Marilyn came up with so many creative ideas for our photos and most importantly, she made us feel relaxed and comfortable. We had so much fun with her and we could not be more thrilled with how our photos turned out. Marilyn is not only an incredibly talented artist, but also a truly wonderful person. When our dog, who was supposed to be part of our wedding, died unexpectedly, Marilyn sent us a thoughtful sympathy package. We would recommend her to anyone and hope we have a chance to work with her again!

Marilyn was the absolute best to work with. She is so sweet, genuine and incredibly talented. It was so fun working with her and she did an amazing job capturing our wedding photos!! The tones, the editing, the direction that she gave us..Our shots are so beautiful, we can't stop looking at them!

We can't say anything but great things about Marilyn. My husband and I first saw her page on Wedding Wire early 2019 and immediately fell in love with the quality and look of her photos. She truly has a knack for capturing special moments that take us right back to our special day. Not only was she incredibly easy to work with, we were blown away by her professionalism and her love for what she does. We unfortunately had our original wedding derailed by Covid-19 and Marilyn has stuck with us through it all - checking in on us, asking us about alternate plans, and even brainstorming new ideas. We felt like she really had our back. On the day of, Marilyn had every detail taken care of and was extremely organized. She made us feel so comfortable and helped guide us through the best poses for photos, which is exactly what we needed on that day. The quality of her photos and the speed at which we received them blew us away and we are so thankful that we have these memories to cherish forever. We can't wait to hire Marilyn again for special occasions and can't recommend her enough to our friends and family.

Marilyn was really wonderful to work with! She is very friendly so we instantly felt comfortable with her and were able to just be ourselves during the shoots. She was able to find some beautiful spots for us to take engagement and wedding pictures that included my love of nature and my husband's love for the city. Also I really like how organic and joyful her photos feel without being too heavily edited. I would definitely book Marilyn again in the future to capture another major life event.

I met Marilyn in college (how cool is that!) We were roommates in Freshman year in college where we both got to explore NYC and college life together. I would have to say that, after a few years, some of my most cherished memories of college are from Marilyn's photos. Through Marilyn's photos, you could always see that natural love from both the scenes she is capturing and from herself as an artist. I invited Marilyn to be my wedding photographer before I met my husband. I knew from years ago that Marilyn would make this day alpha special for me. And when the day came, it could not be more perfect

I strongly recommend Marilyn as a wedding photographer. We had to reschedule our reception a bunch of times due to COVID-19; Marilyn was extremely flexible about everything, extremely responsive, and generally helped reduce the stress of having to re-plan a wedding 3 times. For that I will always be grateful to her! Beyond that specific situation, her rates were extremely reasonable, especially considering the amazing quality of her work. Her pictures have a warmth and personality that I can't really put my finger on, but I have never thought my family and I have looked more beautiful (and I was 7 months pregnant by the time we had the party). I spoke to a handful of photographers on the phone, but Marilyn was the most professional and explained exactly what her contract offered, and gave us a lot of time, options and guidance to personalize what we wanted. Finally, and most importantly, out of all the vendors and people you hire for your wedding, you spend the most time one-on-one or in a small group with your photographer. You want to spend that time with Marilyn, I promise. I was so relaxed and happy to hang out with her taking pictures, even at a hectic time right before a big event. Can't recommend her highly enough!!

WOW!! Stop shopping for a photographer right now. Just call Marilyn. For our wedding in the heart of NYC last month we contacted eight photographers, but as soon as we found Marilyn we knew our search was over. Her enthusiasm and energy were contagious. She’s always bubbly and smiling! We even added each other on Instagram right away, and her IG is like a nonstop positivity machine. It literally puts me in a good mood to watch her story. In our hunt for the perfect vendors, the personal connection and relationship piece was really important to us and we vibed with Marilyn immediately. Marilyn sent us a very clean and professional proposal, her pricing was fair and competitive, and she was always super responsive. We even decided to add a second shooter, Desire, who ended up being indispensable as well. On the day, Marilyn was everywhere and nowhere at once. Cameras slung on her shoulders like some kind of gunslinger. She guided us when we needed it, provided helpful nudges, or just disappeared into the background, capturing the perfect candids and personal moments. She was perfect. So far, we’ve only received our “sneak peek” photos, but they are absolutely AMAZING. They look better than we could have imagined (and we had pretty high expectations). I could go, but suffice it to say that we could not endorse Marilyn more highly. Thank you SO MUCH!

Marylin was an absolute star! The most important thing for us was to have the moments of our wedding captured in a way that felt real, vibrant and full of joy. Marylin knocked it out of the park! She was professional, thoughtful and attentive. She was somehow everywhere and nowhere and was able to document so many special moments. We could not have asked for a better experience and are over the moon with what Marylin was able to deliver. I highly recommend Marylin and can't thank her enough for capturing our day so perfectly!

Marilyn did an amazing job for our elopement/micro-wedding. After weeks of contacting 30 - 40 photographers that were either unavailable or well beyond our micro-wedding budget, we somehow struck gold and a friend of a friend of a friend recommended Marilyn. Marilyn was super quick to respond to our initial inquiry. She gave us fair pricing and was able to work within our budget since we only needed about 5 hours of photography. I’m not totally comfortable in front of a camera and with the additional stress of the day; Marilyn was able to make me feel comfortable and keep things fun and easy. I gave her an enormous list of suggested photos I wanted captured and somehow we got through ALL of them IN A FLASH (pun intended). She was so on top of it, didn’t miss a beat and exceeded every expectation I could ever have. Perhaps the best part was that Marilyn was able to do a 24-hour rush send of 20x “top photos” that we could post to our website and share with friends and family the day after we got married. It was so nice that we could quickly share our special day with all of our loved ones that couldn’t be there due to COVID. I cannot say enough good things about Marilyn, I will recommend her to any and all friends that get married, engaged, pregnant … literally anything that may or may not require photography—I will be contacting/referring Marilyn to everyone!

From our first conversation with Marilyn we were blown away by her professionalism, kindness, flexibility and talent! We were one of those couples whose best-laid wedding plans were changed by COVID and so we ended up getting married in New York (rather than the destination wedding we had planned). Marilyn could not have been easier to work with, kinder, or more gracious as our plans changed and changed again due to the pandemic. She went out of her way to visit our venue ahead of time to scope out the best locations for shots, was incredibly easy to reach and super responsive. Due to the pandemic, we didn't get a chance to do engagement shots or meet Marilyn in person until our wedding day, and were a little nervous about being photographed (we are NOT people who are used to being in front of the camera lens!). Marilyn managed to put both of us, as well as our extended families and guests at ease immediately, got every shot we asked for and suggested some we never would have thought of. As for the photos? We received a preview within a week of our wedding, and the full gallery in under a month and have been COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY. The pictures are visually stunning but, more importantly to us at least, captured the vibe of the day and the personalities of our loved ones. Looking at the photos feels like reliving our wedding day, and we are so incredibly grateful to have these visual memories for the years to come. I really cannot recommend Marilyn highly enough!

We are so glad we chose Marilyn to photograph our special day! Throughout the entire process Marilyn was helpful, professional, and fun. During planning she took time to understand our needs, on our wedding day she made sure everyone was comfortable and relaxed, and the final photos captured the joy and intimacy we wanted for our ceremony. Thank you Marilyn!

Marilyn is an amazing wedding photographer. Trusting someone with your memories can be intimidating, but Marilyn made us feel like we were entrusting our most special day to an old friend. She is incredibly professional and has a super put-together and detailed process. She creates a connection with you in a way that does not feel overwhelming or awkward, she is super genuine and easy to work with. This genuine quality shows through in her photographs, she makes beautiful images that have an aura of warm, candid, joy to them. We loved working with her and if we ever need to would love to work with her again!

Marilyn Lamnanna is an exceptional wedding photographer. Her photos are beautiful and she captured our loved ones as if they were her own loved ones. So many images are just perfectly timed. Nothing too staged and all exactly what we asked her for. I would recommend her not only for her beautiful work but for every other reason. She was so intuitive, she knew exactly where to be and she was so good at reading the room and getting the shots while coming off as a friend or part of our family. Everyone loved her. She also stepped in many times and used her experience and kindness to avert disaster, help us out, and generally support us during such an important and busy day. My husband and I could not possibly be more happy that we chose Marilyn to be there at our wedding.

From start to finish, Marilyn was an absolute joy to work with. She is the perfect balance of professional and friendly, and I am not exaggerating when I say that she was a big reason for why my wedding day went so smoothly. PLUS the photographs are absolutely gorgeous! I could not recommend Marilyn more – she is incredibly talented and considerate of every little detail. Thank you Marilyn!! :)

Marilyn is very professional, very kind, and very sweet. From initial contact to the event, she has a set of processes that makes us feel very comfortable and reliable working with her. The whole process is stress-free, she always reaches out before we start to look for her. She has mind-reading power and knows exactly what we want. We just need to answer a few questions beforehand and later on, we saw our beautiful photos through her email.

Punctual, professional, and picture-perfect, I love all of your work Mar. I usually find wedding photography to all look the same (no offense to any other photographer friends out there), BUT your work is bubbly, romantic, and tells a story. On Instagram, I find myself often falling inside the fantasy of each of your photographs and wishing joy and wellness to you and your clients. That's inevitably because of the love you pour into each of your projects. It's very inspiring. You have such a gift! Thank you for helping us remember the magic of this day!!

Marilyn is an absolute gem. Not only are her photos beautiful, but she is also incredibly responsive, so so talented, kind and hilarious! We are in love with the photos!! My partner and I tend to be a little awkward in front of the camera, but Marilyn made us feel so comfortable and at ease. Our time together was also just a fun time, which definitely came through in the photos! She was very communicative throughout the entire process, from booking to photo delivery. We'll be reaching out to Marilyn for any event or occasion we'd like to have photos of in the future, and we will be recommending her to every couple we know!

We had the best time with Marilyn! From initial inquiry, to chatting, to making arrangements for our shoot, Marilyn was responsive, professional, and sweet, and as 2 people not used to doing professional photos, she made us feel totally at ease. It was like hanging out on the boardwalk with a friend who takes badass pictures! She got our finished photos to us in less than a week and they're beautiful, beyond. I couldn't have asked for a more fun, relaxed way to capture our love story, and her photos have a little extra something in them that makes you remember how you felt right in that moment!

We love Marilyn!! Definitely recommend her for your wedding photos. We reached out to Marilyn in a short period of notice but she was able to respond back and confirm our shooting date promptly! It really helped to take off one of our many stresses! She is super sweet, on time, and so easy to work with. All the photos she delivered were great and over expectations!

Nothing short of spectacular Marilyn was the most pleasant and wonderful photographer. There is no one we would have preferred to capture this special day. Her warmth and professionalism were unparalleled and made us feel so comfortable right off the bat!

Hire Marilyn. We originally chose Marilyn for her tangibly authentic, lovingly candid, and obvious lack of “tilt your head this way” look. She seemed to get it from the onset, and I could just feel the love through her photos. I wanted real, unposed, raw emotion - and WOW did she nail it. 😍 When covid derailed our plans, we were exhausted by replanning. We made a second plan - and then a third - and all throughout, Marilyn was there for us. We can’t thank her enough for her sincere attention to our special day. And if you are a couple anywhere in NY state, I would seriously recommend hiring Marilyn to travel to you. It was the best decision I made during my wedding, other than marrying my better half :)

Most professional photographers can capture a moment well, but it takes someone incredibly talented to capture the feeling of a day. Marilyn was able to do that better than I had ever imagined. You could sense feeling in every photo, and people's personalities shined through each image. She is also a wizard with light and produced some beautiful shots that are works of art in and of themselves! Beyond her talent, she was easy to work with, responsive and a wonderful calm presence on the day of the celebration. In short, she was a joy to work with!

Marilyn is fantastic! She is so easy to work with and did a great job capturing our wedding day. Our plans changed due to the pandemic and Marilyn was flexible and communicative throughout the whole process. We could not be happier!

I would 10000% recommend Marilyn. I had planned to propose in March 2020 with another photographer, but due to the craziness of the pandemic things fell apart. The original photographer recommended her friend, Marilyn, as she could not longer make the new proposal date. Marilyn jumped in and ironed out all of the details with me in a short period of time. We did it all via text as my partner and I were both WFH and in quarantine, so I couldn't get away to be on the phone. She was lovely to chat with and I felt like I was planning with a friend that happened to also be a photographer. I loved that Marilyn's experience and suggestions made things much more stress free. For example, we shared our phone location pins that afternoon, she sent me a pin to our meeting proposal location, and shared outfit selfies so we could "see" each other. It was such a relief to have this organization as I headed to central park that day. Marilyn was stealthy and my partner had no idea she was there behind us ready for the big moment! When I saw her it was a relief as my original proposal spot was full of people that day -- I had to get a new spot! I texted her the change of plans frantically (while sweating like a mad woman) and she made the switch no problem, found us, and BAM, proposal! :) The photos are beautiful and will forever be moments and photographs we treasure. Thanks, Marilyn!!

We cannot say enough about how much we loved our experience working with Marilyn. We hired her right at the start of the pandemic, full aware that our wedding may not happen. Marilyn was so kind, compassionate, and flexible, and adjusted the plan to our wedding as we figured it out. Working with her was fun and easy, as she is super down to earth, and really wanted to capture our vibe as a couple. We could not be happier with the photos, and friends have been blown away by the cool vibe and how they capture the honest moments of our relationship and our wedding.

Marilyn took our engagement pictures in NYC in mid-June. My fiance and I just got the pictures back and they blew us away. I can't believe how beautiful they all are! Marilyn is such a kind and fun person and she made us feel completely at ease during the shoot. She takes a variety of shots, mostly candid (which i love) and some posed that still look so natural. I have no idea how we're going to pick the shots for our save-the-dates with so many beautiful options. I cannot recommend Marilyn highly enough. Thank you, Marilyn, for a great shoot and amazing engagement pictures!!

We booked Marilyn for our May wedding before the pandemic hit. Sadly, our in-person wedding was cancelled, but we decided to move forward with a virtual wedding on Zoom and Marilyn helped us document the entire thing, beautifully! She arranged her computer and took pictures of the screen (including a family photo-shoot after the ceremony) and she helped us document a unique experience in a truly unique and fun way. She was so flexible and easy to work with as we were figuring out what we were going to do. I can't wait until we're able to work with her again in person!

TLDR; Hire her. Hire her now! She's talented, responded so quickly to all my questions and concerns, was a freaking BLAST to work with, and will do anything to get the shot. Seriously. She almost got hit by a bus and may or may not have fallen trying to make sure she got the shots she wanted. I've honestly been putting off writing this review because I just can't put into words how amazing Marilyn is. I'm a HUGE photography lover and finding the right fit, not just in style but the actual person we'll be working with, is so so important to me. Hiring Marilyn was the BEST choice we could've made. My husband and I were headed to New York for our very first time and I wanted to get photos since this has been a lifelong dream for both of us. I looked at so many websites looking for the right photographer and was drawn to Marilyn's work on every single one. I finally decided to reach out and see if she was available on our dates and she responded promptly and I could already tell in her email that I was going to love her. She sent me her Instagram handle to check her out and I read almost all her posts and fell in love with not just her work but her. She responded so quickly to every email I sent her (even while she was on vacation in Hawaii. Seriously.) and was 400% down for any crazy request I had. I was couldn't wait for our shoot and looked at her website and Instagram almost every day. But none of that prepared me for how much I would enjoy our time together. It was the first time I was ever sad to leave a photo shoot because I had had so much fun and I honestly forgot that we had pictures coming from it. Meeting her felt like reuniting with a best friend. I left the shoot already planning our next and can't wait to work with her again. Hire her! You won't regret it.

Marilyn did our photos at the city clerk's - it was raining and there was construction all around - so I was feeling pretty sad about how the photos would turn out - she did a fantastic job and got us some beautiful pictures for us to remember our day. She was very flexible and made the experience incredibly easy. 10/10 recommend. - Especially for rainy day weddings - she knows how to work it!

Warm, professional, reliable photographer. Marilyn was awesome from the second we sent an inquiry e-mail. Super organized, quick response, and such a charming personality! Throughout our exchange until the wedding, she was always open to ideas, and gave us her insight when we had questions. On the day of our wedding, she braved the cold with us with a huge smile and gave us directions on posing. We are so happy with the photos! We were able to enjoy the wedding day in the moment, but Marilyn's photo helped enhance that feeling even more- beautiful shots of our friends having fun, great food shots, capturing small details that can often be missed on a busy day! We had DIYed some items and were happy to see her capturing those items too. I know she mentions that she loves to work with light- and its so true- our outdoor photos are stunning- but her indoor photos were just as awesome! our venue was dimly lit, and she made sure our photos showcased enough light but have that intimate and romantic vibe still incorporated. perfection. TLDR? She's amazing. Spunky and warm but moves like a ninja. Punctual and organized with awesome photos. You will be making the right choice by working with her :)

Marilyn is a dream. I was super nervous about finding someone to take our engagement photos but we are so happy we ended up choosing her -- after reading all her rave reviews and doing a bit of image stalking. She is adorable, super sweet, and her work is stunning. Even though we only met when it was time for the shoot, she made us feel like we were with an old friend, making our-awkward-selves a thousand times more comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful session, Marilyn! If you are on the fence, don't be. She's great and you will end up with some beautiful images to help remind you of a special day!

Marilyn was a dream come true! we were nervous about finding the perfect photographer for our wedding and reached out to a bunch- from the second we started communicating with Marilyn her enthusiasm and excitement won us over. it was really fun working with someone who so clearly loves what she does! okay and the pictures. THEYRE GREAT! obviously, because a winning personality only gets you so far as a photographer- the pictures are stunning. we couldn’t be happier that we trusted our most special day to this incredible and very talented person, and now we get to have the most beautiful memories. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Marilyn was a pleasure to work with. Super easy going and responsive, got our photos back to us within two weeks. We couldn't be happier. She did a great job directing/posing us which lead to some really beautiful photos, and the candid shots came out great as well.

We are so thrilled we chose to work with Marilyn as the photographer for our wedding! She is a talented and passionate photographer, a respectful and responsible professional, as well as a kind person and joy to work with. From the planning stages to the delivery of the final product Marilyn was simply fantastic! In the planning stages Marilyn met with us for a consultation and came prepared with general and specific questions about us and our hopes for our wedding and answered all our questions. Throughout the planning process Marilyn was an active and creative collaborator inviting us to send pictures of the venue, themes, colors, etc. Marilyn was always easy to access and joyful in her response throughout the entire planning process. As our wedding day grew closer Marilyn communicated directly with our venue coordinator which not only ensured the day went smoothly but it left something off our last minute to do list! The day of-absolutely perfect! Marilyn arrived on time and was excited to be there and capture our day. She was easily accessible throughout the day if needed and when not she floated in the background and captured all our impromptu moments (as we emphasized we really wanted). Marilyn embraced the natural beauty of our venue and was active and energetic in trying different shots and moving all around the grounds of the venue. Additionally, we were having so much fun we asked Marilyn to stay later than originally contracted and she gladly agreed to do so and followed up with a revised contract only a couple days later. As far as the final product, AMAZING! We absolutely loved the pictures. Marilyn delivered them in a way that made it easy to look through each part of the day (prep, first look, ceremony, etc.) and the images were flawless. She was able to capture the impromptu and situated moments so perfectly, Marilyn also got every picture on our “must have list”. Not only did the images capture our day so beautifully, they were delivered to us after only 3weeks, edited and prepared for us to download and print as promised. Marilyn even followed up to ensure we had no problems accessing or downloading the photos and to see if we had questions or concerns about the final product. Can’t recommend Marilyn highly enough! As a professional and a person we are so pleased we had the opportunity to work with her and that she captured our perfect day. Thanks Marilyn!

By the time my now husband proposed in May, we had already booked the venue. We knew we wanted a wedding in October and accepted the madness of planning a wedding in less than 6 months. Taking a lot of advice from friends and endless articles online I first set a list of priorities, and though that is a close-to-impossible task, after all every detail is a priority -especially for an architect - I placed photography up there with music and food - not surprisingly. I also knew what I did not like when it comes to wedding photography, but it wasn't until I came across Marilyn's photos online that I realized the type of photos I wanted. After speaking to Marilyn for the first time I knew she was the one - it took my husband and I a whole 5+ years for us to come to that conclusion about each other… but of the many decisions leading up to our wedding day, choosing Marilyn was one of the best. Planning in such a short time also meant we had to be flexible, and due to a scheduling conflict - again super short notice on my part - Marilyn recommended us to another bad-ass photographer - and our favorite wedding day second photographer Shelby. The months that followed after Marilyn came on board, I became her groupie on IG. An architect and a computer programmer, I wondered how she could make us, a couple of goofballs, look like the beautiful, magical, warm portraits she posts on her feed. "Are we even "cool" enough for her?" I asked my then fiance and sister many times. We would have to wait to see. When the day finally arrived… it ended. Yes, that fast! From getting ready, to first look and the 15th tequila shot, it felt like 20 minutes.. As it turns out, an amazing photographer doesn't need the coolest subjects; what she does is really magic. The photos from our wedding day are not just good visual memories, but snapshots of how we all felt that day. Through her lenses Marilyn captured what was so important to us: our different backgrounds coming together and having a helluva dance party. I cannot thank these two wonderful people enough for capturing such wonderful memories so beautifully. From engagement shoot in LIC to our nuptials in Brooklyn, I could not have had a team that was more aligned with my vision.

Marilyn is on time and motivated. Her captures natural movement of people and the quality of the pictures are great!

Marilyn photographed our elopement to New York. She did a brilliant job. Most importantly she took excellent photos that captured our day and our personalities. She took the time to meet us in advance and to get to know us so the photos reflected exactly what we were looking for. We are from London, UK and not to familiar with the process in New York but Marilyn was there to help us from start to finish. She was always happy and helpful and we could not be happier with the results. We would strongly recommend anyone to use Marilyn. She’s passionate about photography and a great New Yorker!

Marilyn isn't your run of the mill event photographer. For my wedding, she went above and beyond to make sure that she captured exactly what I had envisioned for my wedding photos. I learned about a week prior to my wedding that it would be raining. However, working with her, all my nerves went away with regards to worrying about how my pictures would come out. As minor as it may sound, the simple act of her bringing a clear umbrella (better for outdoor rain pictures as opposed to a light-blocking black umbrella) was so helpful. Although we didn't end up needing it, it was a little extra insurance that she gave us for the day of. Marilyn listened to what my husband and I wanted to capture and she made it happen seamlessly. She also made the booking & planning process smooth and easy, so we were always on the same page and she was easily accessible through text, phone, or e-mail if we had questions (which she always answered super quickly). If you're looking for wedding photos that are NOT cookie cutter, that are timeless and beautiful, and still have character and are unique from the rest of boring generic wedding photography out there, then book Marilyn!

I could go on and on about how wonderful Marilyn is. From the beginning of my wedding planning to day of she has been so great to work with. I had tons of questions, and even week before my wedding I had some last minute changes, Marilyn was very sweet and super accommodating. I've been to many wedding within the year and the one thing I hated was how some photographers are all in your face and in your way. Marilyn was not like that at all! She's a ninja. She was able to take beautiful photos while giving us and our guest the space to enjoy! Our guest kept raving about how sweet and professional she was during our wedding. One thing that stood out the most to me, was Marilyn treated me not only as a bride, but as a friend. She checked up on me throughout the day but also we had some laughs in between. I told her how awkward I am in photos, but she made me feel SO comfortable that I felt like I was just taking photos with a good friend. We just got our photos back and I started crying at work lol. Her photos weren't the typical pose and click, her photos told stories. I was able to relive my wedding all over again. She captured the love and the fun at our wedding. She is truly one of the best. Thank you Marilyn!

We were worried about hiring a photographer for our elopement as neither of us enjoy having our photo taken and didnt want any typical staged photos but I'm so glad that we hired Marilyn. She listend to what we wanted from the photos and we got exactly what we asked for. She made us feel completely relaxed and at ease the whole time. It wasnt like walking around the city with a photographer, she felt more like a friend and it was really nice to have that on our wedding day. I can't reccomend her enough!

Marilyn was great. Showed up early, made everyone feel comfortable. Got the pictures to us very quickly and had great communication the entire time.