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5 out of 5 stars and 44 reviews Best of Weddings (1x).
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(44)Southern California but we travel all over California!
About this vendor
We are Marisa and Tim Peterson.
As a husband and wife photo team, we have been in business for 8 years and photographed 125+ weddings!
We are award winning and widely published and specialize in engagements, weddings and anniversaries.
Our natural-light photography, styling and designs are bright, colorful, clean, and classic.
Weddings are jubilant and dynamic and your photos should be a reflection of that joy! We are illustrative photographers which means we combine a photo-journalistic and traditional approach. This combines capturing natural candid moments as they happen, and timeless posed shots. Our goal is to tell a natural story through our photos from the details that are easy to forget to the moments you'll never get back.
Details
Photo Shoot Types
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Marisa was lovely to work with! She was organized and talented and the entire process was seamless. I highly recommend her for any of your photography needs
We knew in an instant we wanted to work with Marisa and Tim when we met them on Zoom! And our journey together was outstanding! They were so available to answer questions along t...
he way. They attended our site visit, so they were familiar with the location. They knew who we were and our style by the day of the wedding so with ease and delight they captured our magical day! We are forever grateful for their amazing photos and friendship! Their work is OUTSTANDING!!! It was our best decision to hire them!!!
I am so very pleased with Marisa's work photographing my work for my custom wedding stationery business! I am able to use her beautiful photographs on my social media and on my web...
site to help me market my product better. I can't wait to continue working with her! Thank you Marisa!!
Marisa and Tim are the sweetest people you can imagine. Back in 2019 we began planning our wedding, so you can imagine that it took awhile for it to happen. They rolled with change...
s from 2020, to 2021, to 2022 and then after my wife and I got COVID the day before our wedding, to later in 2022!
They were supportive and accommodating through what was one of the most tumultuous periods in our lives. They made us comfortable, they helped us get ready on the day of the wedding, they are infinitely giving and we will always be thankful for everything they did for us.
Now, onto the photos! They're perfect! They're colorful and playful and everything we were looking for. We didn't just want conventional wedding photos, though we did get a number of classic ones that look great and made our parents very happy, we wanted something that felt like us. They also documented everything, from my custom pocket square to my wife's earrings to the invites, to the menus. Over two months later we're still going through the photos and getting enjoyment from them.
We are so lucky to have worked with Marisa and Tim. They were a huge part of the best day of our lives and we're so grateful for them.
Marisa is an absolute delight to work with. She is super responsive and very collaborative on the design and layout. I have done several photo shoots with her for my website and so...
cial media and am always extremely pleased with the photos. I would highly recommend her photography services!
Marisa and Tim are INCREDIBLE! I wanted a colorful wedding and I wanted our photos to look like our day - fun, goofy, colorful, vibrant, full of love and joy - and they absolutely ...
nailed it. A bunch of sepia-toned photos of us gazing into each other eyes with serious faces would have felt extremely fake - no shade to sepia or staring into each others eyes, I think those photos are beautiful (and we did get a couple beautiful serious ones and some black & white ones I love), but the look doesn't feel like us. I feel so seen by our photographers! Their customer service was also top notch - lots of communication and some above-and-beyond special touches that were incredibly thoughtful. You hear so many horror stories of trying to hunt down or communicate with wedding vendors, and there was none of that here. The Petersons are a shining example of great work and great to work with. I highly recommend them if you want beautiful, fun, vibrant photos and a really nice experience!
Marisa and Tim are a dynamite duo that TRULY care about their clients. They don't see their couples as just cookie cutter clients, they genuinely try to understand what their clien...
ts want, their specific personalities/visions and they go above and beyond to achieve that. On our wedding day, Marisa and Tim were quick and efficient which kept spirits high and happy. And I mean...their photos speak for themselves! Bright, vibrant and full of happiness! Just like them :)
If you're like us and decided that colorful and bright photography was one of the most important aspects of your wedding, then look no further! It is an understatement to describe ...
Marisa and Tim as a phenomenal team. They have an eye for great shots, their timely communication and attention to detail are second to none, and they made us feel so comfortable with their planning throughout the process. We appreciated how the Petersons got to know us as a couple and their effort to match the style we wanted. They helped us pick our spots for newlywed photos and did scouting visits at our venue. We also found our other vendors through them! When we received our full set of photos back, we had tears of joy reliving our wedding. Thank you Marisa and Tim- there's no other team that could have captured better our wedding than you.
It is such a pleasure to work with Peterson Photography! I'm a stationery designer/calligrapher and use Peterson's services for flatlay photography. And Marisa always delivers! The...
flatlay galleries always have be swooning and excited to share. She truly loves photographing flatlays and it shows.
As for weddings, I've done a few shoots with Marisa and Tim. They are so fun to be around. They are such awesome humans, kind, fun, and great at their job. Highly recommend them!
If you are getting married in SoCal, and it’s important to you to find a team of photographers that make you feel comfortable and make your love shine through the camera, look no f...
urther than Peterson Design Photography . Marissa and Tim are not only a great team, communicators and photographers, but they are also pretty awesome to talk to; before, during and after your event.
They took great care with our angles and personalities, they really made us shine with joy while taking photos, even when we are far from ideal models. Marissa had impeccable communication to make sure no detail is left to chance, and that was so reassuring to a type-a like me that had tons of checklists and picture inspiration. Being honest, we won a giveaway and didn’t do an economic investment for our elopement, but the value in all their work makes me confident in saying that they are worth it, that YOU and YOUR event are worth the investment, to get pictures that truly capture the real emotions of the day. We are so grateful to Marissa and Tim, and would trust them a million times again with our most precious day
We love, love, love the pictures we got from Peterson Design and Photography of our engagement and from our wedding! We are so pleased they were able to capture all those important...
moments from the ceremony as they happened and help us remember that part of the day. We are happy we'll always have those to look back on .
After having our successful engagement photo shoot with Marisa and Tim, we were very confident that they would be able to capture our special day for us. There are so many great shots of our joyful day. I can clearly see right after the ceremony that I was so excited to hear the beginning of the celebratory Star Wars music that I gestured with my bouquet towards them, but I forgot about that until I saw the picture they caught of that moment - well done and thank you!
We so appreciate their passion and enthusiasm for what they do - it really comes through the lens, and it made us feel relaxed, but excited too for our special day.
We love Marisa and Tim! I mean, how can you not? They are so personable, and fun…it’s like having your friends photograph your big day! They bring such a fun energy to your photo s...
hoot, and they knew our venue so well, that we got all the shots we wanted and then some! We can’t say enough about the “Money Shot” - see pic! Not only did Marisa and Tim take the time to perfectly shoot our wedding day from start to finish, they were so kind to our family and guests, and got all the particulars of our photo list done without fuss! Getting married during the pandemic was tough, but these guys made it a breeze with re-scheduling and postponing. They gave us nothing but support, and advice on other vendors that would be a good fit for us. Since we couldn’t really do engagement photos because of the timing of everything shutting down, they used our Engagement Shoot (which was included in their package) to take photos of the wedding in advance! It was brilliant! We had our walk through and tasting at our venue prior to our wedding date, and Marisa and Tim joined us there, and got all of the photos we wanted around the venue so that on the big day we would have more time to enjoy the wedding! These guys are the real deal! We cannot recommend enough that you use them for all your wedding photo needs (don’t even get us started on the flat-lays of our wedding stationary - utter perfection), but also for guidance - they know what they are talking about! Thank you Peterson Design & Photography for being YOU! We will cherish the fun times shooting with you as much as the incredible photos we have to keep x
If you're thinking about booking Marisa and Tim for your wedding, please stop reading this review and immediately book them before your date is taken.
Ok, now that you've done th...
at, congratulations! You've made the best and smartest decision of your entire wedding. Marisa and Tim aren't just fantastic photographers (I just got my sneak peaks back and they seriously look straight from a magazine), they're funny and have a knack for making you feel relaxed. We booked them in 2019; they've been with us through THREE postponements and have been incredibly understanding and supportive. They also know the wedding industry very well and can recommend other fantastic vendors to you within your budget. I booked my florist (Urban Marigold) through them and am over the moon happy with how great all the florals looked. AND! They are so organized and know weddings so well that they don't need to be directed during your big day. My coordinator said that they are the best photographers she's ever worked with.
Pat yourself on the back for your brilliant choice in hiring them. Your day is going to be amazing!
Wowowoowowow. Tim and Marisa are TRUE professionals. Highly recommend and would hire them for any and all events. I love color and they make color POP! Marisa and her husband go ab...
ove and beyond. They sent us gifts, we had a free engagement shoot included in our photo package, and they brought props to make our details photos look even better. I truly cannot say enough good things about them. They made us feel comfortable they made us and our guests look amazing, they made all of our details look amazing, and they wrote two blogs about us. Marisa was great about being available for calls and walking us through any and all important photographic details we should take into account. HIRE HER. I will definitely be hiring them again when I need my next event captured. They are fun, funny, punctual, and professional. They make everything feel easy and low-stress. (and truly if you are worried about money. Just spend it. These folks are reasonably priced and these pictures are gonna last forever. IT'S WORTH IT!)
We recently took our engagement photos with Marisa and Tim, and they are phenomenal! I hate having my photo taken, but Marisa made me feel so at ease and had us laughing the whole ...
time. Marisa and Tim have two dogs of their own, and were able to capture the most incredible photos of us with our pup. We were so excited to include some of our photos on our save the dates, and I can't wait for our friends and family to see the photos!
Thank you so much, Marisa and Tim! We can't wait to work with yall again <3
Peterson Photography helped turn a hard situation into lasting memories.
I got engaged in December of 2019 and like many other couples was blissfully planning for the biggest da...
y of my life and knew I loved Peterson Photography's work and booked them as our first vendor. Through the next 9 months of crazy, chaos, and constant change Peterson Photography was right there with us. People always say to not skimp on photography, and I will 100% agree. When everything else was questionable, Peterson Photography was transparent and with us. If you don't have a planner, they help coordinate as best as possible with your other vendors to make sure you get all the special moments.
I got married in September 2020 (and had a reception 1 year later that they also photographed) and got amazing memories that are hanging on my walls and have been enjoyed by family and friends on my Christmas cards, Thank You cards and more. I have 2 coworkers who had got married 2 months after my 1 year reception, and it's now 3 months later and they both haven't received official photos of their weddings from their photographers and can't even get in contact with their photographers. Marisa sent my husband and I teaser shots while we were on our honeymoon! Marisa communicated with me when I could expect my photos, and for my 2021 reception, let me know she may be running a little behind, but still delivered within her expected timeline.
My 2020 wedding definitely didn't go as I had planned -- pandemic preventing any hugs or family moments, secondary location choice that wasn't the most beautiful space, hottest day on record with 117 degrees with no wind, all thrown together in less than 4 weeks... but you can't tell that by our photos.
Marisa and Tim are amazing people, who are kind and caring. They are passionate about their work and will make every effort to make sure your biggest day is documented with beautiful shots filled with lasting memories. Marisa's eye for color and composition are phenomenal and Tim's technical skills make them a powerhouse photographer team.
Our life has been chaos ever since, but our photographs remind us that even in the midst of crazy, we still have love and each other. Thanks, Marisa and Tim for giving us such wonderful service in the midst of crazy times.
I'm posting photos from my 2020 wedding because I feel like they show the biggest range in color/ability. They took a less than desirable location and made it look good.
Marisa and Tim were absolutely amazing! We had originally planned for them to photograph our micro wedding in December 2020. However, due to Covid protocols, that was not possible....
Because of this, they were incredibly accommodating and we had a newlywed session in November 2021 at the LA Arboretum. Since it was our first photoshoot, my husband and I were nervous. Throughout the entire process, Marisa maintained communication, was super helpful with providing tips, and calmed our nerves! The photoshoot was so much fun! Marisa and Tim made us laugh the entire time, always keeping in mind the details that were important to us. If you’re looking for photographers who will partner with you while also creating beautiful photographs, we highly recommend them!
Marisa and Tim were so awesome to work with! We originally reached out to them because of their eye for colors that pop and the way they would candidly capture people's love. The f...
act that they are a duo made them even better! After many ups and downs with the abrupt cancellation our old venue, Marisa and Tim were always there to support us and keep our hopes up. In the end, the wedding was the most magical day of our lives and the Peterson crew captured all of those special moments. Not to mention sending us the very vow books we used on our wedding day! We loved working with them and would definitely recommend them to our friends and family (and hopefully we can use them again for future simchas!)
Marisa and Tim are great! They have so much energy and they have a great sense of humor. They make you feel confident and allow for you to have sooo much fun while shooting. They h...
ave it all: professionalism, great quality ( the pictures were perfect!) , great turn around time and they are great with communication. LOVED!!!!
Marisa and Tim were such a delight to work with for our engagement photos! Even though my fiancé and I are a little camera shy, they made us feel so at east and we ended up having ...
tons of fun. Everything was so casual and fun. They knew just how to pose us to make us look our best, and made us laugh plenty which ended up with tons of amazing candid shots. We were going to do their 1 hour package but ended up doing the 2 hours, and I'm so glad we did, as it gave us plenty of time to get comfortable and take amazing shots. If we weren't getting married in a different state we would have hired them to shoot our wedding in an instant. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Professionalism, Personality, and Punctuality! Yes, indeed these are some of what Marissa and Tim the dynamic-duo of Peterson Design & Photography stand for. I was first introduced...
to their work through a bride friend of mine, who had booked PD&P two weeks after our wedding date. I needed a photographer and was struggling to search for someone while wedding planning every other detail. It didn't take long to schedule a meeting and to say yes to the photos! Marissa and Tim were exceptional throughout the planning months; communication was clear, expectations were exceeded, and professionalism was extraordinary. Marissa did a wonderful job emailing me all agreements and plans in a timely manner. She designing our gorgeous invites and rsvp as well. Both also provided much needed guidance throughout the wedding planning months. On the day, Marissa came to photograph my get-ready as Tim went to photograph my groom miles away. We all came together for our ceremony, and later proceeded to the reception venue. Marisa and Tim were able to document what we requested and much more. I'm glad we booked extra hours and we were on the same page about the type of photography we were looking for, they absolutely got us! During some unfortunate events from our day, Marissa and Tim were there by our side prioritizing and keeping our day in high spirits. Years later, we look at our photos still in awe at what these two were able to simultaneously capture. The photos we have framed and that hang on our walls are unreal, almost paint-like. What I love about this duo is the way in which they treated us, we felt extremely comfortable with them and they treated us with empathy and understanding. Every question I had, reservation, or request was met with an abundance of care and detail. After months looking at wedding photos from other couples, I'm happy to say, our photos look genuine and timeless. Out of all the vendors a bride can hope for, these two went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I had the most beautiful experience and final product. We really are thankful to Marissa and Tim- Peterson Design and Photography!
I cannot say enough good things about Marisa & Tim! Not only do they take amazing pictures, but they make it easy & enjoyable! They are both kind, sociable, easygoing people who lo...
ve what they do.
Me & my husband spent several weeks searching for a photographer. After looking online at many different photographers for hours & HOURS, we came across Marisa & Tims photography & immediately fell in love with their style. Finally the search was over!
Initially we booked them for our engagement shoot that way we could meet them & make sure they were going to be the right fit for our wedding day. Before we could even get to doing the engagement shoot, we knew they were the right fit for us on our wedding day as well. Why? Because they were so very accommodating to our busy schedule, then once we had figured out a date & place to do the shoot.. the big CA fires happened and totally wiped out each area we were interested in shooting. Marisa & Tim got right to work on finding a place that would still give us everything we wanted & they did just that!
It was so nice being able to sit down & talk with them being able to get to know them more & vise versa. The engagement shoot went so well & we all had a blast! All of the pictures turned out amazing & we couldn't have been happier with them.
Finally we were to do our wedding day pictures & again they made it so effortless. They each really know how to make you comfortable & they set you up perfectly to take incredible pictures. You really need to look no further as I believe you've come across the perfect duo for whatever event you're wanting photographed.
I can't recommend these two enough, they do such a fantastic job at everything. They are very professional & kind. You don't feel like you're a customer with them but rather a friend. Thanks again Marisa & Tim for providing better service than we could've asked for!
I found Marisa and Tim from a local Facebook group and it was literally love at first sight with their photos! I reached out and heard back from Marisa right away. She is very comm...
unicative and we were able to schedule a meeting for the four of us at a local Starbucks. I absolutely LOVED that we both got there early! I knew right away that these were people who I wanted a part of my special day. We talked about us, learned more about them, and went through the intricacies of our wedding day. My future husband and I left that conversation confident that for something as special as photography on our wedding day, this is who we wanted to go with. Not only were these good people, they are extremely skilled in photography and are excellent at planning ahead, full of creative ideas, and are supportive to the bride and groom throughout the stressful process.
Marisa and Tim scoped out the location for our pre-ceremony photos so when they arrived on the day of the wedding, (early- I might add) they were ready to roll! They immediately got to work and started taking photos of us getting ready, capturing details, candids, and posed photos. The entire day went well thanks to Marisa and Tim. Everything from our first look photos, photos with family, and table touching went just as we wanted thanks to the prior planning we had with them and them being able to accomodate any hiccups that came up along the way. As a team, they were calm and collected throughout the day and made us feel comfortable and reassured. They even brought props to stage some great photos! They were professional, encouraging, and fun.
The excellent customer service doesn't end after the wedding day either, I might add. Receiving our sneak peeks with a quick turnaround was SO AWESOME. We were able to immediately update our social media with the wedding pictures for friends and family to see. This made waiting for the rest a bit easier. The wait for the full album wasn’t long and we were happy and appreciative of the turnaround time.
Overall we are extremely happy with our service and our photos! Could not recommend Marisa and Tim of Peterson Design & Photography more.
When we first met with Marisa and Tim, it was like we were meeting with old friends. They are so warm and welcoming that we automatically felt comfortable in their presence. I have...
to say, this was huge for us because we had no experience taking professional photos. We did our engagement shoot in Joshua Tree and it’s safe to say we were nervous...that is, until we got behind the camera! Marisa and Tim have a knack for making people feel natural and comfortable behind the camera. They made us laugh, they made us smile, and they captured it all beautifully. When I show people my pictures from the engagement shoot and the sneak peaks from the big day (we got them within days, btw), people are blown away. They really cannot believe the beauty in the photos, and they always say my husband and I look like models (whatttttt, us?! No way!)...but that it all Marisa and Tim’s work.
Final thing then I’m done..I have read countless stories about people going so long without their photos, or worrying about what they’ll get because they’re not sure if the photogs captured all the photos they wanted...those worries never once crossed my mind. We knew we were in the best hands the moment we met Marisa and Tim, and I seriously slept better at night knowing they were part of my team of vendors. Marisa put so much effort into my timeline, she’s the reason I had any sanity at all during the entire planning process. She really listened to us to ensure we got exactly what we wanted on our big day. If you want dedicated, professional, fun-loving people to be part of your big day, look no further because these two will be like family when all is said and done.
When searching for a wedding photographer I’m sure we all want someone professional with great quality work.
Marisa and Tim (husband and wife duo) certainly provide those two thin...
gs in abundance, but what I love the most was their friendly, thoughtful, and caring hearts.
I think the qualities I most admire are their dedicated work ethic, clear communication, standards of excellence, personal investment in their couples, and empathy.
They take time to build a relationship and to a camera shy couple like us, that made all the difference.
Marisa and Tim work over and above to provide great quality work and we are thrilled with both our engagement and wedding photos.
We have nothing but love and respect for Peterson Design and Photography.
Hopefully they’ll have openings for future Christmas sessions with doggos!
I can't recommend Marisa and Tim highly enough! Our outdoor wedding had about 150 guests, including a wedding party with 8 bridesmaids and 7 groomsmen (if you're thinking "Wow that...
sounds like chaos," you're absolutely correct).
One thing I learned from my wedding was how important your photographer is in more ways than you might realize right now: they need to be incredibly talented, trustworthy, versatile, and a good value, of course. But they also need to be kind, empathetic, patient, and adaptable! I didn't realize how important that was until our wedding day. Your wedding can be one of the best days of your life, but no matter what you do in your planning, it can also be a day full of stress. You will need a photography team whom you can trust to capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments without being overbearing, able to wrangle even the most challenge groomsman or pet or family member, and committed to giving you moments of peace throughout the day. With Marisa and Tim, I promise you'll have all this and more. You'll also have the unique experience of working with a married couple whose own relationship will inspire you. They are a perfect team in every way.
Three cute Marisa-and-Tim stories for your enjoyment:
1) Our wedding was located at a beautiful vineyard in Mendocino County, CA, and surrounded by other wineries' vineyards. Marisa and Tim drove up a day early to scout nearby locations for photos, and the morning before our wedding, Tim shared his findings: "So depending on how flexible you are with 'off-roading', I may have found some amazing spots." Long story short, we ended up getting stunning photos of the vineyards that I didn't realize were possible. (Get yourself a photographer who is willing to do go the extra mile... or two.)
2) When I was getting ready the morning of our wedding, I was somewhere in the hair-and-makeup process when I saw my wedding dress float by me. Before I even had a chance to react, Marisa called out "Just getting some details shots before you have to get dressed!" I never would have thought to do that!
3) When my husband was getting ready the morning of our wedding at his groom pad, he found himself battling nerves that left him unable to tie his own tie! Tim, always calm, set down his camera and saved the day with his steady hands to complete the perfect double Windsor in record time.
They kept us relaxed, present, hydrated, and laughing. Oh and they designed our gorgeous invitations! And our photos were better than I ever could have imagined!
Marisa and Tim of Peterson Design & Photography were everything we wanted our wedding photography to be and so much more. My husband and I are obsessed with these photos and re-liv...
e our day everytime we look at them. They brought such a great energy to our day and were patient, flexible, and helpful with the wedding day craziness. The photos are bright, beautiful, and aligned with our budgeting needs. They captured such beautiful moments of our wedding that we will treasure forever! Highly highly highly recommend.
I cannot say enough about Marisa and Tim! A friend had used Peterson Design and Photography for their engagement, anniversary, and Christmas photos. I came across them and loved ho...
w natural the photos appeared. The use of natural light and scenery made the photos absolutely gorgeous and I knew I wanted the same. They took our engagement and wedding photos and I am in love with how they turned out! Marisa and Tim made the entire process so fun and easy for us! Marisa was always accessible for any questions or concerns I had. We had a couple of meetings to discuss where we wanted our photos taken and which FREE props we wanted to use. They have so many different signs and accessories to make each of our photos unique to us. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone and would definitely use them again. I will treasure my wedding photos forever because of them!
Marisa and Tim were really fun to work with, starting with our engagement session to capture one of the best days of our lives! Our journey started with researching photographers o...
ur close friends used and Marisa & Tim came very highly recommended as they have worked with them multiple times along with many referrals; once I saw their photos I already knew it. Next thing we did was make an appointment to meet and the rest was history! We really appreciated how personable they were during our meetings and leading up to our big day; it felt like friends taking our photos rather than just photographers doing a job. We also love how they were very flexible with our crazy schedules and most importantly their prices fit perfectly in our budget and well worth it!! They were totally accommodating and modern in being able to communicate from a distance. At first we thought we didn’t need an engagement shoot but so happy they convinced us because it prepped us for the big day of what to do and what expect to practice smiling and having fun. This was definitely a great idea especially if you are not used to having pictures taken of you. Its a lot different then a selfy with your cell Phone. Lol. They worked with us to find a location of our style and took care of the booking of the location. They came out amazing and we couldn’t wait until the wedding. Being that Marissa & Tim work within the wedding industry she was an awesome resource for questions about other vendors and ultimately recommended our Wedding Coordinator to us. The wedding photos came out AMAZING as they were there for ALL the right moments. They were extremely accommodating to our guest as well as they often times asked for candid shots through out the wedding. We highly highly highly recommend them and will use them for some of our future shoots for Holidays and family events.
As a wedding planner, Marisa and Tim were a dream team to work with. I love the energy they bring to the event, and the laughter that is shared among their couples and and vendors....
Marisa has an incredible eye and is extremely organized which is essential for any wedding professional. Their photos are bright and happy, and always capture the best moments and details of the event. I love working with Marisa and Tim and highly recommend them as an important part of your wedding team!
Marisa and Tim did an AMAZING job capturing our wedding day. They take beautiful photos and captured EVERY detail! They went above and beyond for us. Marisa and Tim are made us ...
feel very comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole day. We can’t stop looking at our photos!!
Marisa and Tim were awesome! They photographed our wedding in Claremont, CA in May 2018. They spent a lot of time chatting with us months before the wedding about what we wanted an...
d our timeline. They even met with us at the venue so we could scope out photo locations. We had a lot of fun during our pre-wedding shoot, they were easy to talk to and made it easy to smile! We love the photos they took! There is a good variety of poses, styles, and all the groupings of our families and guests. Having two photographers was great because during our cocktail hour Marisa could take photos of the details while Tim took photos of us with our guests. Also, they have photographed tons of weddings so they had great general tips for wedding planning.
Can I give them like a million stars?! My husband and I first met Marisa and her husband to go over details about the wedding (which at that time I really didn't have details and d...
idn't know how weddings worked). My husband and I were doing a small outdoor elopement style wedding with only a few family members in attendance on each side. Marisa and her husband helped us make decisions, provided guidance, and were just the sweetest. Marisa also offered to create my wedding boquet and my husband's boutonnière which I was excited about because once again, I didn't know how wedding stuff worked. Marisa was always available by email to answer any questions as well.
Then came the wedding day! Marisa was on-time and professional. My boquet was gorgeous and perfect. I also had to change between two dresses after the ceremony and Marisa provided me with a changing tent since everything was outdoors, this was so helpful that she had this available. She provided wonderful, easy direction and captured some amazing pictures. There was a little bit of hiking involved to get to some of the areas for pictures and she was a trooper and wasn't afraid to get a little dirty for good angles/pics. She really helped make me feel beautiful on my wedding day. She also eas able to capture amazing photos of our dog who hates getting her picture taken, definitely takes a ton of talent to get a good picture of her!
She kept us in the loop from beginning to end for this whole process. When I received the flash drive with my pics in the mail, it came in such a cutely decorated box with a thank you note, some magnets, and info. I was thoroughly impressed and excited. The pictures turned out amazing!! I don't know if I'm just biased, but I feel like my wedding photos are better than any other wedding photos I've ever seen. I definitely picked the right and most perfect photographer to capture our special day. As special events continue to occur in life, I will continue to contact Peterson Design Photography for all future photography sessions to document those special occurrences.
Marisa and Tim are amazing! I was the most disorganized bride, I waited until 3 months before the wedding to finally book the photographers. I know I was a nightmare, yet Marisa an...
d Tim were so helpful and professional. They worked with our very strict budget and she even gifted me some time to take pictures of my dress and details while getting ready!! I truly did not deserve it, but they went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend them, they showed up on time, they stick to the timeline, and are super friendly. Their work is amazing my husband and I are not photogenic at all, yet they made us feel so calm, and made us look so good. Also I highly recommend having an engagement session beforehand, that is my only regret, I wish we had had one.
These guys are worth so much more than what they charge, they made our day extra special and gave us amazing pictures to look back on.
WOW!
Marisa and Tim are simply amazing. They are wonderful human beings, and incredible photographers. I am so thankful and blessed that we got to work with them on our wedding.
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rom the beginning to the end Marisa and Tim went above and beyond, providing excellent, professional, and genuinely kind and helpful assistance.
Marisa is always there to give any answers or advice, and was a great support to me during stressful moments.
Marisa and Tim make a fabulous team and are super fun. They really care about their work and do everything they can to make sure they do their best.
We got our pictures back in less than a month and they were all incredible! Marisa somehow knew exactly what I wanted!
I highly recommend Marisa and Tim and am SO happy with every aspect of their service!
Marisa and Tim are absolutely wonderful! From the moment my husband and I first met them we knew they were something special. They made us feel so comfortable and are genuinely kin...
d people. They made the day go by so smoothly and I was so calm during the entire process. They captured our day so beautifully and I will forever treasure the photos they took that are currently hanging on my wall. Thank you both so much! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding photographer :)
Marisa is amazing! Seeing her vision come to life for a styled shoot we worked together on was so wonderful to see! All I did was provide the stationery and then when I saw it pair...
ed with the rest of the shoot, I was floored. Her talent for pulling all elements together for a photo is impeccable. I couldn't believe she how great everything looked and I can't stop looking at the photos!
Marisa and Tim Peterson are fantastic photographers and people. We originally found them on The Knot, and from the get-go, Marisa was very communicative. She first established that...
they were indeed free on the date we requested. My next question for her was whether or not they would be willing to travel to San Diego from Fullerton. For a small fee, they were, and we were totally willing to pay that! Marisa then set-up a time for us to meet with her and Tim to make sure they were a good “fit” in terms of photography style we were looking for. We love their natural light photography and I spent hours pouring over their blog just picturing my wedding shot in that style. They did not disappoint! We met one more time before the big day just to solidify all of the details.
Marisa and Tim arrived early the day of the wedding to get a feel for the venue. Then, they arrived at the rental house to take shots of details including dress, rings, etc. After, we all headed over to the event venue where I finished getting dressed. At this point, Marisa was able to focus on me and my bridesmaids while Tim got to focus on my husband and his groomsmen. Once we had the getting ready photos done, we headed outside for our first look and group photos with the bridal party then some more one-on-ones with just me and my husband. Marisa and Tim worked so efficiently that we still had some time to enjoy a glass of champagne before heading down to the ceremony site. Marisa and Tim then spent the rest of the day photographing our ceremony at Sunset Cliffs (which turned out beautiful in the pictures—their natural light photography really highlighted the beauty of the location), then our reception at the Thursday Club. They made sure they got the shots we wanted such as us at the sweetheart table, our guests dancing, a group shot, some sunset pictures, and a last picture of the evening shot, which turned out to be one of my favorites. Marisa was also speedy in editing the photos and getting them sent to us on a flash drive.
On a side note, Marisa also designed our invitations and rsvp cards and worked with us to find something we loved! The prices were very reasonable and the design was awesome.
I cannot thank Marisa and Tim enough!
As soon as I looked through almost each and every wedding album on their blog (haha), I knew I wanted the Petersons to photograph our wedding. After I read their "About Me" page on...
their website, I was sold. My husband Tim (another haha) and I have so much in common with this couple, it's ridiculous. Speaking of which, how cool is it that this photography duo is married? I loved their story and hoped that they were in our humble budget.
Finally - an incredible team of photographers we could afford! The Petersons charge hourly for weddings, which is SO wonderful. I honestly couldn't find one photography company that does that in Orange County. This means that you're not limited to a 2-3 package options, with little to no flexibility. You can choose how long you want them to be there; not to mention, their hourly prices are so fair. Honestly, their prices are a steal for the quality of photographs, attention to detail, and just pure awesomeness of Marisa and Tim. Plus, yes, you get TWO photographers!
The Petersons arrived promptly to our wedding venue - the Fullerton Arboretum. They were there bright and early taking detailed shots of my gown and accessories. I was a nervous wreck that morning, as many brides are, and Tim was just so cool to talk to while I was waiting for everyone to arrive to finish preparations. That really set the scene for the whole day. The duo captured each and every moment of our wedding ceremony(without me crying in too many pictures, YES!) and reception.
After the ceremony, our guest list was so small that we all fit into one picture! Taking one large group photo was probably one of my favorite moments of our wedding. After, Marisa and Tim efficiently and kindly took photos of the rest of our families. We then took some adorable bridal and groom's party photos, and finally took bride/groom photos. This was the part I was nervous about, because I hate posing for pictures. It's so awkward for me. Marisa has great tips on how to pose which created beautiful pictures! The whole experience was so fun. My husband and I were just laughing and having so much fun the whole time.
Our wedding reception was next. We were a bit unconventional and held our reception at a restaurant: Matador Cantina in Downtown Fullerton (best idea every, by the way). I wasn't sure how pictures were going to work in that space, but Marisa and Tim did their magic and took beautiful shots of our place settings, decorations, food, guests, and of course, us.They even stayed overtime when our friends and family just couldn't leave!
So, our wedding was a blast. Now we get to relieve all of the incredible memories from the Peterson's photos. In fact, our flash drive arrived yesterday with nearly 3,000 PICTURES for us to enjoy. Nearly every moment was captured through their lenses. They even decorate the box, which was a super precious surprise. One day later, I can't stop looking at all of our gorgeous photos. We are so happy that we chose Marisa and Tim to photograph our special day.
THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER AGAIN!
They are a great photography team!! Planning a wedding across the country is quite challenging but they made the process so easy! They went above and beyond to make our day special...
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Marisa and Tim are AHmazing! They shot our engagement photos and our wedding this last June and I can not say enough good things about them! Marisa answers emails with questions pr...
etty much immediately, and is always so helpful! You can really see how professional and experienced these two really are. They made us feel very comfortable and always had us laughing. All of my family raved about how great they were the wedding day. Cool, calm, collected, sweet, and fun!!! Received my wedding photos on a flash drive within 3 weeks after my wedding and the photos are absolutely gorgeous! My flash drive arrived in the cutest packaging which included a personal thank you letter. Really shows how much they care for their clients!!! I can not wait to work with Marisa and Tim for future anniversary and family photo sessions!
I love Marisa and Tim!!! They are seriously the best photographers a bride could ask for. They photographed my wedding as well as my friends' and they do AMAZING work!!! They are s...
uch a fun couple as well, yet very professional. They are extremely talented and truly care about their clients. I will be recommending this business to all of my engaged friends and will go to them for all other photography needs!
Anyone looking for wonderful, beautiful, affordable, gorgeous photos needs to check out Marisa and Tim at Peterson Design and Photography! Their work is seriously drop dead gorgeou...
s. They are two wonderful people and amazing photographers! We had the pleasure of doing both our engagement shoot and our wedding day with them. We were not disappointed in the results! It's one thing to go into a shoot hoping for good photos, and another entirely walking into the shoot (or down the aisle) knowing you can trust your photographer to deliver AMAZING photos! We already booked (a year in advance) our first anniversary shoot with them and look forward to it!
As far as budget, they could not be more affordable. They charge an hourly rate and provide you with all the digital files of your photos so that you can created/print your own album. For a small extra fee they can also shoot polaroids on your special day! How cool is that?!? HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM! GO AHEAD AND TRUST THEM WITH YOUR SPECIAL DAY, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
Tim and Marisa did such a great job, I loved all my photos! They do awesome work and are very reasonably priced.
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