Your Intentional Wedding Experience
let's imagine...
- A planning guidebook to get the most out of your photos
- planning assistance & resources each step of the way
- vendor recommendations & Suggestions
- reliable communication & natural guided prompting
- a calming presence to make you feel at ease
- a trained eye to document artistic in between moments
- The know-how to handle all variables (aka weather, lighting, mishaps, even family drama)
It's about More than just photoS!
8 years of wedding photography experience means you'll get:
Maybe you’re feeling stuffed into a wedding category that just doesn’t feel quite right. You might not be the traditional wedding dance all night type of couple. But good news, it’s okay!
It makes sense that you want to do things differently, because you need a wedding day that feels like you, and you deserve photos that reflect that. I offer collections for every type of wedding or elopement day so that you don’t have to feel stuck. And together we’ll create experiences and photos that have you saying, “This is SO US!” Reach out and let's chat about the best collection for you.
for every type of wedding day
Photography Collections
I specialize in documenting intimate wedding days for nontraditional couples looking for a day filled with genuine experiences over tradition. I'll document your day as it naturally unfolds and be there for you for anything you need throughout the day. You'll get an unforgettable experience as well as beautiful photos to remember your day.
Weddings
150 GUESTS OR LESS.
For the couple who wants a completely unique experience! Elopements are incredibly intentional days focused on your love in locations that allow you to be vulnerable. We'll throw away all the rules and dream up the perfect day filled with exploration, fun, and the perfect views to say I do! *(Travel is included in all collections)*
Micro Weddings & Elopements
up to 25 - 40 guests.
Please reach out to create a custom quote for your unique wedding or elopement day celebration!
It all starts with "hello". I'm dying to get to know you! Fill out a contact form on my website, and then we’ll hop on a call! We'll talk about your wedding / elopement dreams! If your vision is a bit fuzzy, no worries! That's what I'm here for.
Get in touch
START TO FINISH
THE PROCES
Once you’ve decided that this is the perfect fit and we've finalized a date and general location, I’ll send you a contract + invoice. Once your contract is signed and your deposit is paid, congrats we are officially official!
Save your date
I'll send you a guidebook filled with tons of ideas, tips, and inspiration to help you dream big! Then, based on your vision, I will research + create a location list for you to choose from if needed. Then we will plan activities + logistics. I'll create a timeline that will allow you to be full present and enjoy every minute of your day.
Plan your day
You did it! This is where all the planning pays off and you two get to enjoy your perfect wedding experience together. I will be there to help make sure everything goes just as planned. So you can relax and soak in every moment!
The best day ever!
Your full gallery of images will be ready within 8-12 weeks, so get ready to relive your favorite day! If you purchased an album, your custom album design will be delivered along with your full gallery. After a few rounds of revisions, you'll have your album in your hands to enjoy as soon as possible!
Photos + albums
It's amazing to me that I get to be a part of your lives during this incredibly special time! I take my job very seriously, but the most important thing to me is to be there for you in anyway that I can to support your happiness and relationship. Marriage is a lifelong journey and I'm here to support you through it all. Need anniversary photos or maternity & newborn portraits? Let's keep this friendship going!
Friends for life
Tell me what your perfect day looks like and I'll make it happen! Are you imagining whimsical gardens, adventure and mountain views, or vintage coastal beach vibes?
I love collaborating with my couples to make their visions come to life. We can conceptualize ideas, share inspo, and I can help you find the perfect gem of a location!
Dream it, Plan it, see your vision come to life!!
Planning:
what couples are saying
Cara was WONDERFUL to work with! Her photos are beautiful and bring a unique style and whimsicalness that I didn’t find with any other photographer. For our engagement photos, she encouraged us to have fun and embraced our travel themed vision. The outcome were magazine worthy photos that I literally cannot stop staring at.
During our wedding, she took charge and provided the direction needed so I didn’t even have to think about what to do next. She and her team captured both intimate, special moments and the excitement and joy of the party. The wedding went by in such a blur, I am SO happy to have the photos to relive it and remember what an actually fantastic time we had with all our favorite people.
If Cara is available, I would 100% recommends you book her immediately. She is worth every penny for the memories she will capture.
- Rachel & Mike
Wow... I cannot say enough about Cara! The entire experience was incredible, from our first communication all the way through when we got our wedding photos. Working with Cara seriously felt like working with an old friend, she was super fun to work with and we had great conversation! You can totally tell that she actually cares about her clients. She wants to learn all about the couples she works with to bring their uniqueness to life through the shoot.
She was super professional and gave us great direction for posing, and it made us feel really comfortable. Her direction and good vibes really made a difference in how the photos turned out. Seeing the photos took my breath away and really captured my husband and I's love for each other! I cannot believe I have such an beautiful photos that we can cherish forever. Her turnaround time to get the photos to us was also so quick, which was a pleasant surprise! Look no further, seriously... she is a gem and her work is AMAZING!
- Mylene and Joshua
I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Cara herself and the integrity of her work. From the moment we reached out to her we were hooked by the instant connection. We did not expect this when looking for vendors but Cara has a way of not only making you feel special in front of the camera, but really FEELING that she is capturing the true essence of your love and the photography experience with her had me and my husband feeling like there was no one else around. I never thought I could feel like that in front of a camera but it was like a fairytale. She also has a way of making you not feel like just “one of many” clients. You can tell every session is special to her and her shooters. Our wedding day was captured so perfectly and looked effortlessly beautiful with the way she photographed. Everyone who has seen our photos has said how wonderful a job she did. I would recommend Cara and any of her additional team members who support her business to ANYONE. Her genuine spirit shines through in her work and her talent is second to none. 10 out of 5 stars for Cara Marie Photography.
- Kaitlyn & Nate
We chose Cara as our wedding photographer based on her portfolio aesthetic and are so happy we did! From our first Zoom call meeting, we could tell she was genuinely invested in learning about us as a couple and truly excited about capturing our story.
My fiancé and I weren't expecting to have an engagement session since we live on the west coast and our wedding is in PA, but Cara stopped by San Francisco last fall just to photograph us on one of our favorite hikes. Despite our crazy puppy, tons of tourists, and splashing waves,
Cara was a true professional -- she made us feel at ease and captured the most beautiful, natural photos. We truly enjoyed working with her and can't wait for our wedding!
- Liz & Pete
FAQS
All Your questions answered!
HOW MANY PHOTOS CAN WE EXPECT TO RECEIVE AND WILL THEY ALL BE EDITED?
Typical photo deliveries for weddings are anywhere from 60-100 per hour and anywhere from 700 - 1000+ images, so you'll have tons of images to choose from! Engagement sessions are 90 minutes, so anywhere from 90 - 150 images.
HOW DO WE KNOW HOW MUCH COVERAGE WE NEED?
I can help you figure that out. We will jump on a call discuss your plans and I'll help to build the best customized collection for your unique day! You can always add additional hours throughout the planning process if needed.
CAN I SEE A FULL GALLERY / WHEN WILL MY PHOTOS BE READY?
I like to take my time and edit each image with love to create a consistent and cohesive gallery of your day. Wedding galleries are delivered within 8 weeks.
WHAT ARE YOUR TRAVEL FEES?
I absolutely love traveling for weddings! I am located in New Ringgold, PA any travel past a total of 75 miles on a wedding day will be subject to a travel fee of $0.50 per mile. Out of state travel may be subject to other fees.
FAQs:
I absolutely love traveling for weddings! I am located in New Ringgold, PA any travel past a total of 75 miles on a wedding day will be subject to a travel fee of $0.50 per mile.
HOW DO WE KNOW HOW MUCH COVERAGE WE NEED?
HAVE YOU PHOTOGRAPHED AT OUR WEDDING LOCATION / VENUE BEFORE?
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER?
CAN I SEE A FULL GALLERY / WHEN WILL MY PHOTOS BE READY?
WHAT ARE YOUR TRAVEL FEES?
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