Marisa Claire Photography

Marisa Claire Photography Hi, I’m Marisa, owner of Marisa Claire Photography. I specialize in lifestyle photography, focusing on weddings, families, and life’s everyday moments.

Based in MN, I work locally and beyond to capture the moments that matter most to you!

If you’re planning a wedding, remember that timing is everything.My goal as your photographer is to guide you and captur...
03/31/2026

If you’re planning a wedding, remember that timing is everything.

My goal as your photographer is to guide you and capture your day as it happens.

Being present is one of the best pieces of advice I can give you as your photographer.

Save this and share if you or someone else is in the process of planning a wedding!

The perfect photo? They’re the ones you didn’t even notice were happening. The gentle look, the admiration kisses, the b...
03/24/2026

The perfect photo?
They’re the ones you didn’t even notice were happening.
The gentle look, the admiration kisses, the belly kicks from the little one waiting to make their way into the world that wasn’t expected - those are the moments you’ll want to relive over and over.

Here are 4 tips for organic maternity photos:

1. Talk to each other, not the camera - the best moments happen when you forget I’m there. Tell each other something you love about the other and watch what happens.

2. Move slowly, with intention - walk toward each other, sway in each other’s arms, sit down together. Movement creates emotion and emotion creates the shot.

3. Touch the bump naturally - you don’t have to ask what way looks best because how you naturally connect with your baby is unique to you and less about what looks good. Touch the bump just like you do at home at 11pm when it’s quiet. THAT is the shot.

4. Start your session in silence - Most couples walk in tense from traffic, parking, life. That tension will show up in every single frame. Slow your breathing. Sit together in silence or listen to calming music to start. Let the space become familiar before the camera ever comes out. The session doesn’t start when I press the shutter - it starts when you
finally exhale.

Most importantly, don’t overthink your photos or how you’re being posed but try your best to stay focused on being present and enjoying the stillness between you and your spouse before your family grows.

Save this if you’re planning a maternity session and feel free to send it to your photographer so they know what kind of session you want.
Currently booking maternity sessions → link in bio 🤍

02/19/2026

Wedding and portrait photographer
Booking 2026 & 2027 weddings and lifestyle sessions
MN & beyond - Let’s connect!
Link in bio

02/09/2026

The only thing more powerful than hate is love ❤️
Love > hate

02/04/2026

AND WE ARE LIVE! ✨
I present to you the new and improved (and very much me) - Marisa Claire Photography Website! ❤️‍🔥 ft my actual office desk setup and my favorite audio from one of my go-to artists.

I can’t tell you how many hours I put into this and man has this been a long time coming. Thank you .co for all the help and guidance!
You can find the link in my bio!

Thank you to my followers and consistent supporters for all your love and faith in me! And if you’re new here, let’s connect and make some magic!! ☺️

There is no rule book for how your wedding day should look. As a people pleaser and anxious person myself, planning my w...
01/22/2026

There is no rule book for how your wedding day should look. As a people pleaser and anxious person myself, planning my wedding was difficult at times. I found myself trying to do the things I thought I was supposed to do or what I thought would please others and it pulled me in so many different directions. Not to mention, I’ve seen countless variations of wedding days throughout my career.

At the end of the day, I decided to do what was best for me and what would help keep my nerves at bay. I will never regret not having a wedding party. I will never regret asking my photographer to join my husband and me for breakfast the morning of. I will never regret doing private vows together before the ceremony. I will never regret doing our first look privately in our room so we could help each other get into our wedding attire. I will never regret spending hours going through my music library and planning our entire wedding playlist from start to finish. And I will never regret choosing a destination wedding, because it allowed us to fully enjoy and be present with each other after the festivities.

I know some people had feelings about the decisions we made but we planned our wedding exactly how we wanted to remember it. The best part of it all is that every once in a while, David will put on our wedding song (the one that played as I walked down the aisle - simply the best by billianne) and without fail, tears start running down my cheek one by one, and I follow the sound right into his arms where we will slow dance to the full song and take in the moment together. It is one of my favorite reminders of what will always be the best day of my life.

Moral of the story: do what YOU want for your wedding. Don’t let others completely influence your decisions because the day is about you and your partner, and no one else.

Forever grateful for my wedding photos ❤️‍🔥
PS. IF YOU LISTEN TO THE SONG, please comment and share your thoughts on this version of the song 🥹 am I the only one that cried when I first heard it?!

Those post ceremony emotions and the feeling of finally being Mr & Mrs 🤍 Ss for
01/14/2026

Those post ceremony emotions and the feeling of finally being Mr & Mrs 🤍



Ss for

Reminiscing about this gorgeous summer wedding day alongside 😍
01/12/2026

Reminiscing about this gorgeous summer wedding day alongside 😍

Kindness costs nothing. Compassion changes everything 🤍 Remember to hug your loved ones and don’t take time you have wit...
01/12/2026

Kindness costs nothing. Compassion changes everything 🤍
Remember to hug your loved ones and don’t take time you have with them for granted.

There’s some new faces here so I thought I’d reintroduce myself!Hi, hey there, howdy! I’m Marisa and I’m a wedding and p...
12/03/2025

There’s some new faces here so I thought I’d reintroduce myself!

Hi, hey there, howdy! I’m Marisa and I’m a wedding and portrait photographer with years of experience in this beautiful, chaotic, and magical industry. I absolutely love capturing the moments that make a wedding day unforgettable - the quiet glances, the loud laughter, and all the love and memories in between.

In my own love story, I’ve been married for 2 years (in April) and with my husband for almost 12. We share our home with two of the sweetest yet energetic Brittany spaniels who keep life fun and a little chaotic in the best way possible! They like to think they run the house.

When I’m not photographing weddings, you’ll probably find me hanging with my husband and the girls, catching some sun rays, traveling, capturing cotton candy sunsets, or binge watching a good show. My favorite holiday is Christmas but not much of a fan of the cold weather. I’m a sucker for a good espresso martini or a cold Dr Pepper, and I love going to new coffee shops and trying their matcha or chai. I absolutely adore fresh flowers, getting my nails done, and finding any and every excuse to be around horses. Creativity is my comfort zone, whether I’m painting, drawing, exploring art museums with my best friend Britta, or adding to my tattoo collection. I’m also a huge fan of concerts, puzzles, and the occasional “good hair day” selfie session.

All of these pieces of my life shape the way I see the world - and how I photograph it. I show up to every wedding day ready to celebrate with you, support you, and document your story with intention, emotion, and a whole lot of joy.

If you’re looking for a photographer who will hype you up, keep you comfortable, notice the tiny in-between moments, and capture your love story with heart and intention, I’d love to be part of your special day! 🤍

Warm hearts, crisp air, and country love with Maggie & Luke ❤️
10/22/2025

Warm hearts, crisp air, and country love with Maggie & Luke ❤️

Wet shoes, damp hair, full hearts 💕 The Vangs at Stonebrooke Sept. 2025
09/10/2025

Wet shoes, damp hair, full hearts 💕
The Vangs at Stonebrooke Sept. 2025

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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