Marando Studios

04/02/2026

I had the best time capturing headshots at the ExpandHer event hosted by . Just a room full of women showing up, connecting, laughing, and having a good time… and I got to be right in the middle of it capturing it all.

There’s something really fun about watching people step in front of the camera, loosen up, and just be themselves.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the setup and trusted me with your photos. And to Victoria for bringing everyone together like this.

Marando Studios is an Orlando Branding & Portrait photographer for events, women’s gatherings, and brand experiences that capture real moments, confidence, and connection

03/04/2026

Proof that photographers occasionally leave the editing room.

Took a trip to Tennessee to celebrate my friend’s birthday and spend some much needed time together. Running a business is amazing, but friendships like this are everything.

Cheers to the people who make life sweeter. 🥂

02/20/2026

Did an outdoor session today…
Came home with beautiful photos…
…and a souvenir I absolutely did not order. 🫠🪲

Nature is stunning. The bugs are aggressive.

Outdoor sessions are gorgeous… but nobody talks about the buuuuugs.

Tell me I’m not the only one who’s come home with an unwanted passenger. 😭

02/07/2026

Art. Movement. Meaning.

Loved every part of Orlando. The artists, the performers, the intention behind it all. A reminder that the human body is art, powerful, expressive, and worthy of appreciation for everything it carries us through.

Seeing bodies celebrated without filters or expectations feels freeing. More of this. Always.

02/01/2026

Had such a fun day at representing courtesy of . The goats were so fun and the movie looks adorable and has a beautiful message 🥰

01/10/2026

I spent years trying to be “perfect.”
Perfect business. Perfect feed. Perfect version of myself.

And honestly, it made me disappear.

I have ADHD. I grew up being told to do better, try harder, be more. So of course I carried that into my business. I kept chasing this polished, curated, picture-perfect version of success that just is not me.

What is me?
Chaos. Adventure. Fun. Big ideas. Sagittarius energy. Doing things differently.

And yes, intentional, curated work.
That’s what my website is for.
Instagram is where I get to be human.

So this year, I’m done pretending.

My feed is about to get a little messy, a little weird, and a lot more real. Just like me. And if that means it’s not “perfectly branded,” I’m finally okay with that.

Because the people who vibe with this version of me
are my people.

Welcome to the chaotic, honest, fun little corner of Margie Ann Dotson and MARANDO Studios.
Stay if you love it. Leave if you don’t. Either way, I’m finally showing up as me. ✨

01/06/2026

TL;DR: December was pure chaos, I accidentally lived an entire year in one month, and now I’m rethinking whether I actually want a slower, quieter life 😅

December tried to take me out… but I’m still here.

If I seemed to disappear, it’s because life went full circus mode. Picture juggling flaming bowling pins on a moving walkway, that was the vibe.

In one month I: recovered from a ripped-off toenail (10/10 do not recommend), installed a chandelier in our stairwell, prepped the house for guests (twice), picked up first guest from the airport and hosted for a week, won the President’s Award at our PPCF banquet, had dinner with a friend I hadn’t seen in months, emceed a networking event, went on a 3-night birthday cruise, came home to a dead washing machine, bought a new one, toured an amazing coworking space… and then got taken out by a 10-day virus.

While still sick, I picked up my sister and her boyfriend from the airport, hosted them for 7 days, went to Universal and Islands of Adventure, did a client makeup session, lived in a house with two dogs, made a trip to H-Mart, photographed TWO magazine covers, played mini golf, joined a big family call across four countries, dealt with some friend drama right before Christmas (apparently I needed a dramatic subplot), celebrated Christmas Eve, drove to Tampa to see Illenium, faced more truck problems (because of course), tried to diet like a delusional optimist, helped shop for a fish tank stand, helped with a rock feature for said fish tank, and wrapped up the year by the fire on NYE.

By the end of the month my nervous system said:

“Ma’am… sit down.” 😂

And honestly… it shifted something in me.

There was a time I thrived in chaos. I chased busy. I lived for momentum. But lately, I’m feeling pulled toward slower days, quieter seasons, and a life that feels more grounded.

Still figuring out what that looks like — but December definitely started the conversation.

If your month also felt like a lifetime… same. We laughed, we cried, we powered through it anyway.

Here’s to gentler rhythms this year 🤞💛

12/03/2025

11/20/2025

Saturday (and Sunday) is basically a full-day holiday party over here and there are still a few spots left for your holiday box experience.

If you’ve been wanting photos that feel cozy, festive, and actually fun to take, this is your sign to grab your spot before they’re gone.
Comment “box” to get the link to save your spot!

Can’t wait to see who I get to celebrate the season with.

11/11/2025

Because who says the Holiday Box Experience is just for kids? 😉🎁

Had so much fun shooting this grown-up version with — proving that holiday magic looks good at any age! ✨

This setup is officially stealing hearts (and calendars).

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📍Marando Studios | Orlando, FL

11/07/2025

A keepsake you’ll smile at every Christmas 🥰❤️

Limited 🎄Holiday Box Experience 🎄sessions available
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