Hello, I'm Maranda
Wedding + Family photographer
Based in Massillon, Ohio, I photograph weddings, couples, families, and everyday lifestyle sessions. I keep things laid back and fun, focusing on real connection + moments that feel like you.
I started photography in 2021 when my sister gifted me my first camera. What began as something I picked up for fun quickly turned into a career I genuinely love!
My approach
My goal is simple: I want you to feel comfortable in front of the camera. I’ll guide you when needed, but I also keep things relaxed so it doesn’t feel overly posed or stiff. The small interactions, candid moments, and emotions you didn’t plan for are often the ones I care about most!
One of my favorite parts about photography is the relationships that come with it. I’ve been so lucky to work with many of the same couples and families over the years, and getting to document different seasons of life is so special to me!
Testimonials
"Maranda is absolutely amazing! She photographed our wedding, and we couldn’t have been happier with the entire process. From start to finish, she made everything so easy and enjoyable. Her communication was clear, and she brought such a calm, positive energy to the day. She captured every special moment beautifully, we love our wedding photos! She’s so sweet, talented, and professional, and I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Katie & Brendan
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We truly couldn’t recommend Maranda enough! We absolutely love her and are so grateful she’s been with us through so many of our family milestones. She is so helpful, sweet, and outdoes herself every single time. Her flexibility and great communication make everything easy/stress free, and the photos always turn out better than we could imagine. We will treasure these memories forever.
The Marte family
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We had Maranda do both our engagement photo shoot, and our actual wedding. Both times we had a great time having her as our photographer. On our wedding day the moment she showed up she was 110% involved with making sure she captured every last detail from getting ready through the ceremony all the way to the end of the reception! I could not recommend her enough! She truly does an amazing job and loves the work that she does! 100% worth booking any reason to get photos done with her!
Luke & Amiah
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Maranda went above and beyond for our big day! She took the time to come scope out our wedding venue before hand and plan out where we were going to do all the photos. She is SO organized and thorough with what specific photos you may be wanting also. All of the pictures perfectly captured all of the big and small details of our wedding, and she was so easy to work with! She has unbeatable pricing and got everything turned around back to us in a timely manner, we will most certainly be using her for any future photography needs!
Alyssa & Mitch
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Working with Maranda is always a dream come true, but with our wedding, it was a whole different experience! This girl is actually a saint of a human. She communicated every step of the way and made everything so smooth. She helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect. She captured every moment and even some we didn’t know were happening! To say we love working with Maranda is an understatement! I will cherish our wedding pictures forever and i’m so thankful for how they turned out! 13/10, would recommend time and time again!
Cheyenne & Tyler
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Maranda has been our photographer of choice for several years now! We’ve had the opportunity to work with Maranda since our initial engagement session (2022), and instantly knew we needed to work with her as our photographer, regardless of the session! Her work with our wedding photos, all the way to something as simple (and still amazing) as our Christmas Tree Farm shoot, is undeniably amazing! When in doubt, Maranda is your go-to for any photo-related needs!
Maria & John
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Maranda did my husband and my wedding photos along with our engagement, maternity, and other photo shoots. Her ideas for different poses and the crispness to her photos is amazing! She is so sweet, kind, and easy to work with. Maranda makes the experience so comfortable and inviting. I will definitely use her services for future photo needs and I highly recommend you do too!
Cailee & Jacob
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Maranda photographed our intimate downtown ceremony and let me tell you, this girl is a dream to work with! I appreciated all her reassurances and reminders about everything, every step of the way. The photos she took really felt like us and we have SO many hanging on the wall. They’re just absolutely beautiful. She was so patient with me, and was so chill and willing to roll with the punches. I put complete faith in her artistic vision and she did not disappoint. I cannot recommend this gem of a human enough!
Katrina & Josh
Things that make me smile
Golden hour light
Getting to do this as my full-time job
My clients
My two Shih Tzus
When someone says “that actually felt easy” after a session
Finishing a gallery I’m really proud of
Sunshine
Time spent with the people I love
Let’s work together
