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While I grew up in New Jersey, Cleveland is now home — though after living in four different states, including Hawaii, I’ve learned that home is often less about a place and more about the people you share it with.
I’m endlessly inspired by meaningful moments, beautiful light, quiet in-between interactions, and the kind of connection that can’t be staged. I love traveling whenever I can, romanticizing everyday life, and staying up far too late talking about dreams and future plans. You’ll usually find me with an oat milk shaken espresso in hand, staring out a coffee shop window, quoting too much of The Office, and convincing myself there’s always room for ice cream.
When I’m not photographing weddings, you can usually find me soaking in the slower moments of life — afternoons at the park with our daughter, cozy family movie nights at home with my husband and our furbabies, or dreaming up our next getaway together. And whenever the weather allows, I’m probably enjoying a sun-soaked patio with a local IPA in hand, lingering a little longer over good conversation and golden hour light.
And on the best days — somehow, it’s all of the above.
A pizza snob with a love for slow mornings, strong lattes, and documenting love stories with intention.
CLE | OH
+ DESTINATIONS AROUND THE GLOBE
Photographer, Artist, Storyteller
Marisa
get to know
Reading under a cozy blanket
Endlessly Wandering Target
Sipping cocktails on a tropical beach
Listening to Live Music
Anything Pumpkin Spice
my favorites
So grateful to be the mama to this crazy, smart, fun little girl.
We're 100% the kind of couple that has spontaneous dance parties in the kitchen.
servant of God
mama to my maddie girl
wife to the best husband
the scenes
behind
Telling a couple’s love story is what draws me in most, the quiet spark that made me fall in love with this work in the first place. While my connection to photography began years ago, it was photographing my first couple that truly transformed it into something deeper.
Now, more than eight years later, I’ve refined the art of anticipating and preserving those once-in-a-lifetime moments—the ones that unfold naturally, never to be replicated.
It matters to me that your images feel honest and intentional. Not just beautiful, but deeply true to you—memories you can hold onto long after your wedding day has passed.
Creating authentic & emotional images that stand the test of time
my approach
meets storytelling
where photography
Want to learn more about the MLP Experience?
There's a really good chance that if you look at me on a wedding day, I will have the biggest smile across my face. This is because I love witnessing and documenting couples stories. It's such an honor to be invited to one of the most special days in a couples relationship. Whatever your story includes, I’m here for it. Because your love is incredible and deserves to be documented, exactly as it is….
celebrating your love
Working with a limited number of couples each year allows for a personal and approachable experience. I believe in kind-hearted communication, transparency and approachability with your vision, values and priorities. This means I truly love getting to know my couples on a personal level and becoming friends from that very first email.
kind-hearted & approachable
Meaningful photos come from meaningful relationships. I want my couples to be able to relax and be fully present in each and every moment, knowing that I am able to create my best work when there is complete trust in my relationships. With hundreds of wedding photographed, and all the details meticulously planned, my couples have complete trust I will preserve their story and bring their vision to life.
cultivating trust
together
creating
Images that stand out in a crowd &
an experience to match.
© 2025 Marisa Lyon Photography. Cleveland, OH