"Oh my, where do I begin. Marilia is such a beautiful soul. And because of that, her work is too. I flew out Marilia all the way to MICHIGAN because of two things: her GORGEOUS captures, and her kind and welcoming response to my initial email asking her about her prices-even though I emailed her only 3 months before my wedding. It was such a last minute booking and she made things so smooth for me and my husband. Marilia is someone who seeks new people and connections. Her interest in shooting my wedding was so flattering and exciting I couldn't resist! She was very easy to communicate with, gave me so much information beforehand on what to expect, we had a long phone call meeting to make sure everything was set and we got to know each other that way as well! It was like I knew her for so long. 

When my wedding day came along, Marilia was so relaxed, and flexible with all the changes of that day. She made sure our families knew who she was, she was friendly, professional and personable. It was so nice to see her genuinely wanting to know everyone - my grandma LOVED her (and she doesn't even speak English)!!! Marilia worked so hard all day, ensuring she was capturing everything she could. I appreciated that she snuck us out of our reception while the sun was setting and got some golden hour shots in - they ended being my favorite ones.

The photos turned out incredible. She paid so much attention to detail and capturing so much culture that our wedding was filled with. It was a very busy time for her, so we did not get our photos very quick, but we understood 100% due to her busy summer travels right before our wedding. She sent us a few sneak peaks of course!! The final photos came in a beautiful wooden box with our names on it and a monogramed USB and some prints as well. It was so unexpected and so professional. 

I would recommend Marilia to shoot your wedding 100%. She tells a story with her photos, and makes you feel comfortable and confident. That is what you should seek when searching for a photographer!"

Zaina & Hussein   /

September 23, 2018

"I first saw Marilia’s work through a colleague. After seeing just a few photos I immediately knew that she was the photographer that I wanted to shoot my wedding. Her personal style and exquisite eye for capturing the most perfect moments is unlike any other photographer I know of. To me, her work is magazine-worthy.

Fast forward to the day of my wedding- the entire experience was easy, relaxing and fun- just what I needed. I have always had a fear of the camera but Marilia did an amazing job putting me at ease and her laid back presence made the whole day very calming. Aside from her comforting ways, she has an exceptional eye for candid shots that capture all the precious moments. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone that is looking for a professional photographer; she is truly one of a kind."

Carolyn & Ronnie Ward   /

August 23, 2019

I got a little emotional writing it I’m not gonna lie, it meant so much that you were able to take photos of our wedding!

Drew and I were heartbroken when we had to cancel our wedding reception due to Covid. The one thing we knew though was that we still wanted to get married. We had our “make shift” wedding outside with just two other people along with Marilia. She was so flexible with the change of plans and supportive of our decisions. Marilia made our day so special by capturing so many beautiful moments. She has such a calming presence and that is exactly what we needed! I have always felt awkward being photographed, but Marilia made it so easy! Looking at our wedding photos it is clear how calm, relaxed, and happy we both are. 

The quality of Marilia’s photos is unmatched. Each photo tells a story and shares a moment. You can tell that she is not only incredibly skilled, but also that she puts her whole heart into her work. Nothing is rushed and she is so present as she is working. I have and will recommend Marilia to anyone looking for a photographer who will go far beyond your expectations!

Martha & Andrew   /

June 13, 2019

"Working with Marilia was an absolute dream. From the moment we connected, we were drawn to Marilia’s creative style. Somewhere between documentary and editorial, romantic and intimate, almost like a love letter. Anyone can visit Marilia’s website or Instagram to see the beauty of her art, but what you can’t see online is what it’s like to work with her. Marilia is cool, fun, and calming, and she has a way of making her subjects feel completely at ease in front of the camera. She captures the truth of what is happening all day long, in the most beautiful and artistic way.

On our wedding day, we had so much fun with Marilia. Marilia’s loose direction was perfect, never forced or staged, yet she seamlessly coordinated every photo location so we didn’t have to think about a thing. The result was images that feel effortless, natural, and full of emotion, yet polished enough to belong in Vogue.

Within just two days of our wedding, Marilia had already sent us all of the film photos she captured (over 100 images that truly look like they could be scenes from a movie). They are even more beautiful than we could have imagined. Her ability to capture our love, the intimacy of the day, and the beauty of every moment is the greatest gift we could have received.

Marilia is not only incredibly talented, but also a warm and inspiring person. We feel so lucky to have had her document our wedding, and we cannot recommend her more highly."

Jac & Eli  /

September 6th, 2025

"Marilia Lima was a wonderful choice for our wedding photographer. Marilia was clear, organized, and professional in their communication with us throughout the entire process. Their work is meaningful, intentional and one of a kind. We selected them for their style which is natural, candid, and dreamy. Marilia was present and patient with Patrick, me and our families throughout the whole day, helping to capture the day with ease and grace. It was end of June and a little drizzly and Marilia embraced this and was able to capture some truly stunning detail shots in the rain. We did not do a first look so we did all our pictures after the ceremony and it never felt rushed; we were very at peace and were even able to make it to the cocktail hour. We were grateful for this. Marilia offers film as part of their standard packages, and I would highly recommend including this - one of my favorite shots so far is one they got of us under my veil on film. I highly recommend Marilia Lima Photography for your wedding day. Including a few detail shots we got back on film"

Jenna & Patrick   /

June 28th, 2025

"I knew in the first minute of speaking with Marilia that she would be the perfect person to capture our day. I love the quality of her images, but importantly she immediately "got" the very casual and fun vibe we were hoping for at our outdoor in November, pizza truck and s'mores, farm wedding.

As someone who probably didn't have the most direction, I really appreciated that Marilia was relaxed while full of suggestions on what/where to shoot. Our photos are a lovely mix of candid and artful shots that made us look great and captured the beauty and warmth of our location. Our day was also pretty non-traditional, which didn't phase Marilia in the slightest.

An added bonus? Marilia and her partner absolutely blended with the look of our day. In fact, guests kept commenting to me that they loved our photographer's hat/coat/outfit! They clearly took our dress code of "farm fancy and hiker chic" and ran with it while making an impression with our friend set.

One other extra I appreciated was that Marilia sent along a few photos as a "sneak peek" while finalizing our photo site. Those images were great to use for thank you and holiday cards, and got us excited to see the rest of the images."

Erin & Keir   /

november 6th, 2021

"Marilia - we have had such an unbelievable time looking at these over the past week! So many gorgeous shots, candid, posed, everything!! We are going to be reliving this weekend for the rest of our lives by looking at these photos. Thank you and Larissa so very much again for all of your efforts that day, and for all the hard work you clearly put into editing these. You have given us such a gift and we were lucky to have found you!!"

Lydia & Ari   /

July 25th 2022

"Marilia is the absolute best, and we feel so lucky that we got to work with her to capture our wedding. From our first email exchange, we knew that she understood our vision and was just as invested in the project of capturing our 150 person wedding, including extremely large extended families and friends from literally all over the world. The photos are amazing. We look like ourselves, and you can feel the emotion of the day coming through the photographs authentically. We were planning our east-coast wedding from our home on the west coast, and communication and coordination with Marilia was so easy. Her documentary style was a perfect fit for our wedding-- she captured so, so many beautiful moments, with little to no direction from us. And her eye for detail is amazing. For example, my husband and my father both wore distinctive and complementary cuff links-- without any prompting, she managed a gorgeous shot of their shirtsleeves. We opted as well for a package that included a second shooter, her colleague, Larissa. They are a natural match for one another artistically and aesthetically, and we could not be more thrilled with the breadth of the coverage that we got. Marilia helped us to prioritize the wedding experience we wanted-- we really just wanted to bask in the joy and excitement of our friends and family-- while still capturing, in incredible detail, our once-in-a-lifetime event. We are over the moon happy with of photos, and will treasure them as a beautiful reminder of our day forever."

Miguel & Emma   /

March 20th, 2023

"Marilia photographed my wedding in May of this year- my husband and I cannot recommend her enough! I am generally pretty uncomfortable getting my picture taken and I do not like being the center of attention. Needless to say, I was very nervous about wedding pictures. When looking for a photographer, Marilia was the first I reached out to as I loved the look and feel of their photos and had seen a number of reviews from folks mentioning how comfortable Marilia made them feel. That was exactly my husband and I's experience with Marilia and colleague at our wedding- they made Eric and I feel like we could be ourselves. They also caught so many amazing moments outside of the photos we requested- those photos are some of our favorites and are really special to us. Beyond feeling comfortable in the photos, the pictures also turned out beautiful- we have received so many compliments on the pictures and their quality. In addition to all of the above, Marilia is responsive, kind, flexible, and thorough. We couldn't have asked for more in a wedding photographer. Thank you, Marilia, for making our wedding day extra special!"

Katie & Eric   /

july 1st, 2023

"Marilia was, without a doubt, the BEST decision we made throughout the entire wedding process!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Marilia. She UNDERSTOOD the assignment. She truly went above and beyond with all the details. Marilia captured our relationship in the most beautiful, romantic way. Not only is she an amazing photographer, she is also a kind and genuine person. Her talent and photos are absolutely STUNNING.

Our family and friends cannot stop raving about Marilia. She truly does capture the most precious moments and I am obsessed over the photos of my two dachshunds who were such an important part of our wedding day.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Marilia! You are incredible."

Dina & Jose   /

April 1st, 2023