Meet Mariel

This blog is a small representation of my most current sessions, my clients love stories and all the adventures I am privilaged to go on! Ways to my heart include coffee, feeding me before I am "hangry" and anything shabby chic/rustic. My vintage camera collection grows everday and I am usually smiling and quoting random movies. Most importantly Mariel O. Photo celebrates love in all forms regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation & gender identity.

November 17, 2023

My 2023 fall season closed with this family wedding full of sunflowers and smiles!

November 10, 2023

The wind made for some perfect veil toss photos and the bright and bold terracotta color scheme is now my ultimate favorite for fall.

October 13, 2023

Really enjoy getting to a wedding day and having my couples feel like friends to me. These two are just warm and genuine and capturing this day was very laid back and full of family

August 25, 2023

More and more I realize how special it is to be let into these family celebrations. Rachel, Michael and their daughter Madeline made it official at Water's Edge Resort in Westbrook, Connecticut on a perfect summer day!

October 1, 2022

Nick's childhood home was the perfect venue and many other family members have gotten married on the property so the day was even more special. The property had bistro lighting and a barn which gave me plenty of inspiration for portraits.

July 20, 2022

Andrena and Steve have graduated from bride and groom to newlyweds! This day was relaxed, full of color and love plus some kick ass drinks!

June 24, 2022

When you describe your wedding day as 'young at heart' that is something I can get behind. Ray and Cindy were just that and the whole day was filled with family and love - just how it should be

October 20, 2021

Closed out 2021 wedding season with a classic autumn wedding at the stunning Wadsworth Mansion. There was dancing under the stars, an emotional first look and a magical evening with the best couple!