I’m sure your mind is racing with all that needs to be planned. It’s all very exciting but it can also be somewhat overwhelming. You’re planning the day that you’ve been anticipating your whole life and yet you only get one shot at it! By the time you get the hang of it, the planning is over! My goal as a wedding photographer is to make this one aspect of the planning process simple. Photography is more than just images, it’s a real part of your day. Not only do you deserve beautiful images, you also deserve an amazing photographic experience. When my couples feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, that results in genuine, joyful images! Your wedding day is an experience from beginning to end and your photography is a huge part of that experience...shouldn’t it be fun? and enjoyable? and natural? I think so! My goal is to not only capture memories for my clients, it’s to create an experience that they will never forget.
Hello
bride-and-groom-to-be!!
Hello bride-and-groom-to-be!!
This is such an exciting time for you! I’m Marquette and I’m the photographer behind Marquette LaRee! I’m so excited that you found me and because I believe that getting to know my clients is the #1 way to ensure an awesome experience, I’d love to tell you a litte about me and my family! Below are a few things you should know! Hover over the photos to get to learn more!
This is such an exciting time for you! I’m Marquette and I’m the photographer behind Marquette LaRee! I’m so excited that you found me and because I believe that getting to know my clients is the #1 way to ensure an awesome experience, I’d love to tell you a litte about me and my family! Below are a few things you should know! Tap over the photos to get to learn more!
Welcome!
We have a deep love for New Mexico and the whole Southwest. We pick our restaurants by the salsa and how "real" the enchilada sauce is!
Cameron teaches Biology at the local college! It’s his dream job, and he’s a natural!
We live in Payson, AZ but we love to travel, especially in the Southwest!
I'll take a Root Beer, Snow Cone, or White Hot Chocolate any day. I'm not a coffee or tea fan.
The Mower kids:
Darrow (the lawyer),
Ione (the warrior princess),
& Molly (the universally adored)
My very favorite flavor of pie is an old fashioned Buttermilk Pie! So simple and SOOO yummy!
I love prickly pear cactus! We have our own method for juicing the cactus fruit and use it anyway we can!
My favorite animal is a Flying Pig, but I do really love the non-flying pigs as well.
I am OBSESSED with the color orange! It's has been my favorite color since I was a little kid!
I LOVE my name and have never met anyone in person who shares the same name. My favorite day of school was the first day to see how people would pronounce it.
In case you're wondering, it's pronounced
mahr-KETT
luh-REE
MOW-er
(Mower rhymes with Power)
I started photography to get photos to paint from in my oil painting class and found I loved photography SO MUCH MORE! And then I discovered photographing people and it was love at first shutter-click!
Cameron and I have known each other since we were 12 and 14 years old, but didn't date until college!
15+ years
married
3.14 favorite flavors of pie
3 humans that call me Mom
1 major obsession with prickly pear cacti
not enough root beer consumed
- Kirsten
“Marquette was the best money I spent towards my wedding. She is so easy to work with and is so understanding and incrediblly personable!”
Full Wedding
With the complimentary engagement session to help us get to know each other (and which is a huge help to getting amazing shots on your wedding day), the Full Experience is the way tot go for couples who want it all!! My Second Shooter and I work as a team to catch the moments you want preserved and the moments you aren't able to experience first hand like the antics of the flower girl walking down the aisle, the laughter of your sweetheart as they work through pre-ceremony excitement with their best friends, and the look on your Mom's face as she watches you share your first dance as Husband and Wife.
Every Full Wedding Experience includes:
- Timeline creation assistance
- Complimentary Engagement Session within 1 hour of Thatcher, AZ
- Second Photographer to capture extra events, increase amount of photos delivered, and provide a more full view of the day.
- 8 Hours of Wedding Day Coverage
- 400+ Digital Negatives of all edited images
- Online viewing gallery with download and print rights
starting at $4,250
EXTRAS & ADD-ONS
mini weddings
Mini Wedding
The Mini Wedding experience is for small weddings and for couples who are trying to find anyway they can squeeze a Marquette LaRee experience into their budget! Typical Mini Wedding Coverage includes that last touches of getting ready, the ceremony, portraits, and the reception décor setup.
Every Mini Wedding Experience includes:
- Timeline creation assistance to maximize my time with you
- 4 Hours of Wedding Day Coverage
- 200+ Digital Negatives of all edited images
- Online viewing gallery with download and print rights
-Travel within 2 hours of Thatcher, AZ included, travel fees apply for destinations beyond
starting at $2,450
Full Weddings
micro weddings
Micro Wedding
The Micro Wedding experience is for intimate weddings and elopements! Typical Micro Wedding Coverage includes the ceremony and portraits.
Every Micro Wedding Experience includes:
- Timeline creation assistance to maximize my time with you
- 2 Hours of Wedding Day Coverage
- 100+ Digital Negatives of all edited images
- Online viewing gallery with download and print rights
-Travel within 2 hours of Thatcher, AZ included, travel fees apply for destinations beyond
starting at $1400
mini Weddings
EXTRAS & ADD-ONS
Extras & Add-Ons
Want to customize the experience? No problem!
+ Additional Photographer: $150/hour
An additional photographer means I can cover more events of the day at a time, provide more angles (for example during the ceremony we can get more guest reactions as well as the ceremony events), and drastically increase the number of portraits I am able to deliver.
+ Additional Coverage time:
$400/hour booked ahead of time
$550/hour for time extended in the moment on the wedding day
+ Custom Retouching: $25/image
I do light & color adjustments on every image I deliver, as well as some basic acne blending (because sometimes that one wedding zit just insists on making an appearance, we get that).
For extensive editing I charge on a per image basis.
+ Albums and Prints: Prices vary
Prints are available in every client's online gallery. Custom sizes can be ordered through me.
Legacy Albums Available to add on to any session!
For information and pricing on Albums, please click the banner below.
want something that isn't listed? Just ask!
Full weddings
Micro weddings
1. Decide we go together like PB & J
2. Inquire about your date
3. Discuss and choose the Full, Mini, or custom timeline
4. Sign a contract and send in a 25% retainer to hold your date
5. Party like it's 1999!
6. Get some fun goodies in the mail.
7. Check "worry about photography" off your list because I've got you covered!
The Process
Do we really need that much time?
planning your wedding:
Planning out the timeline can be one of the most stressful parts of the logistics, but it is key! A good timeline will not only keep everyone on the same page and the day rolling smooth, but also maximize the amount and quality of the photography that you get! Likely this is your first time planning something like this and it's hard to know just how much time you will really need for your wedding day, let alone each part of the day!
At booking I send over a custom sample timeline to fit the sunset time on your wedding day. This is not a mandatory timeline, but one that will give you plenty of time for each part of the day with the best light for photos, as well as maximizing the time with your loved ones!
Below is the Timeline Guide that explains why I encourage that much time for each portion of the day. The suggested times are not only for great photos, but to give you the time that you need to not have a rushed and stressful day, while also maximizing party time!
Planning out the timeline can be one of the most stressful parts of the logistics, but it is key! A good timeline will not only keep everyone on the same page and the day rolling smooth, but also maximize the amount and quality of the photography that you get! Likely this is your first time planning something like this and it's hard to know just how much time you will really need for your wedding day, let alone each part of the day!
At booking I send over a custom sample timeline to fit the sunset time on your wedding day. This is not a mandatory timeline, but one that will give you plenty of time for each part of the day with the best light for photos, as well as maximizing the time with your loved ones!
I have created a Timeline Guide that explains why I encourage that much time for each portion of the day. The suggested times are not only for great photos, but to give you the time that you need to not have a rushed and stressful day, while also maximizing party time!
You can access that Timeline Guide by clicking the photo below!
- Torey Cranford
"To wake up this morning and see this BEAUTIFUL photo of one of my cakes! When I first saw your photo, I could not believe it! This shot is pure talent! I knew how dark that building was, I tried and tried to get a decent photo of the cake set up, but I'm a baker, not a photographer. You made it look like it was in the middle of the most beautiful sunny day! I am so excited to get to work on more events with you!"
cakes with tlc
Questions
frequently asked
will you hold our date until we can get the retainer in?
As much as I wish I could, it's not fair to other couples or myself if I hold dates without a paid retainer and contract.
The two experiences outlined in the pricing guide above are the foundations that I have found to be of the most service to my clients. You may always add time or items to either package to make it fit what you need!
The engagement session is purely complimentary with the Full Experience and cannot be excluded for a discount. You do not have to use it if you really don't want to, but even if you've already had engagement photos done, there is a HUGE value to having an engagement session with your wedding photographer as it allows you to get to know each other and the shooting style. This makes wedding day photos even better!!
Yes!! I offer prints, canvases, and photo books through your online gallery so you can order those at your convenience. I also offer high quality Legacy Albums that can be added on to any wedding or session at any time. I encourage ALL my clients to get prints and/or products ordered. There is power in printed images that you can see daily. When you look at a photo you remember how you felt when it was taken. Having that extra boost and power in your home, to remember the good moments, is invaluable!
Do you offer anything inbetween the two experiences?
We want the full experience but have already had engagement photos done. Can we trade that out for something else or get a discount?
I see there aren't any prints or albums included in the experiences. Are those an option?
click here to see the power of your images in print!
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Next Steps
2. Let's connect a little more personally! I'd love to get to know you and your sweetheart and have you get to know me and mine! This is the first step to an awesome friendship! You can find me at the social sites below. I really and truly can't wait to get this party started!
office hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 12:30pm MST
4. Check out other Weddings I've photographed on the blog to get a feel for what to expect!
3. I'm always adding to my wedding planning resources! Check out my Wedding Wednesday posts!
1. If you haven't already filled it out, fill out the official contact form at the bottom of the page to get this party started!
5. Not sure if we'd be the best fit? I've put together something for you to help you make that decision. If you decide we aren't the right fit, we can still be friends! I want this to be the best experience for us both!
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