Our favorite photo was a group shot with us kissing the foreground and the wedding part in the background. Very artsy, but still classic!
Marissa is great at capturing a moment without interrupting it. I'm not sure how she does it, but she does.
Our wedding package was perfect. We pretty much had her all day taking pictures, we got an album and two parent albums, some prints, and a CD with all the photos! The value was great.
Marissa had 2 meetings with us before the wedding to get to know us and plan things. This really helped the wedding day go smoothly since we already met face to face and had begun to form a relationship with her.
Overall Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Satisfaction : 5.0
Creativity : 5.0
Unobtrusive : 5.0
Value : 5.0
Review: What a Blessing!
01/07/2013
Carey F
Wedding Date: 11/10/2012
Reviews Posted: 1
What was your favorite wedding photo? I do not have one particular favorite, because Marissa did such an amazing job, I love many of our photos! However, if I had to choose a couple of photos, I would choose us kissing at the altar and at Edgewater Beach with the willow tree in the background.
How did the wedding photographer avoid disrupting the day? Great with candids? Action shots? Portraits? Marissa handled disruptions by being low key. I did not know anything had happened until after the event. She was very professional and willing to go above and beyond the norm. She was great with everything, from candids to portraits! I do not doubt Marissa could take any picture and transform it to be the most beautiful picture you've ever seen!
What was included in your wedding photo package? Albums? DVDs? Engagement pics? Two photographers? The wedding package consisted of an engagement photoshoot, a CD, and a photo album.
How did the photographer make you and family comfortable? She was a very calming force. She would listen to you intently and made sure you were taken care of by asking questions and giving positive affirmations.
Overall Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Satisfaction : 5.0
Creativity : 5.0
Unobtrusive : 5.0
Value : 5.0
Review: Happiest Day Forever Captured
12/20/2012
Andrea P
Wedding Date: 06/16/2012
Reviews Posted: 1
What was your favorite wedding photo? My favorite wedding photo was the groom's teared-up face when he first saw me step out in my wedding gown.
My husband's favorite photo was of our backs, walking down the path into the beautiful woods.
How did the wedding photographer avoid disrupting the day? Great with candids? Action shots? Portraits? Marissa was smooth & organized & never disrupted the day. She took some great candids of us & all of our guests. The Bridal Party shots were gorgeous & was able to capture a lot of fun/ silly shots with the groomsmen that we REALLY liked. Our one-on-one, Bride & Groom portraits were intimate & fun at the same time. She really captured our personalities in all of them.
What was included in your wedding photo package? Albums? DVDs? Engagement pics? Two photographers? We had 2 photographers on our wedding day. Our Essential Package
included entire event coverage, professional editing and retouching, private online proof gallery, CD of all edited images with rights for printing, & $50 towards prints.
How did the photographer make you and family comfortable? We couldn't Thank Marissa enough for making our wedding day so special & seamless. Starting with pictures with her at the salon, her laid-back personality made it a pleasure to have her around & our whole day a lot less stressful. I never worried about her missing a shot, because she was always there - shooting away - during all of our favorite moments. Marissa even single handedly figured out the bussle on my gown!! We are so grateful to have had such a patient, creative, & crazy talented photographer as Marissa Welsh on our wedding day.
Overall Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Satisfaction : 5.0
Creativity : 5.0
Unobtrusive : 5.0
Value : 5.0
Review: Outstanding Photos!!
11/05/2012
Nicole M
Wedding Date: 09/01/2012
Reviews Posted: 1
What was your favorite wedding photo? We loved all of the little moments that were captured in Marissa's photos throughout the day. We also loved the fun wedding party shots and the night time pictures when we used sparklers!
How did the wedding photographer avoid disrupting the day? Great with candids? Action shots? Portraits? Everything went so smoothly. Most of the time we didn't even know she was taking pictures. Not only did we love all of the formal photos but there were also tons of candid pictures. She captured beautiful pictures of all of the formal dances and our guests having a great time on the dance floor. We loved it!
What was included in your wedding photo package? Albums? DVDs? Engagement pics? Two photographers? My Package included ALL day coverage, a CD with all of the images for the entire day, a $50 print credit and also an engagement shoot with CD.
How did the photographer make you and family comfortable? Marissa was so friendly with all of our family and friends. She really fit right in with our amazing day.
Overall Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Satisfaction : 5.0
Creativity : 5.0
Unobtrusive : 5.0
Value : 5.0
Review: Eastside of Eden is WONDERFUL
12/12/2011
Tina S
Wedding Date: 09/10/2011
Reviews Posted: 1
What was your favorite wedding photo? Marissa captured a great moment of our faces when we were doing the slow dance. She made it black and white, and it is just a timeless piece.
How did the wedding photographer avoid disrupting the day? Great with candids? Action shots? Portraits? She took so many great pics, I never knew she was even there! She captured a shot of my husband wiping a tear off my face during the vows. That by far, was such a special moment, and she was so particular, that she even caught that moment that I will always cherish!
What was included in your wedding photo package? Albums? DVDs? Engagement pics? Two photographers? I got an album, a DVD of my pictures, engagement pictures. I also had 2 photogtraphers since my wedding party was so large. Marissa knew how to work with everyone. She was a friend,not just a photographer. She fit in perfectly.
How did the photographer make you and family comfortable? She basically was just REAL. Real, personal, yet professional at the same time. I felt very comfortable having her with us. She was very friendly on top of that.
Overall Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Satisfaction : 5.0
Creativity : 5.0
Unobtrusive : 5.0
Value : 5.0
Review: Eastside of Eden did a wonderful job!
12/08/2011
Jessica M
Reviews Posted: 1
What was your favorite wedding photo? We really loved each and every photo. Our favorite one would have to be the ones by the lake - the lighting was just perfect!
How did the wedding photographer avoid disrupting the day? Great with candids? Action shots? Portraits? Honestly, during the events, I did not even notice she was taking any pictures. So, when I looked back on the photos, it was so nice to see that she really did capture all the amazing events and moments of the day. She did a great job having a variety of candids, action shots, and portraits.
What was included in your wedding photo package? Albums? DVDs? Engagement pics? Two photographers? We chose the most basic package due to affordability. Our package included the full day (hours unlimited), 3 8x10s, 5 5x7s, and a CD with all our photos. We were able to add on engagement photos at a very inexpensive price.
How did the photographer make you and family comfortable? The photographer made us and our family feel extremely comfortable. She was energetic, fun, and really made the whole experience very enjoyable!
Overall Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Satisfaction : 5.0
Creativity : 5.0
Unobtrusive : 5.0
Value : 5.0
Review: Everything and more then we imagined!
10/17/2011
chris w
Reviews Posted: 1
What was your favorite wedding photo? We love all of them!!!!!!!!!!!
How did the wedding photographer avoid disrupting the day? Great with candids? Action shots? Portraits? Most of the time during all of the candid photos we didn't even realize she was there taking them. All of our pictures came out wonderful. She is very good at what she does.
What was included in your wedding photo package? Albums? DVDs? Engagement pics? Two photographers? We recieved all the photos on cd's, an album for us and each of our parents, 8x10, multiple 5x7's. Everything we wanted in a package, it was perfect.
How did the photographer make you and family comfortable? Marissa was great. She fit in with everyone and made everyone feel comfortable. She captured our day better then what we had imagined. Thank you Marissa. Love Chris and Jenn
What was your favorite wedding photo? Our favorite wedding photo was captured before the ceremony, when the flower girl kissed the bride. It was a very candid shot that is the favorite of everyone who looks at all of the pictures!
How did the wedding photographer avoid disrupting the day? Great with candids? Action shots? Portraits? Our photographer was outstanding- she did an excellent job at capturing the little moments throughout the day. She seemed to get everything that happened, with the best colors and poses. She was great at setting up shots, but also just getting them as the day went on. THE BEST!
What was included in your wedding photo package? Albums? DVDs? Engagement pics? Two photographers? Our day was shot by one photographer. The package included all the rights to the pictures, and she sent them to us on a DVD. There were also a few prints involved that were an added bonus to the package we bought.
How did the photographer make you and family comfortable? She was very personable. She seemed to really enjoy what she was doing and was creative about the shots. She fit in with the family and just appeared to have a great time throughout the day, which made her job easier and made us more comfortable.
What was your favorite wedding photo? All "in the moment" photos where we didn't know we were being photographed. They are beautiful!
How did the wedding photographer avoid disrupting the day? Great with candids? Action shots? Portraits? She was WONDERFUL with candids, action shot and protraits. She has a knack for getting great pictures in every situation.
What was included in your wedding photo package? Albums? DVDs? Engagement pics? Two photographers? 6 Hours of photography and a CD with client rights to print. It fit our budget perfectly.
How did the photographer make you and family comfortable? She was attentive to my needs and what I wanted pictures of. She gave clear direction so that my family knew exactly what to be doing.
Overall Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Satisfaction : 5.0
Creativity : 5.0
Unobtrusive : 5.0
Value : 5.0
Review: Wonderful Pictures
12/10/2010
Jenn Z
Wedding Date: 09/25/2010
Reviews Posted: 1
What was your favorite wedding photo? The one of the two of us in front of the mansion
How did the wedding photographer avoid disrupting the day? Great with candids? Action shots? Portraits? She did a great job!!
What was included in your wedding photo package? Albums? DVDs? Engagement pics? Two photographers? Cd rom of all photos, engagement pictures, two photographers and professional prints
How did the photographer make you and family comfortable? She was very kind to everyone and took time before to learn both sides of the family.