all about the storytelling
Experience
At Claire Marie Photography, storytelling is at the heart of everything I do. I blend gentle guidance with candid moments and intentional poses to bring your wedding day to life.
From quiet, intimate glances to joyful celebrations, my goal is to create a collection of images that reflect not just the beauty of your day, but the emotions that make it uniquely yours. Every moment is thoughtfully captured to honor the authenticity of your love and the essence of your story.
emotive storytelling
My approach
For the couple who wants to soak it all in and remember it all—this package is for you. From the intimacy of your rehearsal dinner to the energy of your wedding day, we’ll capture it all—with digital, film, and a nostalgic Super 8 highlight. You'll start with a complimentary engagement session and be supported by a second shooter on your wedding day. This package tells the full story of your celebration, artfully and with nostalgia in mind.
The Full Story
The Wedding Day
The Wedding Weekend
The Intimate Wedding
For couples who want to soak in every moment of their wedding weekend with the people they love most, this coverage allows space for it all to be documented. From the relaxed, laughter-filled rehearsal dinner to the energy and emotion of the wedding day itself, every meaningful interaction and quiet in-between moment is preserved. With more time together, there’s room to capture hugs with grandparents, conversations with lifelong friends, and the joyful anticipation leading into the celebration. The result is a fuller story of your weekend—one that reflects not just how your wedding looked, but who you shared it with. Digital coverage is included, with optional film add-ons available.
The Wedding Weekend
The Full Story
The Wedding Day
The Intimate Wedding
For couples who want to be fully present on their wedding day, knowing every meaningful moment is being thoughtfully documented. From the quiet anticipation while getting ready to the fun of the night, this coverage allows the story of your day to unfold naturally. The big moments will be captured, but so will the subtle ones—the way your partner looks at you during the ceremony, the laughter with friends during cocktail hour, and the feeling of being surrounded by the people who mean the most. The result is a timeless collection of images that reflects not just how your day looked, but how it felt.
This package is also fully customizable, with options to add additional hours of coverage, film photography, and other enhancements so your experience can be tailored to your wedding day.
The Wedding Day
The Wedding Weekend
The Full Story
The Intimate Wedding
This package is perfect for couples planning a heartfelt celebration with fewer than 75 of their closest people. With five hours of coverage, I’ll document the most meaningful stretch of your day — typically beginning with your first look and flowing through your ceremony, portraits, and into the start of dinner, toasts, and special dances. It’s designed to beautifully preserve the core moments and emotion of your celebration in a way that feels intentional, relaxed, and true to you. Available exclusively for weekday and Friday weddings.
The Wedding Day
The Wedding Weekend
The Full Story
The Intimate Wedding
You’ve spent a year (or more) planning one of the most exciting days of your life. The big day arrives, and it’s everything you dreamed of—but it passes in the blink of an eye. You want to be able to relive those moments, so you print a few photos and create an album to showcase your love story. Every day, you see your portraits hanging above your bed, or you flip through the album while sipping your morning coffee.
As the days go by, you come across a fun reception photo. In one shot, your friend’s face is caught mid-laugh in the background. You send it to her, asking what was going on. Her response? “Oh my gosh, I totally forgot to tell you about that…!” And just like that, you’re reminded of a funny, touching moment you didn’t even know happened.
Months pass, and your spouse’s friends share more wedding photos on their birthdays—ones that didn’t make it into your album. “I totally forgot this happened during our portraits,” they say. And just like that, you’re flooded with new stories and memories from the day you didn’t even know you missed.
Years go by, and now you’re looking through the photos with your kids. They ask about your wedding day, and you pull out your USB to relive every detail. “Who’s that?” they ask. “You look so pretty! What happened next?” And once again, you’re able to re-live the love, the joy, and the beautiful moments of your day.
Isn’t it incredible how photos can jog memories, even ones you may have forgotten without them? That’s what I love about wedding photography. I don’t just capture moments—I gift you the ability to relive them for years to come. These are memories that will never be forgotten.
Imagine This
Explore my Instagram and portfolio to see how my style and approach bring love stories like yours to life. When you’re ready, dive into my wedding packages—crafted to offer thoughtful options that align with your vision and values.
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i. are we a good fit?
Fill out my contact form to share your wedding vision—I want to get to know you and your story. Once we confirm your date is available, we’ll jump on a Zoom call to answer your questions, explore your vision, and choose the perfect package tailored just for you.
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Once we’re officially booked, the fun begins! We’ll schedule your engagement session, you’ll share your story through detailed questionnaires, and together we’ll create a thoughtful timeline to ensure your day flows beautifully and stress-free.
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On your wedding day, I’ll gently guide you to keep things flowing naturally while capturing every meaningful moment. Shortly after, you’ll receive sneak peeks within 3–5 days. Your full gallery will be ready in 6–8 weeks—packed with beautiful memories you’ll treasure forever.
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faq
What makes your photography style and approach unique?
How many weddings do you shoot per year?
Do you offer albums or prints?
How many photos will we receive?
Do you travel for weddings or elopements?
Absolutely! I chase love, romance, stunning architecture, and breathtaking landscapes wherever they lead. No matter where your wedding or engagement takes place, I’ll be there to capture your story beautifully and effortlessly.
What makes your photography style and approach unique?
How many weddings do you shoot per year?
Do you offer albums or prints?
How many photos will we receive?
Do you travel for weddings or elopements?
On average, I deliver 50–100 carefully curated photos per hour of coverage. This means your gallery will be filled with meaningful moments—from the big highlights to the small details that make your day truly unforgettable.
What makes your photography style and approach unique?
How many weddings do you shoot per year?
Do you offer albums or prints?
How many photos will we receive?
Do you travel for weddings or elopements?
Yes! Albums and prints are available through your online gallery store. I’ll personally help you design a custom album, choosing the images that best tell your day’s story—creating a keepsake you’ll treasure forever. Prints are also available to beautifully showcase your favorite moments in your home.
What makes your photography style and approach unique?
How many weddings do you shoot per year?
Do you offer albums or prints?
How many photos will we receive?
Do you travel for weddings or elopements?
I take on about 20 weddings each year to ensure every couple is a perfect fit for my style and that we truly connect. This lets me dedicate the time and care your wedding deserves, creating a seamless, unforgettable experience just for you.
What makes your photography style and approach unique?
How many weddings do you shoot per year?
Do you offer albums or prints?
How many photos will we receive?
Do you travel for weddings or elopements?
My photography style captures authentic moments with beautiful compositions and genuine emotion. I blend romantic, natural shots with stunning portraits—always reflecting who you truly are as a couple. It’s about more than photos; it’s about creating an experience that honors your love and personality.
We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Claire. From the moment she arrived her uplifting personality and constant positive words made the entire day feel even more special. Claire didn’t just take beautiful photos — she captured the spirit of our relationship and the energy of the night in a way that feels so authentic to us. Every moment felt natural, joyful, and perfectly preserved. We are beyond grateful and couldn't have asked for a better experience!
the melchiors
"she captured the spirit of our relationship and the energy of the night in a way that feels so authentic to us"
First and foremost, Claire is an incredible photographer! Her vision and artistry are on full display with every photo that she has taken of us for our engagement shoot and wedding day. Truly, we have never looked so good; Philadelphia has never looked so good! Our family and friends have loved seeing our photos and looking through the gallery. We were incredibly fortunate to find Claire early on in the chaotic process that is wedding planning! Immediately, Claire's style really came to light when she spent the afternoon with us for our engagement photoshoot. As others have said, Claire is incredible at making you feel so comfortable and relaxed, and again to top it all off, the photos were absolutely stunning! Claire's attention to detail and vision were so helpful for us as we were working through the timeline for our wedding day - she kept us on track and made sure we got the photos we wanted all while keeping us stress-free.
Throughout the entire process, Claire was incredibly communicative and easy to work with. She made the time in front of the camera fun and exciting, and she did a wonderful job capturing the true spirit of the event. We will treasure these photos for many many years to come, and we would recommend Claire to anyone and everyone.
neeka + christian
" Her vision and artistry are on full display with every photo that she has taken"
the d'angelos
"We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Claire. From the very first interaction, she was warm, professional, and genuinely excited about our day which instantly put us at ease. On our wedding day, Claire was the perfect presence. She was so calm and organized, and somehow everywhere without ever feeling intrusive. She captured every single moment so beautifully, the big emotional ones and the tiny, in-between moments we didn’t even realize were happening. Looking through our gallery felt like we were reliving the entire day all over again. The photos are timeless, emotional, and perfect for us. Claire was so amazing to work with. We don’t love getting our photos taken but she kept us relaxed and guided us when needed. The whole experience was fun instead of stressful. Booking Claire was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We would recommend her one thousand times over!
"Looking through our gallery felt like we were reliving the entire day all over again"
