documentary
lifestyle + WEdding photographer

Hi, my name is

Mariette

Honest Love,

Timeless Art

I’m a coffee enthusiast, wife, mom of three, and photographer who traded nursing shifts for goldenhour. I was born in the Philippines, raised in California, and somehow found my way to South Georgia — where slow mornings, sweet tea, and small-town sunsets feel like home.


Photography wasn’t always the plan. In fact, it found me in the middle of chasing kids, juggling Cardiology RN shifts, and realizing I wanted to shift into a different pace and season of life.

I wanted to see people — and help them feel truly seen, too.


Somewhere between toddler snacks, late-night editing, and whispering breath prayers over a growing business, it clicked:

people are craving real, honest moments just as much as I am.


That’s what MGP is built on.

Not perfection. Not stiff posing. Not rushing through a checklist.

But presence — slowing down enough to notice the fleeting glances, the way hands find each other, the breath you take before walking down the aisle.


I’m here to serve you well, notice the tiny moments that matter, and help you actually enjoy the experience instead of rushing through it. I’ll fix your boutonnière, hype you up, hand you a tissue if you cry, and remind you to breathe when things get busy.


My nursing background taught me to anticipate instead of react, to care deeply, and to show up fully — and those things shape how I photograph every single session.


If you’re looking for photos that feel warm, intentional, honest, and rooted in the story God is writing in your life — I’m your girl.

Let’s create something beautiful together.


She made me feel so seen and special on my wedding day, and made the photography process so simple. She’s so well organized and constantly available to you, that you feel as if you’re her only priority. She captured every vision that I had, even when I didn’t know how to put it in to words. ALL of my guests have raved about our photos and how sweet our photographer was at the reception.

Mr. + mrs. Minchew

When I got engaged, the first thing I did was make sure Mariette was available for our wedding date! She was so fun to work with and did an AMAZING job on our engagement and wedding photos!! It was so easy to relax, feel comfortable, and have fun with Mariette behind the camera! So many laughs!! She is such a people person and we all felt like besties before the night began! I can’t wait for another excuse to have her do a photo shoot! 10/10 🌟🌟🌟

mr. + mrs. Beck

I was instantly drawn to Mariette’s unique, detail oriented photography style when her work happened to be shared by a mutual friend! I felt so confident and at ease during the first meeting, that I knew she was just the person to capture our engagement session and wedding day. We just had our engagement photos taken last week and I cannot stop looking through our sneak peeks!! Both my fiancé and I had a great time during the shoot and found ourselves laughing throughout it all. She was phenomenal at directing our poses and finding the best backdrops for our vision.

hannah baur

Her vision of authentic and natural looks made the pictures come out exactly how I wanted! So timeless!

mr. + mrs. Xhafellari

Mariette was able to bring a piece of my heart back together with the pictures she captured of us in our wedding attire and the casual attire pictures we took! She is truly the sweetest and most creative photographer I have ever come across! My husband and I will definitely be using her from this point forward for all our family photos 📸🤗! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. SHE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!

Mekenzie + Leo

I’ve worked with several photographers in the area and across the southeast— Mariette was hands down one of the best experiences! She is the easiest to work with, the most responsive, and the most comfortable experience I’ve had. So incredible. I’m so excited to have found her and want everyone to be able to experience a memory saving session with her. I’m already trying to figure out an excuse to book another session. Will absolutely use her over and over again.

Kayci Boone

​​Mariette is a talented photographer who has the ability to capture your story and convey your vision, while making it feel effortless. Her dedication and investment in your time is apparent from the first inquiry. She is respectful, professional and attentive.Everyone feels awkward in front of the camera and having a photographer who can provide a calm presence but also keep it light and fun is an immense relief. Her versatility is what makes her stand out from the sea of light/airy and autumn/orange wedding photography. Her artistic eye allows her to work with the client and environment to bring its best qualities to light.Working with her has been wonderful and she is definitely a photographer who will love sharing your love as much as you do.

Maria anania

Mariette really brought my confidence out and it was like I was having my pictures taken by a friend who was proud of who I am and so excited for the adventure we are about to embark on!

sarah m,

We had found a great match, both in terms of style and personality. My husband and I loved how easily the conversation flowed along with how comfortable she made us feel. During the wedding, most guests assumed Mariette must be a friend because of how well she fit in with our group. By the end of the wedding, we had guests asking for her contact information and complimenting her left and right. I’ll be honest; I’m very Type A, and I had high expectations for our engagement and wedding photos. The photos that Mariette produced exceeded my expectations. It isn’t enough to say Mariette takes beautiful photographs documenting the occasion. She certainly does, but her photographs offer so much more. Mariette’s photos are full of love, emotion, energy, style, and detail.

kayla walker

Honest Love, Timeless Art

W E D D I N G S

It’s the day that you want to hold onto forever. There’s so much beauty in marriage + I want you to be able to look back at these photos and relive it. Anytime you want to.

(Custom quote will be created after inquiry)


$3,750+

E N G A G E M E N T

Your story, unscripted. A documentary styled session that captures the way you naturally are together before the wedding day.


$500

E L O P E M E N T S

Nothing fancy, just love.

(Custom quote will be created after inquiry)


$1200+

F A M I L Y

It's not about the place, it's about the people. Let's document the small moments that create big memories.


$425+

M A T E R N I T Y

Motherhood: the greatest thing + the hardest thing. This session is focused on documenting the beauty of motherhood.


$375+

ANNOUNCEMENT MINI SESSION

THE ONLY MINI OFFERED YEAR ROUND!
(limited location options)


$275+