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.

June 1, 2024

Kaylee and Zach wanted to take advantage of the beautiful blooms and arches of the main rose garden. When we arrived man it was more packed then I have ever seen! The weather was on point so it was very much expected.

May 13, 2024

I spent a lovely afternoon with Judy and Justin at a special location, Nevers Park in South Windsor. With all the crazy rainy weather there was a lot of scheduling back and forth finding the perfect day. We absolutely made the right choice! There were still beautiful blooms and plenty of spots around the grounds to photograph.

November 4, 2023

Felt a little Holland vibes with cobblestone roads, cottages and epic fall views.

October 28, 2023

These photos may look cozy and autumnal like this time of year but we were hit with an unexpected 80 degree morning.

September 20, 2023

A beautiful cliffside engagement session took place among the bobbing sailboats, lighthouses and mansions of Newport, Rhode Island.

July 7, 2023

A campus college engagement session with beautiful light and bright buildings made a perfect setting for this engagement session

May 7, 2023

Moral of the story is answer the call! I loved photographing my first but not last proposal!

February 4, 2023

What do you do when there's a polar vortex with crazy cold weather?! Answer: Have an unique engagement session that includes a snowball fight!

October 25, 2022

Shooting at this new location hit all my favorite things like a barn, tall grass, willow tree and beautiful fall colors. There were so many options for photography it was easy to feel overwhelmed with spots