hey there! 

My name is Marissa, Owner and Lead creative here at Elmwood [est. 2016]
I have spent many years balancing motherhood, wife life, homeschooling, homesteading and of course- photography.

Elmwood is a photography studio rooted in the Midwest and available wherever your milestones take you. Built on years of experience and a love for honest, artful storytelling, Elmwood specializes in capturing life with color, emotion, and a whole lot of intention. From weddings and elopements to families, portraits, and everything in between, the goal is always the same: to create images that feel like the real you.

Elmwood’s style is a little eclectic, a little romantic, and very real. Think rich color, natural light, and those candid, blink-and-you miss-it moments that end up being everyone’s favorite.

You may be thinking “But we are sooo awkward!” You’re my ideal client! I help the most awkward individuals look (and feel) the most cool

Whether you're planning a wedding, wrangling your family for a session, or just want photos that actually feel like you, you’re in the right place.

Fill out the form in the Connect section — I’ll take it from there.


Elmwood's style? Eclectic, romantic, rich in color & (my favorite) real.
I pride myself in seeing the in between moments. Not just the poses.