“Our family recently had a portrait session with Mari Lianne Photography. She is incredibly professional and creative. My oldest child does not like having his photo taken and Mari made him feel comfortable and captured some amazing smiles from him! My husband and I often feel awkward trying to pose and she made us relax and enjoy the moment.

Our session was at a beautiful local park along the Willamette River. Mari had already scouted several locations within the park that were perfect for our family photos. She is familiar with the Portland area and knows of a wide range of parks and locations to choose from depending on the setting you’re going for.

Her pricing is extremely competitive and she is generous with the amount of photos that you receive. The digital photos we received are gorgeous, with vivid colors and beautiful lighting. These are photos that we will always treasure.

I highly recommend Mari Lianne Photography!”

“Our family has used Mari for two maternity sessions as well as two newborn/family sessions. Not only is she an amazing photographer, but she is extremely patient and talented at working with babies and young children. She truly captured my 2 year old daughter’s personality in her photos and we consistently love the photos that we get. 

Professional portraits can be quite costly, but I found Mari’s pricing to be quite reasonable for the amount of time she spends taking photos as well as the quality of the experience and images. I highly recommend her to capture your special memories and can’t wait for our next family session with her!”

“It is no surprise that Mari Lianne came highly recommended from several friends of mine. From our first communication she was approachable as well as professional. I had explained that my senior boy was a bit reluctant about having a senior photo session and she assured me that this was common and that she had previous success working with clients who started out shy and then started to shine!

My son decided he wanted to have photos along 65th & Frobase Road in Tualatin, as it is his favorite place to run. This is not a typical park-like setting, so I asked Mari Lianne if she was up for an adventure, and she enthusiastically said ‘yes’!  

From the moment we met in person she was easy to talk to and instantly made my son relax as she took pictures. We drove to a few spots and she had great ideas for poses that made him feel natural, all the while perfectly capturing the background and gorgeous sky as the sun set. Her ability to connect with my son and make him feel at ease is evident in how authentic my son’s smiles were in his chosen setting.

Mari Lianne is extremely talented and I would definitely recommend her services and look forward to working with her again in the future!”

“My family and I have been exclusively using Mari as our family photographer since my husband and I were engaged in 2016. My husband used to hate being photographed, and now he is super appreciative and is always enthusiastic about the memories Mari captures of our family every year.

Mari has a genuine compassion and fun-loving attitude that can put anyone at ease: babies, grown photo-fearing fathers, children of all ages and temperaments, insecure mamas that haven’t lost all that baby weight, as well as grandparents that don’t realize how stunning they truly are. Every photo she takes is priceless, and there are so many favorite photos to choose from that I always feel like I need at least 10 more frames.

If you know what kind of photos you want, be specific and Mari will make your vision reality. If you have no idea what you want or what to do, Mari is a professional visionary that can deliver photos you never knew were your dream photos until you see them for the first time.

She also doesn’t upsell or make you buy your photos through her. The downloads are all yours and the quality is so spectacular you can put these on any medium and they turn out great!

I highly recommend Mari because she delivers quality with heart, and she does it while treating those she photographs like a true friend and loving family member.”

“I am so grateful for the incredible photography session we had with Mari. As a parent of a child with autism, I was initially nervous about how the session would go. However, Mari made us feel completely at ease. Her warmth, patience, and understanding truly shone through.

She was exceptionally mindful of my child’s needs, allowing us to take breaks when necessary and encouraging my child to express themselves in their own way. Mari has an amazing ability to connect with children, and it was clear that she instinctively understood how to create a comfortable environment.

The photos she captured were absolutely stunning, filled with genuine laughter and love. Mari has a true talent for freezing those special moments in time, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. Her attention to detail and artistic vision are remarkable.

I wholeheartedly recommend Mari to anyone looking for a photographer who is not only skilled but also compassionate and understanding. She has a gift for creating beautiful memories that we will cherish forever.”

“When I saw a friend’s family photos, I asked her immediately… Who took these? They are Beautiful.!!! I need this photographer to take Logan’s Senior pictures.
My son was a student at Tigard High & I had been searching for just the right person to capture this once in a lifetime memory for us.

Mari was amazing to work with. Her knowledge, professionalism, and expertise was incredible. Who knew dusk was the perfect light to capture the best picture?

We were so happy with our experience with Mari and the photos that will hold lasting memories for us, we had to use her for our other children.

I cannot recommend Mari Lianne Photography enough!!”

“From top to bottom Mari knows how to get the most fantastic photos of families. Mari had several suggestions of parks that had trees still with gorgeous leaves in the fall and knew which locations would look best but not distracting for us as well as picking spots that were accessible for mobility challenges in our family.

She has a way of chatting and getting everyone in the group comfortable and engaged so even the shy and distracted members of the family would photograph well.

Mari was precise at fixing minor mistakes of eyes looking in a different direction or strands of hair out of place after the shoot was completed.

Mari even suggested for the kids to bring their Halloween costumes for a quick change when the formal photos were done to have some sweet memories of the littles. It was a nice added touch.

We will definitely be using Mari when it’s time for senior portraits to be taken. (Not that I’m ready to think about that yet!)” 

“Mari has been capturing our family for years, and I truly treasure the photos she’s taken.

She always goes the extra mile to help us choose the perfect location and ensures everyone feels comfortable during the shoot.

Her lighthearted and fun approach makes the entire experience enjoyable.

I highly recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful, authentic photos!”

“I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Mari to shoot our family photos and my daughters’ senior pictures and I couldn’t be more grateful for her talent and professionalism.

Mari is a natural in her ability to capture the essence of the moment with her artistic eye. She brings your vision to life in a way that is unique and exactly to your liking. 

Mari has a way of relating to people of all ages and walks of life. Her genuine and playful personality helps bring the most timid of subjects to feel more at ease.  She offers thoughtful suggestions for poses that truly bring out the best in people. Her work is top-notch, and I appreciate that she is always willing to travel to our favorite locations to ensure the perfect shot.

Beyond her unique craft, Mari is also extremely reliable~ always meeting deadlines and delivering beautiful results. I am truly blessed to have Mari as a personal friend and trusted photographer. She’s a gem, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly!” 

“Our senior photo experiences were amazing.  

Mari was easy to schedule with and made my camera shy teenagers feel comfortable in front of the camera.  

The photos were very professional and really captured who they are.

I would definitely recommend her for this special once in a lifetime experience!”