I would recommend against working with marina. I purchased a $2000 package. It took months and many follow ups (long beyond her stated timeline) to receive my photos. She never did deliver the album that was included in the package I purchased. Her email stopped working, she wouldn't return calls, etc. In other words, I paid on time and stayed in communication, she did not deliver the product or fulfill the contract. read more

I did a "joint" (simultaneously but not together) boudoir shoot with my best friend for our husbands in April and this experience was frickin' amazing. We were both super nervous and self conscious beforehand but Marina made us feel so safe and secure and welcomed. We had SUCH a blast and created so many incredible memories, not including the amazing, sexy, empowering photos we now have forever. If you have even a sliver of curiosity about doing this for someone else, or better yet for yourself, DO IT. read more

Marina Green Photography - Boudoir Photography Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Marina is wonderful and a uniquely gifted photographer! She managed to capture my personality and style in our session perfectly. I'm in love with the pictures! She has very reasonable pricing for everything that you get, many different tiers of pricing available, and is also very flexible. She made me feel safe and free to express myself, which to me is absolutely priceless. I hope to get to work with her again in the future! read more

AMAZING!! I did a bridal/personal shoot, and I'm just obsessed with the photos! While she was shooting, she'd show me a couple and I'd be just blown away! I've recommended her to everyone I know, not only because her amazing abilities as a photographer, but also with how her pay/packages are set up! It's really easy to make it work in the budget, which was a saving grace for me! read more

Marina Green Photography - A peek into my shoot - Boudoir Photography Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This experience was truly life changing and I have Marina so much to thank for that! I have struggled with body image as long as I can remember and Marina did everything in her power to make me feel comfortable, yet empowered throughout the entire process. If you're considering doing this for someone else- or better yet, for YOURSELF, do it! Don't wait. Thank you, thank you! read more

First off, if you haven't... go look at Marina's gallery. This wonderful photographer has creativity flowing through their veins. My interaction with Marina started with a simple idea. One I found off Pinterest if I'm being honest. Knowing I had an idea but no clue HOW to make it happen. I simply asked a question "how can we translate this into photos" and Marina answered with a huge spark of curiosity. This organic curiosity to understand my needs was so refreshing. A zoom call interaction helped us (aka Marina brainstorm). We had a vision in a matter of moments. I had the utmost support via prep guide and a welcoming demeanor from Marina. Always. So by the time shooting came around I felt nothing but comfort. I was blown away at the level of dedication and direction Marina gave, exceeding all my expectations. Watching their creativity and vision come to life was truly something beautiful. I will book a million times over with Marina Green Photography. read more

I would give zero stars if I could. She takes a long time to email back. The day of my photo shoot she asked to reschedule. When I agreed she took a week or two to respond. Then the new date of the photo shoot she bo showed. I left a message on the phone and emailed. Again nothing for a week or two. She then asked to reschedule or refund. I requested a refund. Nothing for over two months. I said I will take her to small claims court if I don't hear from her. Finally a email. Now again nothing, no money back or anything. Book at your own risk. read more

I had the best experience with Marina! Which is equally important as the results of the pictures, which were also phenomenal. I was instantly at ease and felt very supported and I really appreciated knowing I was in a very inclusive environment. Having that understanding that you're with someone who doesn't partake in patriarchal standards of "beauty" can help you relax right away, let your hair down and get weird!! It was soooo hard to choose favorite pics because she has such a great eye and they were all amazing! It was such a blast, I can't wait to shoot again! read more

Marina is so incredible and talented. After years and years of struggling with body image, just one day with her has completely changed my outlook and confidence. I did the session as a treat to myself and it was one of the best decisions I've made. Her work literally brought me to tears, she is amazing. Very professional and kind. I felt completely comfortable with her the entire time. Thank you so much Marina! read more

While I loved the pictures I was disappointed in the communication/process. Marina is a very talented photographer, there's no question about that, and I would bet that you will be satisfied with your pictures. My issues are with what happened after the photoshoot. One of the pre photo shoot emails states you'll get a sneak peak with 24-48 hours. After mine (which was on a Friday) Marina mentioned she was going out of town for the weekend and would get them to me by Monday or Tuesday. No big deal, everyone needs a break. But after a week and nothing I waited until the following Monday to email about the sneak peek. I was told it's coming and finally got the pictures the next day...11 days after my photoshoot. I don't really need a sneak peek & it's not a big deal, but it felt weird to be told Monday/Tuesday (3/4 days) and then silence for 11 days. If that had been the only issue I wouldn't have cared enough to write it in a review. I scheduled my photo shoot in March for Friday, June 18. I told Marina I wanted to give the book to my fiancé as a wedding present on my wedding day (August 15). She told me that this date was plenty of time to get my book. The photoshoot came & went and then about 5.5 weeks later I sent her an email asking for an update since my wedding was about 2.5 weeks away. She emailed back letting me know she was almost done. Finally, on August 2 (over 6 weeks later) I get an email saying the photos are ready. I'm a little stressed at this point because there's still the design & printing aspect for the book. But she's a professional so I just go with it. On Monday, August 9, less than a week until my wedding I still haven't heard anything about the book. Finally at 10pm on August 10th I get an email from Marina's assistant that my book is ready and I need to drive back to the studio to pick it up & she's available Wednesday (the following morning) or Friday mid morning. I responded 5 minutes later saying it would have to be tomorrow since Friday I'm picking up my family from the airport and I tried to suggest a meeting time. She didn't respond that night. At the very least she could have waited after sending the first email to set a time so that I'm not left wondering if it's tomorrow or not. Not everyone has the ability to drop what they're doing in the middle of the day with little to no notice & run errands. And I also think that 11 hours notice (and only 2 hours with a confirmed time) is not nearly enough. And finally..., the book. When I get to the studio she lets me know that she noticed the foil stamped message I had customized for the front was wrong and asked if I wanted to send it back to be fixed. 1) Why did you let me drive all the way here if you knew it was wrong? 2) I have 3 days until my wedding. So while I very much would have liked it corrected I cant really get it fixed now. So I just took the book & left. I'm disappointed by this process. I booked in March, if I had know it was a 6+ week edit time (which feels long for 80 pictures) and a June photoshoot was going to have me racing to Vancouver 3 days before my wedding to pick up a book with the wrong inscription I would have simply just scheduled the shoot for May. It's such an easy fix. I felt like Marina used my wedding date as a due date vs treating my photoshoot as any other and processing it in a more reasonable amount of time. I often felt like a burden checking in & would have appreciated some proactive check ins on her end. Eg: "I'm running a little behind on sneak peeks, but I'm hoping to get it out asap." Not to mention I paid over $1000 for this service which really just left a small but constant stressor throughout the months leading up to my wedding. My advice for anyone scheduling with Marina... Ask for the guaranteed finish date for your edited photos (not the book completion date) & then allow 3 weeks before your wedding/anniversary/birthday for the book to be made. That way if anything is amiss you have time for it to be fixed. read more

Wow, I was blown away by the experience working with Marina! I have honestly never liked photos of myself, and I had the hardest time narrowing my favorite photos down from the shoot because there were DOZENS of winners to choose from. Doing a photo shoot like this is a great investment, I might just do this once a year :) read more

I will likely have to update this later when I have more words to describe what I just experienced. Marina is a miracle worker. She is incredibly skilled photographer and a phenomenal human. I'm so grateful she worked with my husband and I on the photos. I would recommend her to anyone and I know that you will leave your time with her a changed person. I've never felt more proud of my body and have a new found confidence that I can't describe. Thank you Marina and anyone reading this, do yourself a favor and meet her before you hire someone else. read more

Having Marina do my boudoir shoot was one of the best experiences of my entire life thus far, no exaggeration. She flew to Alaska to do the shoot, rearranged an entire AirBNB for the set, and went with me to get my makeup done. We spent the next three hours or so laughing and working to get amazingly sexy pictures for my love. I never felt uncomfortable and she was able to make me see myself in a light and with confidence I've never had before. If you even have an inkling that you may want to do a boudoir shoot, Marina is the woman you need!! read more

I've done several sessions with Marina, both boudoir and fine art photography and I feel like I am addicted! More than just walking away with stunning images I will cherish for the rest of my life, it's the experience of the shoot and working with Marina one on one that is transformative. Marina has always taken the time to assess my needs and ask what it is I want from the experience. She's always so respectful and aware of my comfort zone and boundaries. She's also always up for an adventure and willing to take risks! She makes me feel beautiful, powerful and sexy. Like there is nothing I can't do. I can honestly say that working with Marina has changed my self-confidence and body image for the better. I love working with her and recommend her to ANYONE wanting a great experience and amazing photos! read more

Marina truly goes the extra mile with her photography. I had never been photographed professionally before in an individual shoot, so it was slightly nerve wracking coming into it. Marina patiently helped me feel comfortable in my own skin, and we had a blast driving around looking for locations to shoot in. Thanks Marina for the great work! read more

Highly recommend for a relaxed fun experience. I have done two shoots with Marina. Our first shoot was a Maternity Boudoir. I had to bring my 4 year old son with me last minute so I was anticipating a very rushed quick shoot. She was so patient with us and actually captured some cute pictures of my son playing and incorporated him in a few pictures with me. Made the experience a little easier on me and made it fun for my son. We recently just had a Newborn Shoot. I've heard horror stories about the sessions taking hours. Marina swaddled my son up like a pro and was able to get some really great pictures in a short period of time. Her studio is relaxing and cozy. She's so fun and upbeat. I highly highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, yet professional photo experience. She does phenomenal work. I will be having her capture more memories for us in the future! read more