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capturing Denver & beyond
wedding + portrait photographer
Hey! I'm Mari Charlson (Pronounced like Mary, she/her), the founder and artist behind Mari Charlson Photography. I'm a 25 year old full time digital + film portrait photographer with over 8 years of experience.
You need to know- I LOVE getting to do photography as my career.
Even after 8 years of doing this, I still leave every session feeling inspired to create more and expand my knowledge on all things photography. Unique & unscripted documentation is something I am incredibly passionate about. You don't need to show up perfect with me. I'm looking forward to getting to chat with you!
"Mari provided exceptional service throughout the entire process, from initial booking to delivery of the final photographs. Her expertise made the experience enjoyable and seamless. The resulting photos were outstanding. We will definitely be using her again soon!"
- Holly (2025 senior mom)
"Working with Mari was an absolute dream! From our very first phone call, I could tell that #1. She was awesome and I needed to be her friend and #2. She could make my vision come to life. The entire journey, from the engagement session to the wedding day, was incredibly seamless and smooth. The final photos were exactly what I had envisioned and I am SO HAPPY! She made my special day even more amazing and magical. Kane and I are so incredibly thankful to have found her. It was absolutely meant to be. Getting to know Mari has been such a treasure; she is a phenomenal artist with a soul that is truly beautiful inside and out!
- Grace (2025 Bride)
My approach to photoshoots is to relaxed and unobtrusive. I am drawn to the raw and unscripted moments that hold real emotion. The quiet glances, the joyful tears, the deep belly laughs, and every little detail that makes your story yours. All of my services are LGBTQIA+ inclusive.
Weddings
Micro Weddings
Elopements
Senior & Graduation Photos
Proposals
Engagements
Family Photos
Branding Photos
Boudoir
Headshots
Modeling Portfolio
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"We had the honor of working with Mari on our wedding day! I was looking for a photographer who was both fun and professional and Mari exceeded all expectations.
She is the ultimate hype woman and kept the energy high from the moment she got there until she left. She did an amazing job helping us pose and directing us to look our best in front of the camera. We had a shared album of inspo leading up to the day and she nailed all the photos we wanted.
She worked incredibly well with our coordinator and it felt like we had the best team behind us on our wedding day. I could go on about how amazing it was to work with Mari and I will absolutely be using her for any photoshoot-worthy moments in the future. I cannot recommend Mari enough!!"
-Kendra, 2025 Bride
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