How Marais Began
Marais didn’t start as a business plan. It started as a habit — noticing light in quiet rooms, watching people when they forget they’re being watched, paying attention to the way moments soften when no one interrupts them.
Photography came later. Or maybe it was always there.
What became clear over time was this: the moments people return to most are rarely the ones that were orchestrated. They’re the ones that happened when no one was trying to make them happen.
What That Means for You
Working with Marais isn’t about being directed through your day. It’s about being allowed to move through it naturally , without interruption, without pressure, without performance.
You don’t need to know where to stand.
You don’t need to wonder what to do with your hands.
You don’t need to feel “on” for the camera.
The experience is intentionally calm, observant, and unhurried, so you can stay present while everything unfolds.
I'm drawn to the in-Between...
The way i work
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the seconds after laughter fades, the way hands rest when no one is posing them, the small shifts that happen when a room exhales.
Rather than directing every moment, I pay attention to what’s already happening. When to step forward. When to step back. When to let something unfold untouched.
This approach leaves room for honesty, and for photographs that feel familiar, even years later.
Things That Shape My Work
Drawn to morning light and late dinners
Always scouting quiet corners and open windows
Prefers observing over directing
Truly finding inspiration everywhere
Easygoing and detail-oriented
Always down to "do it for the plot"
Part of my work has always been about movement — following light, seasons, and stories wherever they happen to unfold. Some places I return to year after year. Others find me unexpectedly.
If your celebration happens somewhere meaningful to you, there’s a good chance I’ll already be on my way.
Winter//
Vancouver, Palm Springs
Spring//
South of France, Vancouver Island, Seattle
Summer//
Lake Louise, Amalfi Coast
Autumn//
California Coast, New York City
Year-End//
Mexico City, London
Twenty Twenty-six Destinations
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Who is Marais For?
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Marais tends to resonate with people who value presence over performance. People who care less about perfection and more about remembering how the day felt.
If you’re drawn to imagery that feels natural, unforced, and honest, you’re in the right place and I can't wait to meet you.
