Marlies Hartmann is a Los Angeles based wedding photographer specializing in high-touch, multi-day destination celebrations for private clients and leading planners worldwide. Her work is recognized for its editorial edge, nuanced storytelling, and deep understanding of client experience. She is trusted with complex international weddings, full-property buyouts, and once-in-a-lifetime private celebrations across Europe, Mexico, and the United States.

A native Texan raised in Utah and a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Marlies has spent over a decade refining her craft in Santa Monica, where the salt air of the Pacific coastline meets the glamour of old Hollywood. Her work blends documentary intuition with editorial artistry, guided by beautiful light and honest storytelling.

At the center of her process is trust. Marlies believes that when a couple feels completely at ease, the day unfolds naturally and every moment becomes more meaningful. She serves not only as the photographer, but as a steady presence, a creative guide, and a quiet observer of everything that matters. Her ability to anticipate emotion, offer thoughtful direction, and protect the experience allows her couples to remain fully present with one another and their guests.

Her approach is both poetic and practical. While Marlies is known for capturing authentic, unscripted emotion, she is equally skilled in providing gentle guidance, ensuring her couples look and feel their absolute best throughout the day. The result is a collection of photographs that reflect not only how the wedding looked, but how it truly felt, preserving each story with depth, intention, and enduring beauty that will be passed down to future generations.

with almost two decades dedicated to the arts, Marlies will craft your story with artistry and intent, while remaining deeply rooted in legacy

Selected

NYU Tisch School of the Arts BFA
Top 100 Wedding Photographers in the World
Top 10 Wedding Photographers in Los Angeles
Speaker + Educator for Canon USA
Cover photo for Inside Weddings Magazine
Rangefinder “Seeing the Light” Contest winner
DVLOP Rangefinder Magazine Contest winner