I'm not just your photographer, I'm here to uplift and inspire you to be the good in the world, right where you are. Life is about the moments that truly matter, and it's my mission to capture those special moments and turn them into lasting memories.
Picture day? No need to feel awkward or nervous. I've got you covered! I create an experience where you can just be yourselves because when you feel comfortable and at ease is when the magic happens. That's when your photos start to have power to buoy you up and remind you of the good in life.
Hey there, I'm Marquette.
About me
miles on the madsen
Naps per week
4
gen southwesterner
7th
years of experience
15+
You can find us visiting National Parks, exploring forest and county roads, seeing what we can carry on our Madsen bikes, homeschooling, playing board games with cousins, or wandering the campus where Cameron teaches biology.
I love my big yellow bike, exploring the southwest, and anything orange!
2k+
Photography wasn’t something I always planned as a career—it started with a 110 film camera and a love for capturing moments. I spent hours posing my brothers in wrestling matches on the front lawn, hanging blankets to create makeshift backdrops, and experimenting with outdoor light. What I didn’t realize at the time was that I was learning to tell stories through my camera.
How I got started:
Fast forward to college, where I enrolled in an oil painting class. I started taking more and more photos to use as references for my work, but I quickly found that I loved photography much more than painting. I began photographing my cousins—family, friends, anyone I could, and I noticed something incredible: my photos made people feel good about themselves. The joy I felt capturing their emotions was mirrored in their reactions to the images. That’s when it clicked—I wanted to make people feel seen and celebrated through my work.
The moment it clicked:
Cameron's first year of teaching was at an alternative high school with under-served students. We gifted the seniors with portraits and the joy in their reactions were some of the most rewarding moments of my early journey. That experience opened my eyes to how photography can do more than just capture memories—it can give people a sense of pride and belonging. It also showed me how much of a difference I could make by serving others through my craft.
Serving through photography:
That same year, I realized I was done waffling about whether to keep photography as a hobby or make it a business. The senior photo experience made me realize that I could do more than just take beautiful pictures—I could actually make an impact. Photography could help support my family while allowing me to extend my ability to serve others. That’s when I decided to fully embrace it as a business, with the intention of using my craft to tell meaningful stories, help people feel seen, and capture the beauty in life that often goes unnoticed.
Passion into Purpose
Photography wasn’t something I always planned as a career—it started with a 110 film camera and a love for capturing moments. I spent hours posing my brothers in wrestling matches on the front lawn, hanging blankets to create makeshift backdrops, and experimenting with outdoor light. What I didn’t realize at the time was that I was learning to tell stories through my camera.
How I got started:
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Fast forward to college, where I enrolled in an oil painting class. I started taking more and more photos to use as references for my work, but I quickly found that I loved photography much more than painting. I began photographing my cousins—family, friends, anyone I could, and I noticed something incredible: my photos made people feel good about themselves. The joy I felt capturing their emotions was mirrored in their reactions to the images. That’s when it clicked—I wanted to make people feel seen and celebrated through my work.
The moment it clicked:
Part 3/4
Cameron's first year of teaching was at an alternative high school with under-served students. We gifted the seniors with portraits and the joy in their reactions were some of the most rewarding moments of my early journey. That experience opened my eyes to how photography can do more than just capture memories—it can give people a sense of pride and belonging. It also showed me how much of a difference I could make by serving others through my craft.
Serving through photography:
Part 4/4
That same year, I realized I was done waffling about whether to keep photography as a hobby or make it a business. The senior photo experience made me realize that I could do more than just take beautiful pictures—I could actually make an impact. Photography could help support my family while allowing me to extend my ability to serve others. That’s when I decided to fully embrace it as a business, with the intention of using my craft to tell meaningful stories, help people feel seen, and capture the beauty in life that often goes unnoticed.
Passion into Purpose
Part 1/4
A little about us
MARQUETTE & CAMERON:
Cameron and I were best friends before romance set in (funny tidbit: he friendzoned me!), and have been up to shenanigans as Mr & Mrs since 2006!
DARROW, IONE, & MOLLY:
These three little people of ours keep us running, laughing, and up at night. And we're completely and totally smitten.
THE BIG YELLOW BIKE:
After dreaming of one for years, we finally got a Madsen bike. It immediately became one of my favorite family decisions! It carries kids, plants, groceries, wood pellets, etc.
MARQUETTE & CAMERON:
Cameron and I were best friends before romance set in (funny tidbit: he friendzoned me!), and have been up to shenanigans as Mr & Mrs since 2006!
THE BIG YELLOW BIKE
After dreaming of one for years, we finally got a Madsen bike. It immediately became one of my favorite family decisions! It carries kids, plants, groceries, wood pellets, etc.
DARROW, IONE, & MOLLY:
These three little people of ours keep us running, laughing, and up at night. And we're completely smitten.
PRICKLY PEAR:
With our own method of juicing the fruit, we've come to LOVE any and all things Prickly Pear! Jelly, syrup, soda, sorbet, smoothies, marinades, etc. It's the best!
ORANGE:
I don't know why, but I LOVE orange. It grabs my eye anytime I see it. It's a slight obsession and it truly is the happiest color.
EXPLORE WHERE WE LIVE:
We are fascinated with exploring where we live. Local family owned restaurants. Mom and Pop shops. State and National Parks. Forest roads. Simple hikes. And if it has water to throw rocks in, it gets extra brownie points from the kids!
PRICKLY PEAR:
With our own method of juicing the fruit, we've come to LOVE any and all things Prickly Pear! Jelly, syrup, soda, sorbet, smoothies, marinades, etc. It's the best!
EXPLORING WHERE WE LIVE:
We are fascinated with exploring where we live. Local family owned restaurants. Mom and Pop shops. State and National Parks. Forest roads. Simple hikes. And if it has water to throw rocks in, it gets extra brownie points from the kids!
ORANGE:
I don't know why, but I LOVE orange. It grabs my eye anytime I see it. It's a slight obsession and it truly is the happiest color.
SOUTHWEST:
Growing up in NM & AZ, we have a deep love for the landscapes, cultures, foods, and people of the American Southwest.
WILDERNESS MOWERS:
The name is a bit of an inside joke, but basically we love learning ways to be more resourceful, frugal, and digging into our rural living roots!
PHILOSOPHIES:
I firmly believe that life is what you make of it, that hard work trumps IQ or talent, that any day is a good day to dress up, that orange IS the happiest color, the bus ride is the best part of any field trip, and that someday pigs will fly!
PHILOSOPHIES:
I firmly believe that life is what you make of it, that hard work trumps IQ or talent, that any day is a good day to dress up, that orange IS the happiest color, the bus ride is the best part of any field trip, and that someday pigs will fly!
SOUTHWEST:
Growing up in New Mexico & Arizona, we have a deep love for the landscapes, cultures, foods, and people of the American Southwest.
WILDERNESS MOWERS:
The name is a bit of an inside joke, but basically we love learning ways to be more resourceful, frugal, and digging into our small town/rural living roots!
At the heart of my business is the belief that people matter more than anything. Photography is more than just taking pictures—it’s about serving people. This includes not just my clients, but the wedding vendors I work with. I’ve made it a point to gift images those vendors, building a culture of collaboration and trust that’s rare in the industry. These relationships have been crucial to my business, and I believe that by helping vendors showcase their work, I’m making a real difference in their success.
To be completely honest, I'm not like all the rest.
I’ve had brides reach out years after their wedding, grateful for a photo I captured of a loved one who has since passed away. Like this photo I cherish of my mother and I (and baby Molly) from my brother's wedding. She passed at age 55 in 2021 and this 2020 photo is one of my treasures. That’s why I do what I do—because the memories I help preserve can have a lasting emotional impact on families. I know that what I offer is more than just photos; it’s a way for people to hold onto the moments that mean the most.
At the end of the day, my business exists to celebrate the goodness in people and their stories. Whether I’m working with couples, families, or small businesses, I aim to shine a light on the good I see. Through my work, I want to uplift others, help them see the beauty in their own lives, and create something lasting that they can hold onto for years to come.
My photography exists to preserve the fleeting moments that matter most.
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