Meet your photographer

Hello, I’m Marina

I photograph new beginnings across Springfield, Branson and the Ozarks: sleepy newborns, glowing mothers and families running through golden fields at the end of the day.

A smiling mother wrapped in lace, holding her sleeping newborn

Portrait coming soon

A little about me

Mom, photographer, collector of little details

I’m a mom of three, a coffee lover, and I have a soft spot for beautiful interiors and all the little details that make life feel special.

I know how fast these first weeks disappear, and how much trust it takes to place your newborn in someone else’s hands. That’s why my sessions are quiet, natural and never rushed, with soft light, gentle posing and time to simply enjoy each other.

The result is a collection of timeless portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.

Based in
Springfield, Missouri
Serving
Springfield, Branson & the Ozarks
Signature
Newborn sessions
Off camera
Coffee, interiors & my three little ones

What I believe

Three quiet promises

  1. Safety first, always

    Every pose is gentle and baby-led. Nothing is ever forced, and you are always close by.

  2. Slow is beautiful

    No rushing, no pressure. We pause for feeds, cuddles and giggles, and let the real moments happen.

  3. Timeless over trendy

    Soft light, natural tones and quiet details, so your photographs feel as right in twenty years as they do today.

Close detail of a sleeping newborn resting on tiny folded hands
A mother lying in white linen, nose to nose with her sleeping newborn
A young family embracing in tall golden grass with mountains behind them

I’d love to hear from you

Shall we save this season?

Tell me a little about your family and your dates. I reply personally within 24 hours.