I struggle to find the words to describe my outdoor boudoir experience with Marissa, but I will try. 
I felt so safe in this space with her. She took such great care of me when we were out shooting. 
I felt free...whole. I felt completely connected to my body and the beauty of my whole self. 
Marissa creates a truly unique experience, takes incredible photos that capture the fullness of a person's being, and dances in the forest with you after you fall off a log naked!

I can't stop sharing my photos with friends and I can't stop talking about my experience. 

I recommend her constantly and can't wait to schedule an in-studio shoot with her in the future. 

This was my next step on my journey o f self-love.
Set yourself free in a way you never knew you could be!

STevie

My experience was truly incredible. This was my second time and hot damn my photos were jaw dropping!! Marissa and I have so much fun together.

She is magic.

I feel so comfortable, sexy, and powerful in each photo.

If you have any doubts about doing a boudoir experience, Marissa is the person to trust.

STevie

Marissa makes this about the experience as well as about the result. She listened carefully to what I wanted and used her expertise to help me to embrace that. This doesn't "just happen" any more than other expertise does, but she made it seem perfectly natural.

I felt totally safe in her studio and also empowered, like this was an active collaboration and creation.

She is a true professional with a gift for her art.

ADA

Embarking on a boudoir session after having four children and going through a divorce felt like a monumental step towards reclaiming my sense of self. As a first-timer to the world of boudoir photography, I approached the session with a mix of excitement and nervousness, unsure of what to expect but eager to embark on this journey. From the moment I stepped into Marissa's studio, I was enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and empowerment.

Marissa, with her keen eye for detail and genuine passion for her craft, instantly put me at ease. She took the time to understand my vision and comfort level, ensuring that every shot captured reflected my unique personality and beauty. It was more than just posing in sexy lingerie, it was a celebration of my body, flaws and all.

The entire process was a journey of self-discovery, a reminder that beauty comes in ALL shapes, sizes and ages. It was a testament to the power of embracing vulnerability and owning one's sensuality without apology.

In the end, the images captured were more than just photographs, they were visual reminders of my strength, resilience, and innate beauty. A powerful reminder that my worth is not defined by my past or circumstances but by the strength and courage with which I faced them.

To any woman who may be hesitant to embark on a boudoir session after motherhood or divorce, I urge you to take the leap with Marissa. It's not about conforming to societal standards of beauty, it's about embracing your unique journey and celebrating the incredible woman you are. Trust me, you deserve it!

RACHAEL

Where do I even begin?! Marissa is an INCREDIBLE photographer.

The outdoor boudoir shoot was a REAL adventure! The entire time, we were laughing, enjoying the music, and having fun. 
Marissa is a professional through and through, and it felt like I was taking pictures with a friend (and I like to think I was!). 
A few days later, we set up a call to look through the photos and OMG they were BEAUTIFUL. I could not believe how incredible they were! I wanted every single one - choosing 40 was really difficult. 

She made me feel empowered, beautiful, and so much more. I cannot fully express how much this shoot meant to me, being supported, uplifted, and empowered every step of the way.
I cannot recommend Marissa highly enough. She will make you feel like the absolute Goddess that you are!!

VERONICA

I won a raffle and got the sitting fee for my experience covered - but let me be clear: I would’ve paid for EVERY part of this experience even if I hadn’t. A part of me has always been curious doing a boudoir photoshoot, but due my to own insecurities (maybe after I lose 15 pounds, maybe after my skin clears up, maybe etc. etc.), I never looked into it. Whatever brought me to Marissa — kismet, fate, what have you — I thank because I look at those reasons now and find them to be so silly. Marissa helped me see myself as I am, and I am beautiful!

 Marissa is gifted with the ability to make you feel like you’re safe. She really listened to my preferences and created a look that really made me feel amazing. I would’ve never thought I’d see myself the way she made me up. Even though I was nervous when I first walked in, Marissa’s demeanor made me feel comfortable and she had exercises prior that helped me feel more at ease - and quite frankly got my muscles warmed up for a lot of arching! I’m not trained in posing, but Marissa was able to effectively coach me on a variety of poses. What could’ve been uncomfortable and awkward was TRULY one of the most fun experiences I’ve had. I was excited to try all of the poses, all of my outfits, and she helped hype me up!

I can’t express how life-changing this whole experience was. As someone who wouldn’t immediately call myself “sexy,” she helped me understand that I am. My fiancé said he was elated with the results, but even more so with the change he’s seen in my attitude towards myself. I am SO much less critical, now having seen a different side of me that has always been there.

I will come back in the future — until then, I will fondly look at the photographs as a celebration of me. Marissa’s eye for beauty and good heart really shine through in her work, and I wholeheartedly recommend her!

STORM

This was my first boudoir experience and I could not be more thankful to have it with Marissa. The studio was gorgeous, beautifully thought out and lovingly clean and taken care of. The whole studio helped to awaken that Goddess part of me.

When I saw myself in the mirror, I found a reflection of myself that I didn’t know was even there. I felt empowered, self loved, soft but fierce, all that it means to be a Goddess.

Marissa was amazing, truly amazing! She knew how to bring out my confidence, how to keep me as the main event in all of the photos. Marissa’s transition from comfy and relaxed to Goddess form is brilliant. Marissa was so flexible and creative, tossing out ideas and things to try. Marissa was always making sure that I was comfortable both physically and mentally.

I can not recommend this enough, if anyone is even remotely interested, do it! And do it with Marissa. We laughed, listen to music, had a glorious time and afterwards, could not stop looking at myself in the photos.

These are the only photos where I didn’t self-critique any part of myself, I found out how gorgeous I truly am and could not stop looking at me.

That is a feeling I will forever be grateful for.

CHElsea

I was so nervous to get boudoir photography done but as soon as I met Marissa my fears melted away. She truly makes you feel comfortable in your skin and centers you mentally and physically before a single picture is taken.
I had an embarrassing deformity that I was so ashamed of throughout my teens and young adult life that I had surgery to fix the issue, but the surgery caused an embolism that not only complicated my recovery but threatened my life and has caused me chronic pain. To say I have a complicated relationship with my body is putting it extremely lightly. Even though I look mostly 'normal' now, I still struggled every single day with being comfortable in my skin, and my shame in my deformity transformed into shame about fixing it and where that got me (which is ridiculous on its face, but when you live it...).
All the counseling and therapy that followed that incident helped me, but there was a step that I needed to take to truly be at peace, and as crazy as that sounds, I found it at Goddess Rising Boudoir. I have never felt more comfortable in my skin, more appreciative about my body, and more proud of myself and that I persisted through a hard young adult life, than when Marissa treated me with acceptance, compassion, and respect during the photoshoot.
She helped me love my body, unabashedly, for what was probably the first time ever. I feel like I can truly see myself now. This experience has opened the door for a path of healing and self love that I didn't think was possible for me, and I can't thank Marissa enough for the special care she took in every single photo. All of them were so good, I had so much trouble deciding which ones to keep, and that has NEVER happened to me in the past, not even with my wedding pictures.
Marissa's photography is truly top notch, and the artistry in her approach and her genuine care for her clients is nearly unmatched - in my experience. If you're thinking about doing boudoir photography, do it with Marissa!!

megan

I was so nervous to get boudoir photography done but as soon as I met Marissa my fears melted away. She truly makes you feel comfortable in your skin and centers you mentally and physically before a single picture is taken.
I had an embarrassing deformity that I was so ashamed of throughout my teens and young adult life that I had surgery to fix the issue, but the surgery caused an embolism that not only complicated my recovery but threatened my life and has caused me chronic pain. To say I have a complicated relationship with my body is putting it extremely lightly. Even though I look mostly 'normal' now, I still struggled every single day with being comfortable in my skin, and my shame in my deformity transformed into shame about fixing it and where that got me (which is ridiculous on its face, but when you live it...).
All the counseling and therapy that followed that incident helped me, but there was a step that I needed to take to truly be at peace, and as crazy as that sounds, I found it at Goddess Rising Boudoir. I have never felt more comfortable in my skin, more appreciative about my body, and more proud of myself and that I persisted through a hard young adult life, than when Marissa treated me with acceptance, compassion, and respect during the photoshoot.
She helped me love my body, unabashedly, for what was probably the first time ever. I feel like I can truly see myself now. This experience has opened the door for a path of healing and self love that I didn't think was possible for me, and I can't thank Marissa enough for the special care she took in every single photo. All of them were so good, I had so much trouble deciding which ones to keep, and that has NEVER happened to me in the past, not even with my wedding pictures.
Marissa's photography is truly top notch, and the artistry in her approach and her genuine care for her clients is nearly unmatched - in my experience. If you're thinking about doing boudoir photography, do it with Marissa!!

lechez

I was never interested in having boudoir photos taken. I judged women who took these types of photos because I held so much shame and judgment over my body.

Getting to this point in my healing where I feel empowered to see myself the way I’ve always felt on the inside was an extremely raw and vulnerable experience and Marissa helped make this process so fun and safe.

She was made to do this work. She is not just a photographer trying to snap a good picture, her passion is to help women find their inner goddess and confidence and she creates such a warm and safe space for you to explore all the sides that the feminine that yearns to be expressed.

And it’s not just her nurturing energy, she is very talented in her work and goes above and beyond to make sure she gets the shot that makes you look and feel fierce and beautiful.

I wouldn’t go to any other photographer for these types of photos because she is the total package and I appreciate her so much!💖🙌🏼🙏🏼

angela

I can’t speak highly enough of my experience with Marissa.

She made me feel incredibly comfortable, I had an amazing time, and my photos make me feel like a Goddess!

She is an effortless pro, encouraging you and moving you a couple inches here, adjusting posture there - to get the best light to see YOU!

What a beautiful experience, I’m grateful I did it for me.

briana

Goddess Rising Boudoir was such a great experience!

The organization and arrangement of the photo shoot was very professional, well organized, and very caring with great recommendations, tips, and tricks. The platform is very structured and well thought through to ensure a pleasant experience.

Marissa is so empowering and will your biggest cheerleader! Making you feel comfortable and creating physical safe space to explore your inner strengths. She provides guidance to build confidence without over queuing so that you can sync with your inner goddess.

She will walk the extra mile for you.

sheryll

Every single person that I've shown my photos to is blown away with their superior quality and creativity.

Her pricing and packages are the best deal I've seen by far for such an amazing product.

Every session I feel pampered and treated like royalty.

She creates a fun and comfortable environment to really let go and be your best self.

Marissa is absolute magic 💖

kendra

Marissa made the whole experience very comfortable and easy. She is warm and inviting and gave me clear permission to openly communicate with her if there was anything that I was uncomfortable with. She gave me clear direction and feedback also, which helped make my experience enjoyable and my images the best possible.

 My images came out beautifully and I have also seen other examples of the stunning work that she does! 

I did this photo shoot to connect with myself and celebrate my body.

 If you are considering doing something like this, do it!

michelle

Marissa is an incredible photographer.

I was able to do an outdoor shoot with her. She found a location that is removed enough from others but is a gentle walk through the forest. The forest floor is soft and comfortable to interact with.

Marissa is also very aware of our surroundings so I felt safe with her in this space. Even though she is aware, I never felt like her focus was pulled away from our session and me.

She gave great feedback to help me into flattering shapes, while hyping me up.

We took a lot of wiggle breaks and dance party moments, so it was playful and fun then back to smoldering hot!

10/10 recommend!

morgan

Marissa is amazing.

 She makes you feel so at ease through the entire process that after the first 5 minutes of taking photos, you could care less about how exposed you are!

 I felt safe, beautiful and empowered through the entire process.

The photos turned out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined!

 Marissa captured a part of me that I am just now embracing, and it was amazing to see it embodied in her work.

rachel

So many wonderful things I could say about Goddess Rising Boudoir!

My photo sessions with Marissa have been a blast.

Her studio is a welcome and safe space. I felt so comfortable to be myself and supported the entire process.

My hair and makeup was ON POINT and tailored to fit the outfits I chose.

I’ve recently gained some weight and she made me feel confident and look amazing.

If you are thinking of doing a boudoir photo shoot, book her now!

chelsea

This was my first time ever doing a boudoir shoot so I was a bit nervous. As a woman who has presented with a tomboyish energy for much of my life, this experience was way outside of my wheel house. But when I arrived, Marissa helped me feel less anxious by just sitting together and offering a listening ear and words of encouragement.

After I pushed through some nervousness in the beginning of the photoshoot I had an absolute blast! We collaborated together, playing with poses and angles and sharing ideas. After the shoot I felt amazing and empowered!

I'd have to say that my favorite part of this whole experience was having a safe space to feel able to let loose that hard outer shell and feeling the remarkable power I hold in femininity. Well actually my favorite part was when Marissa yelled out "hamstrings!" when I bent over 😄

Marissa is an amazing photographer, artist, and hype woman!

I 100% recommend this studio for anyone who is interested in getting a boudoir experience. You will have an amazing time with Marissa and you will not be disappointed!

STEVIE

Marissa is amazing!

 My first shoot was last year, and I was the last shoot she did prior to her studio opening up. Going from doing shoots in hotel suites, to now having an amazing gorgeous studio, and safe haven for the goddesses, I’m truly happy, and honored to be a part of the success that she has gained thus far   

I didn’t do just one shoot, but three. It’s amazing how she’s able to capture my transformation as a goodness. She does that amazing of a job, that I got hooked 😅

You’ll love her!

Everyone women out there should get to experience this and feel like a goodness. If you need a boudoir photographer, Marissa is your gal 😉

NICHOLE

I have wanted to do a boudoir shoot for a few years and had always come up with 1 reason or another on why I couldn't do it then - I wanted to lose some weight before I did a photo shoot, I can't justify spending that much money on some pictures of myself, I don't have that much money right now to do the shoot - but I came across Goddess Rising Boudoir and Marissa and I had a video chat to meet and get more info and see if we would be a good fit for each other.

 Right off the bat I knew I was going to do it! Marissa was so easy to talk to and made it sound like it was going to be an amazing time, I could not get it scheduled soon enough and was counting down the days until it was time for my shoot.

I needed a little boost to my self esteem as I had been a little over a year out of an 11 year relationship and needed to feel sensual and sexy again. Marissa kept in contact while the days were moving slowly and she was sending emails with helpful info on getting prepared and other encouraging emails.
Finally the day came and I was so excited and nervous!  The studio was so comfortable I immediately relaxed once I got in and we started chatting. Once we were ready to get started in the studio, we started out with a little yoga and meditation to stretch out our muscles and clear our minds. Marissa made me feel so comfortable and helped me with the poses and the art of making the look look soft and sensual. We were dancing around the studio and just feeling free. It was an amazing experience!

When it was time for the pictures reveal, I was so excited. We went through each one and some we went over a few times to decide which ones to keep. I am so happy I decided to do this for myself finally and am planning on doing another in springtime for an outdoor shoot.

If you have ever had a desire to do this - JUST DO IT!!!

LESLIE

When I signed up for the photo shoot, I thought it would be fun. I had no idea that it would be one of the most beautiful experiences of my life, and I had no idea how transformative it would be for me.

My background includes abuse, discomfort in my body and embarrassment about my body. To spend three hours with Marisa being photographed, filled with self-love, beautiful, and powerful -- my 20 year old self would never have imagined that this could ever be possible for me. But now, my 45 year old self -- I don't think I'll ever feel shy or uncomfortable in my skin again.

I do not have words for how incredible this experience was for me. I would wish every woman out there to have it, too. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

rosemary

Absolutely the best experience!

Take the time even if you are nervous.

I felt so comfortable and the photos I received are really a labor of love.

I still feel like a Goddess!!

shanice

Marissa is amazing!

I'm am usually pretty shy, quiet, and reserved, but she made me feel comfortable the entire session!

Photos are beautiful and the experience was amazing!

As a 46 year old with a lifetime of anxiety, I'm so proud of myself for investing in me for once!

Thank you, Marissa for making me feel safe, confident and reminding me that I am beautiful and deserving.

LAUREL

I knew the moment I first got on a zoom call with Marissa that she was whom I wanted to share this very intimate and vulnerable moment with.

When I got to her gorgeous, fit for a Goddess studio, I felt instantly calm and at peace. Her warmth and strength put all my anxiety at ease. 

I will forever be thankful for how comfortable and Goddess-like she made me feel.

Marissa will forever be one of my favorite people. Thank you SO much for an amazing experience.

I’ll never forget it.

chas

I am absolutely in love with the photos from my boudoir session with Marissa and cannot recommend a session with her enough!! :)

I am very camera shy and was amazed at how comfortable Marissa made me feel.

The session was awesome and I can't wait to book with her again!

Her artistic vision was immediately apparent, and she guided the direction of poses, location and wardrobe with ease.

Marissa made me feel like the wild forest witch I've always dreamt of being, and the entire experience was so empowering, compassionate, and FUN <3

Thank you, Marissa, for making all of my photoshoot dreams come true.

VIRGINIA