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Yo, I'm Light Rae Exposures – the renegade behind the lens. Elopements, weddings, boudoir, branding & creative portraits – I'm your creative for everything free spirited & rebellious. Also answering to Marissa – your personal chaos coordinator, paparazzi ninja, and hype provocateur!
As a certified empath, I don't just take photos; I grab emotions by the horns. Your story? It's not just told; it's headbanged into existence through candid shots dripping with movement and raw vibes. Every adventure, every milestone – I freeze them in time for a lifetime of kickass memories.
Non-traditional weddings and elopements? Hell yeah! I'm all about infusing your love story with a rebel spirit, breaking the mold, and creating moments that scream individuality.
Ready to unleash photographic anarchy? Hit me up through the website, and let's rock this visual rebellion! 🤟📸
Overview
Hired 159 times
Serves Denver, CO
Background checked
2 employees
15 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
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2025
2024
2022
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photography style
Traditional
Candid
Artistic
Natural
Photoshoot location
Outdoors
Photo studio
Home
Office
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Betsy B.
Nov 6, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Light Rae was amazing! She was available last minute to do my daughter’s senior photos. She was incredibly flexible and professional. The photos turned out fantastic and made the whole experience wonderful.
Details: Graduation portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Jennifer B.
Jul 15, 2026
Could not have made a better choice than hiring Marissa for our wedding photos!! We wanted a documentary vintage feel and she made our dreams come true and more. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and really captured the joy we felt on our wedding day in a way that is authentic to us. I’ll treasure these photos forever, thank you Marissa!
Ashley M.
Dec 25, 2025
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From Google
Marissa was awesome! She did our family photos and was great with our toddler and newborn. The photos she took look are so nice and we are really happy we had her take our family photos this year.
Light Rae Exposures's reply
Thank you so much for your feedback! I am so happy you enjoyed and trusted me with your family photos this year. I hope to see you again next year- that would be such an amazing treat!
Alexis P.
Dec 31, 2025
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From Google
Amazing, personable, and just a VIBE all around!! We chose Marissa for our elopement in Vegas and couldnt be happier with the experience and our photos.
Alexis R.
Dec 31, 2025
Amazing, personable, and just a VIBE all around!! We chose Marissa for our elopement in Vegas and couldn’t be happier with the experience and our photos.
Credentials
Background Check
Marissa Mcdaniels
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I love to have an hour consultation either in person or via phone/video call to get the planning and all the details out of the way. After that, I will send over a contract for review and sign. To book the date the contract needs to be signed and a retainer sent over to hold the date. I will walk you through every step of the process leading up to the date and afterwards.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
15 years of photography and editing software
20 years of modeling
12 years of combined customer service, booking and management experience
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with a variety of different vendors for a wedding, event coordinators, modeling agency's, families, individuals and businesses.
Contracted photography and editing gigs for events, web design
