Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes: a Columbia Gorge elopement
A behind-the-scenes look at the process, gear, and decisions that shaped the final frames.
Quiet, deliberate photography.
Marin Cole — Portland-based wedding, portrait, and editorial photographer. Booking 2026 dates now.
What clients say
“Marin somehow disappeared during the ceremony and gave us back two hours we didn’t know we had. The photographs read like a film.”
Hollis & Wren
Wedding clients
“A rare combination of editorial vision and absolute calm on set. Our team booked Marin twice in the same quarter.”
Tessellate.io
Founder portraits
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From the journal
Recent dispatches from the studio and the road.
Retouch & restoration
For commercial clients and restoration work — drag the slider to see the finished plate.
Before
After
Before
After
Films & reels
Short films and highlight reels from select weddings and commercial shoots.
Hollis & Wren — Cascade Locks
A four-minute documentary edit from the Columbia Gorge.
Marlowe Coffee — Field Notes
A brand film for a Portland roastery.
Saltwater — Iceland diary
A handheld diary from two weeks on the Ring Road.
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