Monroe Washington Wedding Photographer


I’M CASSI


My business is named after my late grandmother, Marilyn. To me, she was just as much of an icon as Marilyn Monroe. I’m lucky enough to have inherited my grandma’s incredible creativity, and that has found its way into my photography over the last decade.

I loved taking photos as a kid and couldn’t wait until I could get my hands on a professional camera once I started making adult money. Before that, I was taking photos of my dog, dressing her up, and apparently running a very serious editorial studio at age seven.

Life took me in a completely different direction for a while. I spent 13 years working in veterinary medicine before stepping away to pursue photography full-time, serving Monroe and the surrounding communities. At the time, I didn’t realize how much that career would actually prepare me for this one.

Working in vet med taught me how to think quickly, read a room, stay calm when things get chaotic, and always have a backup plan (and a backup for the backup). Turns out, those skills come in pretty damn handy when you’re photographing a wedding.

For years, I was also a brand ambassador for several pet companies, photographing products, animals, and my own dogs along the way. During the pandemic, my photography really took off as I started photographing more people, too.

Eventually, my dogs decided they were pretty over being models (ha!).

So I took the hint and shifted my focus to people. Now I get to photograph surprise proposals, engagements, weddings, and all the messy, emotional, ridiculously happy moments that come with them.

Blonde woman in black jacket smiles at camera near a rustic wooden barn at dusk.
Couple with arms raised celebrating on a mountain trail surrounded by tall pine trees and dramatic peaks in the pnw during golden hour

My Approach

I capture couples and people in their true element. People really look so beautiful when they’re having a good time! After my own wedding, I wanted to create an experience that feels easy, guided, and fun.
I love planning and turning photos into an adventure instead of something people may dread.
Whether it’s your wedding day, a couples session, brand session or moments with your little ones, I’m here to capture it all, and maybe encourage a snack or your favorite drink along the way.

Woman lying in a wildflower meadow taking photos with a vintage film camera.

Captured by Emerald City Image

Blonde woman reading a magazine while relaxing in a lush wildflower field with a picnic basket.
Woman relaxing on a blanket in a tall grass meadow with a wicker picnic basket nearby.

Some of my favorite moments I've captured

bride and groom sharing a private moment | wedding photography
A woman lies on the floor with dramatic light and shadow stripes across her face in black and white.
A family of four walks hand in hand through a golden meadow with forested hills in the background.
A sweeping aerial view of a lush green mountain valley under a cloudy sky in a remote wilderness.
A bride and groom share a candid emotional moment on the dance floor in a black and white photo.
A woman lies among water lily pads on a calm lake surrounded by lush green trees at golden hour.
A groom helps carry his brides train on rocky terrain in front of a dramatic cascading waterfall.
Black and white photo of bride and groom embracing romantically in front of a stunning waterfall.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss in front of a dramatic waterfall on their wedding day.
Couple holding hands walking toward a rustic red vintage truck in a lush green forest meadow.
Couple sitting on top of a vintage red truck, laughing and enjoying a golden hour moment outdoors.
Couple sharing an intimate moment inside a classic red pickup truck surrounded by green foliage.
Romantic couple lying together in the bed of a vintage red truck, relaxing in a wooded setting.
Man tenderly kissing smiling woman leaning out of a vintage red truck window in a forest setting.
Couple holding hands in front of a rustic vintage Ford truck with a glowing round headlight.