About
Marie Labbancz is an award winning fine art wedding and portrait photographer based near Princeton, NJ and has been a full time professional photographer since 1999. Her unique romantic editorial style has made her one of the most widely published wedding photographers in the US and is a regular contributor to numerous top wedding publications. A recipient of Kodak Gallery Award and the Fuji Masterpiece Award, Marie also holds an Accolade of Photographic Mastery with the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI). Marie studied photography at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, and in addition, she is a Certified Social Worker, combining her skill and craftsmanship in photography with great warmth, sensitivity and empathy for her subject matter. Aside from wedding and food photography, Marie has added pet photography to her list of specialities.
PROUD PPA MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER
In 2010 Marie was conferred the prestigious Master of Photography from Professional Photographers of America, one of only a handful of women in her market to have achieved this distinction. She is a proud member of Professional Photographers of America since 2001, the largest professional photography non-profit organization.
Artist’s Statement
As an artist, my subject matter has predominantly been people, their stories, their emotions, and their hearts. I have explored this fascination in many artistic mediums, from theater as an actress and director, to music as a singer/songwriter and as a writer. Back in the 90’s I found photography and it has been my primary medium ever since. What a story photography can tell. A moment captured in time; shared forever. A visual story that needs no words. A photograph can tell a story in a single image, or even chronicle a day in a life, like a storybook. I am sometimes told that my work looks different. I see it as pure and timeless. The colors are real, the black & whites true. I like to think of my images as timeless and speaking to the heart. All my life I have loved fur babies and have had numerous pets, from cats and dogs and even gerbils. They all hold a special place in my heart with such fond recollections. I cherish my photographs of them as it brings back all the memories. I want to create those same special memories for you. There are many reasons to have a professional photographer create images of your pet: you’re welcoming a new puppy or kitten to the family, you need a high quality image of all your family for a holiday card, you want to capture some fun shots of your dog a or sadly you have a treasured pet nearing the end of their days. Whatever your reason, I will create cherished imagery that tells your pet’s unique story. My photographs will reflect each animal’s true personality and can be made into stunning wall art, albums or traditional prints. I would love to meet your fur baby.
My Other Websites
I’ve been a professional photographer for over two decades. I’ve primarily worked as a Philadelphia Wedding Photographer and a New Jersey Wedding Photographer, photographing some of the most beautiful weddings in the region. If you, or anyone you know is planning a wedding please check out me wedding photography website, artoflove.com In my wedding work I because connected with many of the top caterers and restaurateurs in the region. I began photographing their food and restaurants. I’ve always been a “foodie” do food photography because a natural progression for me. If you are in need of food photography for you restaurant or a possible cookbook project, please check out my work at afoodie2.com . Just click on the images about and say hello!
