Thank you for being interested in getting to know me. I am originally from Venezuela and came to the US in 2001 to live my American dream. I really wanted to learn English as a second language (Spanish is my native language), so I decided to leave everything behind and come to the US. The situation in my home country was getting really bad, so I decided to stay in the US and continue my education. I worked very hard ... at one point holding three jobs while studying, but I was committed to accomplishing my other dream, to have a Master's Degree. It came true. I earned an MBA, and a few years later I earned a second degree with a Master of Project Management. After graduating, I had wonderful corporate experiences where I met most of my friends.
Life gave me the chance to meet my soulmate through an Online dating site and believe it or not, it worked perfectly for us! We have been happily married for over 10 years and have two amazing little girls. Being a mom has been the most incredible blessing I have had.
After a few years, I realized that photography was my true passion, my obsession, my life! My girls became my inspiration and models. Then, I had another dream, to become a great photographer, artist, and entrepreneur. I wanted to serve people by capturing their special stories, their emotions and expressions, and the most important moments of their lives. So, that is how I started my new dream, Heartfelt Photography, LLC, in Ohio.
Marvella S. Duarte Coon
Integrity, high ethics, and respect for others are some of my stronger values. Reliability, commitment, and embracing others are additional values I follow. As a professional, I also value creativity and versatility, because each and every client's story is different, and so should be their sessions. I value life in general, my family, friends, my clients, and nature.
I value quality vs. quantity!
I value community vs. competition!
Everyone is different, right? I am a unique artist that visualizes sessions based on what the clients' want, and that is how I recommend specific locations. I genuinely care about my clients and try to customize the perfect session for them. I go beyond what is expected to offer them the best service and products. I take the time to put extra love and dedication into every single image when I do my RETOUCHING process. I consider my style to be heartfelt, versatile, and timeless. I am also bilingual (Spanish is my native language), allowing me to communicate better and serve more people.
Another passion of mine is traveling. I have been in 36 countries and I absolutely love meeting people and discovering new cultures. I am totally obsessed with Japan and I can't wait to go there!
I don't like peanut butter at all, but I had to eat a spoonful of it when I became a US citizen many years ago ... It was not by choice, but a friend's wish. As you can see, I love my friends!
I have been a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters for over 12 years and I love it!
"Do you appreciate art and high quality products?
Do you want to have a great experience, feel relaxed, and have fun?
Are you looking to have unique and amazing memories that will bring you happiness and success?
If you say YES to all, I am your photographer! Let me serve you and make your photography dreams come true!"
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"My husband and I cannot say enough about our experience with Marve capturing our family's different personalities all within a photo. Not only is she extremely professional but she truly has a genuine love and takes pride in providing her clients with the best photos and experience. She puts her heart and soul into photography and it's exemplified in our photos ... We definitely recommend Marve if you're looking for priceless photos and a sweet/kind soul behind the camera."
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"Marvella was amazing. She took awesome pictures of our family. There were nine of us and she was able to get us all looking in the same direction and smiling. She’s so personable and just a joy to be around. In less than an hour she took dozens of pictures in different settings and in different groupings. I highly recommend her for all of your photographic needs. You will want to invite her to your next family gathering after meeting her."
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"All I can say is WOW! Marvella is absolutely incredible!
She is very professional, sweet with a great personality, and has a natural eye for getting that perfect shot that will make your heart melt. I contacted her for a milestone session for my grandson and asked her for suggestions. We chatted for a few minutes and she came up with some cool options. We decided to go with the BabyCerealMilkBath, yes... a milk bath! We enjoyed every moment of the session... the experience was really fun, easy, and special"
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"Marvella was amazing on our wedding day! She made us all feel so comfortable and relaxed. We had a ton of fun and she was very willing to listen to suggestions we had. She is extremely easy to work with and always has a smile on her face. I can't wait to recommend her to others She is more than a photographer for our wedding she is a wonderful friend."
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"... Marvella was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was always on top of everything pouring her heart on capturing our crazy beautiful wedding. She was so flexible, making sure I was not stressing on such an important day. My husband and I were so comfortable with her and everything was just flowing. Our pictures came out so beautifully, she surpassed our expectations. We made some requests and suggestions and she was so considerate and delivered more than expected. We are beyond happy ..."
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"Marvella is amazing! She pours her whole self into her pictures in making sure their is creativity as well as a high level service in her execution. She makes sure there is fun involved so that you feel comfortable and calm. I love the detail she pulls out of the little things. Her eye for elegance and simplicity is a gift. We love her style and grace so much so that we will be making sure she does any and all of our photography for our family! We can’t say enough how much we love her and her work!"
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"I have no words no express how happy we are with Marvella! She is amazing! She did a wonderful job capturing every moment of the Engagement Session and so excited she will be present the day of the wedding!!!"
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"Marvella is a wonderful photographer! So kind and cares so much about others and to take the most beautiful pictures. She does an amazing job! You couldn’t be in better hands!"
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"Muchas gracias Marvella. Muy linda persona entregada y apasionada en lo que hace.
La recomiendo totalmente ella es la indicada para capturar momentos únicos. Hizo un excelente trabajo con las fotos de mi boda."
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"What amazing job! I have recently beat breast cancer and wanted some pictures to celebrate. She went above and beyond for these and my family pictures we wanted done."
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"Marvella provided a wonderful, relaxed photo experience for my daughter's senior pictures. The pictures are beautiful and really captured Phoebe's personality. Marvella had creative ideas for pictures and was receptive to our ideas as well. She was always quick with a response to our questions both before and after the photo-shoot. I highly recommend Heartfelt Photography by Marve!!!!"
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"Marvella was the most amazing photographer!! I absolutely loved having my photoshoot with her! She is so kind, professional, and knowledgeable. The photos she took came out incredible! I hope to do more photo shoots with her in the future!"
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"I reached out to a group looking for photographers for our annual gala that we were hosting. She was one of the first to step forward and volunteer her time to our organization for this event. She was extremely responsive, thorough, showed up to scope out the space, and her work was amazing. Even more than that, she does her work with so much heart, enthusiasm, energy, and passion. We had not connected until this time, but was so glad to be able to have the opportunity to be able to connect with Marvella. S"
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"Marvella did an excellent job on our maternity photo shoot. The pictures were amazing. She captured so many beautiful moments. Her work is truly heartfelt! We can’t wait to work with her again."
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—Destin Sparks
You will have an amazing experience with us! Let me serve you and create heartfelt memories together!
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