MARANDO Studio's owner, Margie, smiling and holding a camera

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About Me

the Woman Behind the Lens

I'm Margie, the photographer and owner behind MARANDO Studios. (Fun fact: I created that name using pieces of my own - MARgie ANn DOtson.)

What I really do goes beyond just taking photos. I help women rediscover their confidence, see their own beauty, and celebrate themselves exactly as they are. I specialize in boudoir, branding, and portrait photography that transforms how women feel in front of the camera—and more importantly, how they see themselves.

Orlando photographer, Margie, wearing glasses and playfully poses with her hands under her chin.

Orlando portrait photographer, Margie of MARANDO Studios, wearing a white lace dress smiles outdoors.

Why I Do This

I started this studio because I noticed something that bothered me: so many amazing women don't see themselves as others do. They miss their own beauty, strength, and radiance. I wanted to change that, one photoshoot at a time.

There's nothing quite like the moment when a client looks at her images and says, "Wow, I can't believe that's me!" That transformation - from nervousness to confidence - is what drives me every single day.

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What to Expect

When you walk into my studio, be prepared for a comfortable space where your personality can shine through. Rather than follow a standard formula, each session is unique to you—with personalized setups and poses that naturally reflect who you are.

My approach is pretty straightforward: we'll chat, we'll laugh, we might even dance a bit. I'll show you some shots as we go because seeing really is believing. The whole experience is designed to feel like you're hanging out with a friend who happens to have a really nice camera.

Owner of MARANDO studios sitting on a bed, smiling and holding her camera.

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Beyond the Camera

When I'm not in the studio, you'll probably find me out on the water paddleboarding or spending time with my Frenchie fur baby, Tank.

I have a bit of an unhealthy obsession with pretty cups, and food is absolutely my love language. My go-to drink? Either champagne or a fancy seltzer, depending on the occasion.

Fun fact: Before becoming a photographer, I worked as a Sonographer—I guess you could say I've always had a thing for capturing images!

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