A PURE ARCHIVE OF YOUR BELONGING
Architecting visual sanctuaries for the soulfully in love
Documenting weddings, boudoir, and the chapters in between through hybrid film, cinematic motion, and deep somatic connection.
"Choosing Viva Por Ti was one of the best decisions we made. Dominique was everywhere at once without ever being intrusive—just talented, professional, and a total joy."
Rhode Island’s Premier Fine Art Architect & Cinematographer. Archiving generational legacies from Newport to the Mediterranean.
My obsession with the architecture of a moment started at seven years old. It was a calling, but one I didn't have the courage to fully believe in until the birth of my son, Avery. He was my first muse; he taught me the true weight of a legacy.
When I founded Viva Por Ti ('I live for you'), I drew upon my foundations in Psychology and Human Development to build a different kind of service. I am not just a vendor; I am the Creative Director and guardian of your peace. I read the room. I prioritize Somatic movement and raw flow over posing. I architect the atmosphere—managing the color palettes, the light, and the acoustics—so the noise of the world stays outside the sanctuary we build.
I believe that for a story to be told with truth, it first requires a sanctuary.
I don’t just document your day; I architect the environment that holds it.
From the gilded halls of a historic mansion to the salt-air expansive light of a New England beach—whether we are in my curated studio sanctuary or traveling abroad to a city that holds your heart—I design the atmosphere so you can simply breathe.
Our dialogue begins long before the first frame is captured. Over coffee or an espresso martini, I want to know the ins and outs of what makes you, you. By directing the color palettes, the textures, and the somatic flow of the day, I ensure every space we occupy becomes a pure reflection of your individual truth.
In these immersive Story Sessions, we prioritize the luxury of time. We allow the noise of the world to fade so that we can capture a multi-dimensional record of your belonging through the soul of 35mm film, the depth of cinematic motion, and high-fidelity digital archives.
The Artist & Architect
A GLIMPSE OF THE SOUL BEHIND THE ARCHIVE
Here, we don’t pose. We unravel. We don’t perform. We preserve.
I am Dominique Marie—a storyteller whose heart is forever attuned to the delicate cadence of love's quiet symphony and the ethereal dance of light. But beyond the lens, I am the Architect of your Sanctuary.
With a background in Psychology and Human Development, I have learned that the truest story is never found in a pose; it is found in the 'unbecoming.' My work is an intentional quest to unearth the lyricism woven into the tapestry of your connection—the hushed secrets shared in confidence and the laughter that echoes with the pure, untamed flight of the spirit.
I am here to guide you away from the pressure of the performance and back to the steady, somatic rhythm of your own pulse. It is my deepest passion to translate these ephemeral whispers of emotion—the unspoken glances, the gentle sighs—into tangible heirlooms of memory.
For the ones who want to get lost in the dance
You aren't here for the stiff, airbrushed perfections of a traditional gallery. You are here for the unfiltered pulse of your own life—the raw, unscripted poetry that only surfaces when the world falls away.
My ideal Muse is the one who craves the Somatic experience of being seen. You want to play, to move, and to exist with a wild, uninhibited freedom. You demand imagery with a moody, cinematic depth—the kind that honors the beauty of the shadows—yet insists on true-to-life color that preserves the authentic warmth of your skin and the real, vibrating hum of the atmosphere.
Above all, you seek to be witnessed with Reverence. In the Sanctuary we build together, your quirks aren't hidden; they are the sacred stanzas of your poem. My background in Psychology and Human Development allows me to hold the space so you can finally let go. I am the guardian of your peace, ensuring that when you look back at your Archive, you don't just see a beautiful frame—you see your truest, most sovereign self, held in a light that never fades.
Dominique was organized, calm under pressure, and somehow everywhere at once without ever being intrusive. She truly went above and beyond... choosing Viva Por Tí was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day.
Dominique & Jevon
After witnessing the birth of our child, it was only natural that Dominique was there to document our wedding. Her talent is undeniable—creative, passionate, and artistic—but it’s her heart that makes her extraordinary. She immerses herself in your story until she becomes a part of it.
Nastassia & Nathan
Architecting a sacred space for your covenants. Using my background in Psychology to read the rhythm of your day, I protect your peace while documenting your union with reverence and unscripted poetry.
A private, women-only refuge for your unveiling. This is a safe harbor designed to break down barriers, allowing you to exist uninhibited while I document your strength and vulnerability with profound art.
Documenting the life within, from the high vitality of your birth story to the playful, organic movement of your everyday. Drawing on my degree in Human Development, I guide your family through a designed experience—an intentional Story Session where the noise of the world fades, and your true heirlooms are found in the whispers and the play.
Whether we are in the quiet sanctuary of your home or a sun-drenched field, we are here to archive the chapters that define your belonging.
Your life is the only book that will never be reprinted.
You possess a story that is uniquely, unrepeatably yours—and we are here to archive it. A wedding is not just an event; it is the physical celebration of a covenant that belongs to you alone. We want to wander through the romantic, the quiet, and the beautifully complex details that define your connection.
Our goal is not merely to capture; it is to immerse. When you open your Archive for the first time, we want you to feel the same somatic pull, the same 'Holy Exhale,' and the same visceral pulse as the moment it was lived.
Tell us about your blueprint. We are ready to listen.
Are you ready for the Holy Exhale?
I named my business Viva Por Tí—I live for you—because my life and my faith are rooted in Sovereign Service. I am here to be more than a photographer; I am here to be the guardian of your light.
In a world defined by performance and external expectations, I provide a safe harbor—a sanctuary where you can finally believe in the raw, uninhibited beauty of your own story. I have shared my blueprint with you; now, I want to hear the depths of yours.