09.24.09
Brianna and Steve are another amazing couple.  I really have been so fortunate this year to have been able to photograph and get to know such amazing people.

My brain is currently fried and while I would love to talk about what an amazing day we had with Brianna and Steve, I know that the lovely bride is amped to see these...... :)
Hope Jamaica was frickin amazing!!!



ceremony: most pure heart of mary shelby, ohio
reception: mid ohio conference center mansfield, ohio




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joshua says:

beautiful work :)

Nicole Goddard says:

LOVELY. Sweet compositions. Great light.

heather says:

Love all the textures and rich colors!!!

Amanda Peppers says:

LOVELOVE LOVE the shot of their hands. B-E-A-uuuuutiful.

09.24.09
Becky & Dave are another super sweet couple.  Becky is a chemist, so she's super smart, and Dave is a cop.  They truly bring out the best in each other when together... it's funny those couples who have this obvious complete-ness when together.... like peanut butter + jelly :)  Here are a few photos from their wedding at the Toledo Zoo.



ceremony + reception: toledo zoo toledo, ohio
coordination: jamie anaya
dj: decorative sound
florist: glendale flowers

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09.06.09
I have been looking forward to Keri & Steve's wedding since last December.  They have amazing style and equally amazing chemistry.  I feel extremely honored to have gotten to know them both just a bit and to have been able to photograph and capture the love they share.  They totally 'got me', in that, they were in sync with the locations we went to, why we went to them, and how the photos would turn out.  This wedding, this couple, hit my photo sweet spot :)

I wish you two the most joy and luck in the world, you truly are one of my favourite couples for tons of different reasons.  I hope Italy is frickin' rad and Steve, I hope you get lots of brilliant photos :) 

On with the photos, enjoy.

A favourite of their 'first look'...



ceremony: first presbyterian church perrysburg ohio
reception: hilton garden inn perrysburg ohio
coordination: bee for the day
dj: decorative sound
bridal gown: monique lhuillier
florist: keith brooks
videography: inspired images video


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joshua says:

these came out great mary! I dig 'em all, but especially that last one!

Sarah J says:

awwwwwesome. great spot ~ last is my fav. Keri & Steve look stunning! [hope there were no stray kittys]

Pam says:

These are stunning.

Susan Solo says:

LOVE the first look shot! And I think I've said this before, so forgive me for the broken record effect, but I always love your bridal party shots and your portraits. They're perfect!

08.11.09
I love weddings that represent to a tee the couple's personalities.  Jessica and Keith are super sweet, polite, and genuine, and their wedding was just as classy as they are.  They gave me more time for photos than I knew what to do with, but I seemed to manage.  It was an amazing day. 

I had never been to Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown for a wedding, had heard good things, but didn't know what to expect... well it was frickin gorgeous and exceeded my expectations.  Around every corner there was grand columns, dramatic windows and staircases... it made for super cinematic photos. Oh and their reception details were fabulous... I adore tall centerpieces... they make such a difference in creating a romatic mood.







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Sarah J says:

wooohooo ~ Great day! Great Couple! hot ! hot ! hot !

Jaci Clark says:

Oh yay! I've been waiting for these. Isn't Stambaugh incredible!? I always love to see other photographers "take" on the places I've been. You did not disappoint! :) Great eye. I especially love the one of the bride and groom with the columns! Beautiful images Mary! Glad you liked what you saw of our fair city. If you're every here something other than a wedding be sure and let me know!
Cheers,
Jaci

emily says:

Mary - Mary - Mary --- these are GORGEOUS!!!

08.10.09
One of the many things I love about photographing weddings, is traveling.  It doesn't have to be to places extremely exotic or glamourous, I love seeing all the podunk towns across Ohio... places that have a ton of character that is probably overlooked by it's residents. 

Trinda and Bret live in Van Wert Ohio, a small town near the Indiana border and I had no idea what to expect.  I was pleasantly surprised by this little gem.  The 'downtown' area was frickin perfect for my style. Color, rust, and weeds make me happy. 

Enjoy.





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Trinda says:

Great job Mary! We love the fabulous pics you shot....who knew Van Wert was so photogenic....we'll never look at it the same again! We are looking forward to seeing the rest of the pics!--By the way, Maui is fabulous!

joshua says:

love these! very nice work mary! love the sun flare on the third from the bottom.

Brooke Lauber-Cobb says:

Mary,
These are terrific. Can't wait to see what you do with a bride and groom that I know....rather than just enjoying anonymous beautiful ones!! your work is really unique. Very impressed!!!

Susan Solo says:

Beautiful! Your shots are always so absolutely unique!

Judi Brookes says:

Mary, As mother of the bride, and a country girl myself, I really had no idea what kind of pictures you would have for Trinda and Bret. WOW ! I was so amazed with the ones you took. Van Wert really has some unique spots for photos. I loved her photo albums, you are fantastic. Thanks for making their day so special and one they will always remember.