07.28.09
On Saturday, Liz and Ian were married.  During their engagement session Liz told me about some of the wedding details, and once she said bright blue bridesmaids dresses... I knew I was going to have fun photographing their wedding.  They're super sweet together and were totally trusting of my ideas... thanks for that!



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Chris says:

Love the photos! I think you did such a fabulous job, they all look great! Can't wait to see them all!

Jamie Delaine says:

Great bridal party shots Mary!

Marissa Rodriguez says:

These shots are gorgeous!!!

Beth says:

These are gorgeous! Your work is awesome! :)

kara wieler says:

This is a great set! Good job with the bridal party, and I love the last pic!

Sarah says:

Yummy yummy light & great creative eye!! Liz you look gorgeous! :)

07.13.09
I absolutely adore my couples.  I get asked all the time by people, once it is revealed that I am a wedding photographer, if I have ever had a crazy bride... and while there have been a couple, most of my couples are the kindest, most fun people I have ever met!  Kristin and Kenny are definitely in my top 5 of sweetest couples ever.  Obviously if a couple is amazing to their wedding photographer, they are quadruple sweet to each other!  So yes, I love when I am able to photograph people like these two.  It really does seem silly that I actually get paid to do this... pretty perfect day.  They had a gorgeous ceremony at the lovely Corpus Christi church in Toledo... absolutely adore this church!





ceremony: chorpus christi church toledo ohio
reception: holland gardens ohio





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Ellie says:

This is gorgeous, great work!!!

Kristin and Kenny says:

Mary - we absolutely love these pictures! You did a great job and were a true pleasure to work with!!

06.01.09
The following blog post is a result of having an amazing, awesome wedding. 

I knew that I would have a ton of fun photographing Tanya & Bryan's wedding when I first met Tanya.  She totally 'got me'... she loved my style and wanted it for her wedding.  During their engagement shoot, I fell in love with the photogenic radness of Findlay, Ohio. 

Their wedding was perfection.  Everyone looked perfect..... the whole bridal party was down for whatever I suggested (thanks!!!), the weather couldn't have been any better, and we had a ton of time for photos.... and don't even get me started with how amazing the reception was!



Tanya & Bryan, you are super perfect for each other, you're both amazing!! Thanks so much!!

Ceremony: St. Michael The Archangel, Findlay Ohio
Reception: Findlay Country Club
Bride's Dress:
Sophia Tolli
Florals: Anita Fitzgerald
Cake: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too
Coordinator: Cori Burchell
DJ: Decorative Sound



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Nicole says:

These pics are STUNNING! Beautiful couple and artistic photography. A joy to view. One "personal" question....what about the dress? Do you know the designer? Where she might have got it?
what if you added that to the list of details about the wedding? just an idea, for us brides to be.
Nicole

Lisa, grooms' cousin says:

Sophia Tolli is the designer and I believe she got it in Canada

angelique says:

WOW! I love this whole wedding. The portrait locations are just stunning and the details are incredible!

05.12.09
OK I'm going to unleash some honesty here for a couple sentences... I am a photographer, not a writer.  I don't like to pretend to be a writer on my photography blog.  While in college, I wrote some amazing papers the night before they were due.  When it comes to blogging, I do have trouble putting into words how amazing it is that I get to do what I do on a weekly basis.

Julia's sister, Danielle, said to me, and I'm paraphrasing... 'You have such a unique job, in that, you are with people on the most emotional day in their lives and you have this little window into their lives that most people who are closest with them don't even get to experience'... (You're awesome Danielle, I hope I got that right!).  Being with a couple on their wedding day, is emotional for every person who loves this couple, and it is also so for me, as their photographer.

Julia and Adam's wedding day was unconventionally beautiful.  I say unconventionally, because we had 50mph winds, it was super cloudy, and unusually (kind of) cold considering the weather to follow.  Putting the weather conditions aside, it was amazing to see a young couple who have been together 9 years officially become husband and wife.  They are amazingly complimentary, and have a bond + chemistry combo that is truly special.

Thank you both for being amazing to me! For being awesomely enthusiastic clients!  Thank your friends + family for me as well! We had a perfect 'work' day at their Maumee Bay Resort wedding !





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JuliaHartman says:

Mary I love you and I love all of these pictures!!!!!

Kathleen Singler says:

Julia and Adam are so lucky to have you and your team capturing the essence of their special day. I love your eye and intensity - quite dramatic. What a wonderful keepsake. Look forward to seeing more. Kiki

Dan Singler says:

Mary, your pictures are amazing. I also enjoyed your music selections with the slide shows. What a talent you have. I look forward to seeing the rest.

Susan Solo says:

Mary - The new blog is absolutely fantastic. And your pictures of Julie and Adam on their wedding day are so perfect. Very nicely done, as always!

Julie says:

Mary - these images are so great! Fun, flirty and magical - heaven!

Kathy says:

Best Wedding Ever! The pictures say it all.

Chrissy Foy says:

Amazing Pics! What a great time we had!

Corrina Lewis says:

Julia & Adam's pictures turned out so beautifully! I am a graphic designer and work with Photoshop day-in and day-out and I must say what an amazing artist you are! I may call on you soon to photograph MY family! ~Corrina Lewis

Kate Hunyor says:

What great shots! I loved the fun portraits done during the reception too!!

Kate

Emily says:

I love all of these pics...Julia was the most beautiful bride! I can't wait to work with Mary myself.

Paula Lazarony says:

Mary, these truly are beautiful pictures. I can't remember ever seeing a bad picture of Julia : she has that sparkle. Your pictures captured this and more. I especially like the picture of the entire bridal party with the amazing sky "backdrop".

Danielle Smith says:

Love all of the pictures from Julia and Adam's wedding!

Noreen Hanlon says:

These photos really capture the beauty of the day and of both of you! The chilly weather was a small price to pay for those dramatic skies. Best wishes!

Molly says:

Julia - You look beautiful!! You have such good taste. Hope you & Adam are doing well ;)

Danielle Singler says:

Mary you are a true artist! Beautiful shots of Julia and Adam:)

Kaela says:

LOVE the pictures! The photo booth was soooo much fun and added a special touch to the Reception.

Margaret Lloyd says:

Wow: great wedding photos!

Jessica Morris says:

Julia + Adam your wedding pictures are beautiful and the fauxto-booth pictures are hilarious! Cherish those memories always!

ChristineSingler says:

WOW! Absolutely beautiful keepsakes! I love how they are not the "traditional" photos that you normally see.

Dawn Hartman says:

Beautiful pictures to preserve a beautiful event for a beautiful couple.

Rick Hartman says:

Fantastic pictures to portrait our family event.

Grandma Jeanne says:

I enjoyed the great pictures of my grandson and his beautiful wife.

Grandma Connie says:

I love these pictures of my grandson and my new granddaughter. What wonderful memories.

Auntir Jeri says:

Gorgeous pictures. Everlasting memories.

Lauren says:

Absolutely loved the pictures. The entire day was magical and you captured every moment.

Heather Peterson says:

Amazing pictures... looks like a fairy tale wedding. Love the intimate close up shots of the happy couple.

Jill Schwartzers says:

Wow! Your pictures are BEAUTIFUL! So many great ones!!!!

Sue Hahn says:

These are terrific photos from a beautiful day. Thanks for letting us share your joy.

Dan Singler says:

What lovely pictures! It doesn't seem like it has been 6 months since the wedding. The pictures bring back the memories like it was yesterday.

Bob Lazarony says:

Great, awesome, beautiful pictures of Julia and Adam.

karen Hehl says:

Congratulations, Julia and Adam. Your pictures are beautiful.

Judi Fox says:

Congratulations Julia and Adam! Your pictures are beautiful! I wish you all the best as you begin your married life.

Jason says:

The pictures are amazing! Loved all of them.

Gwenda says:

Very nice pictures

Bryan says:

Lovely

Phill Mattox says:

great pictures, wish we could have been there

Timothy Morris says:

These pictures are great!

Whitney says:

I love how the sky looks in these pictures!

Cindy Lou says:

These pictures are beautiful!

Robin says:

looks like it was a great day with great photos!

Maegen Eddinger says:

Julia, I wish I could have been there in person! But these pictures are stunning!

Karen Gibbs says:

Mary, these photos are just amazing. You did a great job with this wedding!

Grace Eddinger says:

These wedding pictures are absolutelyt gorgeous. Very creative shots!

Victoria Strong says:

These pictures are amazing! Julia you look beautiful!

Victoria Strong says:

These pictures are amazing! Julia you look beautiful!

Adam Hartnm says:

Mary, the pictures you took were amazing and I loved the time we spent taking them! I'm so glad we were lucky enough to have you there for our wedding! Thanks for everything!

Ryan Chase says:

Great pictures to capture a great wedding.

Kathy Weber says:

Great Pictures! Where' s the one of me? HA HA

Lisa Yoshino says:

Awesome pictures. What a cute couple.

Amy says:

Gorgeous wedding! The pictures tell of a Cinderella evening.

Teresa says:

Glad we were able to share this day with you. The pictures are beautiful.

Sally says:

The day was beautiful as the pictures show.

Rochelle says:

Adam's mom shared these pictures with me. i wasn't at the wedding but the pictures make me feel like I was.

Gail says:

Wow! What awesome pictures!

Barb says:

These are beautiful pictures. What a cute couple.

Mandy says:

Adam's mom works with me and shared these photos. They are great.

Heidi says:

What beautiful memories.

Barbara says:

Pictures tell the true love story.

Diane says:

These pictures are wonderful. My son got married this past summer also and what memories the pictures give us.

Suzette says:

I remember Adam as a little boy and now I see a grown man with a beautiful wife. Great pictures.

Tracy Hertz says:

Your mom is so proud of you!

Mark says:

Julia and Adam: love the pictures and really enjoyed being there to share your special day.

S Wilson says:

These photos are great!

Linda Costell says:

What beautiful pictures! Congrats!

Kristen DeVanna says:

Absolutely beautiful pictures!

Linda Rubino says:

Super great fantastic photo's!!!

Tina Dowling says:

These pictures look like paintings! Beautiful!

Tim Rubino says:

Beautiful photo's!

Sally Otterson says:

Absolutely gorgeous pictures. Beautiful bride!

Amy Picar says:

Stunning; awesome!

Bill Otterson says:

Wow!

Kathy Senn says:

Awesome pictures!

Pat Everhart says:

Mary and Adam, What beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing them with me.You really did a wonderful job capturing your special day.

Amanda Haponski says:

Wow what beautiful photos. Congratulations!!!

Sandy Sterling says:

The pictures are beautiful. You captured the joy of the day.

Cindy Bodziak says:

The wedding party photos are spectacular; the best use of a dramatic sky; photographer even used the wind in her favor, blowing gowns and hair to add further drama. And who's that stunning bride?! Congratulations Julia, Adam, Dan & Kathy, the Bodziak's favorite Biology teacher. Mary, please stay local and I'll hire you for my daughter Katarina's wedding. (She's 12.) You rock.

Emily Atherine says:

These pictures-and the bride-are absolutely beautiful! Excellent work :)

Lauren R. Hurst says:

These are beautiful wedding photos!

Pat Lahner says:

Mary, these pictures are gorgeous.

Donna Wipfli says:

These photos are perfect! The subject is spectacular and the setting divine! What a glorious day!!
Hugs.

Kathy says:

Thanks to all our friends for posting comments and getting a chance to see the work of Mary, a true artist.

Jo says:

Beautiful pictures.....

Karen Smith says:

Awesome pictures. So much love!

jahnine blosser says:

the subjects are beautiful for sure...but the weather adds drama that most people with great weather on their weddings never get...awesome pixs for sure!

Dawn Schiavone says:

The photos are beautiful. I also especially like the photos outside with the awesome sky. It was a gorgeous day with a wonderful family.

Sandi Leigh says:

Beautiful pictures, Congratulations

Debbie Dolgin says:

Spectacular wedding, bride, groom, and pictures!

Teo Avram says:

Pictures look great!! Groom could use some work ...

Laura Timofeev says:

I loved looking at these beautiful pictures!! Thanks for sharing!

Travis Cowell says:

This wedding was amazing just like these pictures! Adam looked beautiful, thanks to the photographer and julia

Bryce says:

Awesome wedding and weekend overall...Julia looks amazing. So Adam, u must be a stud.

04.19.09

Yesterday Jill and Andy celebrated their one year anniversary with their wedding..... whhhatt!?! you may ask. Yes, a year ago they 'eloped' and then spent a year planning their big one year anniversary wedding.... and I am so happy that Abby & I got to be a part of their day.  I knew we were going to have an amazing day since our initial consultation last year... there are some people who I feel instantly at ease with, and Jill + Andy were one of those couples. Once I saw a glimpse of their details I knew we were going to have a fabulous day.

We did a 'first look' and then spent an hour taking portraits of just our newlyweds, which was amazing... super chill.  After photos we headed to the Toledo Zoo's African Lodge where they would renew their wedding vows infront of all of the most important people in their lives.

Thank you both so much for being so awesome... I am so grateful to have started my season with such a beautiful couple.  I hope you have a blast in Chicago, lots of gooood pizza :) & then Ireland in the fall.

Enjoy your sneak peek...

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