Together We Capture

Family Portraits – Warm, natural moments that your whole family will cherish

Senior Photography – Images that feel true to who they are, with classic or lifestyle options

Baby & Newborn Sessions – Gentle, cozy keepsakes of those irreplaceable early days

Branding Photography – Authentic photos that help your business connect with the people you serve

School Photography – Individual portraits, team shots, and event images that reflect the spirit of your community

Every session includes a private online gallery of high-resolution digital files delivered quickly, plus my easy-going approach that helps even shy kids and busy families feel comfortable right away.

Ready to hold onto your story a little longer?

Meet Mary

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m probably hauling water bottles for my four kids, planning out new photoshoot locations, and squeezing in my latest audiobook obsession somewhere in between.

Life is full — and honestly, that’s exactly why I love this work.

I’m drawn to the real moments: the beautiful chaos of little kids being little kids, the whirlwind of senior year, or the businesses just looking for one less thing on their plate. As a mom of four and a small business owner myself, I get it — and I love capturing life exactly as it is, not some picture-perfect version of it.

These are the chapters that matter most

The real hugs, quiet confidence, tiny milestones, authentic energy, and proud smiles that make your story feel like home. I'm here to help you hold on to them.

With relaxed, natural-light sessions along the Blue Ridge Parkway and in the places you love most, we create heartfelt photos that feel exactly like your life. No stiff poses or rushing — just genuine connection in the beautiful settings of Cherokee, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Bryson City, and across Western North Carolina.

Whether you’re a growing family wanting to remember this season together, a senior stepping into the future with photos that capture your personality, a new parent cherishing those fleeting first months, a local business owner ready to show the real heart behind your brand, or a school looking for portraits and group shots that celebrate your students and staff — the focus stays on you.

Why should i get photos done with mary?

I know kids — really know them. Whether your child is shy and needs a calm, quiet voice to coax them out of their shell, or energetic and just needs someone to feed into that energy (I’ve got a son like that myself!), I know how to meet them where they are and capture genuine reactions, not forced smiles.

That same instinct carries into how I work with your whole family — finding those small, loving moments between you that you’ll want to look back on for years.

With couples, I love capturing what’s real: the love, the tenderness, the happiness of something still so fresh and new. Those are the moments that are easy to feel and hard to fake — and I know how to bring them out.

And for seniors, I get to capture something entirely different — the joy and excitement of a new beginning. That in-between season of life is full of beauty, anticipation, and yes, a little bit of fear too. I love honoring all of it.