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HELLO!

I am a photographer based in Oakland, CA. Documenting life became my passion when I received my first camera at age 13. I find the whole process from the click of the shutter to the editing of images fascinating and magical.

These days, my main focus is in wedding, portrait, and editorial work. I am also the head photographer for a Microsoft published magazine, Catalyst, which focuses on the non-profit organizations that it supports in the San Francisco Bay Area.

With whatever it is that I am photographing, my main goal is to reveal the connection that exists between people -and tell that story with beautiful lighting and interesting composition. The simple truth is, I want to make the world a little better by making pictures that make people happy.

I was born and raised on the coast of Maine and have lived in Australia, Spain, New Mexico, Miami, and New York. These days you'll find me in Oakland, CA with my husband, children, and dog. My personal projects center around the places I visit and the people I love.

If you are interested in learning more about my portrait and wedding work, please visit the main site for pricing and details. For commerical work, please contact me directly.

Thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day!

Mary

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02-05-2010

Cedar Key, Florida

So after our stay in Jekyll Island, we drove across northern Florida and ended up on Cedar Key, a little island on the west coast. My dad and Carol (a great stepmom, nothing like the deranged women in those Fairytales I’ve been reading to Will) are staying there for a few months.

We were only there for 2 nights and it was rainy most of the time, so the camera got little play. Here are a few shots of the town:

Dad and Carol:

I love this:Dad is reading Skylar one of my favorite childhood books. It’s called Betsy’s Baby Brother. The book shows both breast feeding and a poop in a diaper, so for a 2 year old it is seriously enthralling material.