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Calla + Bryson

 

Bryson and I had the honor of working with Mary Rose for our wedding and we were so blessed by her partnership and her craft – not only did she get us previews less than 24h after the event itself, we had the full gallery one month later. And the photos were AMAZING. She captured the formal portraits and the unseen moments in the most tender way. Her presence is calming and encouraging; she is an expedient communicator leading up the event, extremely collaborative yet informative. We knew we were in good hands with a pro like Mary Rose. She is the confidant you want by your side no matter what curveballs the wedding day may throw or family dynamics may bring.. We knew we wanted to work with Mary Rose during our first consultation call, when she found a chicken egg in her pocket from her farm, because she is just that cool. And to this day and for years and years to come, we cherish the photos that she was able to capture. It is an honor to work with Mary Rose and I suggest you do the same!

Margot + David

We are absolutely thrilled with Mary Rose and her Assistant, Dana, for capturing the most beautiful moments of our wedding day! From start to finish, they worked tirelessly to ensure every special moment was documented, and the results are absolutely stunning. Mary Rose and Dana were true professionals, bringing both skill and creativity to the day. They knew exactly how to put us and our guests at ease, making the experience comfortable and enjoyable. Their attention to detail and ability to capture candid, emotional moments is truly unmatched. I knew I wanted to work with Mary Rose based on her portfolio and how she captures moments beautifully. My husband, who has a very large family, knew he wanted to work with her when she noted she is great at wrangling in large groups. What stood out most was their dedication, we had so many guests say “holy cow, your photographers worked HARD! I don’t think they stopped all day!” The photos delivered are everything we dreamed of and more. We couldn’t be happier with our choice to work with Mary Rose. Her hard work, talent, and passion for what she does truly shine through in every shot. If you’re looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond to capture your most special moments, we wholeheartedly recommend her! When my husband and I were reviewing our gallery, our jaws were on the floor and said “wow, love that photo” at nearly every one. Our photos could be in a high-end fashion magazine; they are works of art, especially the golden hour photos. Thank you again, Mary Rose! We are recommending her to all of our friends getting married, too. We hope to work with her again in the future to capture new memories that may come along.

Emily + Jordan

I can’t say enough good things about Mary Rose Photography! She is by far the best wedding photographer I could have hoped for. She was so kind and fun, put all of my wedding party and family at ease, and was so easy to work with.  The photos from our wedding day were absolutely perfect. Like, unbelievably wonderful. I truly could not have gotten better pictures if I had made them on AI. We had so many picture options to choose from, which I was so thankful for. She was so professional and so easy to communicate with. I recommend Mary Rose above anyone else to photograph your wedding- it will be the best wedding planning decision you make, I promise! :)

Nicole + Steve

5 stars isn’t enough! We had such an amazing experience working with Mary Rose for both our engagement and wedding photos. From start to finish, she made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera (which is not easy for someone as camera shy as myself). Her fun and engaging personality made each session enjoyable and stress-free! We never felt rushed or stressed about time on our wedding day. The quality of her work is outstanding; her talent truly shines through in every photo. Her eye for photo locations is unmatched. People continue to ask us where we went for photos because they cannot believe it! We couldn’t be happier with the beautiful memories she captured for us. If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only skilled but also fun to work with, we highly recommend Mary Rose Photography!!

Sara + Morgan

My fiancé and I were absolutely thrilled with the experience we had with Mary Rose! From the very first consultation to the final delivery of our photos, they exceeded all of our expectations and more. The attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism she brought to our engagement shoot were beyond compare. She made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and completely at ease, allowing us to enjoy every moment while capturing the most incredible, candid, and beautiful shots. What we loved the most was her ability to capture not just the big moments but also the little, intimate ones that truly tell the story of us. The photos are so vibrant and full of emotion, and we’ll cherish them for a lifetime. If you’re looking for someone who will not only give you stunning photos but also be an amazing, supportive presence on your special day, Mary Rose is your person. We couldn’t be happier with the results and are beyond grateful for her incredible work! Thank you again for capturing us so perfectly. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and look forward to continuing working with you!

Sarah + Jeremy

 

You’d be silly not to work with Mary Rose! I was so lucky to have found Mary Rose through my venue. Mary Rose is an absolute JOY to work with and she bring so much positive energy to you event. Our engagement photos were so much fun and then of course she made our big day such a breeze! I cannot imagine having anyone else capture such important life moments. To this day I continue to get the best compliments on the photos of me she has taken!! I cannot recommend Mary Rose enough!

Molly + Michael

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Mary Rose for our September wedding, and I cannot recommend her enough!! She was simply awesome, capturing the most beautiful and breathtaking photos that we will treasure forever.

Throughout our entire hectic day, Mary Rose remained calm, caring, and professional. Her soothing presence and keen eye for detail helped us feel at ease and ensured that every special moment was perfectly documented.

From the smallest details to the most significant moments, she captured it all with such grace and expertise. We are so grateful for her incredible work and dedication. Thank you, Mary Rose, for making our wedding day unforgettable!

Paige + Matt

 

5 stars is truly not enough for Mary Rose! She was absolutely incredible to work with and I cannot recommend her enough. From start to finish, Mary Rose went above and beyond what is expected from a photographer. She was professional, knowledgeable, and patient with us throughout the process. Seeing the sneak peak of our wedding day photos made my jaw drop and I am so happy she perfectly captured our wedding day. We cannot thank you enough!

Ellen + Andy

 

Mary Rose and her team are amazing. And that sentence is such an understatement. We’re so glad we did our engagement shoot with her so we were super comfortable with her on our wedding day. We got our gorgeous wedding pictures back faster than expected and her communication before our wedding was clear and detailed. We both enjoyed working with Mary Rose and she made us feel relaxed in front of the camera. If you’re thinking about booking Mary Rose, do it. You’ll be so glad you did.

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