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Hi there! I have been in your exact shoes...from someone to take my own senior portraits, to someone for my wedding and many years of finding someone for our newborn and family photos! If you don't have someone in mind, the process of finding someone who you love AND who will provide a good experience can be really tough!
That is why I believe in the experience. It is SO much more than just getting the one photo where everyone is smiling / just one for the yearbook. It is about being able to create memories WHILE we get the photos of your dreams. One step in doing that is getting to know me & why I do this job.
I am married to my best friend, Evan. Although we both graduated from the same high school in Montana, we were not high school sweethearts, that flame kindled a handful of years later! We started dating in November 2015 and were engaged by September 2016, then married March 2017. We wasted no time!
We have four adorable daughters, Isla, Ruby, and twins - Lucy & Cleo. They are the light of our lives and we love doing life with them everyday! If you follow me on insta, you will see a lot of them on my stories!!
Evan is in the US Army and we are currently stationed inWashington State. We have also lived in Japan, North Carolina, and obviously, Montana. Military life has brought some of the best people into our lives and we are grateful for the opportunity to live somewhere as beautiful as the PNW!
Traveling is one of my favorite things to do! Fun fact: the first wedding I ever photographed was a destination wedding in Hawaii. Since that wedding in July 2011, I have photographed over 100 events and been to Ireland, Aruba, Mexico, Alaska, Florida, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Vermont, Japan and Maine to photograph love (and families)!
I am easily persuaded with Sweetheart candies, frozen yogurt, and gummy bears!
I am honored to do this job. Capturing the most important moments of your life is something I will never take for granted. Aside from creating timeless photographs and serving my clients well, I strive to also be your friend at the end of this!
hi, i'm mary
When I was 19 years old, I created an idea into a passion which quickly turned into a business that has taken me across the world.
Built on the foundation of serving clients with kindness & an abundance of joy, Merry Character Photography is so much more than just your regular photography experience.
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I love the boxes of heart candy you can only get around Valentines Day. I am a sucker for old couples eating together at restaurants. I have a bucket list of places I want to visit. My best friends have been my best friends since we were in elementary school. And I've laughed so hard I have peed my pants.
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They are two bundles of ear-to-ear grins paired with the most stoic faces you will ever see (they get that from their dad). Isla is our lovable two year old and every day since she joined our family it has been a party. Ruby Ray joined our family in May 2020 & I am not sure how we lived without her. She is such a happy baby!
my daughters
He is one of the most dedicated, hard-working people you will ever meet. He prides himself with really bad dad jokes (that he had long before he was a dad), his perfect cup of coffee, and being able to eat a large pizza in one sitting. He is my constant calm & he makes me laugh every single day. I love doing life with this goofball!
my husband, evan
If I was given a free plane ticket to anywhere in the world, you would find me quickly googling "best beaches in the world" and I would BE THERE!
I absolutely love sunshine, sand between my toes and salty air!
the beach
What are my personal favorite photos to capture?
I love to make sure I am using interactive posing and prompts while photographing because the ACTION shots are usually my absolute favorite!
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Candid, timeless, vibrant + fun.
I do more than just capture good photos. I create an experience for you to remember for a lifetime!
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