Kind words

First of all, let’s talk about how adorable Mary is. Easy to talk to, friendly as can be, cute as a BUTTON!...and not to forget she’s a super talented photographer. We were drawn to how well Mary captures the candid moments and decided to book her for our wedding. She kindly did our engagement photos as well and those were so much fun to take. Several month’s passed and then came our wedding! She was like a ninja at the wedding and was lurking around corners like a mouse capturing the most fun, sweet and heartfelt moments of the night. A few weeks after the wedding we received our wedding photos and all the good magical feelings were brought to the surface again. MARY! You did a great job capturing such a big day in our life. We wish you so much luck and success on all the weddings and events you get to be apart of in the future!
xoxo
— Kayla + Casey (bride/groom)
Mary is such a gem of a person and a truly gifted photographer. I had an opportunity to do a boudoir shoot with her and I’m so glad I did. She is the most fun, as well as kind and genuine. She is the consummate cheerleader, helped to ease my nerves and made me feel present in a most vulnerable moment. The experience of being on the other side of her camera was even somewhat transformational. I’m so grateful to her for this experience and for the gorgeous photos I will cherish forever. I highly recommend working with this beautiful lady.
— Kate Kinney (boudoir)
This sweet and vibrant lady is so talented and easy to work with... I highly recommend reaching out to her for your photog needs!!!!!
— Robin Moon (owner of barre406)
Whatever you need photos for, go with Mary. I promise you’ll love your whole experience.
I did a boudoir shoot with Mary and a bunch of friends and it was so fun and the photos turned out amazing.
I don’t usually enjoy getting my pictures taken because my body/face just do weird things when I know a camera is on me. I told Mary if she could make me look good, she could make anyone look good and she 100% did. I love these photos.
I would trust Mary with capturing my biggest day, or the littlest moments in life that you want to remember. She is beyond talented and will make you feel comfortable, and beautiful. She will capture your best self for you to look back at forever and ever.
— Megan Galliford (boudoir)
It made getting my senior photos done go from a chore to an adventure. The work turned out fabulous and I never expected to have so much fun with the whole process.
— Bailey Redman (graduation)
Mary did an excellent job! She made the shoot fun and it felt very natural which helped make for some great photos! She was professional and friendly! I would highly recommend using MAK Photo!
— Beth Sutter (portrait)
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You are wonderful!! These pictures capture everything I could want out of maternity photos and more. You made us feel natural and goofy and we had such a great time. I want to share them with the world!
— Kellen Puskar (maternity)
Mary has shot a couple different projects for me now, personal and professional, and I can’t express how easy it is to work with her. Quality work that is crafted with such love and grace. If you have the opportunity to share space with this human, DO IT! Her work clearly expresses how comfortable and at ease the folks on the other side of the camera are with her. You wouldn’t know this now, but work with Mary and you’ll quickly learn that she’s your number one cheerleader.
Working with Mary is effortless. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and encourages you to just be YOU! Which really is the most beautiful thing you can be. I think this is why her work is so valuable and timeless— she’s able to capture a real moment in time... something that I am proud of and look forward to cherishing to decades to come. I’ve worked with Mary a couple of different times now and and I’m so blown away by her talent, versatility, worth ethic, and how easy she is to worth with! Similarly to your grandmother’s pie, you can just tell these photos were made with love!
— Molly Murphy Moran (engagement, business, friend)
Let me start by saying that Mary is an amazing person! She is kind and fun as well as a great listener. She was happy to meet and go over what I was envisioning for my wedding as well as visit our location! The wedding was wonderful and Mary captured wonderful beautiful moments!! She turned the photos around so quickly and sent us sneak peeks the day after that we’re so beautiful!! When we got our photos they were everything we’ve ever wanted!! I highly highly recommend Mary!!!
— Angela Webb (bride)
I LOVE working with Mary! She is always authentic and sincere. Working with her is a blast! Our shoots were always filled with lots of laughter. She is very timely with editing the photos and does a beautiful job. Mary is very talented and I highly recommend MAK photography!
— Afton Limberg (portrait)
I have worked with Mary for different styles of shoots: brand and engagement. Both shoots came out better than I could have imagined. I like her style of being candid and genuine. Purely capturing the moment. Not only are her photos genuine but so is she. Shooting with Mary isn’t awkward but welcoming. She is honestly curious of you and your adventures to come. I would definitely recommend booking with MAK Photo for your next adventure.
— Anna Couch (branding, engagement)
Mary is so sweet and makes you feel relaxed and comfortable! She is very passionate about her art form and always growing herself!
— Brianna Moylan (portrait)
It was so meaningful...we could quickly get into a deep conversation instead of the meaningless chatter. And I love all my pictures so much! They’re natural but have deep tones!
— Leanna Krenik (Leanna Joy Photography, portrait)
I truly cannot thank you enough, Mary. You have given me something that I did not know was possible. You have changed my life in the most meaningful way possible, and in just four hours. No amount of money, or number of thank you’s can possibly express the amount of gratitude that I have for you. While your talent is breathtaking, the space you create for your clients is profound. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
— Mary Eck (boudoir)
Mary really has a knack for capturing some of the loveliest candid images...a couple of her photos from camping trips we’ve taken together have turned out to be some of my favorite shots of myself (and I really hate being in front of a camera!). Whether in a casual setting like camping, or a formal photoshoot for a wedding or graduation, I believe it is those ephemeral in-between-the-pose moments where the magic really lies. Mary can capture that magic, giving her photos a quality of sincerity and authenticity that can be hard to find. Definitely recommend MAK.
— Lyndsey Stupay (advertising, portrait)
Mary is the ideal photographer to work with. She is both professional and personable, open to suggestions and opinion, yet great with providing direction and guiding the shoot in such a way that each photo she takes captures the essence of that moment. I highly recommend MAK Photo.
— Julianna Jack (portrait)
Honestly, Mary is just a vibe. I feel like she has an uncanny ability to glamorize nature, and people in it. Personally, looking at photos can be like looking at something fake, you forget they’re people with emotions and lives. I don’t forget that when I look through Mary’s work. 10/10
— Charlee Remitz (musical artist, friend)
I highly recommend MAK for any and all photography needs! Seriously the most fun I’ve had while getting pictures taken of myself (which usually gives me so much anxiety).

Mary does an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING job of capturing the beauty in every situation and while also keeping the experience natural and fun!

I already have another shoot with her this weekend and I can’t wait!
— Morgan Jett (boudoir, graduation)
The shoots are inspiring, they give you the feeling that anything is possible. Everything was new and exciting.
— Michael Weber (influencer, portrait)
Mary took our engagement photos this past summer and working with her was a DREAM! She was so kind, professional and honest about what looked good and not! Will for sure have her do our wedding photos! Highly recommend working with her!!!
— Nettie Caine (engagement)