Creating a custom experience for sophisticated couples in Arizona, across the country and around the world.
Fueled by a deep connection to stories for as long as I can remember, I approach your wedding day with an eye for detail and passion for capturing the soul of your relationship with artful and timeless imagery.
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You are here for the story, the photographs that stop you in your tracks and make you feel something. You yearn for an experience for your guests and heirloom images to pass on for generations.
Mimi & zach
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I am honored to have my work featured in print and online in some of the wedding industry’s top editorial publications. I strive to create imagery that is beautiful enough to be in a magazine, yet meaningful enough to resonate with you and your loved ones for years to come.
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I was honored to have Christina & Smita’s stunning and colorful coastal Maine wedding designed by Rachael Ellen Events featured in The Knot magazine in spring! They are an incredible couple – warm and gracious and beautiful inside and out. I love the way they honored their unique cultures and seamlessly incorporated elements of themselves […]
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We were so honored to have this gorgeous private estate wedding featured on Style Me Pretty! From Mandy Marie Creative… The third time was the charm for this beautiful “Covid-Wedding” couple! As the story goes, Megan and Duane originally planned for a vineyard wedding in northern California at the beginning of 2020. Eventually, the family decided to […]
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I create a wedding gallery with a combination of posed, editorial, magazine worthy images along with the candid, emotional, and joyful moments in order to fully embody the spirit and story of your wedding day.
Paris, France
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Paradise Valley Private Estate
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Holladay, Utah Private Estate
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Whitefish Lake, Montana
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Portside Manor, Maine
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Newport Beach, California
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"Finding a wedding photographer was one of the hardest vendors to book during our planning process. But when we stumbled upon Mary-Claire, and her work, something clicked. Not only is her work beautiful art, her calming personality is exactly what we needed on our wedding day. We are endlessly grateful you decided to travel all the way to Maine to help capture our day. Thank you thank you for documenting our special day for us!"
Amanda & Cole
"Mary Claire was one of the best decisions we made surrounding our wedding. Mary Claire was incredible throughout the entire process leading up to the wedding and on the wedding day. In the end, she delivered images that spoke to the very core of our celebration. They felt editorial and intimate, romantic and candid, and perfectly captured our French destination wedding. We treasure our wedding images beyond anything that words can say and we are so thankful to Mary Claire for giving us the gift of something tangible to remember our day by. Merci, Mary Claire!"
Rachael & Cameron
"Having worked with Mary Claire multiple times I have continuously been blown away by the incredible photos she has captured of my life through her lens. She has an unparalleled ability to create the most romantic, dreamy and effortless photos while showcasing the true nature of the moments. Thank you will simply never be enough for these lovely gifts we will cherish forever."
Cassidy & andy
"Wedding planning and picking vendors can be stressful, but when my (then) boyfriend proposed, booking Mary Claire was an easy decision. Not only was her style exactly what we were looking for, but she has a calming presence about her that is so grounding for such an emotionally charged day. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera which translated to the photos. We couldn't be happier with our decision and will treasure the photos forever."
Marissa & Mack
"Mary-Claire's work is artistic, romantic and timeless. She is able to capture so much beauty through her lens with an eye for natural lighting and her intuition for truly lovely moments. She really took the time to understand us as a couple, making it more comfortable and natural to be in front of her lens. I would recommend Mary-Claire time & time again, knowing that she will create a tailor-made experience for each couple & produce such editorial, unique work."
Mimi & Zach