From the anticipation of your first look to the joy of cutting the cake, I’m there to document your celebration as it naturally unfolds—capturing the glances, the laughter, and the quiet moments you’ll want to relive forever. Your gallery will be a heartfelt blend of natural, elegant, and story-driven images that capture both the beauty and the emotion of your special day.
The Wedding Experience
Wedding Photographer in Scottsdale, Arizona
With a calming presence and an eye for beauty, I create space for you to feel at ease and fully yourself. Every package is tailored to your story, making your wedding day as extraordinary as the love you share. Let’s get the conversation started.
You’ll spend more time with your photographer on your wedding day than almost anyone else—so our connection is everything.
Custom Wedding Photography
Made for You
I Travel the World Documenting Your Love Stories
Everywhere I travel, whether it’s to photograph a wedding, visit family, or simply to explore a new place, I have my camera around my neck. I’ve found documenting makes time slow down and heightens my awareness of beauty and small details throughout my travels.
From Home in Arizona to a Chateau in France and the Coast of Maine
Ready to add a new destination to the map?
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Places I've traveled
Africa | England | Nice, France | Italy | Barcelona, Spain | Hungary | Romania | Ecuador | Mexico
Love Stories I've Captured
Kentucky | California | Nevada | Utah | Chicago | Maine | Washington D.C. | Georgia | Alabama | Dominican Republic | Hawaii | Paris, France | Rhode Island | Connecticut | Arizona | South Carolina | Montana | Hungary
MC Couples Value
Cherishing the vows and new life you begin together above all else.
Meaningful touches that tell your unique story, from your grandmother’s veil to designer shoes in your wedding colors.
Classic moments like the first dance and cake cutting that connect you with family and friends.
Emotional, artful photographs that preserve your wedding’s spirit for generations.
Marriage Commitment –
Small Details –
Wedding Traditions –
Classic Black & White Images –
Thoughtful elements that invite guests to savor each iconic moment and feel part of your celebration.
Romantic, refined style that remains stunning and relevant for decades to come.
The Experience –
Timeless Design –
Personalized Portrait sessions
Capturing the moments that matter most
Whether welcoming new life, marking milestones, or simply capturing the love within your family, each session is designed with intention to honor your unique journey
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Mary Claire,
We can’t thank you enough for the incredible job you did in capturing our wedding day. We are truly blown away by the photos and your ability to capture every big moment, small detail, and everything in between. Every photo was incredibly beautiful, and we will cherish them forever! We also want to say thank you for allowing us to work with you for our special day. You truly became like family to us, and we feel so blessed to know you! Your calm presence and kind heart were such a joy and gift to have throughout the wedding process and day. We could not have done it without you and your amazing team. Please pass along this thank you to them as well! We love you so much! Thank you again for showing us your talent and passion.
Xoxo,
McKena & Trey
- Mother & Father of the Bride
Carey & John
Dear Mary Claire,
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for capturing Grace & Ethan’s wedding day so beautifully! You are so incredibly talented and creative, and were such a joy to get to know. I feel like I could have talked to you for hours on the stairs. Your eye for detail and capturing candid moments amazes me and fills my heart with so much joy.
Thank you for your warmth, calm energy, and beautiful personality (in addition to the amazing photos!) that made such an impact on all of us. You truly know how to capture all the love, joy, and emotion - can’t wait to see the rest. You have such a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Absolutely! I’ve been lucky enough to capture beautiful celebrations in France, the Dominican Republic, Hawaii, and along both U.S. coasts—and I’d be thrilled to add your special day to that list. Contact me here, and let’s create a custom package designed for your unique destination wedding experience.
Absolutely! I’m happy to create a custom package tailored to your specific photography needs. Custom packages are especially popular for elopements and destination weddings, ensuring that every detail of your day is beautifully covered.
I recommend at least 8 hours to capture your key moments beautifully. With multiple locations—like separate getting ready spots or a church ceremony—9 to 10 hours is often needed. Some couples choose 13 or 14 hours to capture every last detail of their exceptional day.
Yes, the first step in the process is creating a favorites list in your gallery with images to select from, we work closely together to create your dream album that tells the story of your wedding day!
It is very important to me to have consistency with my team - I work with a small pool of talented and vetted photographers - read more about my team here.
You’re not alone — most of my couples share this sentiment! That’s why the connection with your photographer is so important. I gently and confidently guide you both to help you feel comfortable and truly be yourselves.
Weddings naturally lend themselves to candid, authentic moments, and my goal is to capture those genuine emotions. I also highly recommend an engagement session—it’s a wonderful opportunity to get comfortable with me, my posing style, and the camera before your wedding day.
Whether you choose an associate photographer or Mary Claire herself, your wedding day will be documented with romantic, iconic imagery that tells your story beautifully—images you’ll treasure for decades to come.
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