Gentle, timeless, organic & feeling

Wedding and elopement photography for the storytellers and seekers of light.

Minnesota based wedding and elopement photographer traveling to capture love stories with a soft, unposed and artfully directed approach. I blend the art of photo and art of observation by getting to know each and every couple on a friendship level. I adore the in-between, unplanned moments and aim to capture as many as I can throughout your wedding day.

Your wedding day photography will be one of the biggest investments you make for your special day, and for your forever. I do not take this work lightly, it is a gift to be treasured with a life moment as beautiful as the covenant of forever.

BOOKING 2026 & 2027

BOOKING 2026 & 2027

A wooden bowl holding two wedding rings and a pearl necklace, surrounded by lace fabric, a wedding invitation for Jessica and Noah, a black and white photo, and sprigs of baby's breath flowers on a wooden surface.
A romantic couple, dressed in wedding attire, sharing an intimate moment in front of a sunset by the water.
Three women, including a bride in a white wedding dress, embracing and smiling together indoors near a window.
A birthday celebration setup featuring a white cake with pearl decorations, a glass of cake slices, a beer bottle, and a backdrop with floral decorations and text that reads 'The Ruggers.'
A man and woman dancing at a wedding reception, with the man spinning the woman. The woman is wearing a white dress and veil, and the man is dressed in a white shirt and beige pants.
A couple in wedding attire embracing inside a grand, ornate building with tall arched windows and detailed ceiling architecture.
A woman in a white dress and a man in khaki pants and a white shirt dance together in a grand, ornate room with chandeliers and decorative ceiling art.
A bride and groom share a kiss outside a building with golden doors and ornate architectural details.
A couple standing in a grassy field during sunset, with the man kissing the woman's forehead.
A young couple holding hands in a grassy field during sunset, with the woman wearing a denim jacket and ripped jeans, and the man dressed in a light-colored polo shirt and jeans.
A couple dancing on a wooden dock near a lake with green trees in the background.
A couple is hugging and lifting each other in a grassy field with trees in the background, black and white photo.
A young couple sitting on the grass in a field, with the woman leaning her head on the man's shoulder, both facing away from the camera, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A couple is sharing a kiss on a dock at sunset by a lake, with the man dipping the woman backwards. The scenery includes water, green trees, and a setting sun in the background.

Kind words

  • I've had the pleasure of working with Mary twice and I cannot be more grateful to work with someone so dedicated to their craft. Mary photographed my engagement and my civil wedding and each time we worked with her, it has been nothing short of amazing. On an already stressful day, Mary assured my husband and I that everything would turn out fine. Not only did Mary melt the stress of the day away, she captured the most gorgeous photos of our special day. Considering hiring Mary? Do it! You won't regret it. ♡

    a+d

  • My husband and I were so lucky to have Mary as our elopement photographer! She is by far the best photographer we have had. She is just so likable! Very fun, comfortable vibes. Stunning work! She even got a little video for us. LOVEEE!

    r + t

  • Mary was amazing to work with, she communicated very well before, during and after the photo shoot for our engagement. Changes made at the last minute? No worries! Mary was not only communicating but accommodating to whatever needs we had. She made us feel comfortable in our photo shoot with her as well. I could go on and on about how amazing she was, but somehow her photos were even better than her help and flexibility! Mary is truly a blessing for anyone to have as a photographer and we will definitely work with her again for our wedding!

    d+a