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This day happens once.
Be fully present, knowing your memories are in good hands.

Every bride has heard the stories. Family photos that drag on. Stiff poses the groom hated. A photographer who went quiet the month before.

That’s where we come in. We’re Mary and Ben, high school sweethearts and a husband-and-wife team with more than 100 weddings behind us. Before your day, your timeline is built, your family list is set, and your fiancé has already practiced in front of the camera.

So on the day, you just get to be there, with the people you love most

What We Love About Mary Anna Photography

Mary Anna Photography, led by Mary and her husband Ben, is renowned for capturing bright, romantic, and emotionally rich wedding moments. Mary’s approach is rooted in creating genuine, lasting relationships with her couples and preserving the joy and love of their day through timeless imagery. With a bright, true-to-life editing style, their goal is to keep your photo colors natural and reflective of the real moments they represent.

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We Love Weddings Because…

It’s the only day everyone you love is in one room. Your grandparents. Your parents. The college friends who knew you before you met him. It will never be exactly like that again.

We’ve been married more than 20 years, and we know this day isn’t the finish line. It’s the first page. That’s why we photograph it like the heirloom it is.

Our Wedding Style

Timeless, because your wedding portraits are a legacy, and they shouldn’t look dated when your kids find the album.

We love creamy skin tones and glowy, sun-kissed light. Our edit is bright and true to life: crisp white dresses, warm skin, and florals in the exact colors you chose. Nothing hazy, nothing overdone. We keep backgrounds clean so all the attention is on you.

Our Personality

We believe that laughs start behind the camera. Mary is calm, organized and quietly in charge. Ben is the one who ate a dandelion to make a flower girl giggle. In church, we’re quiet and respectful. Everywhere else, we keep it light and bring the energy, so your people can relax and enjoy the day.

What Inspired Us to Start Our Business

My business started with a simple missions: Wedding photos should look as good as they felt. It doesn’t matter if  you’ve “never done this before.” I’m here to get you to say (like my other clients) “Wow, that session was really fun!”

I don’t “luck” into beautiful images. My locations are expertly chosen. My poses are hand crafted to fit your personality. My edit is timeless and true to life.

The secret key to my photos is life- they’re bright & sun-kissed, there’s joy and emotion but most importantly they communicate the strongest human emotion: Love. Allow me give you a return ticket to the most enchanting time in your life.

What Makes Our Business Stand Out

Stunning images are just our starting point. Here’s what you’re really hiring:

1. A married team, not two strangers. Ben is the second photographer in every collection, and we’ve been a team since we were teenagers. Mary even demonstrates poses with him, which our clients say is “both hilarious and effective.”

2. A plan before the day. Your custom timeline & your family photo list. No surprises.

3. Family photos in minutes, not an hour. Before the wedding, you’ll get our family photo guide and a simple template, so every group is planned. On the day, we call everyone by name. Planners have stopped us afterward just to say how quick and easy it was.

4. Camera-shy? Good. Your free engagement session is our practice round.

5. Your gallery in about three weeks. 700 to 800 edited images, yours to print and share.

6. At home in church. We photograph a lot of church weddings, from Sacred Heart to chapels and sanctuaries across Tampa Bay. We stay quiet and respectful at the altar, and for couples whose faith is at the heart of the day, we get it.

Associations & Awards

Our work has been published in places like Virginia Living Magazine, United with Love, Style Me Pretty, Carats & Cakes, Weddings chicks, and others but my most gratifying awards have been my brides tearing up upon seeing their wedding day photos.

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Services & Pricing

Our complete wedding day experience with full-day coverage starts at $3,700.

Many couples select a deluxe package for a total investment of $5,500.

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Complimentary engagement session

Meet Mary Neiman

Ben and I met when I was 16, on the bus to church camp and got married the Saturday after our college graduation. More than 20 years and four kids later, he’s still my favorite person. (If you met your person young, too, we already have something in common.)

We’ll probably get along if:

  • you’d rather try a new restaurant than go back to an old favorite (send me your list, I’m always looking for a new place!)
  • you can’t walk past your family photos without smiling
  • your grandmother’s ring or recipe means more to you than anything new
One thing most couples would be surprised to know is:

I swore I’d never become a wedding photographer. My own wedding was before digital, and my photos felt stiff. So many moments were missed, and I never found one photo I fell in love with. I was afraid of making another bride feel that way.

More than 100 weddings and dozens of five-star reviews later, I can say it plainly: I’m good at this. And that’s exactly why I do it, so no other bride ever has to feel the way I did.

Non-wedding Passions:

Making people feel loved. Christmas at our house is a 30- to 40-day celebration with something special every single day, and I’ll go over the top for any holiday with a tradition attached. Nothing makes me happier than making someone feel loved with a good meal or a thoughtful gift. And on a day off, you’ll find me on a Gulf beach with a cocktail in hand, hunting for shells and watching for dolphins at sunset.

Reviews from Marry Me Tampa Bay Couples

Marry Me Tampa Bay curates the below reviews from real couples whom we’ve personally interviewed. As Tampa Bay’s most trusted wedding planning resource, these reviews are 100% accurate and aren’t created by fake accounts.

  • Finding a photographer who meshed with my personality was a top priority for me. I really wanted someone friendly, down-to-earth, and genuinely passionate about their job. I also wanted a photographer who matched the bright, romantic style I liked.

    In my first conversation with Mary Anna Photography, I could tell Mary was genuine. She was easy to talk to and so easy-going. When she talked about her business, I could tell she really cared about her work and enjoyed working with couples.

    I knew Mary was very talented from her sample photos, but when we got our engagement photos back, I was blown away. They were so stunning. I was nervous about looking awkward because I wasn’t used to being in front of a camera, but Mary gave us prompts and poses, which made it a fun, natural experience.

    – Jessie and Seth |
  • I wanted my photographer to capture candid moments of the party, family, and love we all have. Mary Anna Photography really understood what I was looking for and helped show me how to cast it best.

    From the engagement shoot to the wedding day, she and her husband were patient and continuously ensured the pictures captured were what we envisioned.

    – Marissa and Eithan |
  • We wanted a timeless style—clean, classic portraits with bright, true-to-color lighting.

    Mary Anna Photography perfectly matched the classic, bright and timeless aesthetic we envisioned. Her photography package included both engagement photos and a bonus session, which we used for our welcome party. The engagement shoot and welcome party were incredibly helpful in making us feel at ease in front of the camera before the big day. Mary has a remarkable eye for natural light and was fantastic at giving gentle yet clear direction. One of our favorite behind-the-scenes details, she would use her husband to demonstrate couple poses, which was both hilarious and effective!

    – Grace and James |
  • When looking for a wedding photographer, we wanted someone who was simple but had a strong eye for photography. We saw a lot of out-of-the-box thinking from Mary Anna Photography in their portfolio, which immediately stood out to us. It was important that the person capturing our day had a creative vision, and Mary Anna had a way of transforming moments into something truly beautiful—things we would never have thought of ourselves.

    When we met her, we loved discovering that she and her husband work together, just like Evan and I. The two of them did an incredible job, and I truly cannot sing their praises enough. They even had a first look ready for us during the reception, creating such a special moment for us and our bridal parties to experience together.

    – Kourtni and Evan |
  • When looking for a wedding photographer, I sought someone who could capture genuine emotions and moments, someone with a distinct style that resonated with us. We wanted a photographer who could blend into the background and take charge when needed to ensure we got all the important shots. Quality and creativity were key factors for us, as well as someone who could make us feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. Ultimately, we wanted a photographer who could tell our unique love story through their lens, creating timeless and beautiful memories we could cherish for years.

    I chose Mary Anna Photography because of her stellar reputation for capturing authentic and timeless moments. Their portfolio showcased a unique blend of creativity and technical skills that spoke to me. During my experience with Mary Anna Photography, I was impressed by their professionalism and attention to detail. Mary took the time to understand my vision and preferences, ensuring that the final results exceeded my expectations. The quality of their service was exceptional, from the initial consultation to the final delivery of the photographs. I truly appreciated their creativity, dedication, and ability to make me feel comfortable in front of the camera. Overall, I was extremely satisfied and highly recommend their services to anyone looking for top-notch photography.

    – Ember and Nathan |
  • It was very important to us that we find a photographer whose work stirred something in us because we were well aware that they would be capturing memories to last a lifetime and pictures we would want to pass down through generations. It was also a priority for us that we found someone who clicked with our personalities and made us feel comfortable being ourselves.

    We can’t say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Mary Anna Photography. From the start, Mary was warm and welcoming and was so incredibly organized and patient throughout the planning process. She set our hearts at ease. In addition to Mary and Ben’s talent and beautiful work, what made their service outstanding was how they interacted with us on our wedding day. It’s such an intimate thing to bring someone into your space as you share some of the most vulnerable and special moments with your closest family and friends. And yet, it felt like Mary and Ben were part of our family rather than apart from it. Their kindness, warmth, and sincerity shone through everything they did the entirety of the day.

    – Madison and Jake |

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