This day happens once.
Be fully present, knowing your memories are in good hands.
Most brides aren’t worried about perfection, they’re worried about losing the moments they didn’t know to watch for—the emotion, the connection, the fleeting in-between that makes the day theirs.
That’s where I come in.
I photograph weddings for couples who value presence over performance, and meaning over trends. My role isn’t just to create beautiful images—it’s to protect the experience of your day so you can live it fully, knowing it’s being preserved with intention, care, and an eye for what truly matters.
When you look back at your photos years from now, I want you to remember how it felt to be there with those 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…
Stop for a moment and consider: there is no other event in your life that you will give so much for in time and effort. This is a day where you know once in a lifetime memories are being created.
Weddings are a day when food is shared and drinks flow freely. It’s a day when tears come quickly and laughter lingers in every conversation… But it goes further than that. Weddings are where relationships are honored and new bonds are formed. Everyone leaves a wedding day changed forever.
We love capturing wedding day memories because we know these aren’t just beautiful pictures they’ll bring you back to the same joy and gladness you felt the day you were married.
Our Wedding Style
We believe that wedding photos should be timeless. Your wedding portraits are a legacy that will be cherished for a lifetime.
We love creamy skin tones and beautiful soft light. Our edit is bright and true to life. Our goal is to keep our colors true to their natural hue. We focus on clean simple backgrounds so all attention is on you. Our specialty is capturing simple beauty and real moments so that you can remember them for generations to come.
Our Personality
We are happy and joyful because those are the images we love to create. Every laugh starts behind the camera. Whether it’s Mary’s jokes or Ben eating a dandelion to make the flower girl giggle. We don’t hold back when it comes to creating joy and laughter for our clients.
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. What matters most is how supported you feel throughout the process—and how natural everything feels on the day itself.
1. Experience You Can Relax Into
Weddings move quickly, and there’s a lot happening at once. Because I’ve photographed so many of them, I know when to step in, when to step back, and how to keep things feeling calm and unhurried. You don’t need to manage the photos or think about what’s next—I guide things as needed so you can stay present and enjoy your day.
2. Thoughtful Help During Planning
Long before the wedding day, I help you think through the details that affect how your day flows and how it photographs. From engagement sessions to timelines and lighting, I offer practical guidance so nothing feels rushed or overlooked. The goal is a day that feels good to live and looks beautiful when you look back.
3. Direction That Feels Natural
Most couples tell me they’re nervous about being in front of the camera. That’s completely normal. I give clear, simple direction so you know what to do without feeling posed or awkward. The result is images that feel genuine, relaxed, and still beautifully composed—photos that actually look like you.
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.
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
I married my high school sweetheart (and second shooter) right out of college. I’m so thankful to say he’s still my favorite person after many years of marriage! I do photography part time and love my day job: raising four fantastic little people. Before Florida, I lived in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, one of the prettiest places on the east coast. I spent years hiking the peaks of the Blueridge mountains and counting the days till spring buds, then apple season than the first snow. Anticipating the ever-changing beauty.
Now I’m loving the Florida sun, palm trees, and “cool” winter days. You’ll always find me planning a dinner party or a day trip with friends. Wherever life takes me, I’ve found the most fulfillment is found in connecting with others and I feel most contented when my home is filled to the brim with guests. That’s why I love being a photographer. I get to serve and connect with kind and interesting people.
One thing most couples would be surprised to know is:
Most couples are surprised to learn that I’m pretty quiet, but very direct when I need to be—especially during things like family photos. I don’t overtalk or overcomplicate, I just move things along efficiently so everyone can get back to enjoying the day.
Non-wedding Passions:
My favorite “tourist” locations are typically well off the beaten path. No crowds, no lines! Whether it’s kayaking in the gulf or a natural spring, walking through a nature preserve, or watching the sunset through a veil of Spanish moss. I’m entranced with the beauty of nature all around us.
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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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We wanted professional photos to commemorate our day so we could have something beautiful to look back on. Mary Anna Photography was absolutely wonderful! We wanted something beautiful, soft, and true to life.
Mary’s work is just that! She did a fantastic job of making us feel at ease as well as beautifully capturing our wedding.
– Emma and Carlos |
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I looked for a photographer with a light and airy style who could provide timeless wedding photos. Mary Anna Photography was amazing, and we couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. You spend most of your day with your photographers, so it’s really important to choose a photographer who you feel comfortable around. Mary and her husband were so wonderful to work with, and she took such amazing photos. They have the gift of finding the perfect shot and making every photo so unique and special.
Her photography style matched exactly what we were looking for. Mary is extremely talented and really captured our day perfectly! She provided us with our engagement pictures to ease us into the process, which was really helpful for my husband and me as we were both a bit nervous about posing for pictures. They really went out of their way to make the day special, not just for us but for our friends and family as well.
– Jade and Francisco |
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