MG Portrait Photography
540-293-0151
Wedding and Lifestyle Portrait Photographer
"Mary was amazing to work with not only the day of our wedding, but during the planning process too! Whenever I had questions, Mary was quick to respond or talk me through things, such as the wedding day schedule, on the phone. She captured so many beautiful memories and we received our gallery quickly. I cannot wait to work with Mary again!
All Inclusive Weddings!
PICK YOUR PACKAGE THAT SUITS YOUR SPECIAL DAY, I offer unique hours!
Half Day Coverage
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4 hours
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ceremony
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post ceremony photos
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digital gallery
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print release
$1200
Full Day Coverage
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8 hours
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precermony
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ceremony
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post ceremony photos
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reception
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digital gallery
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print release
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save the date in Shenandoah National Park
$2,400
When you plan your day and your budget, think about what you would like to have as the finished product for years to come.
Think of it as your story of photos.
I price my weddings for what is wanted in photos the most, not neccesarily hourly. My whole day is planned for your wedding. Whether it is a 1 hour wedding or an 8 hour wedding... prewedding day prep, my travel, planning, preparation, and photographing the day is scheduled for one full day of my own time/service.
I do offer an elopement package of 5 people or less. (Includes the digital gallery with print release, one location.) $475
Add time to half day as you wish!
Al a Carte added time:
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precermony (1.5 hour time) $300
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reception highlights as first dances, and cake cutting/toasts (if this is done as you are announced) 1 hour reception time $200
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save the date session (1 hour session) $325
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package hourly rates can be -/+ to the number of guests attending
Half Day and Full Day coverage offers a digital gallery that can be shared with family and friends. All who visit the gallery can download digitals, and or order prints directly from the website.
I offer Weddings In and around the Shenandoah Valley. I love this area! The mountains, the landscape,we have it all for photos. I can not wait to hear your venue! I will pose small groups, large groups and lots of candid moments. I love weddings, I always scope out the best moments of laughter, hugs and conversation in photos. I find myself emotionally invested in all my weddings as if you were my own family and in my photos it will show! Bring me tissues, because I am the blonde behind the camera tearing up!
My goal is for you to feel comfortable, appreciated, and to know that I will guide you the best I can from the start of planning photos to the delivery of your gallery. I love to hear all your details. The timeline of your day and how I can capture all of it to treasure for years to come.
My Investment Packages includes it all! No need to choose how many digitals out of so many beautiful photos! You will not miss any precious photos, I edited the best of the best and you get them all.
Packages include hour/s of photo service, editing of photos and the edited online digital gallery to client. All digitals come with print release, watermark free. My galleries include a shareable feature to send to any friend or family member, what a wonderful gift to share after your wedding day.
VA 5.3% sales tax will be added to packages.
Here are the steps to get started planning your photos for your special day!
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Send me an email! Share your date, your location of venue, and a little about you and your special someone
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I will send you a questionaire to keep on file so all of our detialed notes stay fresh on our minds for photos
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Let's chat and go over details from what's important to you both. I can blend my ideas and yours to make sure your gallery flow like a story
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Reserve the date. 25% holds the date the remainder is due 2 weeks prior to event. A photo contract will hold all the vital details for both parties to sign
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Open communication is key! Yes, I take texts anytime, as you feel you need to share and I save all of them, as all communication is what makes your day how you want it!
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We will talk a few days again before event, and we will confirm timeline, photo timing and all details incorporated in your photos
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Wedding day! I am there an hour early, always before start time. Meeting the vendors, viewing the venue, and getting my landscape shots before guests arrive.
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At the end of your wedding, we say goodbye. Your gallery will be received 2 to 4 weeks after event all instructions will be discussed and included in your all inclusive digital gallery.
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Enjoy! Download, and print those beautiful photos to place on your wall!
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I hope to stay in your life for future seasons in your life, I will keep in contact with holiday specials, and stay in touch emails. I have kept in contact with so many clients. I feel as if I am gaining life long friends through my work, how wonderful is that?
Winter Wedding at Raven's Roost. Beautiful couple with hearts of steel as the weather was 25 degrees with 30+ mph gusts. Through it all, they were stunning!
Thoughtful words
"Mary did a fantastic job working with us for our elopement. She captured our day beautifully and I couldn’t be happier with how our pictures turned out. She showed up early and easily adjusted to our suggestions. It was a delightful experience and I would definitely recommend her to others and work with her again." Renee B.
"We had the pleasure to work with such a talented photographer on our wedding day. Not only was Mary professional, she has such a warm personality and sweet smile. Our pictures turned out absolutely amazing to where they brought me to tears (happy tears.) She captured every pose we wanted. Mary was so easy to work with and we had a great time. These moments are priceless. Thank you so much Mary for the incredible pictures on our special day. Your work is impeccable." Drema C.
"What a great experience!! Mary was so fun to work with, she was great with the entire wedding party and the children!! I can not say enough great things about our experience. Highly recommended."
Jessica K
"Mary did an absolutely WONDERFUL job photographing our small elopement ceremony. She arrived early, was incredibly accommodating and helpful, and was a joy to work with. She provided the perfect mix of pictures for us, inside and outdoors, candid and posed, up close and far away, etc. I am so pleased with her work and can’t wait to cherish the pictures for years to come. Thank you Mary!!!!" Rachael Z.
"She was so personable and made us feel very comfortable. We ended up with so many beautiful wedding photos that I can’t be more grateful for. Would definitely recommend, especially to a bride that doesn’t like to be photographed. Nichole M.
"Mary was amazing!! Our pictures turned out absolutely beautiful! 10/10 would recommend"
Tara G.
"What a great experience!! Mary was so fun to work with, she was great with the entire wedding party and the children!! I can not say enough great things about our experience. Highly recommended. Jessica K
"Mary did a lovely job with our elopement. She was incredibly helpful in advance—especially with helping us decide to do photos before our ceremony in order to get the best lighting for exterior shots. She was also wonderful day-of, suggesting good locations and poses (and she made the can-be-awkward business of posing more comfortable). We have some beautiful and unique photos from before and during the ceremony, which we will treasure forever. Mary was a joy, and I highly recommend her!" Jenna H
I only accept a limited amount of weddings in a year, inquire your date and fill out the questionaire. Let's get your special day on my schedule!