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I am a destination wedding photographer. I focus on helping my clients feel relaxed and confident throughout their day. I provide a fun and laidback experience that provides my client with beautiful photos. I am located in in the DMV area near Washington DC, but I shoot weddings everywhere! I LOVE traveling.

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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR PLANNING YOUR DREAM WEDDING

MARY WINFORD WEDDINGS PODCAST

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This was such a fun loving couple and I was so happy they brought their dog to the shoot. I very much enjoyed working with them. It was so foggy at the time of the shoot and I have actually never had to shoot in the fog before, but I thought it would be fun. […]

Michelle & Blair’s DC Engagement

Engagements

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Engagements

I enjoyed working with this couple. We shot at the Jefferson memorial. I could tell this couple shared a beautiful connection. I was happy to work with them during this pandemic as we maintained social distance. I can tell Jessica has a kind soul as she still makes the sacrifice to help and teach children […]

Jessica & Alex at the Jefferson Memorial

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I had a lot of fun working with such a fabulous couple in Washington DC at the Jefferson Memorial. The day was pretty foggy, but we were able to get some good lighting. These two were so photogenic and sweet😍 and their love story is so sweet. How did their love story start? Their feelings […]

Savannah & Jacob Engagement At the Washington DC Jefferson Memorial

Engagements

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Planning Your Dream Wedding

You’re getting married! You’re super excited, but with all the excitement, planning can become stressful. You want your wedding to be stress-free. I totally understand that! I am a very laidback person who prefers a stress free day. I do not easily become stressed, but even when I thought I could plan my own wedding, […]

How To Have A Stress Free Wedding Day

Engagement couple shoot with woman with blue puffy skirt and shirt shirt with her fiancé wearing a blue suit

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 When you book a wedding with me, you get a complimentary engagement session. Engagement sessions are at the beginning of your wedding planning process. You may be more focused on looking amazing for your wedding, but it’s also important to look your best for your engagement session. Some people think this is a more casual […]

What to wear for your Engagement session

Planning Your Dream Wedding

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Engagements

I had a great time doing an engagement shoot for Morgan and Ryan. They’re a lovely couple. Morgan is very kind and easy to talk to. I’m sure she’s someone’s favorite teacher. Their story of how they met is adorable. Who knew your soulmate could be the one waiting your table? But when you know, […]

Morgan and Ryan’s Engagement

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I had a great time working with Kelsey and Kyle, and I’m so glad to be a part of this chapter of their lives together. The weather was wonderful and the camera loved them. We decided on the Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg, VA. These high school sweethearts were made for each other. I’m excited to […]

Kelsey & Kyle Engagement Session

Engagements

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Planning Your Dream Wedding

How much should you invest in your wedding photography? This is a major question everyone has when they are planning their wedding. What you will invest may depend on a multitude of things. You will hear people say you need to invest 10% of your entire wedding budget into your wedding photography budget, but that […]

How much to invest in your wedding photographer

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I had been looking forward to shooting Steven and France’s wedding at the beautiful Moore Springs Manor. I was so happy these two got together. We went to high school together and it is so nice to see good people find love. I had a lot of fun listening to Francis’ ideas during the planning […]

Steven & Francis

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Planning Your Dream Wedding

Where is the best place to get custom invites and guest books? That’s what many brides want to know when they start planning their wedding. With wedding photography, invitation suites are a very important part of your wedding details you want captured. You usually pick out a particular invitation style because it either matches your […]

Picture wedding guest book & Custom invites