WeddinG & family photographer
based in homer, alaska.
Above everything else I am a huge believer that the most important part of my job is getting to know you, your story, and making you feel comfortable in front of my camera.
That’s when the magic happens.
Come to me as your are, and i'll do the rest.
Come to me as you are,
and i'll do the rest.
I'm A HUGE BELIEVER In GETTING TO KNOW YOU, YOUR STORY, AND MAKING YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF MY CAMERA.
THAT’S WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
THE EXPERIENCE
THE EXPERIENCE
First off, I'm so glad you're here. :)
Based in Homer, Alaska. I've been a photographer for 12 years. Working with couples in love, pregnant mamas, and new parents are my are what makes my heart overflow — I am head over heels in love with what I do.
I LOVE meeting up in magical places around the world for weddings and elopements,
I want to meet you wherever you're at and create artful, natural, and emotional photos with your story. I believe your memories are worth investing in. It might not feel like it some days, but I promise you'll look back at this time in your life with nothing but love and gratitude. I want to make time stand still — before life carries on and sweeps us away from the good old days. I love the Lord, my hilarious husband, and our two happy baby girls we are raising on a dirt road outside of town. Let's get to know each other, I'll go first.
Get to know me
YOUR Wedding,
& family photographer.
I'm Mary.
check out my travel deals + dates here!
COUPLES & FAMILIES
Immortalizing the most sacred days, with your most precious people.
MOTHERHOOD
& NEWBORN
Capturing maternity, and sweet newborn days is what puts a fire in my belly. These sessions are about making time stand still in what will someday be your fondest memories.
I can make your best, most adventurous memories into heirlooms. Your legacy deserves to be photographed, printed, and cherished.
weddings
& ELOPEMENTS
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Immortalizing the most sacred days, with your most precious people. The details that make you stop and realize "This is what it's all about. This is happiness. This is what I've worked for."
- COUPLES & FAMILIES
+ MOTHERHOOD & NEWBORN
+ weddings & ELOPEMENTS
I can make your best memories into heirlooms. Your legacy deserves to be photographed, printed, and cherished.
+ COUPLES & FAMILIES
+ MOTHERHOOD & NEWBORN
- weddings & ELOPEMENTS
Capturing motherhood, and sweet newborn days is what puts a fire in my belly. These sessions are about making time stand still in what will someday be your fondest memories.
+ COUPLES & FAMILIES
- MOTHERHOOD & Newborn
+ weddings & ELOPEMENTS
When we got the finished product, my wife and I both cried.
Going through the actual process for the engagement shoot she had a great flow and made us feel comfortable and good looking. During the wedding Mary spent a lot of time as a fly on the wall, and when private shoots were done, she was very efficient and came up with a lot of fun scenes and different ideas for shots on the spot. She captured the feeling and emotion within those beautiful moments that you never want to forget. Now we get a little glimpse that we can hang on to forever.
-Lindsey and Davey
We had such an amazing time during our engagement photoshoot with Mary!!!
She is the ultimate hype man and will make you feel so comfortable and natural during your session! Our photos are absolutely incredible and she did an amazing job! Great turnaround time too! I highly recommend hiring Mary McKinley Photography to capture your special moments. We 100% made the right choice in choosing her to take our photos!
-Sarah and Michael
We are moved by the moments Mary captured on our wedding day.
It is a blessing to see the photos in our house every day and feel the little thrill of remembrance at a glance. The photos are art and we cherish the memories they revive. Beautiful, thoughtful work done by a kindhearted professional who creates striking, atmospheric photos that ring with emotion and enthralling detail. We couldn't be more impressed or grateful! Thank you so much Mary
- Gracie and Eugene
We love Mary!
I reached out this Fall to get some couples photos of our fam, we were seeking an adventurous session to capture our lifestyle and really liked Mary’s glowy, natural photos. She was soo on it - great to communicate with prior to session, fun ideas leading up to, and really easy to chat with during photos - she’s already a pal! If you’re looking for someone to capture a special moment for you and your fam, Mary will make it fun and easy - you’ll love the keepsakes you’re left with!
- Meg and Ben
I look forward to having her memorialize our next milestones in life. We highly recommend her services!
Mary truly is one talented photographer with an eye for capturing the most important moments of your life! She took our wedding photos and 2 years later, she also did our maternity photos. Mary is fun, professional, and has a way of making you feel comfortable and at ease.
- Sonya and Cody
Mary is the absolute best at what she does, and each photo speaks volumes for how passionate she is about her work.
Oh my goodness where do I start?!! Mary is such a kind sweet soul, she really connects with you and does SUCH a wonderful job at making your memories treasured dreamy keepsakes to remember forever!! Our wedding was an absolute dream, and the photos of our special day made it feel like an absolute fairytale!! 10 stars for you, Mary!!
- Ashley and Nash
She's always professional but doesn't make us feel awkward.
Mary photographed both my engagement photos as well as my wedding and we could not have asked for a better fit! She's calm and approachable. My husband doesn't like being in front of the camera but she made us feel relaxed and like we were chillin with a friend. It definitely shows in the photos which is so important! She is now my photographer for everything pretty much. If she ever offers boudoir, i'm in.
- Tauri and Doug
Recent work
A slow, easy, and relaxed newborn session with baby Juni.
Lindsey and Davey got married on Bishops Beach in Homer, Alaska. A fall wedding in Homer looks a lot like this. Drizzly rainy air on the beach and the crisp fireweed braided into her hair. They each got ready at their separate special places with their closest friends. The guys shared cigars and whiskey. The […]
An intimate New Orleans Elopement underneath Louisiana’s oldest tree.
A cold November day at the beach with this sweet family, just a few days before she birthed their baby boy.
Tauri and Doug got married in the Alaskan fall air, surrounded by loved ones. A real life dream.
