Mary Rose Photography

Romantic Wedding Photography in Chicago & Suburbs

$6,750 starting price

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Chicago, the Suburbs, & Destinations

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Mary Rose Widmer

OWNER

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AWARD WINNER (5X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

When I started shooting weddings over ten years ago, I fell in love. I fell in love with the fact that I was able to be a part of an emotional, intimate day in someone's life; that I could capture tears, joy, nerves, or excitement as an art. I fell in love with giving something meaningful to my couples to help them remember the greatest day in their lives. I fell in love with helping to make a wedding day memorable. That said, here's what's most important to me: 1. Planning. I meet or have a phone call with you twice before your wedding day to jot down all the little details that matter to you, the list of family shots, and those iconic moments you've been dreaming about. I do this so that on your wedding day, you aren't worrying about getting a shot with your great grandma or whether or not I captured the custom-made sign you planned so carefully - I know what you want and I've taken care of it for you. 2. Enjoyment. I want you to have the best day ever, and I believe I play a big part in that for my couples. I keep things on schedule, smooth over little hiccups, and make sure that the couple can focus on being in love, friends, and family. I thrive on working through the chaos, helping the day stay on schedule while making sure that you have an easy, fun, relaxing day. I try to make the portraits fly by, keeping you both relaxed while capturing genuine moments of love in the best lighting. 3. Love. Cheesy as it sounds - I love love. I want to capture that real, unique brand of love between my couples - the little inside jokes and the serious romanticism that makes each relationship different. I look to find what's beautiful and sweet about your lives and bring that out in each shot. I want my couples to look back at their photographs and not just see a beautiful image, but to feel the emotion of the moment they were in. 4. Art. Each package I offer come with a 12x12 heirloom wedding album. Why? While you receive the digital images in an online gallery, nothing compares to a high-quality print or album that you can hold, examine, and display. They are moments that you'll look back on forever, and I think that every couple should have physical reminders of the day that changed their lives forever. If that sounds like what you want in a photographer, send me an email! I would love to meet with you and hear about your wedding day plans. - Mary Rose

Woman-owned Business

+13 years in business

Speaks English, minimal Spanish

2 team members

Prices & packages

The Emerald

$6,750 starting price

The Emerald

$6,750 starting price

8 hours

Heirloom Album

Downloadable Online Gallery

Additional Photographer

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Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Drone

Film Photography

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Dramatic

Lifestyle

Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

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Mary Rose Widmer

Owner

I've been a wedding photographer for over 12 years now, and I've loved every minute of it! My friends and family mean so much to me, so highlighting a couples relationships with their friends and family is one of my favorite parts of a wedding day. I strive for a candid, memorable, natural and editorial vibe.

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Mary Rose Photography received exceptional praise for her work at weddings. Reviewers highlighted her professionalism, creativity, and ability to capture unforgettable moments. Mary Rose and her team were commended for their fun and engaging approach, putting couples at ease during the photo sessions. The reviews emphasized the quality of her work, her talent in finding unique photo locations, and the overall positive experience working with Mary Rose, making her a highly recommended choice for wedding photography.

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Molly D

12/26/2024

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Mary Rose for our September wedding, and I cannot recommend her enough!! She was simply awesome, capturing the most beautiful and breathtaking photos that we will treasure forever. Throughout our entire hectic day, Mary Rose remained calm, caring, and professional. Her soothing presence and keen eye for detail helped us feel at ease and ensured that every special moment was perfectly documented. From the smallest details to the most significant moments, she captured it all with such grace and expertise. We are so grateful for her incredible work and dedication. Thank you, Mary Rose, for making our wedding day unforgettable!

Ashley K

9/26/2024

My new husband and I are so happy we decided to choose Mary Rose Photography as our wedding photographer. She and her #2 Dana were extremely professional and fun to work with. I absolutely love that when an idea popped in their mind, they got to work on making the perfect shot happen. Loads of creativity and lot of laughs during our time together! I was sad for our time to end! We love the Mary Rose team as our photographer, but also as a new friend. I can't express how grateful we were to have this team be in charge of creating all our beautiful wedding memories.

response 09/29/2024

Wow Ashley! This is such a lovely and kind review - I am SO glad we had so much fun togeth...

er and I loved loved being at your wedding!!! So much love to you both. Your wedding was so beautiful!

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Tara O

7/23/2024

Mary Rose was a true delight to work with. She was fun and captured the best moments of my daughter’s wedding day. Her style and creative eye showed in the final photos. Wow! We are so happy with the whole experience and the forever memories as we look through the gallery for years to come!

response 09/23/2024

Thank you Tara! It was just the perfect day and I am so glad I was there!! Your whole fami...

ly is the best!!!

Nicole P

7/10/2024

5 stars isn't enough! We had such an amazing experience working with Mary Rose for both our engagement and wedding photos. From start to finish, she made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera (which is not easy for someone as camera shy as myself). Her fun and engaging personality made each session enjoyable and stress-free! We never felt rushed or stressed about time on our wedding day. The quality of her work is outstanding; her talent truly shines through in every photo. Her eye for photo locations is unmatched. People continue to ask us where we went for photos because they cannot believe it! We couldn't be happier with the beautiful memories she captured for us. If you're looking for a photographer who is not only skilled but also fun to work with, we highly recommend Mary Rose Photography!!

response 09/29/2024

Thank you so so so much Nicole!!! I am so glad you felt so comfortable - I loved your wedd...

ing day so much and I loved being with you both all day. I know your life together is going to continue to be beautiful and amazing and wonderful.

Sarah O

5/31/2024

You'd be silly not to work with Mary Rose! I was so lucky to have found Mary Rose through my venue. Mary Rose is an absolute JOY to work with and she bring so much positive energy to you event. Our engagement photos were so much fun and then of course she made our big day such a breeze! I cannot imagine having anyone else capture such important life moments. To this day I continue to get the best compliments on the photos of me she has taken!! I cannot recommend Mary Rose enough!

response 05/31/2024

Oh Sarah thank you so much! I loved your wedding day and your dancing photos will always b...

e my favorite haha (those wigs)! I am so happy for you two and I hope I run into you in town <3 thank you thank you for these sweet words!

Josie S

3/13/2024

Mary Rose is a phenomenal photographer! She made us feel so comfortable, from our engagement photo shoot all the way through the wedding. She is able to command a crowd to get the shots that she needs but you can tell she has fun and loves what she’s doing. Our photos so far have been AMAZING! I cannot recommend her enough.

response 03/14/2024

Thank you Josie and Dan!!! I absolutely loved being at your wedding and everything went SO...

WELL! Get ready for a giant wedding gallery - what a great day!! So much love to both of you <3

Courtney B

1/05/2024

I could go on and on about how wonderful Mary Rose is. We were are March 2020 wedding that was cancelled due to the first 3/16/20 pandemic shutdown. In the 2 years that followed, my husband and I worked through countless reschedules, and 2 ultimate wedding ceremonies. Mary Rose was so kind, generous and professional as she worked to ensure that our wedding experience was as joyful and seamless as possible. Leading up to the wedding, she was so prepared and ready to listen to our vision. The day-of, my family and friends raved about how professional and wonderful she was, making photos easy and fun. Since we initially booked her in 2018, we have used her for countless other photoshoots, and plan to continue to go to her to capture special moments in our lives. If you are looking for an amazingly talented, kind, funny and unique photographer, look no further! Mary Rose is amazing, and you will not regret booking her.

response 03/14/2024

COURTNEY!! I love you and you know that. I have loved so so much being part of your lives ...

and you are beautiful and wonderful people. Thank you so much for this review!! <3

Jordan M

10/23/2023

Mary Rose and her team absolutely made our wedding day! She kept everything moving on schedule and made sure we got all the photos on our list pre and post ceremony. Not only did our photos turn out perfectly but the organization and support her and her team gave us on our special day was incredible. We are so grateful we chose Mary Rose and can’t recommend her enough!

response 03/14/2024

Jordan thank you so much! I just loved your wedding day - everything was absolutely beauti...

ful and everything went so so well! You're a lovely couple and I'm so glad I got to be part of your very wonderful wedding day. So much love!

Ellen J

10/09/2023

Mary Rose and her team are amazing. And that sentence is such an understatement. We’re so glad we did our engagement shoot with her so we were super comfortable with her on our wedding day. We got our gorgeous wedding pictures back faster than expected and her communication before our wedding was clear and detailed. We both enjoyed working with Mary Rose and she made us feel relaxed in front of the camera. If you’re thinking about booking Mary Rose, do it. You’ll be so glad you did.

response 10/10/2023

Wow Ellen you are so incredibly kind!! I am so glad I got to be at your absolutely beautif...

ul wedding (I mean those flowers!!) and I loved getting to know both of you. I love your humor and it was truly a fantastic day. Thank you so much for your sweet words - it means so so much to me!! <3

Shannon M

10/05/2023

Words can't describe how great mary was on our wedding day and most importantly how she made us feel SO comfortable! she went above and beyond to make our day as smooth as possible. I remember she even handed out a couple plates to my guests so I wouldn't fret over it. If you really want to truly capture your wedding day in the most beautiful way choose mary rose photography. She is absolutely amazing. I have yet to see my wedding photos yet, I was just so pleased with her work I had to write a review because I already know they're going to be beautiful! All of my family on my wedding day loved her as well, great vibes and just overall AMAZING

response 10/10/2023

Shannon!! You're so sweet! I'm so so glad I met you and that you climbed into a canoe for ...

your engagements!!! Haha both your engagement shoot and wedding day were beautiful and you two are just so lovely together. Thank you thank you thank you for these kind words it truly means so much!!

Marissa F

10/05/2023

Had an amazing experience with Mary Rose! She was able to capture gorgeous details of our day and was so professional and easy to work with. On the day of the wedding, Mary Rose was easily able to direct us, our wedding party, and guests how to pose to get the perfect shot. She worked quickly and was able to keep us on track with our tight schedule. We got our wedding gallery quickly and we're IN LOVE with the photos. Can't stop looking at them and reminiscing on our perfect day. Can't recommend working with Mary Rose enough!

response 10/10/2023

Marissa!!! I'm so glad you loved the photos. I mean it's pretty hard to take a bad photo o...

f you haha but really you both are such lovely people and I truly loved being there with you. I am so so honored by these kind words - thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! I hope married life is just absolutely fantastic <3

Paige D

11/28/2022

5 stars is truly not enough for Mary Rose! She was absolutely incredible to work with and I cannot recommend her enough. From start to finish, Mary Rose went above and beyond what is expected from a photographer. She was professional, knowledgeable, and patient with us throughout the process. Seeing the sneak peak of our wedding day photos made my jaw drop and I am so happy she perfectly captured our wedding day. We cannot thank you enough!

response 12/01/2022

Paiiige!! Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words - you are so sweet!! I CANNOT ...

WAIT to finish editing your gallery. It was such a beautiful day and you two are an absolutely wonderful couple. I hope your first holiday season is amazing and you will hear from me soon!!!!

Brett & Rachel K

9/26/2022

If you're looking for fantastic photos and a wonderful person to work with, Mary Rose is the one. From our first interaction, she was accommodating of our ideas while providing inspiration and guidance along the way. Mary Rose is the most organized photographer I've ever met and on our wedding day she made things so easy for us. She makes it comfortable and seamless to shoot with her and had us at ease throughout the entire process. We absolutely loved working with her both for our engagement and wedding photos, and highly recommend her to anyone. Even our guests and bridal party remarked at how wonderful she was and the photos we received the next day are remarkably stunning. 10/10 would recommend and look forward to working with Mary Rose again in the future.

response 09/29/2022

Rachel! This is just so kind and I absolutely love hearing this. I had so much fun being t...

here with all of your wonderful people and especially you two! This review was incredibly sweet and I am so so so glad I got to be part of your fantastic day - and seriously cannot WAIT to edit all the photos!!!

Danielle M

9/21/2022

I cant say enough good things about Mary!!! 5 stars doesn't even come close to describing how amazing she is. From the start she has been nothing short of incredible. We booked Mary for our wedding pretty much as soon as we got engaged. I wanted to make sure I had the best of the best photographer and we DEFINITELY did. She kept me so calm through the entire day and the weeks leading up to it. She made sure I didn't feel rushed, she kept everything running smoothly, even when it was pouring down rain and we had to delay our outdoor photos she kept the mood light and didn't make me stress at all. The whole day flew by but I can guarantee she captured every moment beautifully. I would blindly trust Mary to photograph any event. Seriously, you need Mary for your wedding! We absolutely love her!

response 09/21/2022

WOW!!! Can you be any sweeter??? I am going to cry reading this. It was such a fantastic, ...

fun day and I was so so so happy to be there. And I knew the rain had to clear for you two. It just turned out so perfectly. Thank you so much for all these kind words!!!! It was an honor for me to be there and meet all of your wonderful friends and family. <3 <3 <3

Molly B

8/12/2022

Mary Rose is the absolute best!!!!!! I received so many compliments from my family and friends regarding the photo quality and her overall vibe at the wedding. My bridal party raved about her personality and she made everyone feel 100% comfortable. She did an amazing job navigating a variety of personalities and ensuring we got the photos we wanted. The timeline flowed seamlessly! Not to mention I received my edited photos soooo quickly! I received all my photos within a month from my wedding. I can not recommend Mary Rose enough. Book Mary Rose it will be the best decision you make in the vendor selection process!!!!

response 08/12/2022

You’re the best!!! I loved your wedding and your amazing bridal party and family and your ...

Coronas 😂😂😂 I am so glad I was there to celebrate you and capture it all. I hope your marriage is as spectacular as your wedding day 💕

Erienne R

4/14/2022

Where do I even begin with Mary Rose, I seriously wish I could give her so many more starts than 5. If you're on the hunt for a wedding photographer please stop searching and book Mary now!! She was truly such a dream to work with. My husband and I booked her for our engagement session and our wedding day. From our very first meeting I knew she was the photographer for us. She is so personable, knowledgeable, and even better fun! She listened to all of our wants and needs and gave us so many wonderful suggestions on how to make our dream even better. Our engagement session took place in our home and she made the drive out the Indiana to make sure we had what we wanted. She spent the entire wedding day with us and made sure she captured every shot we asked for even they weren't the traditionally wedding photo. She made our entire wedding party feel so comfortable and made the day so great! Her edits were amazing and her photos were a dream. For us our photo's were the top priority for our wedding and she went above and beyond for us. Her communication was fantastic before and after the wedding. Receiving all of our photos/albums was such an easy process. There was no crazy download process or complications, our album site is so easy to use. She answered every email I sent within a timely manner even after our wedding. I seriously can't say enough wonderful things about her. We 100% will be using Mary in the future for any family pictures!!

response 04/18/2022

Erienne!!! I am SO SO happy I met you and got to be part of your lives. You're both so ama...

zing and your wedding was everything. Thank you so much for these incredibly sweet words - it's my highest hope that I leave you with amazing memories and feeling like your wedding day was everything you hoped. <3 I want to be there for all your big moments - I love you!

Amy M

1/01/2022

From the moment we met Mary Rose we knew we had to have her be part of our wedding day. Mary Rose’s work speaks for itself, every photo is breathtaking. We truly could not be happier with our photos from our engagement shoot and wedding day. We’re able to relive our special day with our wedding album included in her package. Not only are her photos beautiful, but Mary Rose herself is incredible. She was so fun to work with and keeps your day moving seamlessly. We were effected by Covid as many have been, Mary Rose was beyond flexible, patient, and understanding. Book her now!

response 01/04/2022

Amy!!! You are so so sweet. I am so glad I was able to be part of your amazing day - it wa...

s well worth the wait and everything was perfect. I enjoyed every part of the day and all the incredible people in your lives. I hope I see you again soon <3

Kelsey E

11/30/2021

Mary Rose is THE BEST. She shot both engagement photos and our wedding day for us, and was an absolute pleasure both times. My husband and I aren't quite naturals in front of the camera, so having someone calming and fun, who could also give good direction, was really important to us. Mary Rose is exactly that. She's both laid back and enthusiastic, she gives you direction but doesn't stage too much. And what you get is some amazing photos! We LOVED all of our photos, and really appreciated how much she listened to what we wanted for the day. A big thank you to Mary Rose!!

response 11/30/2021

THANK YOU Kelsey!!! You're so sweet! It helped to have such a fun couple to photograph, an...

d such an awesome day. I'm so glad I got to know both of you!!!

Danielle G

6/06/2021

There are not enough words for me to describe how amazing Mary Rose is. We hired Mary Rose to shoot our engagement photos and our wedding and have been blown away time and again by her kindness, humor, patience, and creative eye. Mary Rose will do what it takes to get the perfect shot. We did our engagement photos at the River Walk downtown Naperville and Mary Rose was literally walking through the water to get the perfect shot for us. At our wedding she was sprinting around the venue to make sure we got the gorgeous lighting at golden hour. On top of that, she was always there to get the perfect candid shot. At our reception, Mary Rose had a device set up to get sneak peeks of some of the photos taken throughout the day and my jaw literally dropped upon seeing them. She truly captured the love between my husband and I, especially in the moments when we didn’t even know she was there. Thank you so much, Mary Rose!

response 06/07/2021

Danielle!!!! You are so so kind and I am so glad that I met you both and got to be part of...

your wedding day. It was an AWESOME day and you are both incredible people. I'm so happy for you after this crazy year and I can't wait to edit the millions of photos I took lol!

Colleen K

3/02/2021

My fiance surprised me by hiring Mary Rose to photograph our engagement. I’m so glad he did!!! She captured such a special moment that we are so lucky to look back on for years to come! After he popped the question she took photos of us and our families who joined in the celebration. Mary Rose is very talented and made my fiance and I feel comfortable in front of the camera. Last but not least, she is so FRIENDLY which is an absolute must when working with a photographer.

response 03/02/2021

Oh thanks so much Colleen! You're so sweet. I'm so glad I got to be there - it was so much...

fun and he did such a lovely job planning it. Congratulations again!

Valerie S

1/03/2021

Mary is absolutely amazing! We hired her to photograph our wedding. This was by far the best decision of our wedding. Mary was professional and always responsive. The packages she offers are a good value and very flexible. We needed some extra time and were able to adjust our package to fit our needs exactly. She was on time and knew exactly all the shots we wanted for our big day. The results were better than we could have imagined. Beyond professional results and crystal clear, perfectly colored photos. We were so happy with our photo album quality which was included in our package. We also ordered a companion album and a few other prints since we had a print credit in our package also. We felt so good with the quality of all products. The flashdrive came in a cute personalized box. The photo albums also came in a very heavy duty and easy to store box. Then Christmas came along, and Mary sent us a little Christmas gift. Totally surprised us! She sent a mini-album that went along with our main photo album. We will always recommend her to people and will continue to use her for photography sessions! AMAZING!!!

response 01/03/2021

Valerie!! Thank you so much. This makes me so happy to read - I'm so glad I got to meet bo...

th of you (and pup) and be part of your special day. I can't wait to see you again!

Kaylie L

11/24/2020

Mary Rose is the best photographer out there! Not only are her pictures AMAZING, she is everything you need the day of. She is calm, makes decisions and keeps things moving. I had no idea what the day would look like and she gave me a timeline to work off of that saved the day. I canceled my wedding twice because of COVID and she worked with me every step of the way. It will be the best decision you ever make to hire her for your wedding!!!

response 11/24/2020

Thank you so much! You're awesome and your wedding was just perfect. I am so so so glad I ...

got to be there, and that your wedding was so amazing. <3

Gabriella S

10/06/2020

Mary Rose is absolutely amazing!! She is so sweet and easy to work with. She was our photographer for our engagement pictures, our mini ceremony/celebration this year and she is doing our big celebration next year too. She was so helpful during the planning and so flexible during all of the unknowns of this year. We couldn't be happier with how all of our pictures turned out from our engagement pictures to the pictures from our celebration this year too! She is so organized and kept everything on track that night. We are so happy we get to work with her again next year too!

response 10/06/2020

Gabriella! I'm so so glad I get to see you three years in a row!! That's the good thing ab...

out all of this. Your minimony was awesome and I can't wait for next year. You two are so wonderful!! <3

Heather M

7/24/2020

Mary Rose was wonderful to work with! She was organized, professional, and clearly knew her stuff. She gave lots of good direction during photos, and took all of our requests into account. Highly recommend working with her!

Brett B

7/23/2020

Mary Rose photographed our intimate ceremony at The Haight and she was incredible! She was extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure that we had all of the shots that we wanted. All of the photos turned out great and our friends and family were extremely impressed. We'd highly recommend her to anyone.

Mary B

6/28/2020

Mary is wonderful. She got so many beautiful photos at both our engagement shoot and our wedding. She is so authentic and kind. She made us both feel so at ease and comfortable. My husband hates taking pictures and he loves the photos Mary takes and had a great time working with her. Her photos all look so natural and genuine (nothing feels stiff or posed). I recommend her to all couples!

response 06/29/2020

Thank you so much!!! You're so sweet and you're wedding was so lovely. I'm so glad I got t...

o share your day with you - and before everything was closed!! <3

Rachel B

12/30/2019

Mary Rose shot our wedding in May of 2019 and she was truly amazing! I seriously cannot recommend her enough! It was a joy working with her during the entire process of planning, on the day, and even reviewing and selecting photos for our printed album. Everyone that was part of the pictures still make comments to us about how easy she was to work with on the wedding day, making everyone comfortable and making sure everyone was where they needed to be. She was timely with delivering the photos to us and everything she captured was a thousand times better that we could have ever hoped for. Do yourself a favor and book her right now!

Lauren S

12/12/2019

Mary Rose was excellent to work with from our first meeting to our wedding day and then some! She knows what she is talking about when it comes to the timeline the day of and worked well with all of our other vendors. She made my not so thrilled husband feel comfortable in front of the camera. Our photos (engagement & wedding) are beautiful and truly capture us. The quality of her work and her products are wonderful, I almost feel like I shouldn't touch our wedding album it is so pretty! We could not be more thankful for her work, we are so happy we chose to work with her!

Maggie S

11/12/2019

Mary Rose is my #1 vendor recommendation to anyone who asks and she has done several of my friend's weddings since mine last year! She is extremely talented and has a fantastic eye for great shots. She works with you to make sure she captures what is most important to you on your big day. I highly recommend opting to do the engagement photos with her so that you can have a "practice session". This helps her get to know you as a couple and gets you comfortable in front of the camera. She is a pleasure to work with and by far the best money we spent on our wedding!

Dana F

10/11/2019

Mary Rose is simply amazing! We interviewed over 13 different photographers and we are so glad that we chose her! She made planning an out of state wedding a breeze. Our photos turned out way better than I ever expected. She made sure that she captured all the tiny details and little moments that we even missed during the day. We HIGHLY recommend Mary Rose!

response 10/13/2019

Wow thank you so much!! I'm so glad that you love your gallery!!! This is the best thing t...

o hear after I send the gallery. So glad I got to photograph your wedding.

Elizabeth B

10/02/2019

Considering this is one of THE MOST important wedding vendors you will hire... I cannot day enough about Mary!!! She is seriously INCREDIBLE!! She flew to Pawleys Island, SC for our surprise engagement (my husband set this up) and our engagement photos and then flew to Captiva Island, Fl for our wedding. Since then she has even taken family photos for us in Minnesota cause I just can’t find anyone as good as she is! Not only did she help us with posing but she also made us feel super comfortable! The best part is her rates are very reasonable despite her high level expertise.

response 10/13/2019

And I loved every minute of it! Your wedding was so gorgeous and I'm so glad I could be pa...

rt of it. Thank you!!

Emily B

10/02/2019

Mary Rose Photography shot our wedding back in 2015 and exceeded all of my expectations! Her organization, planning and advice before the wedding was extremely helpful. We went over day of timelines, must have shot lists and many other details which helped the day go seamless. On the wedding day Mary helped us stay on schedule and kept everyone organized..even during family photos! Haha Mary’s creative eye and instruction during pictures is natural and down to earth...she made us feel so comfortable! I highly recommend choosing her to shoot your wedding!

response 10/13/2019

Thank you!! Your wedding was absolutely gorgeous and I'm so glad I could be part of it. Wh...

at an awesome day!

Cassie K

10/02/2019

Mary Rose was the best photographer! She traveled to North Carolina to shoot our beach wedding. The pictures were just amazing - exactly what we were hoping for! She is really creative and thinks on her feet to get the best shot! She was also really good at positioning us to get our best angles (no double chins! Haha!) She is professional and sweet and you will love your photos! We also use her for our family photos now too! (Maternity, newborn, family pictures!)

response 10/13/2019

Thank you! You're so awesome Cassie! I'm so glad I got to be there for your wedding. Your ...

family is the best and I love our sessions. :-)

Sara M

6/03/2019

Book Mary Rose right now. From our engagement shoot to wedding photos, she is a miracle worker. Mary Rose turned our rainy (partially outdoor) wedding into a dream, not only producing amazing photos but also incorporating umbrellas in almost every picture due to the weather. She's amazing to work with, based on he work and personality alike!

response 10/13/2019

Thank you so much! I loved your wedding and I'm so glad I got to be part of your day. You ...

two were crazy fun to work with and I'm so glad I met you both.

Lauren S

4/28/2019

Mary Rose was an exceptional photographer! She was very organized, punctual, and effective at managing our photo schedule throughout our wedding day. She went above and beyond to capture the best photos and even helped out with some of our ceremony preparations. Our entire wedding party enjoyed working with her. We are thrilled with our photos and very happy with the overall experience of working with Mary Rose!

response 10/13/2019

Thank you so much!! I love hearing this. Your wedding was so beautiful and I was so excite...

d to be part of it. So glad you love your gallery!

Elyse J

1/12/2019

Mary Rose Photgraphy was amazing for my wedding at the Drake downtown Chicago! She was wonderful to work with ahead of time, making sure she knew every shot I wanted but was also so creative the day of, getting artistic shots throughout the day. She knew all the best places downtown Chicago to go for the wedding party pictures and made it quick and enjoyable even being outside in December!! I highly recommend Mary Rose Photography, you will not be disappointed!

response 10/13/2019

Thank you so much! It was such an incredible day, puppy and all! I'm so glad I got to be p...

art of it.

Rosa B

12/17/2018

Working with Mary Rose was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding! From the minute we met with her, we knew she was the photographer for us. Her professionalism, paired with her sweet personality, was exactly what we were looking for. Both our engagement and our wedding photos were breathtaking. It was truly amazing how beautiful our pictures came out. Mary Rose has an amazing eye and we were so pleased with the moments she captured during this important time in our lives. Through our experience, we feel like we had the pleasure of not only working with a talented photographer, but also we made a great friend through the process! You will not regret working with Mary Rose - she's the best!

response 10/13/2019

Wow. This is amazing to hear. You both are the most amazing people and I am so so glad I m...

et you! Your wedding was so awesome and it was so much fun getting to know you.

Lauren D

12/17/2018

Go with Mary Rose Photography. From the first picture she takes to the last you will feel comfortable and relaxed. I have very picky taste when it comes to photography and she exceeded all expectations. From the moment we reached out to her for a quote she was there to answer any and all questions. I cannot thank her enough for all that she did. She got pictures of everything. Down to the smallest details. She kept us on pace throughout the whole day and was able to get everyone laughing and smiling for the pictures. She got so many different shots of my husband and I that I love that I can't choose a favorite. I spent an entire work day showing the pictures to my coworkers and they received so many compliments. I don't care if it makes me that person who won't stop showing people my wedding pictures These are pictures I will cherish for the rest of my life. Something I can proudly share with future generations. I highly recommend Mary Rose Photography to anyone and everyone!

response 10/13/2019

Thank you so so much! This is amazing to hear. I'm so glad you are happy - it was an incre...

dible day and I was so glad to be part of it!

Mary G

6/16/2017

Mary Rose was an excellent choice for our winter engagement photo session. She stuck it out through the cold and wind and got some beautiful shots. She was easy to work with and gave good direction. She was creative, which was helpful to me and my fiance since we tend to be a bit awkward with photos. Mary made it easy to feel comfortable in front of the camera and the results showed it. We received our photos quickly and packaged beautifully! I would recommend her to anyone!

response 10/13/2019

Oh thank you!! It was so much fun and I'm so glad I could be part of your lives that way. ...

It was a great day!

Helen W

12/26/2016

We are so glad we chose Mary Rose Photography for our wedding in November 2016. From the start, Mary Rose was extremely professional, informative, and very responsive with communication via email and in-person. She was great with helping us plan out the photography schedule and made us feel at ease and excited throughout the planning process. On our wedding day, Mary Rose and her second photographer, Holly were fantastic! They were organized throughout the day (Mary Rose and Holly provided a stress-free day) and creative with setting up the photographs; everything was perfect! We recently received our photographs and they are stunning quality. We loved working with Mary Rose Photography and highly recommend her company for any special occasion!

response 10/13/2019

I'm so glad! I was thrilled to be part of your wedding day - it was lots of fun. Thank you...

so much for your kind words!

Ashley B

7/16/2015

We just received our wedding photos from Mary Rose, and they look amazing! She is truly talented at what she does. She is very organized and easy to work with, and she really cares about her clients. She even met with us at our venue about a month before the wedding to check out the best places to take pictures! It rained the day of our wedding, but Mary Rose brought umbrellas so we could take some photos outside. We ended up with our “first look” outside, and the pictures turned out great, despite the rain! The umbrellas were a cute touch :) She is very artistic with the way she set up our rings, my shoes, and my dress for the getting ready pictures. During the ceremony and reception, she took a lot of shots that truly captured the emotion of the day. Scrolling through the pictures, I felt like I was re-living my wedding day. I’m so happy to have these pictures to treasure forever! Thank you, Mary Rose, for capturing these beautiful memories!

response 10/13/2019

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you love your photos. It was a wonderful day and I was thr...

illed to be part of it!!

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