About this vendor
Based in Geneva, IL, Mary Rose Photography specializes in capturing the beautiful moments of weddings. This experienced artist provides personalized services to ensure your big day is perfectly captured.
Mary Rose began shooting weddings over a decade ago and instantly fell in love. Being part of a couple's intimate celebration and capturing a range of emotions inspired Mary to further pursue this area of photography. Driven by a passion to help couples remember one of the best days of their lives, this professional started their own full-time business. Through their work, they strive to make wedding photography a seamless and enjoyable process where love is felt through every image.
When you work with Mary Rose Photography, you can enjoy pre-wedding planning to work out all the details and create a list of the portraits and iconic shots you envision. On your big day, Mary will go above and beyond to help you enjoy your celebration. From planned poses to candid moments, they will provide you and your loved ones with a range of beautiful images to look back on. Each photography package includes a heirloom wedding album to hold your treasured memories.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
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
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2023.2022.2021.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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I had the best experience working with Mary Rose. I spoke with a dozen photographers before finding her, and I'm so glad I did. She was wonderful from our very first conversation, ...
and her experience showed throughout the day. She guided us from start to finish, worked efficiently, and captured beautiful photos without ever overstepping.
Our guests and family adored her. She's kind, warm, and funny, and truly a joy to work with. They were impressed by how professional and easygoing she was, and several guests even asked for her contact info. She made my entire wedding day better, and I can't recommend her enough. Hiring Mary Rose was, without a doubt, one of the best decisions I made for our wedding.
Mary Rose was an absolute joy to work with and delivered an exceptional experience from start to finish. She surpassed all our expectations, and we would wholeheartedly recommend h...
er to anyone! For both our engagement and wedding photos, she went above and beyond to create images that were meaningful, unique and truly memorable!
I can’t say enough good things about Mary Rose Photography! She is by far the best wedding photographer I could have hoped for. She was so kind and fun, put all of my wedding party...
and family at ease, and was so easy to work with.
The photos from our wedding day were absolutely perfect. Like, unbelievably wonderful. I truly could not have gotten better pictures if I had made them on AI. We had so many picture options to choose from, which I was so thankful for. She was so professional and so easy to communicate with.
I recommend Mary Rose above anyone else to photograph your wedding- it will be the best wedding planning decision you make, I promise! :)
From our engagement photos to the wedding day Mary was absolutely amazing. She truly went above and beyond her job as a photographer to help keep us calm, cool and collected. She m...
ade us feel comfortable, made sure everything ran on schedule and not afraid to speak up when needed for what our (bride and groom) wishes with grace. She helped us remember to capture every special moment, and exceeded all our expectations. I genuine lifeline. We cannot wait for all our wedding photos to come in. The sneak peek is already breath taking!
We are absolutely thrilled with Mary Rose and her Assistant, Dana, for capturing the most beautiful moments of our wedding day! From start to finish, they worked tirelessly to ensu...
re every special moment was documented, and the results are absolutely stunning.
Mary Rose and Dana were true professionals, bringing both skill and creativity to the day. They knew exactly how to put us and our guests at ease, making the experience comfortable and enjoyable. Their attention to detail and ability to capture candid, emotional moments is truly unmatched. I knew I wanted to work with Mary Rose based on her portfolio and how she captures moments beautifully. My husband, who has a very large family, knew he wanted to work with her when she noted she is great at wrangling in large groups.
What stood out most was their dedication, we had so many guests say “holy cow, your photographers worked HARD! I don’t think they stopped all day!” The photos delivered are everything we dreamed of and more.
We couldn’t be happier with our choice to work with Mary Rose. Her hard work, talent, and passion for what she does truly shine through in every shot. If you’re looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond to capture your most special moments, we wholeheartedly recommend her! When my husband and I were reviewing our gallery, our jaws were on the floor and said “wow, love that photo” at nearly every one. Our photos could be in a high-end fashion magazine; they are works of art, especially the golden hour photos.
Thank you again, Mary Rose! We are recommending her to all of our friends getting married, too. We hope to work with her again in the future to capture new memories that may come along.
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 breat...
htaking 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!
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 ab...
solutely 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.
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 ar...
e so happy with the whole experience and the forever memories as we look through the gallery for years to come!
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 comfort...
able 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!!
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!
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.
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, m...
y 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.
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 o...
ur 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!
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 wed...
ding 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.
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
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 wa...
s 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!
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!
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 ins...
piration 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.
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 Ma...
ry 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!
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 rave...
d 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!!!!
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!!
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 happi...
er 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!
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 c...
amera, 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!!
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!
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.
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!!!
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!!!
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 do...
ing 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!
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!
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 sho...
ts 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 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!
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, o...
n 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!
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 work...
ed 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!
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!
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 tur...
ned 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!
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.
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 ove...
r 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!
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 crea...
tive 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!)
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 produc...
ing 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!
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 c...
apture 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!
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 s...
o 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!
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 professionalis...
m, 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!
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 e...
xceeded 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!
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 ga...
ve 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!
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 communic...
ation 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!
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!
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