Hi Friend! My name is Mary Bender!

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & Beyond

I am 26 years old, am married to the love of my life and am a mama to two sweet baby girls! I love coffee, thrifting, baking, traveling, playing with my golden retriever and german shepherd, and reading!!

I want to be not just your photographer but your friend!! I LOVE wedding days and talking all the fun planning details, dreamy visions, what you want your day to be about & everything in between! I am here to be a calming presence in your wedding planning process & help you however you need!

My Why? My mission in all of my work is to glorify the Lord! He is my forever my why and I thank Him first for this fun business and fun life! He is the only reason I get to do this and I know it is only Him who is eternal & who I will stand before one day! So, He is the firm foundation on which I and this business stand!

Let's Create Something Magical!


I am ready and excited to work with you whether it is your wedding day, pregnancy announcement, senior session, proposal, or you just want a fun photoshoot! I love documenting His creation & your love story! I love when my clients have a vision that I can help them bring to life but I also love to dream & create! Let's work together!