It is important to remember simple is better for photos.  You don’t want too much craziness going on, while simultaneously looking fabulous! Color:  Pick one or two solid colors to build off and then use a fun pop of color of pattern to accent the whole look. Layers:  This is California and it is Fall, […]

Welcome to the world Miss. P! I was honored to be a part of your welcoming committee and to capture your amazing entrance. xo m #birth #familyphotography #birthphotography #familyphotographer #lifestylephotography #MountainViewFamilyPhotographer #lifestylephotographer #blackandwhite

I was fortunate enough to travel to our nation’s Capital last week to both meet and capture my newest niece! She is the epitome of perfection…if I do say so myself 😉 This was my sister’s first baby and so we were all very excited and waiting with baited breath for her arrival; which came […]

Wow, how have I not visited this spot before?! Thank you to the C family for introducing me because I will definitely be back! Hidden Villa is a nonprofit organization with beautiful grounds that also operates it’s own organic farm and it’s in Los Altos! There are hiking trails & animals galore, even 1 month […]

With the Valentine’s Day just around the corner I thought it fitting to do a couple’s Wardrobe Wednesday! Whether it’s an engagement shoot or just a great gift of professional portraiture this look screams sweet & sensual.  Two adjectives that go hand and hand with the day of love.  The looks works great even just […]

This is a great shabby chic look that doubles as both fashionable and cozy in case the wind starts blowing.  If the wind isn’t crazy you pull off that cowl neck sweater and incorporate it as a prop in your shoot.  This would be a great look for a mod Senior Session. These looks and […]

Here’s to 2015 being the year where Wardrobe Wednesday stays consistent!  This is my promise to you all to hold myself accountable for making sure this blog post makes it up, ahem, that’s right I said EVERY week! We’ve all got our resolutions, right? What is yours? Although the Blog has been pretty silent through […]

This grey, yellow & denim combo is a wonderful mix of bright & comfortable!  Squeeze this look in before the chill of Fall takes over 🙂 Check out these looks and more at Old Navy, Gap & Piperlime. Call or e-mail Mary @ Mary Bea Photography today to book your holiday family photo session before it’s […]

Surprise!!! Check out this adorable family/maternity session from up at the gorgeous Huddart Park in Woodside. This little princess just can’t wait to be a big sister! …and she’s all smiles 🙂 #woodsidefamilyphotography #maternity #BayAreaFamilyPhotographer #familyphotography #familyportrait #familyphotographer #maternityshoot #MountainViewFamilyPhotographer #huddartpark

Looking towards Fall in this week’s Wardrobe Wednesday…or California weather anytime of year, ha.  The key here is layers, while it serves the great purpose of keeping you warm it also adds dimensionality to your photos as well as changing up your looks by incorporating the layers for some  of the photos and leaving them […]