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Art made gently.
Weddings for people who value aesthetics and presence.
Mary Shelton Media is the embodiment of uptown sophistication seasoned with some downtown funk.
For the nostalgic
yet vibey
Chicago . Michigan
worldwide
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Somewhere between the elevated athleisure of Princess Di and the hip-hop influence of Destiny's Child, that's where you'll find me...
The michigan & chicago wedding photographer capturing Art made gently.
Weddings for people who value aesthetics and presence.
hi, i'm Mary
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I'm here for the couple who does both. The couple who appreciates the classic elements of a wedding, while still wanting to do something unexpected. The couple who values both the ease of the digital camera, and the iconic and everlasting impact of the film camera.
of our favorite captured moments
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love notes
note one
We are so lucky to have gotten to work with Mary for our wedding. Of course, the photos are stunning and we were fans of her work before even meeting. her. My husband and I were intentional about finding someone who we would get along with, but ended up with Mary feeling a little bit more like family! Our personalities clicked immediately and she takes the time to get to know you as people as well as your hopes and dreams for your wedding weekend. I am so grateful for all the time she put in before the weekend. Once her and Kendra stepped on the property they were ready to go and had the most amazing attention to detail. Not only do we have amazing photos of ourselves, but we also have photos that truly capture the essence and feeling of our wedding weekend. Mary and Kendra weren't just working our wedding, they were guests. Feeling the feelings, enjoying the moments and creating memories with us and our families. I'll never forget girl talk while getting my hair cut and meeting each other on the dance floor! If you are looking for someone who puts their entire soul into their work, look no further.
"I'll never forget girl talk while getting my hair cut and meeting each other on the dance floor!”
note two
Mary is such an incredible photographer from start to finish. She was so thoughtful every step of the way, always making sure we got the shots we wanted. From the engagement photos to the wedding, shooting with Mary was a breeze! I received so many compliments from family and wedding party on how comfortable Mary made them feel behind the camera. For some, taking photos can feel daunting, but Mary makes everyone feel comfortable and confident! Something I hadn’t thought about was difficult family dynamics. Mary was so open, thoughtful and delicate in her communication when it came to those dynamics on our wedding day. She made sure nobody felt uncomfortable or awkward and directed family photos like a well-oiled machine! Truly had such a wonderful experience with Mary and I couldn’t be more grateful for how everything turned out! You won’t regret trusting Mary with your special day. Having the right wedding photographer will make or break your day and we are so grateful to Mary for making it so special.
