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Hey Everyone! I was just back home in Wisconsin for Thanksgiving last month.  One of my best friends from High School was going to be home with her 3 year old daughter as well and asked me to take some photos of her!  We decided to just do a quick little mini-session at a park near the house Megan grew up in.  Megan and Mackenzie came to the park with Megan's dad as well (who just happens to be my childhood doctor!).  It was great to see Megan and her dad and to finally meet Mackenzie!!  When we got to the park, we soon realized that the playground equipment was, for the most part, the same exact equipment that Megan played on growing up!  Kind of a cool experience for a family I think.  Here are some of my favorites from the day:

Beautiful Mackenzie!  I'm pretty sure Megan should get her into modeling...

Mackenzie loved the slide!  She also loved Mr. Bear :)

She was all over the place!  After swinging herself, she put Mr. Bear in the swing and pushed him!

Mackenzie seemed to really be drawn to this spaceship (on the left).  She went back to it about 3 times that day!

Sliding again!

Megan and Mackenzie on what used to be a real tire swing, now just a "big plastic disc" swing.

Beautiful Mother and Daughter!

I really love this one of Mackenzie in the tire climb!  What a cutie!

It was so much fun to meet Mackenzie and get to know her a little.  And of course, always good to see Megan!  Hopefully I'll see them again at Christmas!

Thanks for reading,

Mary

Las Vegas Strip Wedding Photography | April & Chase {Part 1}

Hey Everyone! I just photographed April and Chase's wedding last Thursday at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino!  They were married in the Chapel there where no outside photography is allowed during the ceremony but they hired me to get photos before and after the wedding.

April and Chase are from Texas and had about 60 friends and family make the trip to Las Vegas for their wedding!  It was a beautiful ceremony at a beautiful venue.  It even rained on their wedding day which is good luck I hear!  It must be extra good luck in Las Vegas because it very rarely rains here :)

This blog is all about the details from the day.  These were all pretty much taken before the ceremony.  Here are some of my favorite detail shots!

Here's the beautiful bride April getting last minute touches on her makeup.

I'm loving the black and white wedding trend.  Here are April's shoes with the rainy gloomy day in the background out the window!

Her beautiful dress and amazing veil!

Maid of Honor, Heather, helping April in her dress.

Chase in his boutonniere.  Don't worry, he wasn't in the same room before the ceremony!

Some of Aprils wedding day bling.

April's teary-eyed father came after she was ready to walk her down the aisle!

Here we go!!  One last look at herself in the mirror and an exhale on her way out to the Chapel.

Now, outside photography isn't allowed but I'm just not allowed to use a flash or move around in the Chapel so I was able to capture a few special moments!  Here is their first married kiss and heading back down the aisle together as a married couple!

And of course, their rings!

Here's just a detail of outside the Mandalay Bay Wedding Chapel.

Congratulations April and Chase!  That's all for now but check back soon for more photos from after the ceremony!

Thanks for reading,

Las Vegas Christmas Card & Holiday Card Photography

Hey Everyone! I just wanted to post a quick blog about Holiday card photo sessions!  I'm going to be offering sessions December 2nd- December 12th.  These sessions are short and sweet, 30 minutes long in a location of your choice.  The turn around time is only 4 days for up to 10 photo options for your card!  Here are a few examples that I've done already this Holiday season!

Here is Justin and Morgans.  I love how simple, quirky and funny it is!  Card layout from www.tinyprints.com

Here is Ryan and Kristins with their dogs Jackson and Tucker in front of the fireplace.  Card layout also from www.tinyprints.com

This one is a custom design for Jon and his dog Millie in front of the Welcome to Las Vegas sign!  This will be printed on a postcard from cardsdirect.com.

This year I am offering the 30 minute Holiday card sessions with up to 10 high-resolution photos for only $85.  This offer does not include any custom designs or me ordering the cards for you, that will be up to you after you receive your photos.  Here are some recommended sites with amazing designs and easy uploading and ordering:

www.tinyprints.com www.minted.com www.cardsdirect.com www.zazzle.com

Most of them are currently having holiday specials for some great discounts on your order.  Email me today at info@marymeyerphotography to book your Holiday photo session before all spaces fill up!

I won't be blogging again until after the Thanksgiving holiday so I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!