I am Mary Okner of Mary Bea Photography. I am based in San Jose, CA and photograph families up and down the San Francisco Bay Area as well as around the country. I'd like to share with you a little bit about myself and 3...
Have you been looking for that perfect summer travel buddy? Someone who will inspire you, push you to explore your surroundings and take it all in? Well, we're here to tell you a secret ...
Inspiration: I never go into a session with too much of a plan in mind – I often shoot in places I have never been to before and I like to be inspired by what is around me. I look at the location and the...
When was the last time you had family photos taken? Are you waiting for the perfect time? When is the perfect time? When your kids are in elementary school? Middle school? High school? The milestones in life that we typically want to document with professional portraits...
This sweet family was vacationing on Maui to celebrate their anniversary, and the three kids’ upcoming birthdays. This was their very first photo session as a family, and I’m so honored they chose me to document this fun and busy time in their life. Inspiration: As...
I love traveling with my family. Putting aside the fun, relaxation and adventure family travel involves, I believe that there’s no greater gift we can give our kids than allowing them to experience a culture different from their own. The world can seem very small...