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...
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 had a huge blast documenting a day in this active family’s Maui vacation! We planned to start out the day snorkeling with turtles, but after we rescheduled the session due to hurricane Iselle, the ocean hadn’t returned to its usual clarity yet. So instead...
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...
Ahhhh vacation. Bonding, relaxation, adventure and 1,413 images to prove it. Ok, maybe only 867 if you aren’t obsessed with catching every. single. moment. {guilty as charged}. And don’t forget the 212 pictures on your mobile device. For many people, capturing these images is...