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...
You probably had photos taken of your baby, but now you are a parent of a toddler! We all know how fun toddlers are: opinionated, full of energy, playful, but also full of emotions, testing boundaries and challenging. They are fun but they are also...
I’ve been in business for almost six years and every year I’ve dreaded mini sessions. At first I was worried that I would only book one person, when I needed three to make it worth it -- then, it became more than that. As a lifestyle...
Inspiration: As a lifestyle photographer, photographing San Francisco newborns is always such a fun adventure. I love being given the privilege of taking photos in a family's home. There is always a sense of joy and nervous anticipation I feel waiting to see the character...
Inspiration: Joe and Stephanie inspired me from the moment they stepped out of the car. They are an extremely stylish, affectionate and bubbly couple, and I knew I could push the boundaries a little bit with them and they would appreciate some added drama in...
When I was growing up I played florist, dolls, school, doctor – all kinds of make-believe play. Now as an adult, I look back on those times with envy, but appreciate how beautiful it was that I could just be lost in the moment, on...