My Story

Moments by Mare started at the end of 2020, 6 months after I had my first daughter. As most moms do, my camera roll became filled with nothing but pictures of her. I began making little sets up to take her monthly Milestone pictures and while I was taking her 6 month photos my sister made the comment that I should get back into photography. She had a camera bag from her dad that was just collecting dust that she gifted to me to get started. The camera and lens in it were as old as I am. It was heavy and the picture quality was not that good. Since then, I have of course upgraded my equipment and done lots of research to keep getting better each year.

In high school, I used to always make my niece “model” for me as I would take her pictures. I even have an album on Facebook entitled “I want to be a photographer” from when I was in Jr High. I’m so grateful to be able to say over 15 years later, I finally am a photographer. My favorite things to shoot are styled shoots like boudoir or fun Halloween inspired shoots but I love just being behind a camera. I love being able to freeze a moment in time and have it forever.

Sometimes life gets busy and pictures don’t always get printed so all my sessions come with an 8x10 print and a couple Polaroids. I loved the idea of the polaroid because it’s a simple little keepsake that you could do so many different things with. Keychain, ornament, fridge magnet, collage (if you have multiple sessions over the years.) The list goes on.

I’m always down for an adventure! checking out a beautiful, new location or trying out new ideas are some of the things that light my fire! So, if you ever have a crazy, fun idea - I’m your girl. But I also love just getting to be behind a camera and do what I love everyday.