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Mary & The Joel live in a 400 sq. ft. home in Portland, OR and a 1968 Airstream near Santa Cruz, CA.
They share iPhone photos on Instagram as MARYANDTHEJOEL.
Sometimes they use fancier cameras as PHOTOGRAPHERS,
who get email at NIFTY@BLUEWINDOWCREATIVE.COM.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Blue Window Creative

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User1075038 Sent on 01/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Mary & The Joel - amazing photographs, wonderful couple, funny, friendly, knowledgeable, honest, highly recommended!!
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User917450 Sent on 08/30/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Mary and The Joel are the best photographers in the world. Their documentary style allows all the details of the day, details you'd probably forget because you are so busy getting married, to be captured on film forever. They scamper about and capture all the special moments you didn't even realize were special. Not to mention the fact, that they are consumate professionals and are always willing to lend a hand if need be.
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Corley Sent on 09/11/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Mary and Joel are not only amazing photographers, but they are also amazing people. That is that. I can not express enough how much better they made our day. They made everyone feel so comfortable that people didn't even realized they were being photographed. LOVED them.
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Megan Sent on 07/29/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Honestly, one of the best decisions we have ever made is calling Mary and Joel for our wedding. They are so extremely talented and two of the kindest people you will ever meet. Their photos are breathtaking and leave you wondering how any two people could do such beautiful job at capturing exactly who you are in a single shot. Their photos will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you remember EXACTLY how you felt on the day of your wedding. Their work is so unobtrusive that you barely notice that they are snapping shots throughout the day. They spent so much time with us, including two days of ceremonies before our Indian meets Western wedding and were truly part of our wedding, not just another "vendor".

And it doesn't stop there; they don't just take jaw-dropping photos, they create custom invitations that will exceed any expectations that you would ever have about a piece of paper. Three months later and post-wedding, we are STILL getting compliments on our invititions. I promise, you won't find anything more creative, more unique or more beautiful than what they can create for you. They really get to know who you are and work tirelessly to get everything right. Mary and Joel are also able to recommend equally talented florists, dress-makers, bakers, etc with the same passion and creativity that you absolutely will not find in your typical run-of-the-mill wedding vendors.

We absolutely can not say enough about Mary and Joel, personally and professionally! We would recommend them to any one for any event as they are, beyond doubt, two of the most talented and sincere people we have ever met.
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Angela Sent on 09/06/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Mary and Joel were amazing and we couldn't have asked for better wedding day photographers. I look through my photos and find a new favorite everytime. They captured what was real and made it beautiful. They are truly artists and I would recommend them to any couple for their engagement or wedding day photos. We love you and your work, Mary and Joel!!!
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Sherrie Sent on 08/03/2008
5 out of 5 rating
We were blessed to find Mary and Joel after a bad experience with our first choice of photographer. They were so cool to work with and they made it so easy to stand in front of a camera! Both my husband and I don't really like getting our picture take so we were afraid it would feel awkward and uncomfortable. Mary and Joel just engage you in conversation and you don't even realize they are taking your picture half the time! The pictures themselves are so cool because they capture moments and expression that are truely you! No cutesy poses by the tree with his hand on your shoulder or the traditional poses. REAL moments which were priceless to us! They got my crinkled nose laugh and James giving me that "your crazy, woman" look with one eyebrow raised! Those show our true personalities and are our favorites! They catch the moments that you have together when you think the camera's not pointing at you and no one see's. I am sure that if it is the traditional pictures that you are going for, Mary and Joel are the ones to do the best job too! Thanks Mary and Joel for the best pictures for the best time in our lives!
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Ashley Sent on 07/01/2008
5 out of 5 rating
There are not words to express how happy I was with there work. Mary was a delight to work with and went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect. We had a brainstorming session and she created me the most perfect wedding invitation. She took the design from my design as inspiration. We carried this throughout the whole wedding. They did our Save-The-Dates, Invitations, Programs and Table Cards. I've told everybody in the world about them. People actually took our wedding invitations to show friends. Seriously, how often does that happen? Blue Window does an amazing job of capturing your event at an even greater price.
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Mark Sent on 04/09/2008
5 out of 5 rating
The design was spectacular, the single most unique wedding invite I've seen to date.
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Christie Sent on 03/02/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Blue Window was one of the best choices I made for my wedding. My husband and I could not have been happier. Mary and Joel captured all the best moments of our special day and looking back over the pictures allows us to relive it all again.
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Cayce Sent on 02/28/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Words can't describe the feelings we have when we look through our wedding album. I can't express how blown away we were with images Mary & Joel took on our wedding day. They're both extremely talented, and captured the most amazing shots. Our friends and family STILL (almost a year later) comment on our wedding photos. I loved how quickly Mary returned my emails & calls. I also enjoyed the fact that they showed complete professionalism while working. HIGHLY Recommend!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Blue Bouquet Blue Bouquet Wedding Florists

Joel and Mary are exceptional individuals. The wedding industry has a way of neutering creative people. Over time people turn to zombies and fall in line. Joel and Mary seem to be immune to it all. They just keep doing their thing and their thing is fabulous. They are great designers, excellent photographers, and kind individuals. Best of all, it will be an easy decision for you. Talk to them. Either you will love them or you will think them strange. If you think them strange, move on.... If you love them, as I do, book them without delay!!!

Californos Californos Restaurant Weddings

Joel & Mary produce the most creative designs we have yet encountered! Both artistically & photographically, these people are fun, fun, fun! How lucky that Kansas City has access to such talent and that they are able to accommodate the special needs of your amazing day!

High Vibe Bride High Vibe Bride Wedding Dresses

Amazing! So much beyond the word "creative"! Truly artists, truly sweet people, You'd be making the right choice in doing business with Blue Window Creative!

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Blue Window Creative frequently asked questions

Blue Window Creative offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Blue Window Creative offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Blue Window Creative offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Blue Window Creative is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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