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At MBP, we provide all our clients with dual coverage on their wedding day. Mary Basnight will be their
primary photographer and Mac Basnight will be their secondary photographer. Working as a team, we
provide our clients with full coverage on their wedding day. They receive a complementary mix of images
taken from different angles and different viewpoints. The coverage style will provide the most amazing mix
of images.

Second, MBP provides creative wedding photography planning advice. When our clients want to know
the best time to set their ceremony, the best time to shoot the family photos and so on, we can creatively
provide our clients with options so they can make an informed decision on how they want their wedding
day to be. MBP will help structure where and when to take photos during the day so clients will not be
spending noticeable time away from guests.

Last, MBP will attend the ceremony rehearsal when possible. This is not a photo op. More importantly, this is
part of the planning that goes into how MBP will provide coverage on the wedding day. It is also an opportunity
for MBP to meet the most important members of both families and the wedding party, give last minute advice
if needed and to introduce ourselves to your family. We want them to feel comfortable asking of us anything come
the day of the wedding

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  • Asian-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Native American-owned
  • Pacific Islander-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Mary Basnight

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Mary and Mac Made us Laugh

We recently had our wedding photos taken by Mary and Mac and they were an absolute delight to work with. My now husband and I are quite awkward especially behind a lens, but she was able to pull us out of our shell just enough to not absolutely hate the experience. Her and her husband were absolutely hilarious and just a little bit weird that we felt completely at home. I absolutely cannot wait to see how Mary and Mac captured our very special day!
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Kristi Sent on 07/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded my expectations

If you are thinking about booking Mary for your engagement or wedding needs, DO IT. I cannot imagine my photos being anymore beautiful and “us” then they are. Mary is so beyond talented and her passion truly shows through her work. I am so thankful I found her!
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Kayleigh Sent on 02/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

No one better, hands down!

Mary and her Husband were an absolute delight to work with! They both have an amazing eye and were very professional and fun to work with. Our pictures turned out better than I could ever have imagined. Can't wait to see how the wedding pictures will turn out!
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Davis Sent on 12/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Planner's Mom's Wedding

As a local, professional wedding planner who has had the pleasure of conducting over 500 weddings and working with countless photographers very personally, I can say without a doubt that Mary (and Mac!!) Basnight Photography was the perfect choice for my own mother’s wedding day in the Outer Banks. From Day 1, you can tell she loves what she does – her passion for excellence in her craft is exceptional and quite impressive. She has a knack for knowing when to let her bubbly personality loose (which is why we fell in love with her so much, she knows how to have FUN), and when to quietly evoke the perfect emotion from a couple, letting them shine. It’s because of her disposition, not to mention her eye for incredible lighting and editing power, that we received such beautiful pictures. They are gifts that will last a lifetime. I am forever grateful to her and Mac for being a part of such a special day or my family. If you’re deciding between photographers, do yourself a favor and take my expert advice: you will be in the best of hands with Mary Basnight.
Brandi
Brandi Sent on 07/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Mary & Mac did our engagement & wedding photos & we could not have been any happier with the results. They are both amazing photographers that you will instantly feel comfortable with. It was like I had known them forever. Our photos were amazing & unique & we have received so many compliments on them. We will definitely have future sessions with them.
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Ashley Sent on 06/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I are terrible at taking photos because we always look like we are fake smiling (because we are!). With Mary we did our engagement photos and then our wedding in OBX. From first meeting to wedding day it was an absolute blast! We had a couple ideas, but Mary helped us get the moments we were looking to capture and our photos came out great! They took the extra time and went the extra mile with us being very novice about everything. We live in Virginia; so we had to talk a lot via electronics, and everything was great! Would definitely recommend and I hope to have a reason to use her services again!
J
Jasmine Sent on 06/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
It was the best price for the amount of items included in the package! We have had several compliments on how great the pictures turned out!!
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Jessie Sent on 06/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Oh Boy. Mary is my absolute, all time, with out a doubt, favorite photographer to work with. Every image invokes emotions, playfulness and showcases a beautiful work of art. She is beautiful person inside and out and her creative genius is not to be compared with anyone else I know. Such a go getter and willing to try anything new and exciting. Always looking for that next cover worthy shot, just to give you exactly what you are looking for, breathtaking images. I can go on and on. Anyone should consider themselves lucky if they can squeeze in some time with Mary for a wedding or portrait session because she is top of the list and highly sought after photographer.
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Abby Sent on 02/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Mary and Mac did an absolutely amazing job capturing our wedding. They captured so many special moments and more. We couldn’t have asked for better pictures of our wedding. We would definitely recommend them in the future!
FutureMrs.G
Kerry Sent on 11/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Mary and Mac were so much fun to work with. They are easy going with a sense of humor. Their attention to detail is amazing and are photos came out stunning. We had an album book printed and the quality is top notch. Couldn't have imagined working with anyone else on our wedding day to capture our special moments.
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Awards

27
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

18 Endorsements
Simple Day Simple Day Wedding Planners

Watching Mary and her team in action is amazing. Their attention to detail is incredible, and their easy going personalities put everybody at ease. Mary is constantly fine tuning her craft by always looking for new inspiration, perspective, and techniques. If you want to be blown away by your wedding pictures, Mary Basnight Photography is the team for you!

Rev. Jay Bowman Rev. Jay Bowman Wedding Officiants

Mary and Mac produce some of the most amazing photography on the beach. Pleasant to team with and very hard workers to make their couples happy. I highly recommend them to you.

Platinum Party Planning Platinum Party Planning Wedding Planners

Mary Basnight is an amazing person and photographer. We at Platinum Party Planning are excited when our couples choose Mary and Mac. They always get the details!

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Mary Basnight frequently asked questions

Mary Basnight includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Mary Basnight includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Mary Basnight offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Mary Basnight offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Mary Basnight offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Mary Basnight is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in average response time.

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