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About

Based out of Rockville, Maryland, Mara Smith Photography produces photojournalistic images from their clients’ weddings and other celebratory milestone events. This passionate professional strives to document her clients’ love stories as they unfold. Using authentic and whimsical styles, Mara aims to capture every fine detail to ensure that the moments that often pass us by are forever remembered. With several years of experience in producing everlasting wedding photography, this storyteller continues to proudly serve couples throughout D.C, Maryland, and Virginia.

Services Offered

Before you’re due to walk down the aisle, you can arrange an engagement session to celebrate your once-in-a-lifetime relationship. Taken in a location of your choice, Mara can experiment with a range of styles while getting to understand your dynamic as a couple. Your engagement photos make for cherished keepsakes around the home and act as a reminder of the life you began to forge with one another. On the day of the wedding, Mara can be accompanied by a second photographer to make sure no precious scene goes unnoticed. With the help of a second professional, your wedding photos will range in style while keeping the same focus. All images taken are expertly edited and can be presented through:

  • Digital downloads
  • Prints and matted prints
  • Canvases
  • Albums
  • Flush mounts
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,195

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,995

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
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
Matted Prints
Prints
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Reviews of Mara Smith Photography

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26 Reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
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  • Value
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  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Laura Sent on 08/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Mara is THE BEST around!

My fiancé and I had a BLAST shooting our engagement photos with Mara!! It was our first professional couples shoot together. Neither of us knew how to pose or where. We only knew a general location and had sample photo ideas that we liked on Pinterest. Mara took care of everything and put us at ease! She helped direct our poses, found us beautiful backgrounds, and she made sure that we got all the shots we wanted and more! We got our finished photos sooner than expected and we have gotten so many compliments about how each photo is amazing and should be published in a magazine. Overall it was an extraordinary experience and we are so happy we chose Mara for this very important milestone in our lives. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for high quality professional photos!
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Danielle Sent on 02/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing! Mark and Mara are the best!

My wife and I were looking for a photography/videography company within the area that would capture the important and special moments on our big day. Everything was going perfectly! We had found the perfect venue location, Celebrations at the Bay, a year out. All that was left was for us to find was a photographer and videographer. However, we were worried that we would break our budget. We searched for months before we found Video Express Productions. From the beginning, Julie and Mark were very kind and enthusiastic. They welcomed us to their Virginia location to show us their previous works of art. At this time, we were able to see all the beautiful moments between the couples they had worked with previously. They were exactly what my wife and I were looking for! On our wedding day, they sent out the best of the best photographers, MARA, to cover our special moments. Mark and Mara were so amazing, that at times, I almost forgot that they were there. Video Express Productions supplied us with a photobooth so we could view all our friends and family enjoying themselves. This photobooth was very important to us because it allowed us to view special moments that we were not present for during the festivities. With the photobooth, we were able to see how excited our friends and family members were on our special day. They were able to joke around, be goofy, and have fun! Our videos, photos, highlight video were stunning and perfect. Mara's and Mark's quality and professionalism were well worth the prices and did not break our budget. Julie, Mark, and Mara were extremely kind, caring, and professional and have become a part of our family. WE HIGHLY recommend Mark and Mara to anyone who is planning a wedding. My wife and I definitely plan to use them again when we have family photos.
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Mary A. Sent on 08/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Mara

Mara is our photographer on our wedding day! She works professionally and very humble. My husband and I love her because she’s fun to work with. Her photos are amazing! She captured every special moment that we want to cherish forever! We love itttt!
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Awards

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

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Club Pilates, Potomac Falls Club Pilates, Potomac Falls Wedding Hair & Makeup

Mara is extremely professional, punctual, organized, and most of all takes amazing pictures! I would recommend her, whether it's an indoor and outdoor event, as she captures the perfect moments in any environment! Absolutely recommend!

Danglinn Productions Danglinn Productions Wedding Videographers

Mara is great to work with! She's funny, cordial, and good at what she does!

Derrick Murphy Video's Derrick Murphy Video's Wedding Videographers

I have professional captured video of weddings for 15 year, Mara Smith is one of the best Wedding photographers I've seen in the business. She pay close attention to small details, she works very well with everyone, she has the best equipment, Her photos are beautiful... You will love Mara Smith photography.

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Mara Smith Photography frequently asked questions

Mara Smith Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Mara Smith Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Mara Smith Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Mara Smith Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Mara Smith Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Mara Smith Photography 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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