A bride once myself, I understand the myriad of choices
and challenges that wedding planning creates, all within
the constrictions of a budget. For many couples, the high
prices of professional studios make booking a
photographer out of reach.
I believe that every couple deserves to have beautiful
photographs to mark this special event, images that can
be handed down through the generations.
I will look forward to helping preserve the memories of
your special day.
and challenges that wedding planning creates, all within
the constrictions of a budget. For many couples, the high
prices of professional studios make booking a
photographer out of reach.
I believe that every couple deserves to have beautiful
photographs to mark this special event, images that can
be handed down through the generations.
I will look forward to helping preserve the memories of
your special day.
The Photographer, Mary Wilson, became interested in photography and portraiture while working at an
elite studio in Pennsylvania. There, she prepared negatives for printing, designed and assembled
beautiful wedding albums, and assisted the photographer on shoots. It was during her work at that
studio that she became exposed to the principles of successful portraiture and candid photography.
Shortly thereafter, Mary Wilson began working with black and white film and the development and
darkroom process.
While initially in favor of film, she became a proponent of digital photography as the technology
blossomed.
She lives in Vermont with her husband and two children.
elite studio in Pennsylvania. There, she prepared negatives for printing, designed and assembled
beautiful wedding albums, and assisted the photographer on shoots. It was during her work at that
studio that she became exposed to the principles of successful portraiture and candid photography.
Shortly thereafter, Mary Wilson began working with black and white film and the development and
darkroom process.
While initially in favor of film, she became a proponent of digital photography as the technology
blossomed.
She lives in Vermont with her husband and two children.
The Philosophy behind Silver Lenses
About Mary Wilson
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Silver Lenses Photography
Capturing Beautiful Memories
Things to Know
For most people, their wedding is the day when they are photographed the most of any day of their life. My
style is a blend of photo-journalistic and formalistic. I will try to be as unobtrusive as possible when
capturing candid moments, although I may request a particular pose or a subtle smile here and there.
I do not use a flash during the ceremony, which necessitates the use of a tripod. I may use a flash as you
walk up the aisle and directly after the ceremony. I may move around during the ceremony but will try to do
so as quietly as possible.
Most formal photographs take place directly after the ceremony. I will do these indoors or outdoors;
whichever is your preference. However, do be aware that photographs often look best when not taken in
direct sunlight or partial shadows. While it may be ideal to get photos in front of the church, the
background takes a backseat to the lighting and the people in the images, so that standing next to a barn
may make a better photo.
Formal poses are important: they are excellent gifts for family members and the wedding party and are a
special record of the day. But I have found that for the majority of people, your favorite image will come
from a moment when you might not even notice that you are being photographed.
I use a professional digital camera, and I protect all the images while they are on the memory card. I carry
a back-up 35mm film camera. Once the day is finished, I immediately save the originals on CDs.
Through the day, I may take as many as 500 images, but from these, I delete many in the editing process,
so that most couples receive between 200 and 300 images.
You should have your initial photos within 3 months of your wedding date. With these, I will send along
“contact sheets” for you to use in choosing photos for albums, flipbooks, retouches, and wall portraits if
these are in your package.
Capturing the beautiful moments of your day is my main concern. Please, feel free to contact me if you
have any questions or concerns.
style is a blend of photo-journalistic and formalistic. I will try to be as unobtrusive as possible when
capturing candid moments, although I may request a particular pose or a subtle smile here and there.
I do not use a flash during the ceremony, which necessitates the use of a tripod. I may use a flash as you
walk up the aisle and directly after the ceremony. I may move around during the ceremony but will try to do
so as quietly as possible.
Most formal photographs take place directly after the ceremony. I will do these indoors or outdoors;
whichever is your preference. However, do be aware that photographs often look best when not taken in
direct sunlight or partial shadows. While it may be ideal to get photos in front of the church, the
background takes a backseat to the lighting and the people in the images, so that standing next to a barn
may make a better photo.
Formal poses are important: they are excellent gifts for family members and the wedding party and are a
special record of the day. But I have found that for the majority of people, your favorite image will come
from a moment when you might not even notice that you are being photographed.
I use a professional digital camera, and I protect all the images while they are on the memory card. I carry
a back-up 35mm film camera. Once the day is finished, I immediately save the originals on CDs.
Through the day, I may take as many as 500 images, but from these, I delete many in the editing process,
so that most couples receive between 200 and 300 images.
You should have your initial photos within 3 months of your wedding date. With these, I will send along
“contact sheets” for you to use in choosing photos for albums, flipbooks, retouches, and wall portraits if
these are in your package.
Capturing the beautiful moments of your day is my main concern. Please, feel free to contact me if you
have any questions or concerns.
