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“From our very first interaction, Mark was incredibly organized, warm, and inspiring to speak with. I knew immediately and was confident that my photos would be incredible-- and seriously, they are breathtaking. I also can't imagine how much time went into creating our wedding video. I would highly, highly recommend adding the video to your wedding photo package if you're considering it-- it's 1000% worth it!! Even friends and family who weren't at the wedding shed heartfelt tears while watching. I don't know how he did it, but Mark was managing to capture both photo, video, and drone images all while remaining so nice and calm. I'm so grateful for finding him. Look no further, book now.”

Jenn + Brandon

 
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free-spirited wedding photography

Hi there! It means so much to me that my work has inspired you. That’s exactly what I’m after. Inspiring people, creating beautiful memories and capturing love in an honest and authentic way with photos and videos...

I’m Mark, a free spirit and hopeless romantic who likes to do things differently.

I document weddings all over North Carolina. Focused on traveling, meeting interesting people, and finding new adventures.

If you think we might be a good fit then I’d love to work with you.

You can see some of my wedding films at vimeo.com/markmaya.

You can see a full photo/video wedding here.

 
 
 
“Mark is an incredibly gifted photographer who is a pleasure to work with, especially as a nontraditional couple. We didn’t fully appreciate how important it was to have a photographer with good vibes until we actually spent hours just hanging out with Mark on our wedding day”
— Hannah + Emma
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included in every wedding package

consultation

I INVITE YOU TO A DETAILED 30 minute talk WITH ME VIA facetime. i'm HERE TO ANSwER ALL THE QUESTIONS YOU HAVE FOR ME. IT‘S SUPER IMPORTANT TO GET TO KNOW MY COUPLES BEFORE THE WEDDING. IF YOU‘RE INTERESTED IN VIDEO AS WELL (most couples are) then please watch a sample of my wedding films: markmaya.com/weddingfilms

WEDDING DOCUMENTATION

I Capture your big day with an authentic storytelling approach INCLUDING A COUPLEs SHOOT (group photos too). I‘M A STORYTELLINg WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER SO IN GENERAL I WON‘T TALK TO YOU OR YOUR GUESTS too much but do love to be social when appropriate. I work hard TO BE INVISIBLE AND DOCUMENT THINGS AS THEY UNFOLD.

POST PRODUCTION

as soon as YOUR WEDDING is over I SORT AND EDIT YOUR PHOTOS giving each one careful attention. Every photo I edit gets AN INDIVIDUAL AND UNIQUE LOOK. (see custom edited wedding here)

DELIVERY

YOU RECEIVE YOUR custom EDITED PHOTOS (250-1000 usually) as soon as I’m done editing them you’ll have access to your photos and film through an online gallery link. The gallery has lots of different options when it comes to downloading high/low res photos, designing your own album and ordering prints.

my prices & packages (tax included)

  1. photo (1-3 hours) $2700

  2. photo (4-6 hours) $3200

  3. photo (8 hours) $3700

  4. photo (10 hours) $4300

  5. photo (12 hours) $5000

  6. photo & film (1-2 hours) $3700

  7. photo & film (4-6 hours) $4500

  8. photo & film (8 hours) $5700

  9. photo & film (10 hours) $6900

  10. photo & film (12 hours) $8300

    ***** Additional one hour photo or video $500

    ****If you don’t see what you need just ask, I create lots of products for couples

    ***Travel may be included if over 150 miles from Durham

    **editing time included in all packages

    *Printing Release included in all packages

engagements/couple/post-wedding shoot $1000 (50% with any wedding package)

a 2-hour indoor or outdoor couples photo session where shortly after you’ll receive a download link with 50 - 150 edited photos.

second shooter $100/hr

if you’d like another perspective on your wedding then I’ll choose between a few second shooters that I’ve worked with for years.

 

“Mark has a pure talent for capturing the way that our day felt. Whenever talking with him, his passion is evident in the way that he speaks about his work & how he leads with confidence and kindness.”

Cayleigh + Justin

 
 
 
 

anticipating your questions

 
 

how do I book you?

after getting to know each other on a call I’ll recommend the perfect package for you and send you a custom contract to sign digitally plus a link to pay the deposit which goes towards your total balance due before your wedding.

how long does it take to get the final package?

2-3 weeks for photos and 8-12 weeks for films

Do you go to the wedding alone?

yes, I am the only one working on and creating your photos and video although I do hire non-shooting assistants from time to time. I have discreet, professional equipment that I’ve created with for over a decade, that allows me to shoot photos and videos alone during the wedding.

what if we need to cancel or reschedule?

If you need to move your wedding then your deposit will roll over to your new date if available. If your original date is not rebooked then an additional deposit will be required to reserve the new date.

If you need to cancel your wedding then there will be a cancelation fee detailed in the online contract.

when is the Balance due?

the balance is due before your wedding date.

 

make your memories beautiful…

a wedding is one of the most amazing and exciting days of your life but it’s also … expensive! I know because I not only am I a wedding photographer but I (was) also a groom. in the beginning, you did not even think about your budget that much, and thus you run out of money.

If I can give you any advice (whether you book me or a colleague of mine) please don’t skimp on your wedding photographer. your memories will fade and the photos will be the only thing that lasts. All your family and friends will only come together like this once and believe me you want to end up with good photos from that day. There’s nothing more frustrating than saving money on the wrong thing and ending up having ugly photos of a day that can’t be repeated.

 

 

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