• Welcome to Mary Hanson Photography

    Welcome to the blog site of the premier photographer of the Minneapolis & St. Paul metro area. I look forward to working with you to create beautiful custom portraits of your children or family. I specialize in capturing documentary lifestyle photos that will provide you with lasting memories of your little ones, that you will enjoy as art in your home for years to come. Take a look around and then email or call to schedule your portrait session. 

    Much of my work that is shown on this site is portrait work of kids & families, but I also do a substantial amount of commercial work, including headshots for adults. Use the links above for navigation, or scroll down to read the latest blog posts, and to see some sneak peeks from my recent sessions.

    If you have questions or comments after reading my website, drop me an email at: info @ maryhphoto.com or call me at 612.991.8113. I do my best to return all calls & emails within 48 hours.
    I look forward to working with you and your family!
    ~Mary

Holiday Occasional Sale! | Saturday, November 19th, 2011 in Minneapolis

Friday, November 11, 2011

Join me for my first annual Holiday Occasional Sale on Saturday, Nov. 19th, from 9:00-4:00pm. More photos will be posted as I organize and photograph things. There will be a wide variety of handmade items including jewelry, headbands, magnets, wood photo frames, scarves, cork boards, antiques & collectibles and more! If you have questions, please email or call! New photos below, scroll down!!

~Mary

Homemade Strawberry Jam- Fundraiser for student trip!

 

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Little soldered pendant charms that I made with pieces of maps and pretty paper!

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Memory maker photo bracelets and beautiful keychain lockets with Swarovski Crystals, in heart shapes or circles- great gift ideas!

Locally made reclaimed wood frames from Wood from the Hood and beautiful handmade jewelry, including bracelets, necklaces and earrings!

 

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Extra Special High School Senior! | Minneapolis High School Senior Portraits

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

I was extremely excited and lucky to get to do senior photos for this handsome young man, David:

Groves Academy senior portraits
You see, I first met David almost seventeen years ago when he was just a baby- only about three months old and I was his nanny!

He was probably about five or six months old here? Hard to remember… Anyway, I have kept in touch with David and his wonderful Mom Sallie over the years, although I haven’t seen them nearly often enough- here is a photo with David holding my youngest, Joey, about 8 years ago, along side him are my other two- Lauren (look at those curls!) and Jacob. Excuse the awful quality, I snapped a photo of a photo with my iphone, rather than connecting my scanner. I’m too busy to do it right today!;)

So, back to David: now he is all grown up, tall, handsome and in his senior year of high school already! It was SO wonderful to see him, and to get to take his senior photos. He is such a great kid, and I can’t believe how fast the time has gone. Thanks again Sallie & David!

A few more, and I’ll have the entire gallery up asap!

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I might be biased (or not!) but I think David could have a modeling career if he wanted…:)

thanks again-

best,

Mary

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Handsome Southwest high school senior | Minneapolis High School Senior Portraits

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

I always enjoy doing senior photos for guys who have a good attitude about it.:)I never expect them to be “into” it like girls often are- but when they are so friendly,  and are so easy to photograph, like Patrick – my job is much easier. Although I will admit photographing a guy who is a foot taller than me is a bit of a challenge, I think we got some great shots. Here are a few sneak peeks from our session, I’ll have the rest up asap. Thanks again!

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~Mary

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Natural beauty…|Minneapolis high school senior photos, Twin Cities, MN

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Photographing Hannah was such a breath of fresh air- she has such a lovely natural beauty. I asked her if she was Irish, (nope) because her lovely skin tone, gorgeous freckles (yes, you may hate ‘em, but others are jealous!) and beautiful hair just looks so Ireland to me.:)She is also remarkably smart, a super talented award winning photographer hersef (!!)  and such a sweet person. We lucked out with another lovely fall day in Minneapolis to do her senior photos. Here are a few sneak peeks, I’ll have the rest of your gallery up asap!

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Thanks again!

Mary

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St. Louis Park family photo session… | Mary Hanson Photography family portraits

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Beautiful fall portaits, Edina, St. Louis Park, Minneapolis, children, family, black & white, color
I love this family. I know, I gush a little about all my wonderful families that I get to photograph – but repeat clients are my favorites; when I get to see their kids grow up right in front of my lens! I’ve been photographing these stunning, awesome kids for years now and every time I see them I wish I could see them more often. I’ve probably already said this in years past, but one of the best things about them is what great kids they are. And their parents are like old friends, I could talk to them for hours. And their clothes are like a trunk show of extra adorable boutique stuff. And the kids are smart, funny and listen to me (most of the time! lol) And they actually seem to really like their siblings. And I’m going to stop gushing now and post some more pictures.:)

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As always, great to see you all!

Mary

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