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About
Through excellent photography and customer service, and because I am truly interested in providing you with the best photography I can within your budget. I could do a lot of other things (and have) but I am a photographer because I because I believe I can provide you with photographs you & I both will love.
I enjoy people and getting to know them - even in short conversations - and then wowing them with awesome photography. I also like to be inspired, and I find inspiration not only in the people I meet but in architecture, products, travel and nature. I am lucky to be able to work in a profession that introduces me to an ever changing but always inspiring world.
Overview
Hired 73 times
3 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
9 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.
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2020
2019
Services offered
Headshot type
Photoshoot location
Photo studio
Outdoors
Office
Physical copies
Physical proofs and prints
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Clarice H.
Mar 24, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I highly recommend Mary. Working with her was an absolute pleasure. She made me feel comfortable right from the start, and her expertise shows in the final photos. My headshots turned out professional, yet approachable. Mary is not only talented but a joy to work with.
Details: Professional / business • Photo studio • 1 person • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location
Mary Rice Photography's reply
Thank you Clarice! It was a pleasure working with you.
Headshot Photography
David D.
Sep 23, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
For my first time getting acting headshots, Mary helped me feel super comfortable with her knowledge and professionalism the entire photo shoot! I’m extremely happy with how the headshots turned out and would recommend working with Mary to everyone.
Details: Acting • Photo studio • 1 person • No outfit changes • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location
Headshot Photography
Stephen B.
Oct 29, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
I got headshots done for my new business website with Mary. She was very professional, and focused on creating quality photos. We ended up with a great result that I am excited to go forward with!
Details: Professional headshot • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Photo studio • 1 - 5 shots • Digital or online download • Ready to hire the right photographer now • I travel to the portrait photographer
Portrait Photography
Elizabeth Y.
Oct 2, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mary was great to work with and I'm very happy with my headshots! She made me feel very comfortable and relaxed so we could get the best shots. I felt like she cared about the end result as much as I did. I would definitely use her again.
Details: Professional / business • Outdoors • 1 person • 2 outfit changes • 1 - 5 shots • Professional use • LinkedIn profile • Social media • Website • Portfolio • Digital or online download • I travel to the headshot photographer
Headshot Photography
Marnie F.
Feb 22, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mary was engaging and put me totally at ease during the session. She spent a lot of time getting just the right lighting and pose. I love my new head shots!
Details: Professional / business • Photo studio • 1 person • 1 outfit change • 6 - 10 shots • Professional use • LinkedIn profile • Website • Marketing • Digital or online download • $150-$200 (Budget) • I travel to the headshot photographer
Headshot Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Mary Rice
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
If the client is interested in my services but their budget is less than what's listed, please contact me anyway and I'll see if there's not a smaller package I can offer and still accomplish your interests/needs. We may just end up being a perfect match.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We exchange texts or emails or phone calls re your interests and budget and once we settle on what it is we'll do, we schedule the session. I'm happy to offer tips on wardrobe or locations or backdrops. I make every effort to make the client comfortable and at ease. Often showing them the photos right out of the camera is a good way to do this.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have an Associate's degree in Visual Communication with a Concentration in Photography from Nashville State. I have assisted Rachel Paul in commercial photography and receive ongoing education through the professional organizations to which I belong: the Professional Photographers of America, the Professional Photographers of Middle Tennessee, and the American Society of Media Photographers. My work has been published in many publications and juried into gallery exhibits all over the country.
