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About
Thumbtack allows me to meet so many great clients.
My quote is by the hour and I can customize your event depending on how much time photos are covered.
2026 Wedding Package! I offer an all day All Inclusive wedding photo package. $2550 plus va sales tax.
8/9 hours of coverage, a customized photo timeline, experienced guidance of photo lists, an edited gallery with print release ready to share and digitally download. Gallery received in 3/4 weeks from event.
Engagement gallery is included in one of my many favorite locations in the valley to choose!
I have a diverse portfolio for all!
Mary G Portrait Photography
My Event rates can be customized but are estimated at $200 to $300 an hour per event. This can change due to the details of the event and the timeline incurred on wedding days. (Don’t be thrown off by the hourly wage, private businesses like mine have a lot of expenses on the back end… as you may know income taxes are at 30% and the job starts with the session and ends many hours later in editing.) I try and give my clients the best rate I can as I love what I do!
I can customize according to size of wedding and what hours you prefer.
I started advertising on Thumbtack in the Fall of 2018 and love meeting so many new clients, this is a great way to get to know more about me and the great photography services I provide! I am happy to have made Top Pro for my 8th year in a row! A pleasure to meet so many great clients!
You will receive an online gallery within a week of the session for portraits to view and download digitals. All digitals are included in your session.
I am a Photographer specializing in Portraits.
Couples, Engagement, Proposals, Massanutten Resort Families, Weddings, Elopements, and Families. I do my photo sessions with a light heart and have fun with my clients!
The whole experience should be a memory you do want to share and frame on your wall. I am a Mother and I know how important family photos are! Let me be the one to help you achieve those wonderful memories!
I am insured on all events* Policy Number FVP007859 year 2025/2026
Overview
Hired 292 times
1 similar job done near you
Background checked
8 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 9:00 pmMon8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and Stripe.
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Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photo style
Traditional posed
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Wesley M.
May 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mary was wonderful! She took our engagementphotos and was qquick responding and had exceptional work quality. While planning she took time to learn our vision and help find the perfect spot. I would absolutely recommend Mary to anyone in the Charlottesville area or in Shenandoah National Park.
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Album • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Sherika B.
May 20, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mary is an absolute joy to work with and the quality of her work is excellent. I am not a huge fan of taking photos and Mary was so down to earth and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire session. It felt like we had known each other for years and we were just catching up. Family and friends have loved the pictures and I am so happy you were able to capture an exciting moment and milestone for us. We will see you in 2028!
Details: Solo portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Martha R.
Mar 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mary had awesome response time and a very professional contract, website and lovely pictures to view! Although I ended up having my guests take pictures at my event, I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her on another event. Thanks Mary!
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Indoors • Physical proofs or prints
Wedding and Event Photography
Carina G.
Jun 29, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mary was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was so warm and genuinely excited for our event, and was tremendously speedy about getting us our photos. Her photos got many compliments among us!
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors
Wedding and Event Photography
Usra A.
Oct 31, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I took graduation photos with Mary and she was amazing!! Really great at giving direction and making you feel at ease during the photo shoot process!
Details: Graduation portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Credentials
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Mary Grebe
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am truly giving the client the best of the best! My session portrait sessions start at $300. Your photos will be sent to a beautiful online photo gallery where you will have access to purchase prints and download your high-resolution digital photos. I give a generous amount of edited photos in a beautiful online gallery. Galleries are approx. 50+ edited images to view and download.
I also offer event photography. My services are listed under Events, all packages include a gallery to view, share and purchase digitals, prints as well as packages.
**Images that I photograph may be used for future ads or marketing only for my business pages. I do not sell my images.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will answer and inform client on any questions. I will in detail, go through a typical session. We will book at date and agree on a location. Client will hold date with a 25% deposit with sent check or through Stripe Business. This reserves their time and mine as a commitment. I will send an email on questions that I have to customize the session. I will be in contact until we meet for the session and I am available at anytime with more questions or details needed. A photo contract will be sent to view and sign.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been personally doing photography for 10 years, professionally for 6 years. I am the Newborn Photographer at Sentara Hospital. I am constantly learning new techniques, taking photography classes and involved in many photographer forums and groups. I am a freelance photographer for TSS Sports photography. I am also constantly following, and continuing education in new techniques from other pro photographers. I carry 2 to 3 different camera lenses on me at each shoot, high quality photos!
