I have been a professional photographer for over 35 years.  I  received  my Associates degree in photography at Hawkeye Institute of Technology.  I have worked in Iowa, California & Washington state for a variety of portrait  studios and  color labs prior to opening my own business.   My work "Doors & Windows of Prague" exhibited at the National Czech & Slovak museum.  I  use professional Digital SLR, medium format & 35 mm film cameras. 

I have a full service portrait studio in Yelm.  We have a 5 1/2 acre private  property with a variety of sets for outdoor photography.  I love to go out on location to your favorite park or home.  I specialize in portraits, weddings, special events & sports photography.  We do portraits of high school seniors, family, children, newborn & pets.

  There is an art & skill to posing someone to look natural.  It takes  talent to get someone to relax & bring out of them their true personality, not just the mask they show everyone.  Add the element of lighting it beautifully to make people look their best to create a portrait of someone rather than just a "picture".   So why not be remembered for looking your best.  Contact us & we can go over best clothing choices & other tips on making the best of your portrait.  Call today for our portrait specials.

At weddings the importance of having a experienced professional can not be stressed enough.  Weddings are by nature chaotic and have so many details to the day. We organize and  pose the group photography in a timely fashion and create romantic classic portraits that you will cherish for years. Capturing  the candid moments of all the emotions of the day is what we do best.  It is so beautiful to watch the expressions of love between 2 people and it is a great joy for me to capture that  moment forever  We bring backup equipment, studio lights, flash and  reflectors for any lighting situation.  I do both traditional & my partner does the candid photography for weddings.  Give us a call to schedule a time to see our beautiful wedding albums.  We have all sorts of packages to suit your budget.  Active military receive 10% discount on wedding photography.

Perhaps you have an upcoming  military event where you need both posed photographs with backgrounds & candid photographs.  We love doing military balls.   There is no charge for our services it is only in the packages sold.  Call us today & we will send you information. 

We provide all active military a free family 24 pose studio/outdoor session & free 5x7.(by appointment only)

We  do sports team photography & commercial photography.  Contact us today for more information.

Mary Hasken