Mary, an award-winning photographer for 41 years, author of 6 books, and world traveler in 34 countries, has led programs at Apple, Stanford, Intel, University of Hawaii, and my own private retreats worldwide.
1. 41 Years Professional Photography Experience 2. Award-winning photographer 3. Thousands of portrait sessions successfully completed 4. Decades of experience with executive and business leaders 5. Trusted by Palo Alto professionals and families 6. Known for creating a relaxed, fun, and creative portrait experience
I've photographed the Dalai Lama in India, 725 weddings in Palo Alto and Silicon Valley, 1000s of portraits, CEOs, authors, twin baby elephants in Nepal, saints and yoga masters in India, and have ahd 11 one woman exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Traveling solo, five times around the world by plane, train, boat, bus, motorbike and rickshaw through the Himalayas, the Andes, Indonesia, Europe, Mexico, and the Americas.
Timeline
In I981 I moved to Palo Alto, California, the epicenter of Silicon Valley.
It was exciting to live down the street from Steve Jobs, meet geniuses every day, raise my family, and photograph start-up stars, angel investors, 725 weddings, families, babies, authors and in 2009 the Dalai Lama. See my photography galleries here.
Being in Palo Alto taught me to Dream Big and create a network that rocked.
My photography business flourished, I wrote my first book, and started doing yoga and meditation 25 years ago.
It changed my life. I lost 35 pounds, felt more energetic, and razor-honed my focus.
Speeding into 2009 I sold my belongings, and started a never ending world journey in 35 countries traveling solo and shooting, writing, and teaching for humanitarian foundations and leading my workshops in Asia, South America, Europe, and Central America.
A gift to myself was meditating with masters in Nepal, Thailand, and India, practicing how to stop worrying and live life.
I'm continuing to learn how to do that.
They taught me to surrender and it worked. Being peaceful takes practice.
I used to live a life of cashmere, comfort, and buying stuff.
Now I value experiences, discovering the world, and helping people connect to their divine nature and how to have more fun in a no-fun world.
The truth is, I was searching for my best life.
One day while living in Thailand I suddenly heard my heart pounding with visions of Hawaii, so I bought a one-way ticket to Honolulu from Bangkok and arrived with 3 pieces of luggage, not knowing a soul, on December 3, 2013.
I instantly fell in love with it.
I swam with wild dolphins, shot photographs for businesses and families and taught photography retreats on Kauai, Big Island, and Oahu.
But Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay Area called me back in 2017 where it all started.
Want to join me on a retreat in Sicily, Italy, Mexico, Hawaii, or California? Check out my next one in Sicily here.
You'll nourish your spirit, rejuvenate your life, and experience the best that I've discovered in my world travels. Guaranteed.
These astounding places will invigorate your mind, re-set your life, and dazzle your spirit.
