I bring both a classical artistic vision and a friendly, personable style to all my projects. I've created terrific images under high stress circumstances (high profile VIP subjects with little time or patience) and I've teased great shots out of remarkably lackluster locations.

I’m Mary Dares, owner of West and Spring Photography. I’m an LGBTQ+ small intimate wedding and portrait photographer based out of Boston. I am the one behind the camera. The one guiding you every step of the way, and giving you direction, but mostly I’m there to capture your love and to tell your story. Essentially it’s all about you… your style, your vision. It’s the in-betweens, the messy, the bursts of laughter, the tears…that’s the stuff that I have a true love for.

I'm a local small business that can offer more personalized service. I offer: Real Estate, advertising, portrait and headshot, event and wedding photography. I enjoy the blend of creativity and technology that photography embodies. I like that it's not static. I meet new people, learn new things, have to adapt to new and changing technology and trends in photography as well as video.

I'm an independent photographer specializing in Interior Design, Real Estate, Architecture and Commercial Spaces, with 13 years of experience.