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.

As a photojournalist, I approach a wedding as if I was shooting the “story” of your wedding day. Capturing the time as you get ready with your bridal party and following you through your day as you say your vows and enjoy your reception allows me to find both the special candid moments and the unseen details that make your wedding day extraordinary. You will be able to relive your wedding day again and again through your photographs. Of course, posed portraits have an important place in wedding photography too. My background has helped me form a style of photography that combines candid photographs and creative formal portraits into a nice mi...

I customize all photo related events with the client to fit their needs. Are you looking for a headshot? Creating memories from a family event? Want to print your own photos or trust me with that process? I will work with you every step of the way with full transparency. I love seeing my clients smile with joy during their events and even more so once the photographs arrive!