Mary and her team are amazing. They have photographed my family for almost 15 years, and they have never missed the mark. Mary and Dave have photographed my wedding, taken countless individual and family portraits, and digitized our childhood memories from old VHS tapes. Not to mention their studio hosts the most patient and accommodating Santa who gives so much love and attention to each child. Mary will always be my first call when I want to capture something special. read more

Every year it's something. First year, instructing my kid not to smile with his teeth? Next year they mixed up his name on the photos, and This year, its not my sons name, but Mary Gillespie's name on the bottom of my son's school photos .. if it's fee, it's one thing, but I paid for these photos, how narcissistic. Put your business advertisements on the back. read more

We have been using them for years and couldn't be happier. Their customer service and attention to their customers is something to admire. I can't imagine how many family's they know by name along with life details. We will continue to use the for all our family photos and would recommend them to anyone. Keep up the great work! read more

Not the best quality for my headshots. Ended up going somewhere else and got amazing pictures. The session experience was positive however it would be helpful to have more detailed adjustments in my picture poses to get the results I received in my session I did to replace these pictures. read more

Just love Mary and Dave! They are the best to work with and the photos are always amazing!

Absolutely LOVE my wedding photos. I am 100% happy with Mary and Dave. My whole wedding day ran extremely smooth. They were both very patient on the BIG day which was a huge relief for me because i can get stressed easily. I am extremely glad they weren't overbearing or anything like that. I would definetly hire mary again and again because her work is amazing. I was in "Awe" when I saw the color and quality of my photos. It all seems like a big dream and I am thankful I hired a great photographer to capture it all for me. Her pricing is extremely great for the amount of photos she gives you. we purchased the biggest package and are very pleased with the amount we get back. i just got married on 7/7/12 so i can't wait to get my canvases and albums. I am extremely excited and would reccomend mary to anyone that is looking for a photographer. Keep doing what you do Mary and Dave your a great TEAM!!! read more

Mary is a dream to work with she is caring and compassionate about what she does. She captures the best pictures of my two children. Definitely one of the best Photographers to capture memories. She is my go-to Photographer. Her husband is also great to work with. read more

Now that my wedding is completely over, boo, I can give Mary & Dave a final review. Over the last month or so I've received various parts of our picture package. Each time I get a new box, I am in love with our day all over again. It's such a cliche, but totally true. Mary has such a great eye for detail. It's absolutely amazing to see all the most intimate and treasured moments she was able to capture on film for us. Truly memories that will last us a lifetime. One of the best things, in my opinion, is that Mary's packages are pretty much all inclusive. I didn't have to take my cd to get prints or make a book elsewhere. Everything from prints, to enlargements, to thank-you cards AND a coffee table book were available to me. I also have to compliment her on her timely manner and customer service. Lately I've been hearing horror stories from fellow brides about not getting their photos in time (per contract) or being unhappy with the final product. Mary & Dave have given us nothing but 100% from the start of our relationship together until the end post wedding. I cannot say enough good things about them. I sincerely look forward to them capturing even more memories for us in the future. :) read more

I'm not one to go out of my way to write a review, but due to the recent childish behavior that this company has displayed, I feel I'm obligated to make a point. Mary is under the impression that she is the only photographer that is allowed to take sports photographs in the Valley Springs area and that there is no room for competition. As a parent to one of the players, I think I should have an option to choose who I want to purchase photos from. Your attitude regarding the monopoly you think you have is absurd! I'm sorry but in the real world there are other people who do the same job as your company and in my opinion produce a better product. If your so keen on keeping such a reputable name and a 5 star rating, why don't you drop the immature tactics. Your not the only one who knows how to take a picture! read more

My husband and I met Mary and Dave last summer when we started planning our wedding. We were immediately very comfortable with them and found their rates pleasantly competitive. We signed that day! Our wedding was in March and we could not have been more pleased with their work. A huge selling point for us was their amazing turnover time. We understand that what they're doing is an art, but I cannot say how comforting it was to know that we didn't have to wait long for any of their online galleries. Not only did we book them for our wedding, we brought our daughter and nephew into their studio for Santa photos, as well as our daughter's one year photos. We are looking forward to visiting them again this Fall for a Maternity Session. We appreciated their flexibility, professionalism, and patience, and you will too! read more

Mary Gillespie Photography - March 2013 - Event Photography Near Me - Lodi, California

We have been having my daughters pictures taken by Mary since she was an infant and go at least every year for her birthday pics. Always pleased with how they turn out and how Mary lets me add a personal touch to the theme of the shoot! Awesome pics and business! read more

Mary Gillespie Photography - Event Photography Near Me - Lodi, California

I love my wedding pictures thanks to Mary and Dave! There are SO many good things to say...where to start? When I was looking for a wedding photographer price was the most impoprtant thing to me. I was on a tight budget and I can honestly say you truly get the most "bang for your buck" with Mary and Dave. Not only are their prices very reasonable, the things included in their packages far surpass any of the other photographers I looked at. Mary and Dave are both very professional and did such an amazing job at our wedding. I have had a ton of compliments not only on how beautiful our pictures are, but also how friendly our photographers were. They got there on time, took every picture I wanted and made sure there was nothing else they could do before they left. I could not have asked for better service. I am not a really photogenic person, so I was really worried about not having that many wedding photos that I like. Well with Mary and Dave that is not a problem! They took tons of pictures and there are so many I actually like I am having a hard time picking the favorites for my wedding album! :-) MARY AND DAVE ARE THE BEST! read more

We hired Mary and her husband to photograph our daughters wedding. She is local to Lodi and was familiar with the venue we had chosen!! All our communication was over the phone. Only my daughter and fiancé at the time met her in person. When she came into the upper room where we were getting ready, she started to work, she was very personable and friendly. Her husband David was across the Venue getting pictures of the Groom and groomsmen! As a husband and wife team they worked together beautifully always thinking of the bride and groom and doing their best to capture the day in photos! I can not wait to see the final product!! Thanks again Mary and David... The whole Storrs Family!! read more

We hired Mary and Dave to photograph our wedding. Mary and Dave did an amazing job. We had a very extensive list of photos we wanted taken and they did everything they could to get all the photos we wanted. We had over 1200 photos to sort through and I was amazed at everything they captured. I honestly can say that I don't recall them taking photos during the ceremony. They captured every moment but were never in the way. We have received lots of compliments on our photos and I can't wait to get our album. Save your time and just book Mary for all your photography needs. Thanks Mary and Dave read more

We had the best experience at Mary Gillespie Photography. We opted for an outdoor family photo shoot. Mary and her assistant/husband David had us in and out in less than 45 minutes flat. When it came time to pick and choose our photos, we were thrilled how wonderful they turned out. And the sale was easy and stress free. We were able to choose the sizes and poses hassle free, a with the option to return and have others made at anytime. Overall I would recommend Mary G Photography to anyone looking to capture a perfect moment in time! A professional atmosphere from talented awesome people! read more

Mary Gillespie Photography - Event Photography Near Me - Lodi, California

The photo booth at our wedding was a HUGE hit! It was so much fun and something our guests couldn't stop talking about. Each guest that took pictures in the booth received a strip of the photos taken with their friends and/or family with our name and wedding date printed on it. This was a great gift for each person and at the end of the night my husband and I received a scrapbook with all of the photo booth pictures and a special message from each guest by their pictures. It doesn't get any better than this! Krista Luiz read more

Mary is so wonderful! Absolutely great with kids!! She made taking pictures with a 4 year old and 3 month old FUN!! The pictures she took turned out beautiful!! Thank you Mary!!! read more

Truly the best and the most wonderful people to work with! I could not say enough great things about Mary & Dave. Their work is flawless, they are fun to be around, and their pictures are worth every penny (although they are completely reasonably priced!!). I really appreciate both their talent and business ethic. If you have any question or concern, you will get a response immediately. Their photos are absolutely stunning and I promise that you will have trouble picking out your favorite ones! When looking for a photographer do not even hesitate to book with Mary! I highly recommend Mary and Dave for all your photography and can not wait to work with them again in the future! read more

Mary Gillespie Photography - Event Photography Near Me - Lodi, California

A year and a half later & I'm STILL gushing over our wedding photos! Their office is professional, so is their demeanor, but also laid back enough to help you feel comfortable! They kept in contact consistently and went over every aspect of the wedding schedule to make sure everything thing I wanted (or didn't want) was known! They had original ideas for setups & poses & made every one of the pictures fun! I would & will, recommend them to everyone! read more

Mary Gillespie Photography - Event Photography Near Me - Lodi, California

Mary & David are simply the best. The memory of my wedding will live on forever thanks to their beautiful work. We are from Los Angeles, but my wife grew up in Lodi, so we decided to get married at a winery in Lodi. We spoke with several photographers over the phone, and then made a weekend whirlwind trip into town to finalize our vendors. Mary's studio was our first stop, and within just a few minutes of talking to Mary and David, we knew they would be the ones to capture our special day. First, they are professional! They know their stuff. On your wedding day, when you don't want to worry about each vendor doing what they are supposed to be doing, I promise you Mary and David will put your mind at ease. They know how to pose everyone, politely round up reckless groomsmen, allow you to have your creative vision, and capture very special and unsuspecting shots. I HIGHLY recommend taking photos BEFORE the ceremony. It is far less stressful and provides ample time to get all your perfect shots. Second, they are cost effective. I interviewed countless photographers, and most of them nickel and dime you for a second photographer, extra time, multiple locations, etc. This is all included in Mary's well designed and well priced packages - worth every penny in my opinion! Lastly, they are timely! The pictures were available online within 48 hours (maybe sooner than that, but I didn't check right away as I was on my honeymoon:) The print orders I placed came quickly, and I will have my wedding album within just a few months of my wedding date. Amazing! They are top notch photographers. I know several couples with nightmare stories about their wedding photographer, don't make that mistake! Hire Mary and David, you won't regret it. read more

Had by son and daughters Christmas photos taken here. Mary did a Great job! :) I would definitely recommend them! read more

We couldn't have asked for a better 1st time experience meeting Santa. The Mary Gillespie Studio was well prepared when several families gathered around the entrance in order to have their children's photo taken with Santa, ours included. They handled what looked like an overwhelming crowd like a well oiled machine. After signing in and waiting not very long our son has a chance to meet Santa for the first time. Mary took her time to in order to capture the best photos of our infant son. We are so very pleased someone from MOPS recommended this studio. As new parents living in a new community its nice to have found a photographer we can use in the future. read more

Although I would love to give this studio 5 stars since the owner was a sweetheart, but, Dave on the other hand was very rude. My son took pictures earlier and I came back with him to pick out the poses and prints. When we walked in, Dave came out real cordial and said; "Hi may I help you?", looks at my son, and became very dismissive. The whole expression dropped off of his face and he just turned his back on us and motioned to his wife that we were there. I was shocked at his very rude demeanor and lack of customer service. While sitting across from him at the table, he had this smirk on his face, looking at my son and shaking his head. REALLY??? WHO DOES THAT??? I have never experienced this before and I am only assuming he may have had issues with the fact that we were minorities. The studio was very nice, Mary was very professional, but, Dave killed the whole experience. No kidding, his actions and expressions were more immature than my son's. My son has more manners than that. Very disrespectful. It's sad that I couldn't give it a higher rating for Mary, but, with someone like that helping us, just made for a bad experience. Now I am wishing we went somewhere else. **UPDATE: Received an apology from Dave and an apology was given to my son. Complimentary prints were also given. They did what that had to do to remedy the situation. With those actions, I can now give Mary Gillespie Photography the rating that I originally anticipated. The 3 stars have gone up to 5. =) read more

I haven't received my wedding photos yet because I just got married on 10/20/17 but I am 100% confident that they are going to be beautiful! I can't recommend Mary and Dave enough! They are absolutely fantastic. They took all my stress away the day of. They knew exactly what to do and were awesome at organizing everyone together for photos. They made myself and my husband very comfortable in front of the camera. They knew all the right spots at our venue to take photos. It started getting dark after our ceremony which made me kind of nervous but they are so professional and knowledgeable and have great high quality equipment. I am so glad we chose them as our photographer. You will not be disappointed! They are AMAZING! read more

Mary and Dave did an excellent job on both our engagement session and our Wedding. We got married on one of the rainiest days of the year and they were able to take outdoor pictures that I really wanted, but didn't count on due to the weather. Because there are two of them they are able to get many different angles of your special day and capture every moment just perfectly. We were so happy with how efficient they were and that we were able to actually able to enjoy our wedding and our guests and not constantly having to break to take pictures. If you are looking for an affordable, professional and great experience I would highly advise you to hire these two! Thank you Mary and Dave for making our day so special. read more

Amazing work, affordable, professional and friendly! There is a reason why EVERYONE goes to Mary.

I had my daughter's first Christmas pictures taken there. Mary and her family are as good as it gets. I was very pleased with their patience working with babies. And the photos turned out beautifully. I can't wait to have her take my daughter's one year old photos. Thank you for your exceptional work Mary. read more

We have sporadically gone to Mary over the years for our kid's pictures with Santa Claus. After a few years or chaotic mall Santa's I convinced our very large family to use Mary and the Lodi Santa this year. They agreed. Our experience was perfection. I can't say Mary and her family would say the same! We had an extremely large group that made poses difficult and toddlers who refused to cooperate. We were in her studio taking and choosing photos for over an hour, people. True story. We were loud, indecisive, and took a huge chunk of their time. But they did not waver. They were perfect. There are no other human beings on this planet that would have worked with us in such a professional and friendly manner as Mary and her mom did. Period. They took it all with a smile, helped us choose the best shots, and were more patient than literally every person I have met in life. I will only take my kids to them for our Santa pictures in the future. I know there is no other business that can match their customer service and quality. Especially during the most stressful time of the year! Kudos to you, Mary and family! Thank you for your patience and professionalism! It is extremely refreshing in a cynical, rushed world! read more

Only 3 stars due to the fact of the unpleasant customer service over the phone and miscommunication of when photos would be ready.To be honest am not sure who I talked to but I called a couple of times and each time received attitude and short responses as to whatever I was calling for was not important. read more

Mary and Dave were awesome to deal with. They were both very upfront, professional, and their responses were very timely. We couldnt have asked for more. Our engagement and wedding phots turned out so well, I cried when I saw them for the first time. I cant wait to have them hanging on our walls. Who knows she may be doing our maternity photos in the future! I have already recommended her to many friends. read more

We absolutely love working with Mary, Dave and the rest of the team. They are always so nice and do a great job with the photos. We've been going to them for the last 6 years for Santa photos because they are the best! We make sure to never miss a year with Santa. We've been so pleased with them, we've also had Mary take our adoption day photos. She's so good with the kids! We always recommend them to others. We recommend them to anyone looking for gorgeous photos and wants to work with a team that's passionate and great with kids and adults alike. read more

These guys are great, they were very easy to deal and really took care of us. A really high level of personalized service. They do a good job of providing seasonal service throughout the year. Without their banners for Halloween and Christmas photos I might not of though of that! Super affordable too! read more

I came into make a deposit on my photo shoot, and as I was speaking with Dave my daughter had an accident ( she's 2 and she warned me but I didn't listen). And Dave was so helpful and so kind, as I was very embarrassed.... I just wanted to let everyone know that he was so wonderful with his costumer service. Now I can't wait to have my pictures taken here :) read more

Affordable, professional and personable. These two are great to work with and produce a high quality product. Would highly recommend.

Mary did my engagement photos and also was with me throughout my wedding day last week to capture photos. She is so personable and was really fun to work with. I also had a videographer involved in the wedding and Mary was super helpful. She made everything flow more easily. I am looking forward to how the wedding pictures turn out and also looking forward to having Mary take our family photos in the future. Also, I used Mary's photo booth, which were being functioned by Barbara and her husband. This was a great experience! My guests had so much fun. They also found a way for my husband and I to use the photo booth during the reception. I love our guest book full of the photo booth strips and messages! Thank you! read more

Mary and Dave are an awesome pair! She is great at portraiture and he is great at photojournalism. They caught all of the important moments and details of our wedding. Dave caught a ton of moments and I didn't even notice he was present. Both are open to any ideas/suggestions. They are super professional and fun to work with. They worked well with our other vendors. Mary was so calm that it helped me stay calm during the day. Our pictures turned out fantastic. So many people have commented on how great they turned out. I love my album-it's amazing! I don't think you could find a better pair at such a reasonable price. I can't sing their praises enough! Highly recommended! read more

We have had other photographers in the past and Mary is by far professional, fun, does the job AWESOME and she is super affordable. I love that she takes the time to get the perfect photos. She will click away until the photo is the best for you. I also love that they let you look at the photos right away and you can add or delete things from them. I have had several sessions with her and have enjoyed how great she is with children. I cant wait to get my pictures done there again. She is our lifetime family photographer. Oh and her family ROCKS as well. read more

I call Mary and Dave for all of my photography needs! They've done both of my college graduation head shots, more casual portraits, and there's no way I could forget two years of pictures with Santa! Mary always comes up with most adorable photo shoots. I participated in Mary's Portraits in the Park and they turned out amazing. While their photography skills are obviously top notch, I think Mary and Dave's personality make all the difference. They are the most friendly photographers I have ever worked with and I am looking forward to booking them for my wedding next summer. read more

Took our baby for her first Santa picture yesterday. It was extremely busy but they handled the crowd professionally and efficiently. I was impressed! Mary took a couple different pictures/poses and during the review we really liked two of them. For a digital image of one it was $30 and if we wanted to get the 2nd image we liked it would have been an additional $25. Taking one star away because that seems a little greedy to me. We would have gladly paid $15 for the second image but since they email the images I felt the high cost of $25 couldn't be justified. read more

Fantastic photographer!! Mary and her husband are the best photographers in town. They are very patient and professional when taking their pictures and I always have great results with my photos and receive so many compliments. I first worked with them for my wedding and now with our family and I will continue to have all of our photos done by them. I highly recommend them to everyone! read more