Meet you guide

Hi, I'm Mary.

Mount Rainier at sunrise in Washington

photographer

and

explorer

Photography has been my way of helping people hold onto moments that matter for more than 15 years.

Over time I realized the places themselves became just as meaningful as the images.

That love eventually grew into Here Is Your Guide - private experiences created for people who want to slow down, discover PNW beyond the guidebooks and leave with memories that feel as meaningful as the journey itself.

Whether we're wandering through Seattle neighborhoods, watching sunrise over Mount Rainier, or finding quiet beaches along the Pacific coast, my goal is simple: to create a day you'll remember long after you return home.


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family walking

A few things you should know about me.

I'm a proud mom of two and a Labrador owner.


My family and my dog remind me

every day to slow down,

laugh often, and appreciate

life's simple moments.

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Mount Rainier High Rock at sunrise in Washington

A few things you should know about me.

My faith is the foundation of everything I do.



I'm a Christian, and my relationship with God shapes the way I love people,

serve others, and experience the beauty of this world.

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A few things you should know about me.

Give me an open road and my favorite music and ...



My car quickly turns

into personal concert venue !

A beautiful road, mountain views and my favorite playlist - I'll be singing every lyric like nobody's watching!


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Olympic National Park forest trail

A few things you should know about me.

Mountains will always win my heart.




I love the ocean with whole my heart, but if I had to choose one place to live forever, I'd choose the mountains every single time...

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A few things you should know about me.

I've spent the last eight years exploring the beauty of America.


Explored 33 U.S. National Parks and every road, trail and mountain has taught me that the best adventures are never really finished.

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A few things you should know about me.

I've been a wedding photographer for over 15 years.


Helping people preserve meaningful memories has been my life's work and that same passion now lives in every guided experience I create.

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A few things you should know about me.

My favorite music depends on the day..




Some days I'm singing every lyric at the top of my lungs. Other days  it's nothing but birds the sound of wind and quiet footsteps through nature.

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Alpine meadows Glacier National Park

Some places change you.

Sometimes it's a mountain view. Sometimes it's the sound of the ocean at sunset. Sometimes it's simply spending a day slowing down and seeing the world differently.

I hope our adventure becomes one of those memories.

Some places change you.

Sometimes it's a mountain view. Sometimes it's the sound of the ocean at sunset. Sometimes it's simply spending a day slowing down and seeing the world differently.

I hope our adventure becomes one of those memories.