Childers Photography We Capture the Feelings and Moments You Never Want to Forget

Wedding, Engagement, Family, & Newborn Photographer for

Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus & The Greater Miami Valley Area

937-256-0501

Wedding party gathered on a grassy lakeside setting during golden hour with autumn foliage in the background. Lake Lyndsay, Ohio

Photography allows us to hold on to the people, moments & emotions that we Love the most.


The butterflies in your stomach just before you see each other for the first time. The way your dad looked at you before you walked down the aisle. The embrace from a relative who traveled hundreds even thousands of miles just to be there. These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments and feelings you want to remember.


I’m committed to capturing the moments that tell your unique love story in a way that feels honest, meaningful, and unforgettable. From the moment we connect, I’ll be by your side helping you shape your vision, laughing with you, crying with you, and making sure everything is taken care of so you can be fully immersed in the moments of your big day. You will get so much more than just pretty pictures, you’ll get a collection of memories you can relive anytime you like.


Every smile, every tear, every hug, every laugh beautifully frozen in time. These moments deserve to be more than just digital files in a drawer. That’s why your most precious memories will be preserved in an heirloom-quality album you will treasure and pass down for generations.


Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. Take a deep breath, I’m here to help. It all starts with a quick conversation to check your date so you can share your vision of the perfect wedding with me.


"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - We had the pleasure of booking Mary w/ Childers Photography for our wedding this past September and it was the best decision we made. Mary is extremely easy to work with and has a way to eliminate the chaos, calm things down and capture the moment. We're very happy with the final product and would recommend Mary to anyone needing a photographer in the Dayton area."

—Cory & Brooke

What to do - Step 1:


Call or email to check date availability & schedule an in person or video consultation with Mary.

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Engagement Session

Step 2:


Choose your wedding package, lock the date with a small deposit, and schedule your engagement session.

A couple in traditional Nigerian attire share a joyful moment together in a field of tall golden grass. Dayton Ohio Wedding Photography

Special Location Request

Step 3:


Tailor your timeline, locations, and checklist with Mary.

Bridesmaids in dusty pink dresses hold colorful floral bouquets while posing together on outdoor patio at wedding. Canopy Creek Farm Wedding

Wedding Party Fun

Step 4:


Enjoy your wedding day knowing every detail is being covered.

Hands flipping through pages of a sentimental photo album with soft background lighting and white ribbon. Wedding Album

Wedding Album

Step 5:


Choose the images for your wedding album from your private online gallery.

A sequence of cascading waterfalls flows over natural rock formations in a serene woodland garden setting. Engagement photo Columbus Ohio.
A couple in casual winter attire share an intimate moment outdoors with snowy ground in the background. Engagement Session Dayton Ohio.
Couple shares a romantic moment by a historic red covered bridge on a sunny day in a scenic outdoor setting. Engagement Session Troy Ohio.
Bride in a white wedding dress and flowing veil holds a bouquet of white roses against natural window light. Wedding photo Bicentennial Barn
Two people watch a vintage wedding scene projected on a movie screen in a theater with red seats. Wedding photo Engineer Club Dayton Ohio.
A wedding couple stands romantically by tall windows in an elegant room with wood ceiling and amber wall sconces. Wedding Rosewood Manor.

More Than Images, A Love Story In Every Frame


Having fun and celebrating love and emotion is the most important aspect of what I do. With a little prompting and direction, my goal is to create timeless photographs that allow you to relive the same emotions you felt in that moment, every time you look at them. I strive to capture not only the big moments but also the small, intimate ones that make your love unique. Not only will I celebrate the love between the wedding couple, but also the love between your families, friends and even with your pets.


Photography is more than a service for me; it's preserving the fleeting moments that form the foundation of your memories. Providing a visual guide to the stories you will share with your children and grandchildren. The stories of the loved ones who touched our hearts and shaped our lives, who are no longer among us but are always with us. Your photographs can become the bedtime story your children want you to repeat every night.

Based in Dayton, Ohio and serving the Greater Miami Valley

Columbus, Wapakoneta, Piqua, Troy, Tipp City, Vandalia, Springfield,

Xenia, Kettering, Oakwood, Miamisburg, Springboro, Middletown, Hamiton,

Wilmington, Cincinnati, & Covington Ky