Mary Kerkes Photography

11/05/2026

I have 25 minutes to go from stiff family portraits to Mom throwing herself on the ground with her arms in the air like a cheerleader.

And apparently, 25 minutes is plenty of time. 😂

Don’t get me wrong, I love a beautiful family portrait. Everyone together, looking at the camera, smiling. Those are the pictures you’ll frame and hang on your walls.

But my goal is to get beyond those perfectly posed pictures and capture the real family dynamic. The personalities, the laughter, the way you all interact when you’re just being yourselves.

Because I want you to have the beautiful portraits. But I also want you to have the pictures that make you laugh out loud years from now.

And that’s exactly what we do in 25 minutes.
Thank you to the Throne family for your trust in me and my camera. Hope you love these!🤍

11/03/2026

I am buried in family edits, senior edits and wedding edits. Does it feel overwhelming? Yes. Would I trade it for anything in this great big world.? No. Absolutely not. Will I get it all done and bring it home? Of Course I will!
So, if your family or your senior is in my queue, I promise, I am on it! If you want to book a session, I'll announce some dates in the next day or two. I have two more weekends of meadowy, golden sessions and then will transition to tree farm around Thanksgiving. -- Exact dates to be announced.

First up in the family sessions: The Plasters family with all their joy and laughter.

11/01/2026

Slowing it down! Milan shows up for the kids. That's all I could think last night. Downtown Trick or Treat was amazing.
I am so proud of our little town and I get such absolute joy from photographing events.
I want to give a special shoutout to Thad and Ashley for always making Halloween in our town so special- from their costumes to their matching treasure box, the great town pumpkin and of course their annual, over-the-top, incredible scarecrows. _. You two are Halloween in Milan and I am so very proud of you both.
Last night, I wasn't associated with any organization. I just did it for the sheer joy! If you are interested in seeing the images slower, haha-- Or if you know I took your picture and don't see it, check out the link below. I would love for you to mention Mary Kerkes Photography, or even give me a follow. Here is the link to the downloads. Enjoy! https://image33photography.shootproof.com/.../3013ab8a.... Password is MILAN

10/31/2026

Milan shows up for the kids. That's all I could think last night. Downtown Trick or Treat was amazing.
I am so proud of our little town and I get such absolute joy from photographing events.

I want to give a special shoutout to Thad and Ashley for always making Halloween in our town so special- from their costumes to their matching treasure box, the great town pumpkin and of course their annual, over-the-top, incredible scarecrows. _. You two are Halloween in Milan and I am so very proud of you both.

Last night, I wasn't associated with any organization. I just did it for the sheer joy! If you are interested in seeing the images slower, haha-- Or if you know I took your picture and don't see it, check out the link below. I would love for you to mention Mary Kerkes Photography, or even give me a follow. Here is the link to the downloads. Enjoy! https://image33photography.shootproof.com/gallery/3013ab8a-e049-4c6c-94d6-6ff18df5fa6e. Password is MILAN

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

This beautiful family on a beautiful fall day. 🤍🤍🤍🤍

10/09/2026

I had the opportunity to sneak in 45 minutes at the Milan Area Firefighter's: Fire Prevention Week Open House
on Tuesday evening. I had time enough to see the excited on the faces of the kids, the incredible sounds of Milan's High School Band, the community of first responders coming together to remind us that we are safe and in good hands. It is always one of my favorite events! Please check the comments for a link to a downloadable page with several more pictures.

09/29/2026

Fall Family Sessions are here!

Come chase the sun with me!

Mini sessions are limited to immediate family only.