Behind the Lens

A smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair taking a selfie. She is wearing a black shirt with colorful text that reads "Art is for everyone, art is for all." The background features a digitally added tropical sunset with purple and orange hues and silhouettes of palm leaves.

Hi! I’m Mary,
aka Marbear (Mare-Bear)

Photography isn’t just what I do… it’s how I see the world. My perspective is what makes my work unique, capturing details and moments others might overlook. Whether it’s through my trusted Pentax or the phone in my pocket, I love finding beauty in unexpected places. Sunsets fill my soul, the ocean grounds me, and nature constantly reminds me that art is everywhere… sometimes in the smallest details, like the delicate wings of a butterfly or the way light catches a single petal.

Nature and macro photography have always fascinated me. I love capturing moments on the verge of slipping away—like the fading sun or details too tiny for the eye to catch. Photos and music should take you someplace special. I believe art isn’t just something you hang on a wall… it’s something you feel. My hope is that my images bring joy, inspiration, and a sense of connection to every space they call home.

Before sunsets stole my heart, I was behind the lens at live shows, lucky enough to photograph some true music legends. That passion never left. Music and photography both freeze what would otherwise be lost. Like the last chord ringing out as the sun drops below the horizon… that moment is gone. But when you capture it just right—you get to keep a piece of the magic.

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