Hi. May name is Mary McClain. I am a very happily married mother of four boys. I love God, my family, my friends and photography (in that order), amongst other things…and I hope you enjoy my pictures.

Three years ago we discovered that I had two brain tumors. One was pushing my brainstem, and the other around my optic nerves. The prognosis was not good, and the surgeries we were facing had many risks. The tumor on the brainstem was large and in such a bad spot that no surgeons in Missouri could remove it. We went to another state for both surgeries, one year apart. Three years later, I am so grateful to God, the surgeon, my family, church family, and friends. My life and quality of life are miraculous.

When we were faced with this ordeal, my husband decided he must find something new for me to learn, to stimulate my brain function, as my brain would be so at risk. He knew I already loved to take pictures of our kids, so he picked photography. Over the past three years, he has bought me two new cameras, several different lenses, many books about photography to read and learn, a computer to edit my digital photos on, and editing software, again with books to read--to learn how to use it. After all the surgeries were behind us, he told me why he had done all this.

And three years later,here I am. I have truly come to love photography. My goal is to share the beauty of God's creation with others. It's truly so hard in our busy lives to stop and take it all in. I hope that my photos can capture beauty and meaning in our world, and can inspire those who enjoy them.

In His love and through His eyes.