Couples

YOUR story is the best part of this! How did you meet? When did you fall in love! Don’t we all love retelling our story and going down memory lane? It’s the best!

There is so much love in the smiles and laughs we share, the quiet intimate moments when we just look into each other’s eyes making the corners of our mouths turn up, the moments we put our foreheads together and breath in unison. I want to capture your love - the unfiltered interactions; the embrace, the tickles, the kiss, the smiles and the laughs! These are the unspoken moments that make your relationship unique; the moments you have a hard time explaining to others, but that are what make you guys exactly who you are.

My approach with couples’ photography is to capture images of those moments you are creating in this season of your life. I want to create images that speak “that’s totally us!” when you look at them! Let’s go on a little adventure for a few hours. I will direct you just enough to get you going, to make you feel comfortable with each other in front of the camera, to get that spark going - the spontaneous reactions; to get you so involved in the other person, their eyes, their touch, their strong embrace, that you forget I’m there! I’ve been told that for a few moments, you don’t even hear the shutter click and you forget I’m there!

I believe in documenting moments all through our lives; even purposely creating them! I believe in using my medium to artistically document love stories to be printed and hung on your walls as constant reminders of love. Whether it’s your one year anniversary or your 15th year together, or just any given Saturday, let’s create some real and authentic images of you and that guy you absolutely adore. 

I believe that the experience of your having your photo taking can be intimidating and that it totally matters. I also understand how important each session you invest in, is. I want to be much more that just your photographer, I want you to know that I am ever present from the moment you book your session to the delivery of your gallery and final prints! I will be in touch the entire time to answer any questions you may have along the way! We’ll be texting back and forth with outfit options and makeup ideas and just having fun through the entire process.

let’s chat

Once I’ve received your inquiry, I will send you a session guide which has details on the process and the collections I offer. It also includes suggestions on locations, and assistance with outfit styling, and hair & make-up! 

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coffee date

I love to meet with my clients over coffee and get to know each other a little bit, go over details of how I work, but most importantly, I want to hear your vision for this session and I definitely want to hear your story! We will schedule a consultation in person or over the phone.

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make it official

If you’re ready to book your session date, I will send you a custom proposal with payment details and a contract. Once you’ve signed this, your date is booked! 

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prep for session

A few days before your session, you will receive a questionnaire with a few fun questions so I can get to know some additional fun facts about you and your guy before we meet again! Get ready for your session day; it will be memorable. P.S. Have your favorite playlist on hand!

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the session

Session Day! The most exciting part! This day is dedicated to you both! I generally photograph one session per day at sunset or sunrise to give you the most personalized experience. So no, I won’t be in a hurry, you won’t be just a number on my list of clients to photograph that day. I’m there, fully invested in you.

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delivery

I will deliver an artistically edited online gallery with 35+ images for you to view 2 weeks after your session. After the gallery delivery, we can look at prints and products to go along with your collection!

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the process

 explore the process

I watched Maria bring David to life during his senior photo session! The location she chose helped contribute to the great energy of the photos. Both David and I love the images. We both really enjoyed the experience itself and then receiving the images back in a very timely manner and they were fabulous! Maria is so pleasant to work with, professional, fun, relaxed and with an amazing eye and vision!

STEPHANI R.

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ALEX L.

KIND WORDS FROM PAST CLIENTS

SABINA & JOE

Oregon Ridge Park

THE GALLERIES

Photography for the adventure lover and experience seekers! The laugh-your-heart out ones ready to document their story. For the intimate ones that can show their affection.

JEN & ADRIEN

Arlington, VA

Sabina & Joe

Oregon Ridge Park

BACK TO GALLERIES

Jen & Adrien

Arlington, Virgina

BACK TO GALLERIES

investment

The Senior Portrait Experience is about a two hour session where we will use one to two locations to the fullest! Investment begins at $400 and includes immediate access to your online gallery and prints.

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