NEWBORN & MATERNITY

I deeply believe in the power of family and the connections you create from the moment of birth. I believe that motherhood and family are some of the most precious gifts that life will ever give you and we should strive to create memories which will last us a lifetime. There is so much beauty in the laughs we share and the smiles and hugs we gift each other daily and documenting these throughout our lifetime will give us something tangible we can hold in our hands and relive the moments.

I am so passionate about people who invite me into their lives; those who open the door and allow me into their homes to document their story. I am honored that people want to share a little piece of their intimate lives with me.

I am here to remind you about the precious gift that life has given you in this specific season of your life. These intimate moments you share in front of my camera, are a reflection of your reality. Whether you are expecting your first, second or third child.

As a photographer, and with my camera in hand, I strive to create beautiful and authentic images for you to look back at through the years and relive those fleeting moments; those seemingly unimportant instants of time where you caressed your newborn’s head, gave him a butterfly kiss, looked up at your husband and or wife and smiles or laughed or the way you two lean into each other.

Glancing back at a framed photograph of you holding your newborn child, or sharing an embrace with your life partner awaiting this beautiful child, will get you through the good and the tough times. It will always be a constant reminder of your love for your family; of the importance of parenthood.

The photos I create for you are made to be put in frame, hung on a wall, bound in an album and preserved for years to come. They are made with love and respect for the family that you are; who have placed their faith in me to capture your story. They are made to look at, to touch and to bring smiles; they are made to make you feel.

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!

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! We will schedule a consultation in person or over the phone.

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!

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 family before we meet again! Get ready for your session day and let’s have fun! P.S. Have your favorite playlist on hand!

the session

Session Day! This day is dedicated to you! I generally photograph one family per day to give you the most personalized experience. So no, I won’t be in a hurry, you won’t be just a number in my list of clients to photograph that day. I’m there, fully invested in you.

delivery

I will deliver an artistically edited online gallery with 35+ images for you to view 2 weeks after your session.

the process

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I have worked with Maria for many years and not only are her photographs just stunning (I'm seriously amazed each and every time at how great they are!), but the photo sessions are so enjoyable. She is easy going and so great with babies and kids. Somehow she is able to capture all the shots you want and all the ones you didn't know you wanted.

Raque

Maria has the ability to make the experience casual and comfortable but be completely professional at the same time. My husband had never met her, and she made him quickly feel at ease during the photo session. You are always in a good and cheery mood which helped to set the tone of a relaxed environment.

Jesse D.

Maria was amazing at making my husband and I feel so at ease. The whole experience working with Maria was like working with a friend. She kept us laughing and chatting between shots during the entire shoot. Our conversation flowed really easily and thus made us feel throughly comfortable in front of her camera.

Christine

The setting for our photo shoot and the relaxed poses are a complete accurate portrayal of who we really are as a couple. I wanted our photos to represent “us” and it turned out to be exactly that! The final images were more beautiful than I had ever imagined they could be!

Jessie

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