A L I T T L E M O R E
A B O U T M E
I love to hike and wander around finding caves, waterfalls, overlooks and more. I’m a history nerd with a huge wanderlust and a passion for anything from the past. I love my friends, I do everything I can to help them always. I love to travel to new places. I play music too loud always (yes I will be jamming out on the way to meet you). Coffee shops and cocktail bars are like home. One on one conversations of value are glorious. I will pick up cool rocks when I find them.
My journey with photography started in 2009 when I would capture bands in poorly lit venues. In 2010 I attended a college level summer art program and learned how to use my new DSLR; as well as getting certified for various editing programs at the time. Throughout the journey I wandered into wedding and lifestyle portraiture. I went to college for art and business, worked a ton of various jobs, while running my business, and being a full time student. I graduated in 2019, and now I am here full time capturing memories and making art.
I’m pretty chill and pretty introverted by nature but I hype up with an extrovert in company. Awesome people fuel me and my energy. Watching couples in love makes my heart sing. I have all the dorky mom energy to fuel us during our adventures. We will laugh a lot, we will have a super awesome conversation at some point, and we will find some epic views to dance around in and enjoy.
2024 Travel Locations
Yes, we travel over here!!
If you would like to tag onto an existing trip, you can.
If you would like to plan your own Adventure Elopement or Wedding we can do that as well.
Just pop me and email and we can fill our adventure cups together!
You can also check out my blog on planning your Adventure Elopement or Microwedding
April- Seneca Rocks, WV
May- Pittsburgh, PA | Dolly Sods, WV
June- Shenandoah Valley | Washington State
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September- Nags Head, NC | Spruce Knob, WV
October- Shenandoah Valley
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FAQ’s
Do you travel?
Yes!! I love to travel and will travel for you.
Just let me know where you are planning in your inquiry form.
That way I can send proper information in regard to cost.
Turnaround Time for Photos?
Typically I aim to return weddings within 60 days afterwards.
Portrait sessions I aim for 45 days.
However, during busier times of year life can happen.
Which can lead to those timelines being pushed out an additional 30 days.
If you are needing things in a pinch,
let me know beforehand that way I can accommodate your needs.
Will I receive the Raw files?
Simply put, no.
"Maria will take you to magical places you never expected to find such beauty and there, she will make your family shine! If she sends you coordinates to follow, trust her! she does her best work in natural light and scenery, playing with warm golds and jewel tones from the earth. I have booked Maria for my wedding, a boudoir shoot, and now a family mini session and she ceases to deliver! She always makes you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera and is great at directing even the most camera shy subjects. Her shoots are always fun, silly, and full of love. You will not regret!”— Caroline K.
