MEET MARIA

Hi there! I'm Maria, an Ecuadorean portrait photographer based in Baltimore, MD. I'm a passionate mom to two young guys, married to a super handsome and incredibly intelligent french guy I met in Costa Rica and with whom I've loved traveling the world, raising our family, dreaming & planning our future, eating good food and living a full life!

Intention & Passion are my drivers as an artist; a creative, a mentor, a dreamer and a full-time adventurer! I specialize in natural light photography. My goal is to craft a truly memorable experience for you that infuses confidence every single step of the way. In every session, I strive to create emotional imagery and connections that tell YOUR STORY. I genuinely believe that you deserve to have photos that make you feel carefree and beautiful in any season of your life!

I began photographing and studying the magic of light to enhance a portrait using a film camera over 20 years ago and, if nothing else, film photography pushed me technically and taught me to be intentional; to wait for the moment, and breathe before capturing an instant in time and ultimately, creating a beautiful photograph.

artist & adventurer.
passionate & intentional.

xoxo,

MARIA

in a nutshell...

I am a dreamer, a nostalgic, an adventurer and I LOVE way too deeply. I get loud when I get excited, I cry when I laugh, and I laugh while I talk. I cannot for the life of me, memorize complete lyrics to any song.

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There is something about the endless drive, the open windows, wind in your hair, and the music that inspire us to dream about our future and plan our next adventure...

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roadtripping

My dream life is an endless exploration of the world living out of cute Airbnb's or quaint boutique hotels on a beautiful tucked away beach or ok, fine...a tiny village in the South of France will do just as well.

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travel

I love getting dirty and trying new things with my family, whether that means a new restaurant, cooking at home, visiting a new city, climbing a mountain, zip-lining, watching a sunrise or simply planning our next destination!

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adventurer

If there is one thing that truly fills my heart on any given day, it is looking through old family photographs. What I see are real moments, memories and stories retold over the years.

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family memories

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more about me –

BRAND PURPOSE

Maria Ortiz Photography was born from my passion to uplift and empower other women to express their beauty and confidence at any age. I bring a lot of heart to my work and thrive on the opportunity to create deep & meaningful connections through empathetic photography. With meticulous attention to detail and a focus on emotional experiences, I aim to capture and preserve my clients' best selves, leaving a positive mark on their lives.