MEET MARIA

Hi there! I'm Maria, an Ecuadorian living in Baltimore, MD, 100% bilingual and a passionate mom to two young guys. I'm married to a super handsome and incredibly intelligent french guy I met in Costa Rica and with whom I love dreaming, planning, traveling, eating and just 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 using a film camera 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, I laugh while I talk, and I dance in the shower to latin music. 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 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 – 

I BELIEVE IN

creating emotive photos that make you feel,
infusing my clients with confidence, and
making the portrait experience a positive and unforgettable memory

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