MEET MARIA

Hi there! I'm Maria, an Ecuadorian living in Baltimore, MD, bilingual 100% and a pretty cool mom (their words) to two young guys. I'm  married to a super handsome and incredible intelligent french guy with whom I love dreaming, planning, traveling, eating and just living a full life! Sigh...

Intention & Passionate are my drivers as an artist, a creative, a mentor, dreamer and full-time  adventurer! I specialize in natural light photography and will always chase a sunset! My goal is to craft a truly memorable experience for you that infused 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 film 18 years ago and, if nothing else, film photography pushed me technically and taught me to be intentional; to wait for the moment; to breathe, and to truly think before capturing an instant and ultimately, creating a photograph. 

Want to know a few more things about me? See below!


artist & adventurer.
passionate & intentional. 

xoxo,

MARIA

in a nutshell

I am a dreamer, a nostalgic, an adventurer andI LOVE too deeply. I also speak too loudly 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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Road-tripping with my family - 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 would be an endless exploration of the world and to live out of Airbnbs or quaint boutique hotels - preferably on a beautiful tucked-away beach or a tiny village in the South of France.

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travel

I love adventuring. I love getting dirty. I love 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 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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