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Creative & authentic WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
IN PHILADELPHIA, PA & TRAVEL

LET’S EMBRACE
the real MOMENTS
FROM YOUR best DAY

LET’S EMBRACE the real MOMENTS FROM YOUR best DAY
YOUR NATURAL CHEMISTRY WILL TAKE THE LEAD

MY GUIDING
VALUES

REVERENCE

Your heritage should be celebrated, and I always hold space to create a wedding day that ties both tradition and personal experience together. I have a deep respect for any and all beliefs that you want to incorporate into your day, and I’ll do my best to capture them in a way that feels valued.

AUTHENTICITY

Your photos should feel natural, not forced. I promise to capture you in your element to give you photos that embrace true emotions. And when you need a little guidance, I’ve got you.

FUN

I believe in letting loose and being playful. Focus on being silly, enjoying time with your loved ones, and just have fun. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I want you to love every second.

DON’T WORRY ABOUT GETTING THE perfect PICTURE

I’M HERE TO GUIDE YOU

I know that the idea of wedding photos can be a little intimidating. I know you want to make sure you get the perfect pictures from your day. But what makes your pictures perfect isn’t the posing or the smile, it’s the genuine emotion that comes through the lens. Instead of worrying about how to act in front of the camera, I’m here to help you live in the moment and forget it’s there. Focus on your excitement, anticipation, and true love - I’ll take care of the rest. When you see your final images, not only will they look beautiful, but you’ll be able to feel those moments all over again.

I’M all ABOUT
THE EXPERIENCE

MY PHOTOS WILL TELL YOUR STORY

I’m a champion of enjoying your experience to the fullest, and I don’t expect my couples to know exactly what to do. I have a photojournalistic style, and I want you to interact naturally and focus on having fun. I’ll document every special moment without making you pose for hours on end. The finished result will be authentic and joyful photos that show the real experience of your wedding day.

SHE CAPTURED THE
most beautiful moments
OF OUR WEDDING DAY

We were so very lucky to find Maria and her team. From our first conversation, we instantly connected and she was able to articulate the very vision we had from our photos. She was professional yet personable throughout the entire planning process, right through to the day of. Day of, she blended in seamlessly and was there to capture every moment. Most importantly, she captured the most beautiful moments of our wedding day and her photos tell the wonderful story. We highly, highly recommend Maria and her team.

MEREDITH + GIDEON

SHE CAPTURED THE most beautiful moments OF OUR WEDDING DAY.

I love LIVING
LIFE BEHIND
THE LENS

IT’S A WHOLE NEW PERSPECTIVE

My passion for photography stems from my desire to preserve life’s most meaningful moments. There’s something truly magical about being able to look at a photo and instantly relive an experience, as if time stands still. Photography started as a creative outlet, but it quickly became my way of leaving a lasting impact on the world.

Capturing weddings allows me to witness and document one of the most intimate and significant times in a couple’s life. I don’t take that trust lightly—it drives me to create images that are not only beautiful but uniquely reflective of your relationship.

Living life behind the lens brings me an immense sense of fulfillment, and I’m endlessly grateful for the opportunity to do what I love every day. My commitment is to pour my heart into every shot, ensuring your wedding photos feel as magical as the day itself.

GET TO KNOW
ME BETTER

I’m an adventurer at heart - I love to explore and go for long drives.

I won’t survive a wedding without my LARGE (and I mean large) cup of coffee -I’m convinced 2 shots of espresso mixed with hazelnut and oat milk is the ultimate order.

After a long wedding weekend, I recharge with family time. I love taking my son out sightseeing, to visit Grandma, or to Sesame Place (the actual happiest place on Earth).

Gardening and crocheting are two of my most-loved pastimes.

I’m an adventurer at heart - I love to explore and go for long drives.

I won’t survive a wedding without my LARGE (and I mean large) cup of coffee -I’m convinced 2 shots of espresso mixed with hazelnut and oat milk is the ultimate order.

After a long wedding weekend, I recharge with family time. I love taking my son out sightseeing, to visit Grandma, or to Sesame Place (the actual happiest place on Earth).

Gardening and crocheting are two of my most-loved pastimes.

LET’S FREEZE YOUR FAVORITE MOMENTS IN TIME

MY CAMERA
IS READY

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