irvine
family photographer
candid
family photos for the young
at heart
I’m a family photographer in Irvine, CA, here for the real life family stuff; quiet moments, big laughs, and everything in between. I like to give you some space to be yourself during your session, but I’m also there with gentle prompts and easy games to keep things fun.
What to Wear Made Easy
I aim to make styling simple and fun. We’ll start with what’s already in your closet by using pieces you love, and I’ll suggest a few extras to bring everything together, making sure your outfits feel natural for your location, and fit your family style.
My sessions are all about keeping things relaxed and real by combining a mix of natural poses, mixed with genuine moments. I’ll guide you through it, but it’s more like a chill hangout than a photoshoot. Let’s capture something that looks and feels just like your family.
Real-Life Family Sessions
photos That Reflect Your Family
Meet Maria, Irvine, CA Based Family Photographer
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Born and raised in Southern California, I’ve got a fresh take on family photography. I live in Irvine, CA with my husband (a video game designer), our energetic son, and our cat who thinks she absolutely runs the house.
I began my career in graphic design, but after becoming a mom, my focus shifted to lifestyle family photography. After searching for family photos that felt real, honest, yet elevated, and coming up empty when searching online, I started creating the kind of images I wished I could find. Something that felt like our own editorial feature, but still true to who we are. Now, almost 8 years later, I have a business that serves families seeking exactly what I was looking for as a new mom: fun, playful, expressive, unposed family photos.
I want my photos to feel like the beautiful parts of your everyday that you never get to capture.
If you're looking for elevated, lifestyle family photography in Orange County, CA and beyond, I’d love to connect.
Curating candid photos for California families.
"We love the pictures, and I'm so glad she captured
this moment in time for us."
effortless
styling for
family photos.
one to two week editing for a full gallery.
choose from one or two hour packages.
for photos that feel like your family.
"Maria was so easy to work with and put the whole family at ease! We loved our photos, she caught so many small details, and the pictures really reflected the personalities of our kids!"
client love
KAREN A.
