"From the initial booking, consultation, and last minute wardrobe ideas - she was invested in our experience, and was such a pleasure to work with! 

- vanna s.

"We loved our family session with Maria!
We were able to just have fun as a family, and she captured it so well."

- lauren t.

Hi, i'm maria, a family photographer based in south orange county, ca, and your personal guide to stress-free, beautiful photos.

Welcome to my One-Hour Storyteller session — designed for busy families who want real, joyful, connection-filled images without the overwhelm.

I’ll help you choose what to wear and where to go—whether that’s the beach, your home, or somewhere in between. Outfit ideas? Covered. Location suggestions? Got plenty.

From prep to shoot day, I guide you every step of the way so you can show up relaxed, enjoy your people, and walk away with photos that feel effortless and true to your family.

"We recently had an in-home newborn session with Maria, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment she showed up at our home in Santa Ana, she made us feel completely comfortable, which is so important with a newborn. Her calm, friendly presence and eye for detail allowed her to capture the most beautiful, natural moments of our growing family."

- emily g., orange county, ca

"if your last family photos didn't feel like you,
let's try something different."

If you’ve ever walked away from a session thinking, “That didn’t feel like us,” you’re not alone. Many families come to me after feeling overly posed or just…not seen. My approach is different—natural, editorial, and rooted in the real moments that make your family yours. Less smiling at the camera, more space to relax, connect, and let something honest unfold.

Don’t worry—I only deliver the good stuff.