I met Joanne at yoga class in one of our local parks near the beach. She was setting up her mat next to mine. I didn’t know her, however, I thoroughly enjoyed her presence. Once she sat down I said “hello,” and our friendship fruition from there. At the end of our class, I handed […]
Maria’s Note: Children have this innocence about them that if observed with detail, can teach us quite a few qualities. They are kind without asking for anything back. They play without limitation. Often running, dancing, tumbling, and falling on the floor. They do not care about getting dirty or injured. They JUST PLAY! When they […]
I am going to sit here and explain to you the exhilarating feeling I organically receive simply from landing a gig that opens up my creative vaults! Usually these magical bookings come at an unexpected time and with very little details. They are instant opportunities with no room for overthinking. I kind of just have […]
Never in my photographic career would I think this magnificent gig would land so beautifully and unexpectedly on my lap. It is one of those serendipitous happenings that are short of amazing! For the past three years I have been working alongside Florida Atlantic University’s theater and dance department. Their productions have creatively enriched my […]
If there was a human dictionary with all of our names neatly listed, I would search for Tiff, Toph, or any of their little ones and the word authenticity would be typed right below their names. It may be that the word itself has been run down for the past few years by photographers, musicians, […]
Maria’s Note: I am just going to say it: I LOVED THIS SHOOT. I genuinely loved everything about it! It was not planned. On the whim. Very little lighting besides the moon and blue hour. Yet, I captured some of my favorite images so far. I didn’t mind the grain or the blur. I welcomed the […]
