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 […]
Maria’s (The Photographer) Note – A Poem: I am a lover… of negative space, vast landscapes, elongated skies, undulating lines, off-set scenarios, contrasting colors, and nurturing hands. …I am a lover… A smile. A Laugh. An embrace in the dark. Your soul touching mine. The sun in the sky warming our hearts. For when your […]
When families hire me for a photographic experience I can see the excitement in their eyes! “It has been ages since we have been able to get the entire family together for a photograph,” they tell me. I can understand. Between work and activities, picking a time that is best for everyone can be difficult. […]
5:30am hit the clock. I got on a plane with my brown motorcycle leather jacket, camera gear, and a huge smile! Sitting on the aisle I knew that this experience was going to be life changing. Only the lights of the waking airport could be seen from the window. I could feel a slight air […]
