So nice to meet you

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Hi, I'm Maria, and I've been capturing life & stories for about 15 years. Thanks so much for being here!

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I fall more in love with this craft and super special job all the time. It fills me up to create art with some of life's happiest times, and people's proudest moments! We are all creators - the love you're cultivating with a partner,  a journey with your new baby, the relationships with loved ones, the home you are proud of, a business built from scratch, or special changes on the horizon.  We celebrate and shine light on the delightful pieces of life you are living and creating for yourself.

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Come as you are!

There are no expectations from you. I work alongside every client to cultivate photographs that feel as individual as you are.

I specialize in lifestyle and editorial photography of all stages of life - couples, weddings, family, newborn, seniors. Special events like a shower, baptism, and a quinceañera all get dedicated treatment and love as I work to document and craft imagery that tells a tale of your day and moments!

 

Each and every family, person, couple, and home is beautifully unique every single time - even if it's the 100th time we've worked together! I enjoy artful documentation in all homes. I love natural feeling portraits  & want to give you thoughtful photos to celebrate special days and beautiful lives. 

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I often photograph extended families and family reunions on the beach of Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana. Lifestyle newborn and local family photography in NWI fills my calendar. High school and college senior photography has been an incredible piece of my business too! Seeing my oldest son works his way through high school and now into college, I have developed such a softie spot for working with these seniors in NW Indiana! I'm in Lake County near Griffith and work a lot in Munster, Schererville, Highland, Crown Point, Saint John, etc. I'll also photograph often in Valparaiso, Chesterton and other Porter County Indiana towns. I work in Illinois, too, especially in the Southern Chicago Suburbs. I do travel on occasion further out as a Chicago Suburb photographer, especially for family events, weddings, and extended family sessions. Just ask!

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I'm incredibly grateful, and truly love every project I've photographed.

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If you're looking for a joyful, relaxed experience & outcome, thank you for considering me to serve you! 

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Starting out living in the Western Suburbs for much of life, Maria has settled in Northwest Indiana along with her amazing husband, three wonderful & adored children, and Chester, Zak, and Izzy the cats, in a home they are increasingly proud of.