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Brown Paper Texture

Northwest Indiana Wedding Photographer

Weddings, Honestly Told

NWI wedding photographer

From ballrooms to backyards, chapels to courthouses,


I capture moments you’ve dreamed of — and ones you didn't even notice — through natural, artful portraiture and candid storytelling.

I'm a wedding photographer in Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland, and Southwest Michigan who is a peaceful presence, inquisitive, creative, and ready for the journey of your big day. ​

artful, natural, unscripted

Investment

Preserving the honest, fun, and emotive moments of your day.

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The Essentials

Timeline Planning — Personal coordination and planning calls.

The Prep Guide — A comprehensive guide for wedding details.

Continuous Coverage — Dedicated documentation by Maria.

High-Res Gallery — Private viewing, sharing, and unlimited downloads.

 

Artistic Editing — Professional processing of color and B&W images.

 

Print Rights — Full personal rights and eight to ten week delivery.

The Coverage

Ten Hours  —  $3390

Eight Hours  —  $2890

Six Hours  —  $2290

Four Hours  —  $1590

Elopements and Micro Weddings —  starting at $890 

for two hours

À La Carte

16x20 print —  Included

Two Photographers —  $350-800

Engagement Session Add-On —  $325

Couple Session — $525

Wedding Album — Ask for Details

Let's see if we're a match.

Choosing your photographer is a big decision—one that goes beyond just a price list. I want to make sure I am the right person to document your story.

 

Let's hop on a short, 15-minute "get to know you" call. We can talk about your vision, answer any of your lingering questions, and see if our styles align. No pressure—just a chance to connect.

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What does the process look like?

You don’t need to have everything figured out — I’ll guide you through the process at every step.

step one

INQUIRY & CONNECTION.   We connect by email, phone, or video. 

step two

BOOKING.  Secure your date with a simple agreement and retainer. You don't need to know the amount of coverage you need to book.

step three

GUIDED PLANNING.  I help guide your timeline, we chat about family formals and key details, and we stay in touch leading up to your wedding.

step four

WEDDING DAY COVERAGE.  I handle everything, capturing your day naturally, always noticing and documenting, and helping portrait time be fun, easy, and relaxed.

step five

GALLERY DELIVERY.  Fully finished images are delivered in a private online gallery.

Love Notes

Maria put us at ease and went with the flow of the day. She captured the emotion of every moment so gracefully. Professional, creative, and incredibly kind and fun.   

-Debbie

Maria is so calming to have around. She captured moments that I had forgotten had even happened I was so in the moment with my husband.”   

 

-Virginia

 

“Thank you for making my big day so special and giving us these meaningful pictures to remember it with for the rest of our lives.”

   

-Loren

 

Real Moments

 

Images that show not just how your wedding looked — but how it felt.

Let's talk about your wedding.

I'd love to hear what you're planning.

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