If having your photo taken conjures up thoughts of awkwardness; trying to smile on cue; wondering if your clothes are adjusted properly and if your hair looks right -
Take all of that and throw it out of the window, because that is NOT what I offer.
My goal is to capture your personality as a couple, not just pretty photos; to photograph your connection and the emotions that take place in the in-between moments. I’m in the business of crafting one-of-a-kind, memorable photo experiences for couples and images that are natural, intimate, and joyful. My goal is to create images that you will cherish for years to come and that will be passed down for generations as a testament of your love for one another.
I’m the perfect photographer for:
The nature-loving couple who embrace enjoying the moment over perfection. I’m for the bride who isn’t afraid to let the wind blow through her hair a bit. I’m for the couple who want an experience, just as much as they want stunning images. I’m for couples who don’t want to plaster a smile on cue and want images that are a bit more intimate and romantic. I know I won’t resonate with everyone, and that’s okay!
Review from a Coeur D’Alene Couple
“We hired Maria because we loved her unapologetically intimate + romantic style, enchanted by her ability to capture a part of our story that hadn’t been photographed before. Maria made us feel like she was our biggest supporter and cheerleader as a couple, readily offering encouragement, praise, and laughing through the experience with us. As I’ve shared our experience with friends, one thing we love to share is how Maria thoughtfully asked if we had eaten (we hadn’t) and brought us the most delicious burritos and coffees. She even tied our bouquet with ribbons, burning the ends so they wouldn’t unravel during our photoshoot. Her attentiveness and service in every area was five-star. In a word, Maria and her images are exceptional!”
- Amy
Here is what you can expect when working with me:
Service
I’m in your corner and will work with you to plan a custom experience that is perfect for you. My job title may be “photographer” but my version of what that entails goes beyond simply taking pictures for you. From booking, to delivering the final images and everything in-between I provide an elevated, full-service photography experience to the couples I work with. Location scouting, access to guides created exclusively for clients, and timeline creation consultations are all part of working with me.
Connection
If you are looking for someone with a fancy camera to show up, take your pictures and then run… I’m not your gal. I believe that genuine connection, and shared vision between a couple and photographer is foundational to capturing YOUR genuine connection in great images. I want to get to know you two on a human level that goes beyond a stuffy and rehearsed photographer-client relationship.
Authenticity
Your time in front of my lens can be as wild and passionate, fun and quirky or intimate and slow as you want it to be. This is about telling YOUR story, not recreating a photo on Pinterest and not attempting to stick you into a mold that’s trendy or my idea of cute. I believe that having photos taken with the person you love most should be a fun and enjoyable time… not stiff and awkward or something with pasted smiles.
Think I’m The Girl For You?
It’s pretty simple moving forward. First, make sure you’ve looked at my Investment and FAQ pages so you know about the packages I offer and can get all your preliminary questions answered. Then, fill out the contact form on my contact page.