Maria Hardman is a North Idaho photographer for nature-loving couples

I photographed my first North Idaho wedding in 2014 and haven’t looked back since!

Living near Coeur d’Alene, I serve couples across North Idaho by providing an elevated photography experience that is personalized, fun, and very often adventurous. The panhandle of Idaho has jaw dropping scenery and plenty of hidden gem locations (ranging from very easily accessible to a little more remote) that make beautiful destinations for photo adventures. I’ve spent years exploring and getting to know many of these spots and I’d love to take you to one that fits your perfect idea of a location - unless you have a special spot already picked out!

My photography style is natural, intimate, and joy filled: highlighting the beauty of your connection and emotions right alongside the beauty of nature.

A little bit about me:

Part cowgirl, part plant loving hippie, part sewing- knitting-baking, grandma; I have a collection of interests and lifestyles. I’m a proponent of living life intentionally - which for me, includes homesteading, low-tox living, and a more traditional kind of life where God and then family comes before everything else.

I’m married to my best friend, Bryan, and together we have a son and daughter who I’m blessed to be a stay at home mom to. As a family, we love being in nature; whether that looks like hiking, biking, camping or enjoying time at the lake. I’m very thankful that I get to be a homemaker while also getting to work with amazing couples to document their stories through photography.

Maria is a Coeur d' Alene Idaho photographer specializing in couples and weddings

In an industry where the full time hustle is glamorized, I’m not ashamed to say that I intentionally only take on a limited number of weddings and sessions each year. This enables me to give an AMAZING experience to my couples - while also keeping my family first. Because of this, I place a high importance on ensuring that I’m the right fit for a couple before booking them.

Maria Hardman is a Coeur D'Alene Wedding and elopement photographer

Fun Facts About Me:

  • Pink is my favorite color… we can officially be friends now that you know that.

  • As the oldest of 11 children, I have lots of practice organizing people, which comes in handy when photographing large groups of people.

  • If cooking and baking were considered a love language, that would be mine. I enjoy creating yummy, nourishing food for the people I love.

  • My husband Bryan and I met when he crashed into me while ice skating.

  • Growing things makes my soul happy - whether that’s flowers, food, or just fun house plants!

  • I’m just shy of 5’ tall. But I’d like to think what I lack in height, I make up for with plenty of spunk!

  • Tea over coffee is my pick 90% of the time

  • I gave birth to both of my children in the water. 10/10 recommend.