Hi, I’m Mariana.
I have been privately practicing photography since I got my first camera about 20 years ago. My love for it has grown exponentially since then and I am so blessed to share that with you.
I had been struggling with labeling myself as a family photographer, because although I adore photographing families, I also love photographing so much more. I realized: I want to photograph anyone who wants to feel seen. And that has become my official photography philosophy.
I don’t want to photograph who you think you are, or who other people think you are. I want to photograph you. The way you laugh, love, and simply exist in your own world. You never have to perform for me.
For anyone who wants to feel seen.
I see you.
My Approach
My process is collaborative. I want to create an experience for you that not only creates the photographs you’ll ultimately cherish forever, I want you to cherish the memory of the shoot too. My goal is to help you show up with authenticity and with peace and ease knowing you’re going to absolutely rock this photoshoot.
Peace and ease? I know the parents on here are starting to sweat at this point. Don’t worry about your feral children, I have three of my own. Not only do I not expect them to cooperate the whole time, I also am kind of excited to see the giggles, sprints, and turbo-jumps they do for the camera. Let’s document who you are today. We don’t need to rewrite history to make the memory worth remembering. Oh, and don’t worry, we will get the posed shots you promised to the grandparents <3
