GUIDING YOU INTO REAL
MOMENTS WITH LASTING MEMORIES

I am originally from Bogota, Colombia but moved to the Tampa Bay area when I was 2 years old and have recently become a citizen of the United States! I am the type of person that will look like a FOOL to get you comfortable and laughing. I am obsessed with my fur babies Thor and Loki, have a real bad sweet tooth and I just married the man of my prayers this past December. All in all I am laid back, super carefree, go with the flow kind of person.



Florida based wedding & couples photographer 

you can call me MJ

Being able to witness each couple's dynamics, how they interact, how they love, how genuinely happy they are to be getting married, is what fuels me. I believe marriage is sacred. The Word describes it as, "two people becoming one flesh." It's powerful and unifying. Being able to capture the moments surrounding this is a blessing.

The in-between moments, glances, crinkle-eye smiles, goosebumps.

we've never had our picture taken, we'll be awkward

we want to spend time with family at our wedding

we don't know where to begin. 

it's about telling a story. I will guide you through the day, while genuinely showcasing each of your personalities. 

the best memories happen naturally. I won't force a moment to happen, just capture the ones that come.


every image is intentional. YOU simply enjoy the day, I'll capture the way it happened. 


genuine moments

natural documentation

Intentional imagery

  The biggest hangups  

vs

  my approach  

"she captured our love story so beautifully..."

"instantly i knew that she was the photographer for us..."

"you captured little moments we didn't even remember."

"the photos brought tears to our eyes..."

"maria is seriously something special..."

"very professional and easy to work with..."

"she made the whole process feel seamless..."

"she put her heart and soul into her work and it shows..."

"she is the sweetest and most talented photographer"

"these are photos that we will cherish forever.."

"i recommend her 100%..."

I don't just show up and take pictures.
You need me to hold your dress so it doesn't get dirty? Done.
Want Starbucks the morning of the wedding?
I'll gladly make that stop.
 Need a shot during cocktail hour cause overwhelmed? BE RIGHT BACK.
And all of this starts when you book me. From help with the engagement session, to vendor recommendations, timeline help, even following along on the gram. Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me ;)
whatever you need. whenever you need.

What I do for you

and how i'm different from the rest...