Choose Your Photographer in San Diego, California

I am a fun, adventurous traveller who loves to meet people from all over the world and capture stories through photographs. My style is photojournalistic - I like to stand back and capture your natural self, like a "fly on the wall." I am a destination photographer who has been featured on Style Me Pretty. 

I'm a horse lover with a passion for nature and sunshine! While I enjoy exploring many avenues in photography, I always find myself coming back to my first love: natural light portrait photography. My style is bright, airy, warm and intimate.

Hey! :) My name is Maria and I've been doing photography for almost 10 years. I get inspired by beautiful locations and my amazing clients. I'm always in search of unique angles and creative compositions. My style is timeless and effortless. I love to stay true to color in my editing.

I am an avid adventurer and exploring new places fills my heart with joy. I love to travel and meet new people and having a husband in the Navy has allowed me to do a lot of that. I am a completely self-taught photographer. My photography style has always been lifestyle; I love candid moments in natural light settings. My love for adventure and candid photography has culminated a passion for intimate portraits and lifestyle photography in all types of outdoor settings.

I love meeting new people and telling their stories through my photographs. I’m obsessed with bright and joyful images, and it’s always my goal to show my client's personalities and to make them feel beautiful! Photography is not just my career, it’s my passion. It’s something that moves me and gives my life purpose.

I specialize in capturing the raw, unspoken moments of life—family portraits, engagements, and maternity sessions that tell a story. My work is about creating genuine connections and freezing emotions in time, allowing each frame to speak with depth and meaning. Based in San Diego, I draw inspiration from the city’s stunning landscapes and vibrant energy. I’ve sold hundreds of art prints, earned Photographer of the Month in 2016 out of 2.6 million photographers, and have my work showcased in local galleries. Photography, to me, is more than an art—it’s a way to preserve the heartbeats of life itself.

I'm a Colorado-raised girl who fell in love with sunny San Diego. Now I'm lucky enough to spend my sunsets and sunrises exploring its natural beauty with amazing people. Whether I'm photographing an event or portraits, I look for the details. Small moments and items can tell a larger story. Along with the classic images you expect from a portrait photoshoot, I deliver tiny detailed moments that tell your story.

I am very sweet and smiley. I believe that the most important aspect of a shoot is to truly have fun, be present, and feel liberated. My objective is to always make you feel confident, relaxed, and like yourself! My style is candid / natural that truly captures the human emotion and essence.

A coastal city girl in love with the moment. San Diego born & raised. My photography style is somewhere between candid and curated, I have a documentary style with an editorial vibe.

I am Maya and I love photography and people. I focus on using natural light in my photography, and I love shooting during the golden hour. There's something magical about that warm, soft glow that really brings out the best in my clients. My goal is to capture alive, candid moments that tell a story—no stiff poses or forced smiles. I want my photos to feel real and full of life, so I always aim to make my clients comfortable and let their natural emotions shine through. For me, photography is all about storytelling through authentic, unposed moments.

With 12 years under my belt, my photography experience includes an Associate in Fine Arts, an advanced background in film photography, teaching darkroom photography science to elementary students, studio production assisting, leading a luxury senior portrait studio, and numerous personal projects. I am best known for balancing my detailed and directive posing with candid photojournalistic images. Born and raised in sunny San Diego, I can honestly say there is no better city to make memories in! I love being out in nature, holistic living, and trying new food! but most importantly... I love LOVE!