Wedding | Elopement | Family
Photographer based in
Santa Cruz -Carmel -Big Sur
Welcome to my page! Based in Santa Cruz, Carmel, and Big Sur, I specialize in capturing the magic of weddings and family moments with a personal touch. My approach combines expert guidance with a commitment to making your experience seamless and enjoyable. From your first inquiry to the final photos, I ensure every detail is perfect. Discover why clients love my blend of professionalism and genuine care. Let me turn your special moments into cherished memories that last a lifetime.
Why To Work With ME?
We all know that there are so many talented photographers so you must be wondering why to choose ME as your photographer for your wedding day or your family session?
The quick explanation is: because I will go above and beyond for the satisfaction of my couples. From the first message, I will make sure that every question is answered and I will direct you with everything you need ( about locations, what to wear, when is the best time to have your photos taken, what to bring, how to be prepared etc). If you have any requests that need to happen and it’s possible I will make my best to accommodate those. During the shoot I constantly direct you and help you with poses and how to capture more candid moments and I make sure that every step is comfortable with you. Even after we are done, I ensure that the final results is what you were hoping for even before you hired me. I really care about my clients and I strive to make our photo sessions a beautiful experience.
Sweet Words
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K&F
Maria was such a pleasure to work with, she was easy to communicate with, so sweet, patient with all our family, friends and pup, and of course the photos were AMAZING!! We wanted a blend of candid and posed photos and she was great at giving direction and then slipping into the background and to capture all the moments in between. She helped us figure out our timeline and work with our wishlist of shots we wanted to have. I honestly cannot thank her enough for everything she did, if you’re looking to have a lovely photographer to take stunning photos and help you through all the emotions and timelines of your big day Maria is the photographer for you!
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A&E
Maria is AMAZING! She captured such beautiful moments at our wedding and engagement shoot. Both my husband and I are quite shy, but Maria made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She made sure to take both candid shots and posed photos. Maria's communication was great, and she was very flexible with times/days for our engagement shoot. Day of the wedding she was efficient with the time for photos before and after the wedding. Her work is truly amazing!
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H&E
If you need a wedding photographer, Maria is the one you are looking for!! Seriously she is the best and I believe our wedding day was THAT much better because of her. When I reached out to Maria I had also reached out to some other potential photographers and Maria was the only one who replied in a very personable manner. She was so friendly from the very beginning, just as excited as we were for the wedding day and truly went out of her way to make us comfortable and have a good relationship with her! She also went above and beyond offering to help in finding other vendors if we needed…(etc)
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A&Y
If you are looking for an AMAZING photographer, Mimi is your go to. She is so professional, talented, and really brings your photos to life! She made our wedding day so special, and was so observant! She provided a sneak peek only a few days after the wedding which I really appreciate because we were so excited to see how the photos came out. She goes above and beyond for her clients! It was truly magical reliving our wedding day through the photos.
I couldn’t recommend a better photographer!
Contact Me.
Contact me today for any questions you may have for your Wedding day or your Maternity and family session.
I won’t only capture and deliver amazing photos for you to remember forever, but I will also guide you step by step so you are ready for our photo session.
Photography Session Process
After you contact me, we are going to choose location and date with my guidance. Once we decide on both we both sign the contract and there is a booking fee. After the booking fee is in place we are all set up for our photo session. A guide to get you prepared for our session is also going to be sent at your email.
— Booking Process
The day has arrived!!! We are meeting at our location and we start getting photos. During our session I will constantly guide you with poses and what to do next.We will communicate the whole time process to make sure that you are comfortable and satisfied with what we are doing so far. At the end of our session I will explain the editing process and what to expect.
— Photo Session Day
This is were the final magic happens. I sent you all the photos through an online gallery and you are selecting your favorite photos for me to edit (only for non wedding sessions).
I send a sneak peek within a few of days and then the full gallery within a few weeks.
— Editing Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Pink Light Photography FAQS
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A: When getting your engagement pictures taken, it is recommended that you wear something comfortable. Depending on your style, some couples prefer to wear jeans and a casual shirt, while other couples are more comfortable wearing more formal clothes, complete with high heels. It is recommended to wear solid colors that contrast with your skin tone to achieve the best look. Bring a change of clothes and switch it up to get a variety of pictures all representing your style.
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A: Engagement photos allow for couples to spend time together, taking romantic pictures before your wedding day. Engagement photos allow for you to get those long romantic kissing pictures, or the pictures with you and your significant other giving each other long, affectionate looks. On your wedding day, you’ll be able to get in a quick kiss or two before you begin celebrating with everyone you know and love. Most couples use the photos that are captured at their engagement session on their save-the-date cards, announcements, and signing books. Engagement photos give couples the opportunity to get used to being photographed, and spending time with their photographer before their big day.
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A: Yes! I understand that not everyone feels comfortable having their picture taken, especially multiple pictures. On your wedding day you’ll be surprised how easy it is for you to forget about the camera as you will get caught up in all of the festivities of the day. One of the things that helps me to capture great shots of your wedding is remaining unobtrusive, allowing for you to relax and be comfortable, and me to capture the perfect images.