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Hi! I'm Maya, your storyteller

You know when something just feels right? Like you would change the entire direction of your life to pursue a passion. That’s where I was, leaving my job at a law firm and dropping out of a competitive masters program because I knew THIS is where I was supposed to be, with a camera in my hands. My heart was here, and has been here for the last decade capturing weddings. I sometimes pinch myself because I feel like I’m living a dream. There’s just nothing like it—capturing the big emotions of a ceremony, the wild energy of a dance floor, and those hilarious in-between moments that make a wedding a wedding

 

I am fully invested. I love my couples, and put my heart into every event. As a lifestyle photographer I offer direction where needed (so you don’t need to ever feel awkward about your hands) but also step back to let those real, unfiltered moments unfold. My goal is for your photos to go beyond what happened and capture what was felt. I want you to see your gallery and relive the experience over and over again through beautiful shots, real moments, and compositional bangers.

I'll focus on you, but I don’t forget about your guests—because your people are part of the story too. I’ll laugh with you, maybe tear up (because heartfelt speeches and first looks still get me), and be there to capture every beautiful, ridiculous, and unforgettable second. I hope we get to meet, and if we do, I can’t wait to be a part of your incredible day!

Quick things about me:

  • I am an El Paso based wedding photographer, but have traveled numerous times to capture love stories. Locations have included California, New Mexico, Utah, Puerto Rico, Ohio, Wisconsin, and even Mexico just to name a few. I'll come to you! 

  • I love my family. My husband and children are my world and I am so grateful to have them by my side. 

  • I was born in California, and raised in Mexico City. A certified "chilangringa". I've also lived in New Zealand and Cape Verde. No matter where I am, I strive to find beauty in every landscape and people. 

  • Fluent in Spanish and rusty in Portuguese. I love speaking both, when given the chance.

  • I LOVE dancing, especially cumbia, merengue, and bachata. 

  • Huge fan of Thai food and tacos al pastor.

  • Tennis and basketball are my favorite sports, but after three knee injuries I've started shooting photos more than anything else.

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