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Hi there I'm Marie

A mompreneur, creative & self taught photographer.

 

As an Aries, I bring my fiery passion to every project, and I pride myself on being a creative soul. Naturally growing up shy, I found my confidence & my voice through photography. I generally love making genuine connections with people & aim to bring out their inner-most confidence.

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Why motherhood?

Throughout my journey in photography, there was nothing more beautiful to me than documenting such a special moment in a woman's life. My very first maternity photoshoot was in 2011, & somehow I knew then it was something I would love to continue doing, and I did.

Then, I became a mother myself. I experienced the ethereal beauty of pregnancy firsthand. I experience the love and joy, becoming a mother truly brings you. My son became my reason, & my reminder that time will never sit still, but photographs will.

Maternity photography allows me to combine my love of photography and my admiration for the female form to create a truly unique and beautiful experience for my clients. My photography style is minimalist, yet powerful with attention to details such as lighting, posing, and expressions. I strive to create a comfortable, calming environment that helps my clients feel at ease and confident while I capture their beauty. 

A little background

Born and raised in the Bronx, my love for photography began through old photographs of New York City and a fascination with storytelling through imagery. In high school, I joined a fashion club where we produced fashion shows, sparking my passion for editorial style and creative direction. After being accepted into a photography program at New York University, I built the foundation that would shape my career in portrait photography.

 

Today, with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in modern editorial maternity, motherhood, beauty, and branding portraits. My work has been published in multiple fashion and lifestyle magazines, and my approach blends elegance, emotion, and intentional artistry to create timeless imagery while providing a luxury experience where every client feels confident, empowered, and beautifully seen.

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The Fun Facts

  1. I’ll romanticize literally any coffee shop with good lighting.

  2. Most people are surprised to learn that I’m actually pretty camera shy myself.
  3. I went from emergency medicine to creating portraits, two completely different worlds that both taught me how to care for people.
  4. Mom to a 4 year old, my favorite title outside of photographer.
  5. Queen of DIY - I have done all logos, web designing & marketing for my brand.

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