Jersey Shore Photographer If you’re searching for a Jersey Shore photographer, you’re in the right place. I specialize in beach photography along the South Jersey Shore, traveling from Long Beach Island (LBI) down to Cape May to capture families, couples, and weddings in some of the most beautiful coastal locations in New Jersey. The Jersey […]

Ocean City NJ Photographer | Family, Engagement & Wedding Photography | Memories by Maria Photography Ocean City, New Jersey, is one of my favorite places to photograph. As an Ocean City, NJ, photographer, I love capturing families, couples, and weddings along the beach and boardwalk, where every session feels relaxed, natural, and full of life. […]

Beach Photography South Jersey. Every year, I sit down to write this post and wonder, how did it all go by so fast? 2025 was full, busy, and so much fun. I photographed a total of 175 sessions and weddings this year, and somehow managed to survive it all with sandy shoes, salty hair, and […]

Elizabeth & Kenny’s Wedding at Deauville Inn, Strathmere NJ A Fall Coastal Wedding A Fall Coastal Wedding. There’s nothing more special than capturing the love between two people, especially when their wedding day is as heartfelt and beautiful as Elizabeth and Kenny’s. On September 21st, 2024, they tied the knot at the stunning Deauville Inn […]

Reflecting on My 2024 Beach Photography Season | 2024 Beach Recap South Jersey Beach Photography. Wow, what a year it has been! My 2024 beach photography season was incredible, filled with beautiful moments, stunning backdrops, and amazing people. I’m so grateful to all the families and couples who trusted me to capture their memories at […]

Cape May Beach Engagement Session in Cape May, NJ Carlos and Roxy’s Cape May beach engagement session was one of those days where everything came together perfectly. As a Cape May NJ engagement photographer, these are the moments I love most—beautiful light, a meaningful location, and a couple completely in sync. On a gorgeous September […]

A Perfect Day in North Cape May | Sean and Kristen’s Heartfelt Beach Wedding North Cape May Wedding. Some weddings reflect the couple’s love, creativity, and unique personalities, and Sean and Kristen’s wedding in North Cape May was precisely that. I first met these two during their engagement session at the Cape May Lighthouse last […]

A Love Story by the Shore | Caitlin and Mike’s Memorial Day Beach Wedding Jersey Shore Beach Wedding. Some stories come full circle magically. Caitlin and Mike’s wedding was just that—a beautiful chapter that began long ago when I first met Caitlin and her two children during one of my Christmas mini-sessions in Pennsylvania. Over […]

Spring wedding at the Jersey Shore | Asbury and Long Branch | Kelcie and Tim Asbury spring wedding. Kelcie and Tim’s wedding day was a dream come true, filled with love, laughter, and breathtaking scenery! Their wedding on April 28, 2024, began at the beautiful Asbury Hotel, where the day kicked off with getting-ready photos […]

Golden Moments and Weather Surprises | Beach Sessions 2023 Highlights South Jersey Beach Sessions. In 2023, I had the pleasure of embarking on over 150 beach sessions along the picturesque Jersey shore. From April to November, my days were filled with capturing the enchanting golden hour in the morning and evening. There were even occasions […]
