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 […]
Cape May Beach Wedding | Fall Wedding on Beach | Bryon and Wanda Fall Cape May Wedding. September graced me with the honor of capturing the heartfelt union of Bryon and Wanda amidst the picturesque beauty of Cape May’s beach, nestled near the iconic lighthouse. Despite looming threats of rain, nature blessed us, allowing their […]
Late Summer Beach Engagement Session | Cape May Engagement Photos | Sean And Kristen Cape May Engagement Photos. Sean and Kristen are embarking on an enchanting journey towards their wedding in Cape May next June. Their love story, woven with shared passions and mutual adoration, speaks volumes about their connection. I met them this past […]
Cape May Surprise Proposal | Early Morning Beach Proposal | Ryan and Lydia Beach Proposal Cape May. An early morning surprise proposal in Cape May, NJ, became a heartwarming tale that began when Ryan reached out to me in early August. Photographing his proposal to Lydia sparked excitement, enhancing their upcoming Labor Day weekend stay […]
Cape May Wedding | St. Peter’s Chapel Wedding | Lisa and Mark Summer Cape May Wedding. In June, St. Peter’s By the Sea Church in Cape May became the enchanting backdrop for the beautiful wedding of childhood sweethearts Mark and Lisa. Their journey, marked by separate paths and serendipitous reunions, led them back to each […]
Cape May New Jersey Elopement | South Jersey Wedding | Michael and Paula Cape May, NJ Elopement. Amidst the hustle and bustle of Memorial Day tourists, Cape May, a charming Victorian town on the Jersey Shore, witnessed a love story unfold. Michael and Paula chose the picturesque Queen Victoria Bed and Breakfast in downtown Cape […]
South Jersey Family Photographer | Beach Sessions | 2022 South Jersey Family Photography. Wow! What a crazy year for Memories by Maria Photography in 2022. The weather was windy, rainy, and chilly this year. Many beach sessions took place with cloudy skies and more of a little breeze. I was worried I would have to […]
Ocean City Engagement Session | Ocean City NJ Beach Engagement Session | Emily and Mike Ocean City Engagement Session. I love when my couples want to have their engagement sessions at locations with special meaning to them. Ocean City, NJ, was just the place for Emily and Mike’s engagement session. Mike has a house close […]
Spring Beach Engagement Session | Cape May Engagement Session | Christina and Steve Spring Beach Engagement Session. Christina and Steve had a beautiful evening for a beach session in Cape May. It was a little “Spring” chilly and breezy, but it makes it perfect when you have a gorgeous sunset. I was excited to meet […]
30 Wedding Day tips | You wish you knew before your wedding day | Tips from photographers and wedding vendors | South jersey wedding photographer 30 Wedding tips you wish you knew before your wedding day. I love photographing weddings because it is such a joyful day, and everyone wants to help make the day perfect […]
