Carlos and Roxy’s Cape May Engagement Session: A Session Full of Love and Memories Cape May Beach Engagement. Sometimes, everything just falls perfectly into place. Carlos and Roxy’s engagement session at the Cape May Lighthouse was one of those days. On a gorgeous September afternoon, I captured their love story against the breathtaking backdrop of […]
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 […]
Fall Long Beach Island Wedding | Brant Beach Yacht Club Wedding | Maureen and Ray LBI NJ Fall Wedding. Last November marked a memorable occasion as I had the pleasure of photographing a stunning wedding in LBI, New Jersey. Maureen and Ray exchanged vows on the picturesque beach near the Brant Beach Yacht Club in […]
Reflecting on a Year of Love | A 2023 Wedding Recap | Memories by Maria Photography 2023 South Jersey Weddings. 2023 brought forth a whirlwind of beautiful romantic weddings but also presented some of the most challenging weather conditions. Each Saturday seemed to dawn with rainy clouds, testing patience and creativity in capturing the planned […]
Smithville Fall Engagement Session | Bryana and Joe’s Fall Engagement Session | Historic Smithville Village Smithville Fall Engagement Session. In October, amidst the charming ambiance of the historic village in Smithville, NJ, I had the pleasure of meeting Bryana and Joe for their engagement session. With its cobblestone streets and rustic charm, this quaint village […]
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 […]
Fall Beach Wedding | ICONA Windrift Wedding | Lauren and Zach ICONA Windrift Beach Wedding. The ICONA Windrift is a beautiful venue for weddings along the South Jersey shore. Lauren and Zach’s wedding in October at the Icona Windrift in Avalon was a dream to photograph. They were married on Friday, October 13th, a lucky […]
Ocean City Engagement photoshoot | Ocean City NJ Beach Session | Windy Beach engagement | Kenny and Elizabeth Ocean City engagement photoshoot. Kenny and Elizabeth’s Ocean City engagement session in late September was an adventure of unforeseen circumstances and unyielding spirits. Planning ahead due to their distance from the Jersey shore, we set the session […]
