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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ocean City Beach Wedding | Flanders Hotel Ocean City, NJ | Katie and Chris Flanders Hotel Beach Wedding. Katie and Chris, a couple whose journey spans over a decade, finally tied the knot in a stunning September beach wedding in Ocean City, NJ. Their love story, rooted in a decade-long connection, culminated in a celebration […]
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 Surprise Proposal | Cape May State Park | Andres and Alexandra Cape May Proposal Surprise. This past summer marked a magical moment, as I had the privilege of capturing Andres’s pure joy in proposing to his girlfriend, Alexandra. The journey began in March when Andres reached out, entrusting me with photographing his surprise […]
