Maria is a pro. Everything from pre-planning conversations to the day of the shoot was smooth and flawless. But beyond that she is very approachable and has a great sense of humor. She is quick to respond and easy to communicate with. The end product was gorgeous and everything we hoped it would be- highly recommend! read more

Maria gave our family such a lovely experience. We have 3 littles and she kept us moving around so efficiently that they didn't even complain. She even managed to get some great shots even though my kids are usually stubborn in these situations. We're so grateful to have these photos! read more

I wish I could give Maria more stars! Her kindness and ability to connect made my family so comfortable from the start, and throughout the whole process. She gave us choices and advice, as well as listened to our input. Our photos turned out beautifully, and we will treasure them for years to come. read more

Maria V did our son's 1st birthday photoshoot. Not understanding the complexity of what I was asking, she graciously obliged my request to have our family photoshoot to follow immediately. Prior to our meeting, Maria was quick to respond and helpful as we discussed theme ideas and family outfits. She already had a vision in mind (which I loved) and only asked of us to be there for the "Golden Hour". When we arrived at the Park an hour before sunset, Maria was already there and had set up all the props for a "Wild One" themed birthday shoot and she even had a onesie and costume accessories ready and waiting for us. She was very patient with our toddler, able to playfully keep his attention, and, being a Mom of young kids herself, was quick enough to catch him if he stumbled around the props. She spent about 20-30 minutes with Miles before moving on to getting our family photos. I was a little concerned about being rushed or rushing her before it got dark, but Maria already knew the best spots for us to take our photos and made the experience feel natural and easy. Within the final 30 minutes, we were able to take photos together at 3 more locations within the Park and giving us a variety of backgrounds and photos to enjoy. The next day, Maria already had a 'sneak peak' of our photos and we were able to share them right away with our families online. That weekend, we scheduled a Zoom Meeting where she showed us each of our photos, our online photo gallery, and the products she sells in a well thought out and put together presentation. The photos turned out better than we could ever imagine! Maria expertly captured our family in the vibrant and beautiful colors of sunset and edited them so flawlessly. Her products are like the ones you would find at the professional art photography galleries that actually do the pictures justice by keeping the colors and quality of the photos just as she took them. I have gotten so many compliments from family and friends from all over the world about our beautiful family photos and I am so glad we trusted Maria with the entire process! Being able to capture the memories professionally is priceless and I totally recommend Maria V Photography to everyone interested in getting a professional photographer in San Diego. read more

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I am so pleased that we decided to go with Maria V Photography for our daughters' senior photos. Maria was so pleasant to work with from start to finish. She helped with everything from picking the perfect place at the perfect time to also deciding what colors would work best. It was our first photo shoot and Maria made my daughter feel very comfortable. The photos came out beautiful. I would highly recommend this company. Thank you, Maria!! read more

Maria is the one! Professional, friendly, and family oriented. I don't even know where to begin because this is an emotional review. I first met Maria after searching for months all over social media and the internet pages. Dozens of inquiries later, I looked into her portfolio and felt she was the right photographer for the occasion, my daughter's first birthday. She took her time to ask questions about our session and went over to my daughters IG account to study her personality through our photos. She made my vision come to life. The set up was incomparable and breathtaking. It was exactly what I wanted, beyond my expectations. I felt comfortable with her. Although I struggled to get ourselves on time to our scheduled photo shoot, she was beyond understanding. At that time, I noticed her husband was there assisting, and her family was also nearby. A family affair. During our session, my daughter may have had sensory issues, that I didn't disclose to Maria. However, the session was God's perfect timing. At the ending she captured a genuine moment between my daughter and I. She captured the incredible southern California golden sunset during a gentle, and nurturing moment. Our second session was the Christmas minis. It was nice to be working with her family once again. And also this year, she captured my daughter's second birthday. She's a true artist. I didn't ask for specifics. Maria used a place of her choice, and her imagination. She captured lifetime moments, and I couldn't think of anything more magical than that set. All I did was send her a picture of my daughter's dress! This year she also captured our Christmas mini session which was our last and very emotional session (See last pic below). We recently decided to move across the country to her hometown, as she will be staying in ours. Hoping to cross paths again, we hope we will see our friends in the near future. Maria V Photography is more than a review. She's a soul sister who works hard to perfect her art and capture every loving moment, and without capturing those moments, we sometimes grow to forget. Maria V Photography is Maria, her husband (whom is an active duty Officer in the Navy), her two wonderful children, and her very dear grandmother. These are #momentswithmaria read more

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Maria is simply amazing. She has photographed my family several times and they are photos I will treasure for the rest of my life. Her artistic eye and attention to detail is unmatched. Not to mention she can get my kids to have a genuine smile... not an easy feat! Someone recently asked me if I (a fellow family photographer) had a hard time being on the other side of the camera and not having any control of the lens/lighting/composition/editing/etc., and I said maybe with another photographer, but I completely trust Maria! And once again, she blew our photoshoot out of the park. Make sure when she opens her calendar you book her ASAP because she fills up fast! You won't be disappointed! read more

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Maria was so patient with my 4yo son who was all over the place. I love the pictures and I can't wait to share them to my family overseas! Maria knows her craft and made us feel comfortable during the whole photo session read more

We wanted a few pictures for a party save the date. My pre teen was not the easiest to work with. He kept saying he didn't know how to smile and was making silly faces. I wasn't expecting much from the photo shoot, but every single photo was amazing. They captured is handsome face and his personality. He looked so happy! Maria was super easy to work! We will be back! Highly recommend with no reservations! read more

Maria was the best! She was so personable and took on my family with such ease. She navigated the initial conversation lining out what to expect for her services and was always open to any questions we had. We appreciated her attention to detail with our two little ones in getting them prepared for the day and being patient and going at their speed. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture our family moments that we will cherish forever. read more

Maria and her team are fantastic!! We were referred to her by a friend and her professionalism, talent, and ease of doing business with did not disappoint!! We had not done any professional photography in years so we were a little apprehensive at first, but Maria was so easy going, fun, and made us feel at home during the photoshoot-- we had a blast. We even had our dog with us, and her team was so helpful with working with our dog too. The photos turned out perfectly and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!! read more

Maria is wonderful. She answered all questions before the photos and made sure I was comfortable and loved the final photos chosen for editing. The session itself was quick and efficient and her turnaround time is super fast! Would love to work with her again - maybe for family photos! read more

I found Maria through social media ads. After talking to her and seeing her prices I knew I was getting a good deal. She brought my vision to life and gave beautiful business content. I highly recommend her and will be using her again in the future! read more

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Maria is truly amazing! We scheduled a 20-minute unicorn session for my newly turned 3 year old daughter. I was a bit nervous.... I wasn't quite sure how my daughter would handle doing the photos individually, being around the horse, etc. However, all of those fears washed away within seconds of arriving. I loved that Maria scheduled a pre-shoot consultation a couple of days beforehand to chat with me about what we could expect the day of the shoot, suggestions on what my daughter could wear, ensuring we felt safe working with a horse, etc. Maria has a knack with kids and captured some very beautiful and magical pictures during this mini-shoot. Maria is professional, bubbly, fun and so patient. I highly recommend her and will absolutely use her for family photos sometime in the future! read more

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Maria was an absolutely joy to work with for my 25th wedding anniversary party! She took the time to have multiple conversations with me before the event covering my wants and needs to capture the best memories with my family. All of the pictures came out great even though it was cloudy out, she managed to provide beautiful prints. I would definitely recommend Maria for your next photo shoot! read more

We love Maria Photography! I have been a repeated customer since the moment I got pregnant. I used Maria to take my fall maternity shoots and immediately fell in love. It is now the 4th year in a row and she has captured my pregnancy, 1st child and now 2nd child! Every year I look forward to our mini photo shoots! She is professional and efficient. Mini photos don't take long at all and in such a short amount of time is ALWAYS is able to capture the perfect picture. She even got my 1 year old to crack a smile and that is hard ;) Highly recommend. read more

Maria was amazing during our family shoot. She took so many photos and was so open to any ideas we would give her. I loved that she took the time to even asked me to send her a vision board so she could plan and prepare for the day. Maria kept me informed prior or shoot sending me a reminder email and even a call prior our day. I'm grateful I was able to book our Family Christmas shoot with her, I would highly recommend Maria specially if you have little ones, she was so good with them!! Sincerely, Ana Mendoza read more

Maria was truly AMAZING! We did a photoshoot with a group of our our friends in San Diego while celebrating my husband's 40th birthday! Maria was very professional! We had so much FUN and the pictures were BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for capturing these special memories that will truly last a lifetime! read more

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Maria and team absolutely delivers! From the beginning to the end Maria's attention to detail, professionalism, and vibrancy made our first photoshoot as friends such a wonderful experience. Through her consultation sessions Maria provided all the information needed. She answered all of our questions & concerns which led to a beautiful, and successful photoshoot day Also, the photography packages offered provide a variety of options to choose from that are reasonably priced. -Get the Maria V experience, she's all the and more read more

We had an excellent experience doing a holiday mini session for the first time with Maria. She was great at communicating prior to the shoot date with instructions of where to meet and what to expect on the day of. During photos she was patient and kind, which was especially comforting with a busy toddler. She had organized a few different photo backdrops in a short amount of time, which was really helpful as well. She has a true passion for what she does! read more

This was our first time taking professional family photos. Maria made our experience fun and exciting! She worked well with my my big family and the 3 children! She captured such beautiful pictures of my family and very thankful to have worked with her. Definitely will be doing more family photos with her in the future! read more

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We loved working with Maria! She was so kind and patient with our daughter. We are so pleased with the smash cake session and final photos. Everything came out beautifully. Overall, we were really happy with our experience. read more

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Choosing a photographer involves more than just scrolling through yelp, closing your eyes and picking anyone at random. Choosing a photographer involves opening the front door to your private life...to your family. Giving someone the honor of seeing you and your loved ones at your most vulnerable...capturing the moments that are rarely seen by the public...and immortalizing the poetry of those moments on film...and in our hearts. Maria was able to do that for us. She listened to our needs, and really truly connected to who we are as a family, and as individuals. Her talent is incredible and the beauty and art that she sees through her lens, translates into captivating poetry through her photos. Maria makes you feel at ease in front of the camera, and is incredibly supportive of her clients needs. Her work is impeccable and she got us our prints quickly, and the quality of her prints are superior! I highly recommend Maria as a photographer to everyone! read more

Maria was excellent! I hired her to take extended family photos while my family was in San Diego for our annual vacation. She was so fun, made us all feel at ease in front of the camera, and the photos came out amazing! She is a pleasure to work with before, during, and after read more

I have an 8 month old granddaughter and Maria made it so easy to take her photo. She made it so much fun for her and the whole family! She is such a talented photographer. I love all the Christmas Photos she took for my family! read more

Maria was awesome to work with! She was very accommodating with mine and my husbands conflicting work schedules. Maria contacted me a few days before to chat about what we were wearing and gave us some tips Of what colors to avoid and or what we should bring to keep out little 2 year old busy. Our pictures turned out amazing and we will definitely cherish them for a lifetime. read more

Really thorough and cares so much about what she does. She helps you every step of the way and really provides an all encompassing experience. Her prices are a bit higher than what I'm used to, but with that said the photographs she took truly captured what I was hoping they would. read more

My husband and I are so happy that we chose Maria V Photography for our maternity shoot. Everything about the experience was absolutely Amazing! Maria paid close attention to details and captured so many beautiful moments that will be cherished for a lifetime. From the very first moment we connected, Maria made sure to gather the necessary information that helped her understand who we were and what we were looking for. She was very prompt in her responses, and took the time to go through the entire process with us. On the day of the photo shoot, Maria had a very beautiful set up for us. It was a dream! She and her assistant made us feel comfortable and at ease. The end result was us having what felt like a beautiful date, which was captured through the amazing portraits that she presented to us, only a few short days later. Maria, thank you so much for our magical maternity shoot! I am beyond happy with the portraits! read more

I had a blast with Maria at the park during my session. Her personality is so amazing she is so creative in her work as a photographer. Her playful energy is contagious and helped me to loosen up and be myself. I totally recommend her. We had so much fun and appreciate her for having so much passion, creativity and authenticity in her work ... thank you read more

I am so grateful to have found Maria V photography!! She met our expectations beyond what we could have ever imagined. Her professionalism is on point. The set up was amazing and she worked with our kids so well! The photos were absolutely beautiful, words simply cannot explain how much I love them. Trust me, when I say she is the complete package! I will definitely be a returning client because she is that good! Thank you Maria for these beautiful memories read more

Maria was great to work with! Even with our dogs running wild she was able to capture some great shots. Can't wait to schedule more shoots with her in the future! read more

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Efficient, professional, and creative. Kind, humorous, and technically sound. You'll be impressed.

It was our first time taking professional family portraits in over 8 years! So, when I reached out to Maria she was very responsive and professional and took the time to listen on what I wanted to get in my family's photo shoot. The day of the photos, she was friendly and professional and made the process streamlined and relaxed. Once our photos were complete, she worked with us to make sure that we were very happy with what would be the best fit for our needs. I can't wait to get my photos in frames and put it up in our home! They will be memories I will cherish for many years to come read more

Maria's professionalisms was nothing but top notch! Especially during the time of Covid-19 she made our family feel safe by wearing a mask and socially distanced. She created timeless photos our family will cherish forever. She captured the personalities of my 4 year old daughter and goldendoodle. I was impressed with the delivery of our photos and can't wait to do another photo shoot with her! read more

Maria was great! She did a 15 minute session of my family on the beach and they turned out so beautiful! She is amazing and I don't know how she captured perfect shots of my husband, who hates taking photos, and my 10 and 8 year old in such a short amount of time. I definitely recommend her! read more

My family and I had an amazing experience with Maria. We did her fall mini session and we got more than what we expected. She's friendly, professional and fun! We love the fact that she's very creative and applies it quickly into the session. The set up is gorgeous. She's an extremely talented photographer. Our photos looked like art! Thank you Maria! My family appreciates you. read more

Maria is definitely a 5 star photographer! We give her the highest recommendation. She took a very nice set of photos for our family. We have received lots of praise from our friends who have seen them. She communicates well and make sure you are comfortable. We're lucky to have met her. read more

You captured the day perfectly and it was a pleasure to have you as part of it all. We're so pleased with the results and the lasting memories we now have! Thank you so much!! read more

Maria did a great job during our mini fall session! She made us feel comfortable during our photos and was really good with our little baby and dog. Loving how photos came out :) read more

Look no further... Maria V Photography is by far the best photographer in San Diego. Stop what your doing and book her immediately. Maria went above and beyond my expectations. The portraits were amazing; My family and I loved the photo reveal and gallery presentation. Maria has a remarkable ability to capture the perfect photos that have great depth & meaning. Her personal touch and care to every detail was impeccable. She was professional, patient and flexible.. My family and I will cherish these photos forever. read more