Maritha has an eye for capturing life's special moments. She has an artistic approach to her photography and is able to catch all the subtle details that most photographers overlook. For my graduation photoshoot, Maritha made me feel really comfortable during the entire process. When I was talking to her beforehand, she offered me different locations and themes that would go along with my shoot. Her care and attention towards my shoot gave me the sense that she takes her work seriously. The photoshoot was more than a "stand, smile and pose" type of thing. It was personable and I was not intimated by the camera. Maritha's playful personality made the time so enjoyable and I was able to feel like myself during the entire shoot. Maritha was very efficient with processing the photos and I was more than pleased with the end results. She created beautiful snapshots that will forever be remembered, and I am so blessed to have met such a wonderful and well rounded photographer. I would highly recommend Maritha for any and all sorts of photography!! read more

Maritha has a talent for capturing the perfect moments. I'm so happy that she was able to capture one of the best times in my life. She is such an adventurous person who is not afraid to explore and try new things. We had a amazing time during my photoshoot in downtown LA. I would love to do another session with her again! Thanks Maritha!! (: read more

Maritha is not only an incredible photographer, but a phenomenal person. She both goes above and beyond the call of duty for clients, but also has fun doing it! What else makes Maritha amazing? Her energy is positive and her style is captivating. This is because she does not simply "take pictures," she tells a story. Her careful curation of the photos and how she captures the essence of the couple and the guest's experiences is spectacular. Honestly, my wife and I heard nothing but "oh my gosh, your pictures are INCREDIBLE!" or "those are the best engagement and wedding photos I've ever seen." Bottom line: On the most important day of your life, why wouldn't you want the best photographer you could find? read more

Maritha has a true talent for photography and art. She takes your input and ideas and shapes them with her own artistic abilities. She is very good with details and will go out of her way to capture a great picture. We had a great time during my photoshoot in Alhambra. I gave her an idea of how I wanted my pictures to turn out and she took it from there and did not disappoint at all. She is very easy to work with, very light and positive. Should I need new headshots and portraits, I definitely know who to go to! read more

tldr; My husband, family, and I cannot recommend Maritha Mae Photography enough! Maritha is a true professional as well as an artist with an impeccable eye. Your wedding memories will be in good hands if you work with her! --- When it came to wedding planning, my husband and I knew that photography was a top priority for us. We were aware that our wedding day would go by in a flash, and we wanted to capture all the love and joy, as well as document all the hard work we put into planning our special day. Equally importantly - we wanted photos of our new family and all of our guests enjoying themselves. Maritha did all of this and much more for us. Above all, Maritha is a storyteller and an artist. Months before the wedding, we talked about how my husband and I met, how we fell in love, why we wanted to marry one another, what type of wedding we wanted to have, and what type of photography we like. Maritha went above and beyond, recommending venues and vendors, and answering our many questions about photography. We were looking for romantic photos full of natural, golden hour light, using both digital and traditional film. Most of all, we wanted the photos to be natural and reflect our love story. In our engagement session, in which we re-created our first date, Maritha put us at ease and helped us have fun, loosen up, and enjoy our camera-shy selves. The results were stunning! As our wedding day approached, Maritha was there to help me work through the last-minute details. On the day of, she arrived early to scout photo locations, helped organize our large family for photos, and managed to capture lovely posed photos as well as candid moments. Both she and her second shooter were incredibly helpful with day of details -- from handing out boutonnieres to wardrobe adjustments. Our highly-recommended videographers basically took notes from her all day. :) After the wedding, Maritha was able to get us our photos incredibly quickly, despite being out of the country for a couple weeks. Thank you, Maritha!! read more

Maritha is an incredible photographer and AMAZING to work with. She has done so many shoots for me from graduation shots to lifestyle ones. And every time she is full of creativity and always professional, not to mention so much fun to be around. She is meticulous with her editing and has an sharp eye for details. I've already booked her for all of my important life events in the future... :) read more

If you want very simple and clean photography Maritha is the way to go. She has an amazing personality and will happily adjust to what you really want for you shoot and is willing to even have you input in her editing style if that's what you want. She was very good at telling you what to do and had different ideas of poses and ways to act. You wont be awkwardly standing there like..what the heck does this person want me to do. She lets you know in a fun way that brings out your personality in the photos. Photos speak for themselves.. read more

Maritha is a friend, so maybe this review is biased, but she really did come closest to our vision of all the photogs we looked at. We hate that cliched, canned, "everybody has it" wedding feel, and Maritha produced unique pictures that were still elegant and full of light. We specifically requested lots of pictures of guests and she did not disappoint. She was working hard throughout the ceremony and reception, never missing a beat. I think her photography speaks for itself, but her demeanor and professionalism are also second to none. Highly recommend! We will love our wedding pictures for a long, long time... read more

Maritha makes an amazing photographer! She's always had a gift and a beautifully unique perspective on life. Moreover, Maritha is a beautiful soul, full of positive energy, passion, creativity, class, and outstanding integrity. I was so blessed to have her play a special role in my wedding as the official photographer. The pictures completely captured the joy and emotions of the big day and left us with a beautiful tangible memory. I would definitely recommend Maritha to anyone who loves real/genuine yet creative/artistic photography and wants to work with a wonderfully kind and sweet person! read more

I got to know Maritha as a friend and then discovered how talented she is. I loved following her photo blog of Nepal http://www.marithamaephotography.com/blog/diaries-of-nepal-18/ At first I was concerned that she didn't "pose" us at all. But then I realized she's so good she doesn't need to pose her subjects. She captures the right moments naturally and beautifully. I was amazed at the photos, since our wiggly 5 year old son was so impatient! Maritha has a beautiful heart and is a natural artist. read more

It's funny how things work out. Maritha is a perfect example of that. I have a wonderful friend whom I trust with question and she knowing our limited time referred Maritha Mae Photography to us for our wedding. We couldn't have been more thrilled. From the start Maritha was ready and willing to ht the ground running to shoot our wedding. She has great people skills which is crucial shooting something as priceless as our wedding. She managed the schedule flawlessly not being intrusive but getting all the shoots that we desired. Her team ( michelle) was amazing and friendly. We got our photos this weekend and I must say we are impressed and very happy. Thank you so much Maritha. Our wedding was about love and family and I see it in all the photos you took. It's was a special day for us and we greatly appreciate you capturing it for us. read more

Maritha photographed our wedding almost a year ago (I know, but better late than never, right?) and I just have to say, she is AWESOME. Everything about wedding planning gave me anxiety and somehow she was able to talk me through things whenever we spoke and make me feel at ease. My hubby and I looked through portfolios of tons of photogs when we were deciding but her work stood out so much, especially because she is such a pro with natural light. When we met (just days after she came back from being abroad for nine months and probably still jetlagged btw), we connected right away and she is literally one of the nicest people I've ever encountered. She worked with all the random ideas we threw at her for our engagement shoot and really listened to what we wanted. Going above and beyond, she even found this hidden spot across the street from our engagement shoot location that made for some really nice photos. She met up with us to scope out our ceremony location for picturesque spots (and even hopped a fence with us to get a better look. Shh). Maritha is super on top of things and very responsive and delivered our photos in the cutest arrangement. I could go on forever, so just book her already! :) read more