Maria the photographer

Calgary, Alberta View map

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About

Maria the photographer is a Calgary, Alberta-based business that specializes in the capture and preservation of heartfelt wedding memories through still imagery. Owner, Maria Lara is a down-to-earth individual who is inspired by people and the connections that are the foundation of their love stories. She portrays a distinctive photojournalistic style aimed at producing authentic imagery that reflects the essence of a truly magical occasion.

Services Offered

Maria the photographer is ready to be a part of your big adventure, documenting your love in whatever setting your heart desires. Maria is available for engagement sessions as well as weddings, elopements, and micro-weddings. She adheres to a strict one-event-per-day policy, ensuring you peace of mind that all focus is solely on your big event. Once all your memories are captured, you can look forward to viewing them in the form of high-definition digital images with physical copies available too.

Highlights

Availability

Photography Services

One event per day, 2nd shooter, engagement shoot, high-res, multi. locations, slideshow

Starting Package

$1,800

Most Popular Package

$3,200

More information

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography items do you offer?

Albums

Canvas

Digital files

Prints

Save the date

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One event per day

Digital files

High-res

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

One event per day

Canvas

Digital files

Engagement shoot

High-res

Multi. locations

Thank you cards

Trash the dress

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Jahaan P. Getting married on 01/08/2022

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Maria is so great!

Maria is a fantastic photographer - she made us feel so comfortable and you can tell she really loves what she’s doing! Would definitely recommend 🤍
Sent on 05/02/2021

Maria the photographer's reply:

Hi Jahaan, Thank you so much, it was a pleasure worky with you and Alim, also seeing how you treat eachother is so magical :)
Tara Married on 11/06/2022

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Amazing photographer

Maria is amazing at what she does. She can capture those natural moments as well as amazing poses.
Sent on 22/06/2022

Maria the photographer's reply:

Thank you so much Tara!!
It was a pleasure working with you both and with your family!
Wishing you a lifetime of joy and adventure!
Priya S. Married on 17/12/2021

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Great experience!

It was so wonderful to have Maria as our photographer for our wedding. She made us feel very comfortable and we really enjoyed the whole process. Maria definitely knew what she was doing and we loved her style of photography. Maria was also prompt and responds quickly to any questions that arose. Overall, Maria captured the most beautiful moments of our wedding and we couldn't be happier.

Sent on 01/03/2022

Maria the photographer's reply:

Thank you so much Priya, it was a pleasure working with you and Allan! Also let me mention you rock as a winter bride!!
Ricela T. Married on 01/05/2019

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The best photos and videos, amazing work !!

Maria was able to capture expressions that had before only existed in memories. Those photos are teaming with joy and love and will tell a story to generations to come. I cannot express enough gratitude. I cannot give a higher recommendation to any business than Maria the Photography for the skill, passion and talent.
Sent on 30/12/2020

Maria the photographer's reply:

Thank you so much for your kind words Ricela, you and Mark are so sweet and I am honor I got to photograph you as you are with your fur babies.
Tameeza H. Married on 16/02/2019

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Great personality, kind, sweet hearted, generous, patient, artistic and beautiful soul!

Maria made our time with her fun and joyful!! Highly recommend her for your couples shoot!
Sent on 18/01/2021
Maria the photographer's reply:

Hi Tameeza, Thank you so much for your kind words It was wonderful to work with you and Kam, looking forward to meeting with you again!
Dulce G. Married on 12/06/2022

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Lovely engagement session

My fiancé and I had our engagement session with Maria. It was the first time we ever had a photoshoot together, so we were pretty nervous, but Maria made soooo easy and so beautiful! We did not even feel we had to pose, all her suggestions and dynamics were very natural which made us feel more connected and intimate as a couple. The pictures were awesome! We are so glad about the results and definitely looking forward to doing it again. Thank you!! Everyone needs a Maria in their life! ♥
Sent on 27/11/2020

Maria the photographer's reply:

Dulce Thanks you so much!!
I really appreciate you guys, good energy all around, and can't wait for the wedding!
Cl Married on 12/09/2020

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Professional, passionate, and truly skilled at her art!

We had an amazing experience with Maria for our engagement shoot! She took her time to first ask us and understand what we were looking for in terms of style of shoot and location. I was so pleased when she suggested we do a photoshoot at Moraine Lake as we wanted to take advantage of the breathtaking views and blue green lake as our backdrop. Maria was so professional the entire time, and you could really sense her passion for photography as she guided us through our poses, never rushed us, and even had handy lil tips & tricks to make my fiancé and I feel right at ease. I highly recommend Maria to anyone looking to do an engagement, newborn, or any other lifestyle type of photoshoot!
Sent on 19/01/2021

Maria the photographer's reply:

Thank you so much, Choi! The photos of your session are still one of my favorites, it was a pleasure working with you.
Nesyereb S. Getting married on 12/10/2022

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Exactly what we wanted!

Maria is amazing!!! She was recommended to us by another friend who used her services and we didn’t regret. She works hard to get you the type of pictures you want, suggest ideas too and she also has a great spirit to that makes you feel comfortable. Recommended!! We loved our pregnancy photo shoot and she got some great shots of our dog too ❤️
Sent on 24/11/2020

Maria the photographer's reply:

Thank you so much Nes! for opening the doors of your home to me and allowed me to photograph such beautiful and intimate moments.
Vivian T. Married on 05/09/2021

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Absolutely amazing

Maria is absolutely amazing to work with! We worked with Maria for our engagement shoot as well as our wedding photos. She’s professional, personable and she made us feel comfortable during our time with her. The photos turned out amazing and I am very satisfied with them, if you’re on the look for a professional photographer, I highly recommend Maria!
Sent on 20/12/2021

Maria the photographer's reply:

Thank you so much Vivian for choosing my services for your special day, it was a real treat working with you.
Salma S. Married on 24/06/2021

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Very friendly and professional

Maria was so lovely and amazing to work with! Both my husband and I are not used to taking pictures so she helped direct us and made us feel at ease. Our entire family loved working with her during the wedding ceremonies. It's obvious she researched the venues and our cultural/ religious ceremonies prior to the event so that all the important moments were captured. The pictures all turned out so beautiful!
Sent on 03/08/2021
Maria the photographer's reply:

Thank you Salma, It was a pleasure working with you all. I love intimate weddings and yours will always have a special place in my heart. Please go to your personal gallery and find these photos updated without the distractions on the back. Thank you so much!

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