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Rooted in Tampa Bay, Florida, I photograph everything from small intimate destination weddings, to large traditional weddings. My style of photography is deeply rooted in photojournalism and the result is emotion-filled photographs using nothing but natural light and use of a strobe only when it's dark. I pride myself on being a full-time photographer who will do everything to capture the essence of my subjects, whether they be a family of 10 (fur-babies included), a couple's first steps walking down the aisle hand in hand, or a beautiful landscape. I live and breath photography and hope you enjoy taking a look at my work!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to hire me for a shoot or to photograph your event!

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Reviews of Maraki Photography

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Asimina Sent on 01/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Maria was amazing! We were so lucky to have Maria as our photographer throughout our wedding and engagement period (including our Engagement Party, Bridal Shower, and our Wedding!) Every single shot she took was stunning. Maria is incredible at catching the perfect moment from the perfect angle, while bringing all the emotion present into her shots. Her photos are very crisp and clear, and her response time is amazing. Maria puts so much heart into capturing her pictures and it truly shows in the quality of her work. My wedding was over two years ago and my friends still talk about one photo in particular where she captured my dad's eyes welling up with tears the moment he saw me in my wedding dress for the first time. This was just one of many incredible photos that Maria took of our wedding day. She's very easy going and fun to work with. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for stunning pictures to reminisce on for years to come.
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Karissa Sent on 01/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Everyone tells you how important your wedding photography is, but I never believed it until Maria! She shot both our engagement photos and the entire day of our wedding for a price that far exceeded our expectations, while also staying within our budget.
Her sense of humor, knowledge of her craft, and easy going attitude put everyone at ease so the pictures look as we felt, comfortable!
Her expertise of sunset photography is next to none. She was able to capture the gorgeous natural beauty of the scenery, while also focusing on the wedding party.
I cannot speak enough to how she helped coordinate and keep the flow of our schedule( which all brides can appreciate staying on schedule) on time to not make anyone feel rushed or pressured to get the shots in!
Within 2-3 weeks ALL of our photos were posted, with access to purchase on her website, and to share with our family and friends.
I never had to wait more than a day or two to hear back from her with questions, which again is always appreciated!
Maria made our special day even better, and will now be remembered forever with all of the amazing photography she blessed us with!
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Sandy Sent on 11/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely adore Maria. Her work blew us away and she really made sure to take attention to the details we asked for. She not only made a great impression on us, but to our guests as well. We received so many complements from our family and friends about her. She is truly passionate about what she does and you can really see it in both her work, and how she works. Oh, not to mention her photography is absolutely blew us away. I cried my eyes out reliving my wedding through her photos and I am so happy we were able to have her do our wedding. Thanks Maria!!
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Jr Sent on 08/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The first things you'll notice about Maria is her beautiful spirit, and her enthusiasm for the art of photography.

We felt an immediate vibe that she'd be the prefect photographer for our wedding day. She spent the entire day taking great photos that captured moments we weren't even aware of. We were comfortable leaving it completely up to her to do her thing and she does an amazing job. I wanted some specific posed photos with family and friends and she was happy to do anything requested with a beautiful smile. Maria captured so many fantastic shots to preserve our perfect day.

Finding the right professionals to trust on such an important day is not an easy task. I loved her photos online but it wasn't until we met with her that I knew she would be the person to trust with capturing our day and exceeded our expectations.

I go by first impressions and knew Maria was the right choice and we couldn't have been happier with her friendliness, patience, and most importantly, talented photography.
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Bruce Sent on 03/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We engaged Maria to take our wedding photos on February 14, 2016. She did a magnificent job. She is professional, efficient and, most of all, takes beautiful photographs. You can also tell that it is something that she is passionate about. From discussing pricing to booking the event to shooting the event, we were pleased with every aspect of her service. In addition, the guests at our wedding simply adored Maria. More than a few times during the evening, I glanced in her direction and saw her carrying not only her camera equipment, but also balancing a few smart phones that guests had given her to take photos for them. She is incredibly kind and giving. If you need photography for a wedding or a special event, we could not give Maraki Photography a higher recommendation. You can absolutely trust Maria with this special aspect of your event!
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Laura Sent on 12/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Maria is magic! She was simply amazing!! She had a clear vision for creative pictures and was able to direct us into position for amazing photos! Maria was amazing with small kids. By the end of the wedding our guests felt like Maria was family! She was a consummate professional from the first meeting into the wedding day and she really helped everything go so smoothly. She has a very positive and loving energy about her that is contagious and helps calm wedding nerves! She went above and beyond my expectations and I would absolutely recommend her to friends. I cannot wait to see the final pictures. Thank you Maria! You Rock!!
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Allison Sent on 09/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Maria is an amazingly talented photographer! My husband and I were so lucky to have her photograph our wedding ceremony and reception. Her timing and quick eye captured the most amazing moments. She has unlimited creativity and shoots with awesome clarity and great composition. Her great personality added more fun to our day too! I highly recommend Maraki Photography to anyone looking for any special event photographer. :)
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User2200829 Sent on 06/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Maria is an absolutely amazing photographer! I am extremely grateful to have had her as our wedding photographer, not only does she have an eye for photography, but she knows what special moments a couple wants captured on their wedding day! Words truly can't describe how happy my husband and I are with our wedding photos! I highly recommend Maraki Photography :)
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Nicholas Sent on 05/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Maria captured the moment of our engagement in a way that was well beyond my expectations! My jaw quite honestly dropped when I saw the final photos. It was so great to also hear from friends and family how impressed they were. This is a moment that was frozen in time perfectly for my fiancee and I and we owe it all to Maria. I can't wait to look back on these for the rest of our years together. I highly recommended her for ANY occasion!
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I had the pleasure of working with Maria in October 2016. As a wedding coordinator, it is not uncommon to work with vendors that aren't easy going or true "team players", but Maria was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was flexible and easy to coordinate the timeline prior to the wedding, and worked amazingly well with myself and my assistants to make for a perfect evening for the newlyweds. I hope I get the pleasure of working with Maria again in the future!

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Maraki Photography frequently asked questions

Maraki Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Maraki Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Maraki Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Maraki Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Maraki Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Maraki Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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