cinematic, documentary styled photography in West Michigan
Meet the Photographer
Hi, I'm Maria
I am a West Michigan lifestyle photographer with a storytelling, cinematic approach to photography. I'm also a mom to the sweetest two kiddos.
I have always been a sentimental person. I've kept every note, card and momento I've been gifted since the second grade. To me, photographs are another little treasure I love to keep and create. As a mom and as someone who manages a multitude of chronic conditions, photography is the way I choose to intentionally pursue the beautiful, to tell stories, and to find and share the light life has to offer with others.
If you're ready to capture the little moments in time that tell your story and will bring you back to this season of life for years to come, I'd be honored to be considered for your photographer. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a session, please reach out. I'd love to hear from you!
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Maria is so fun to work with. Her pictures always turn out beautiful and are edited in a timely manner! We have used her for couples photos, engagement shoots, and as a photographer for our wedding, I couldn’t recommend her more!
Abby& Carson
Maria has an eye for the story between moments and uses her gift with the lens to develop the warmest, and most radiant glimmers throughout a shoot. It’s been a privilege to have her capture so many precious moments and milestones for me and our family. Maria will capture and reflect back the love in a room, and you’ll delight over every shot and cherish them for years to come.
Mary-Grace
Maria is AMAZING ! She made my headshot session feel so easy and fun. She’s so kind, easygoing, and incredibly talented. She gives great direction and captures photos that actually feel like me. The session flew by, I felt totally comfortable the entire time. I’m obsessed with how they turned out and can’t recommend her enough!
Bridget
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Maria is the kindest and most down to earth photographer. She took our family photos and was so amazing with each of our children. It truly felt so natural and she was able to capture so many organic moments that I will cherish forever. We will absolutely be returning clients!
Paige
Maria is so amazing to work with! She is so personable and kind! She had came over to do a newborn session with our brand new baby girl, she is so accommodating and AMAZING with children. I love her work and the photos turned out so amazing - can’t wait to work with her more and have more photos taken again ❤️
Kara and Gabe
I seriously cannot recommend Maria enough. 🥹 She captured me and Mack so perfectly and gave me pictures that I’ll genuinely cherish forever. They feel so natural and so us. I’m absolutely obsessed with how they turned out. 🤎🐾
Cassidy
the story behind Maria Regina Photography
Maria Regina Photography first came into existence in 2020 when I purchased my first camera. At the time, I had been working many hours as a nursing assistant on various covid units and admittedly became burnt out. I quickly realized I needed to intentionally pursue the beauty and light of the human experience to balance out the heaviness I encountered on a daily basis. My lens and lightroom subscription quickly became exactly that.
Since then, photography has blessed me in so many ways. Not only do I get to create art in a way I find to be extremely fulfilling, but I also get to be invited into other peoples lives and share in some really intimate moments. It has been my honor to be trusted to capture each of the stories I've been invited into.
At the moment, I am quite busy in this season of motherhood as well as nursing school, so I am not as available as I will be down the road, but my goal remains the same as it always has (just on a smaller scale)- to make you feel beautiful, authentic, and to create incredible photographs for you to cherish forever, all while creating a stress free, enjoyable experience.
In an ever increasing AI world, I really value catching the less posed, imperfect "in between" moments. The facial expression you don't realize you make when you see your partner, the moments that may feel mundane but carry so much meaning. I prefer guided prompts over strict posing. Above all else, I love creating photos that remind you how magical your every day life is.
Interested in booking a session with me? Here's what's next!
STEP 01
Fill out the form
you can find this by selecting my "contact" tab. Fill out the form and I will get back to you within 1-2 business days!
STEP 02
Get you booked
After filling out some forms that help me get to know you and your vision for our session, we will set a date/ time/ location for your photos! A deposit is necessary to hold your place, once that is paid, your session is secured!
STEP 03
Picture time
We meet at our agreed upon location and capture your gorgeous photos!
STEP 04
Delivering photos
Within 48 hours I will send you a sneak peek of your session. You'll then receive access to your full digital gallery 1-2 weeks after your scheduled session!