CHICAGO BASED & READY TO TRAVEL

photos that feel alive & capture your soul.

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RELAXED, ORGANIC PHOTOS FOR PLAYFUL PEOPLE

portraits

STARTING AT $350

For self-love, social media, or anything in between. Let’s put the focus on you.

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weddings

STARTING AT $2600

You, me, and your soulmate! I can’t wait to professionally third-wheel your big day.

branding

STARTING AT $550

Because it’s time for the world to know who you are (as if they don’t already).

I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN CHICAGO, SO I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHING LIFE HERE.

But just because I’m based in the Windy City doesn't mean I’m not down to travel for anyone who vibes with my work. Wherever you are, I’m ready to capture your day exactly as I see it!

it's your girl, maya!

My favorite clients are people who love life, want authentic photos, and don’t mind when I’m singing (off-key, of course) on the dance floor while I’m taking pictures. While I may have been dubbed "least funny" at an old office job (trust me, it's an honor), I make it my mission to sprinkle laughter and spread joy in every session.

my story

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the world

as i see it

A couple is close together, with their faces gently touching, sharing an intimate moment inside a building with large windows in the background.

Couple sharing a kiss on a waterfront promenade with a city skyline in the background, cloudy sky.

A newlywed couple, with the groom kissing the bride on the cheek, stands outdoors during sunset with a large, illuminated Pepsi sign in the background. The bride holds a bouquet of pink and white flowers and wears a white off-the-shoulder wedding gow

A couple sits on a blanket on the grass, sharing a kiss, with a dog sitting behind them and trees in the background.

A young woman with long wavy brown hair smiling, touching her hair, wearing a white one-shoulder top and blue jeans, standing near a body of water with a city skyline in the background during sunset.

Close-up of a woman's hand showing an engagement ring, with a couple in the background on a city rooftop.

A smiling couple holding hands and facing each other in a park with trees and bushes, with a city skyline featuring twin towers in the background.

A woman in a white fur coat holding a bouquet of white flowers and wearing high heels, walking with a man in a dark jacket on a city bridge with tall buildings in the background.

She makes you feel so comfortable from the get-go. She guides you through your shoot with ease.

“Maya is amazing! She makes you feel so comfortable from the get-go. She guides you through your shoot with ease- I had no idea where the time had gone! She has such perspective in her photography and is so creative and full of ideas. She has all of my trust! I can’t wait to shoot with her again!”