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senior photographer
MINDFUL, client-centered STRATEGIES to ELEVATE THE EXPERIENCE & BOOK YOUR DREAM CLIENTS
Sometimes it's surreal! I once dreamt of being exactly where I am now, but had no clue how to get here. One thing was true though - I lacked confidence and knowledge to attract my dream clients & provide the most memorable and impactful experience. Starting with $250 sessions & unsure of how to charge more, to providing a $4000 client-centered LUXURY experience is as possible for you, as it was for me! If you're here, I know you're ready for a change and I promise I can help!
Being an empath is my super-power! My caring and creative hand-held approach to coaching is designed specifically for senior photographers who are seeking mindful, client-centered strategies that will truly elevate their business model to a luxury experience created with purpose, allowing them to charge their worth, provide value and in turn increase their average sale per client!
I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can ask ANYTHING my friend!
Being an empath is my super-power! My caring and creative hand-held approach to coaching is designed specifically for senior photographers who are seeking mindful, client-centered strategies that will truly elevate their business model to a luxury experience created with purpose, allowing them to charge their worth, provide value and in turn increase their average sale per client!
I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can ask ANYTHING my friend!
together!
Let's Work
My friend, anything and everything is possible for you too! believe in yourself! Let's do this!
personalized MENTORING & COACHING
Play It Brave
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So, does this resonate? Are you ready to take it to the next level?
so how can I actually
help YOU?
I am so ready for this!
are my drivers as an artist, a creative, and a mentor to other senior female photographers.
My goal is to meet you where you're at and provide insight into your current business model, give you actionable advice, make your processes more manageable & sustainable and finally, infuse confidence in YOU to help you achieve your goals and grow a business you love. But first, my friend, you have to believe it is possible for you!
I am passionate about helping women feel confident about themselves and their business. My purpose is to help you identify your why & the core values of your business. No matter what part of your business we're working on, understanding the purpose behind the work that you do first, as well your core values as a business owner is what ultimately determines your unique approach, your business model and the systems you implement to run your business. This is why I offer such a personalized approach to coaching each client. There's no right or wrong way, just what works for YOU and the life you envision living now while doing what you absolutely love - with purpose.
My goal is to meet you where you're at and provide insight into your current business model, give you actionable advice, make your processes more manageable & sustainable and finally, infuse confidence in YOU to help you achieve your goals and grow a business you love. But first, my friend, you have to believe it is possible for you!
I am passionate about helping women feel confident about themselves and their business. My purpose is to help you identify your why & the core values of your business. No matter what part of your business we're working on, understanding the purpose behind the work that you do first, as well your core values as a business owner is what ultimately determines your unique approach, your business model and the systems you implement to run your business. This is why I offer such a personalized approach to coaching each client. There's no right or wrong way, just what works for YOU and the life you envision living now while doing what you absolutely love - with purpose.
Intention, Purpose & Passion
There's no right or wrong way, just what works for YOU, your business and the life you envision living
- liliana chavez
Maria is unlike anyone else I have ever mentored with before. With her patience and guidance, I was able to create a premium client experience by finally raising my prices for each of my collections. Hands down the best mentor photographer in the business!
"I was able to create a premium client experience"
LILIANA CHAVEZ PHOTOGRAPHY
As a senior and branding photographer, I have but one goal: to craft an empowering and confidence-boosting experience for each one of my clients that will allow me to capture each client's raw beauty and see themselves represented. The key is in the relationships we create based on a deep and trust-worthy connection from the beginning. In turn, my clients feel valued, seen and heard.
With over 20 years of experience as a photographer and 6 years specializing in senior photography, I have learned that in order to be an unmatched photographer, you need to be the expert they are looking for, have confidence in yourself and not be afraid to take the risks that will catapult you to the next level.
With over 20 years of experience as a photographer and 6 years specializing in senior photography, I have learned that in order to be an unmatched photographer, you need to be the expert they are looking for, have confidence in yourself and not be afraid to take the risks that will catapult you to the next level.
hey!
I'M MARIA
- maanasa chiiti
"Maria embodies kindness, professionalism, and an innate ability to make her clients feel at ease right from the beginning. With her genuine care and empathy, she created a safe space where I felt truly seen, valued and heard. "
JHU
I'm an agricultural engineer turned professional photographer. Yep, not a lie. It even sounds strange when I say it out loud, I know. But life is funny that way, ya know? My roots were always in the arts from my first memories. However, at 18, something called me to pursue agriculture - who knows what I was thinking. After 4 years in college and 10 years working in the field (literally!), I finally took the leap to follow my true passion - portrait photography. However, I gotta say agriculture brought out all the grit in me I never knew I had - you have no choice but to work hard, period.
I lived in Costa Rica for 10 years before I met my husband. After much debate, I finally decided to pack up and move [back] to Ecuador. During the hustle & bustle of that move, I met my husband - in Costa Rica! I mean...what are the odds, right? How had we never crossed paths? And well, the rest is history! Sorry to leave you hanging...DM me up if want the full scoop! We are parents to two young men with the biggest hearts; and that's what we're most proud of.
I lived in Costa Rica for 10 years before I met my husband. After much debate, I finally decided to pack up and move [back] to Ecuador. During the hustle & bustle of that move, I met my husband - in Costa Rica! I mean...what are the odds, right? How had we never crossed paths? And well, the rest is history! Sorry to leave you hanging...DM me up if want the full scoop! We are parents to two young men with the biggest hearts; and that's what we're most proud of.
the informal
intro!
things I
ok, & just for funsies
- Car windows down in the summer
- Laughing so hard I cry
- Deep convos late into the night
- Making instant friends that seem like you've known them forever
- That first step in the warm white sandy beach
- Spending our summers abroad visiting our parents and family in France, Ecuador & Costa Rica
- My husband & two boys are without question my #1 loves.
LIKE YOU?
ok, do any of these sound
"Am I ready to do the deep and intentional work needed to define my business' purpose, understand who I serve, and build a business that truly aligns with my values?"
If this got you thinking about....you're on the right track my friend!
"I know I should be charging more, but why am I so afraid of losing clients if I raise my prices?"
If this has been pulling at your heart for a while...it's time to take that leap!
"Why am I spending so much time on client communication but still not seeing the results I want?"
The way you interacts with your clients plays a vital role in building and maintaining relationships. Time for change.
"How can I find a consistent editing style, create a portfolio that attracts my ideal clients, and finally update my website?"
The struggle is real, I get it, I've been there, however, it doesn't have to be this way! I promise there is a system!
If this got you thinking about....you're on the right track my friend!
"I know I should be charging more, but why am I so afraid of losing clients if I raise my prices?"
If this has been pulling at your heart for a while...it's time to take that leap!
"Why am I spending so much time on client communication but still not seeing the results I want?"
The way you interacts with your clients plays a vital role in building and maintaining relationships. Time for change.
"How can I find a consistent editing style, create a portfolio that attracts my ideal clients, and finally update my website?"
The struggle is real, I get it, I've been there, however, it doesn't have to be this way! I promise there is a system!
OMG, you read my mind! Help!
are we a good fit? Do I offer what you need in this SEASON OF YOUR BUSINESS & LET'S FACE IT...LIFE?
- alejandra escalante
Maria not only worked with me on the technical side of my photography and editing skills, but also in truly building my confidence to value my offerings and raise my prices. With her help, I was able to create a seamless client experience that I'm proud to offer."
"Maria helped me build my confidence to raise my prices"
ALEJANDRA ESCALANTE PHOTOGRAPHY
SO, IMAGINE
"Ok, just imagine waking up each day knowing your business is designed to serve clients with purpose, undeniable value and impact, aligned perfectly with where you are NOW—not where you started."
"Imagine freeing up your weekends—or spending golden hour at your son’s baseball game instead of chasing a sunset for a senior shoot. No more fear of raising prices! You’re charging your worth woman! - with clients who respect your value, freeing up time to shoot less and earn more!
"Imagine freedom from overwhelm! Bliss! Client communication is now a breeze with personalized, automated systems that impress clients—all while you enjoy a peaceful afternoon sipping your favorite cup of tea."
"Imagine that after Maria’s {tough-love} website critique, your portfolio attracts dream clients who hit that inquiry button with confidence. No more self-doubt!"
"Imagine freeing up your weekends—or spending golden hour at your son’s baseball game instead of chasing a sunset for a senior shoot. No more fear of raising prices! You’re charging your worth woman! - with clients who respect your value, freeing up time to shoot less and earn more!
"Imagine freedom from overwhelm! Bliss! Client communication is now a breeze with personalized, automated systems that impress clients—all while you enjoy a peaceful afternoon sipping your favorite cup of tea."
"Imagine that after Maria’s {tough-love} website critique, your portfolio attracts dream clients who hit that inquiry button with confidence. No more self-doubt!"
yes, this is how I want to feel!
FEELING...
the
Mentoring Call
$475
Pick my brain! Need a new perspective? Let's chat where you're at in your business or skills. What's working & what's not and we'll come up with a plan that you can implement immediately!
Suggestions:
Suggestions:
- Client Communication
- Pricing your collections
- Implementing Unique Products in your collections
- Client Management Workflows, Automations & Systems
- Portfolio or Website critique/review
- Crafting an epic styled shoot
- Software, Hardware, etc. to run a smooth automated business
- Editing, Retouching & Workflow in Lightroom
- Shooting & Lighting
1:1 Mentorships
Already know what you need? Pay directly here and we'll schedule your session!
or if you want to chat some more before booking, click the button below!
schedule your 15 min clarity call!
90 minutES
• Styled shoot and VIP Experience clients must reside/practice at least 70 miles outside of the 21209 zip code.
• All sessions include an initial 20 min clarity session to define your purpose for the call.
• inquire about PAYMENT PLANS
• All sessions include an initial 20 min clarity session to define your purpose for the call.
• inquire about PAYMENT PLANS
Do you have a specific goal you want to focus on? Coaching sessions are spaced out over 4 weeks by zoom or in-person or one full day (6 hours) in person.
Suggestions:
Suggestions:
- Defining your WHY & Core values
- Crafting A Luxury Client-Centered Experience
- Improve/Implement CRM (client relationship management (i.e Honeybook)
- Create Client journey templates
- Shooting & Lighting from beginners to advanced
Payment plan available.
(4) x 1 hour ZOOM sessions or full day experience THROUGH VOXER!
45 MIN ZOOM ONBOARDING CALL INCLUDED!
Coaching Sessions
& VIP day
$1495
The Styled Shoot
VIP DAY
- 30 min prep session (Zoom call)
- 2 hour styled model shoot
- Model will be styled in 3 unique outfits
- Model will have professional Hair & Makeup
- 1 hour culling & editing in-person session
- 30 min Clarity Session after the shoot
Time to reset your creativity and add images you're truly proud of to your portfolio! A personalized styled senior shoot crafted for YOU that reflects YOUR unique brand. I will help you direct the senior and walk you through my thought process on camera angles, lenses, lighting, location, and session posing flow.
$895
full day IN-PERSON experience
~ denise baldwin
I truly appreciated Maria's expertise and advice in my photography mentoring sessions with her! She's very easy to talk to and was extremely generous with her time. I look forward to putting the ideas she recommended into practice in my own business!
"I truly appreciated Maria's expertise"
IN LOVELY LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
Let's connect!
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JULY 15-17
MARCH 3-5 2025
OCTOBER 6-8, 2025
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I'd love more information!
I will be speaking at several photography conferences this year and sharing my knowledge on Creative Shoots, Workflows to create a Seamless Client Experience and how to run a Client-Driven Business with Purpose.
If you find yourself needing to CONNECT with other like-minded photographers in a group setting to network, learn and create, I've got you covered!
Click the links below to explore which conferences may be the best fit for you. You can book your spot for a conference directly on each website using my personal code. I hope to see you there! If you have questions, please don't hesitate to shoot me an email or fill out the contact form below!
If you find yourself needing to CONNECT with other like-minded photographers in a group setting to network, learn and create, I've got you covered!
Click the links below to explore which conferences may be the best fit for you. You can book your spot for a conference directly on each website using my personal code. I hope to see you there! If you have questions, please don't hesitate to shoot me an email or fill out the contact form below!
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MARIA'S
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TOOLS, RESOURCES & PRODUCTS
These are some of my go-to business resources, tools and products that may help you in your photography and creative journey. I use each of these in my current business so I've done the hard work for you and I'd love to share them with you!
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MARIA'S
favorite's
TOOLS, RESOURCES & PRODUCTS
These are some of my go-to business resources, tools and products that may help you in your photography and creative journey. I use each of these in my current business so I've done the hard work for you and I'd love to share them with you!
honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/Rn3jm
showit: https://account.showit.com/r/bvsct8jp
milanote
trello
quickbooks: https://refer.quickbooks.ca/s/maria8
passgallery
narrative
adobe
wordswag
unfold
canva
blogstomp
albumstomp
kiss book: https://my.kiss.us/r/18802
crashplan
peerspace
Subjectline.com
Chat GPT
showit: https://account.showit.com/r/bvsct8jp
milanote
trello
quickbooks: https://refer.quickbooks.ca/s/maria8
passgallery
narrative
adobe
wordswag
unfold
canva
blogstomp
albumstomp
kiss book: https://my.kiss.us/r/18802
crashplan
peerspace
Subjectline.com
Chat GPT
Include links to Amazon:
camera & lenses
laptop
Card Readers
Multi-Card Reader
15” Macbook Pro Retina Laptop
camera & lenses
laptop
Card Readers
Multi-Card Reader
15” Macbook Pro Retina Laptop
Templates
my go to gear
email templates for onboarding
email templates for planning
Excel template for product orders
client questionnaires
3 KEY emails - why templates: initial response, post consult, booking proposal
Essential Posing Guide (posing flow)
The consult call
Prompt cards
my go to gear
email templates for onboarding
email templates for planning
Excel template for product orders
client questionnaires
3 KEY emails - why templates: initial response, post consult, booking proposal
Essential Posing Guide (posing flow)
The consult call
Prompt cards
VIDEOS
Sd Cards
camera basics
Sd Cards
camera basics
Mobile apps
capcut
LR (Mobile Presets)
Wordswag
capcut
LR (Mobile Presets)
Wordswag
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