“And everyday, the world will drag you by the hand, yelling, “This is important! And this is important! And this is important! You need to worry about this! And this! And this!” And each day, it’s up to you to yank your hand back, put it on your heart and say, “No. This is what’s important.” – Iain Thomas
Hi — thanks for being here!
I’m Maria, founder and photographer of this Sunshine Coast wedding and lifestyle photography brand. Our little family lives on the beautiful coast after spending over a decade in Cairns, but our roots span three continents — from beautiful Australia to Vietnam and Canada. We’re nomads at heart and every ten years or so have the tendency to pack up and go exploring to see what other places we can call home, Japan being one of them.
I look for the magic in everything. I love learning about people’s stories. I have too many photos of clouds and sunsets and flowers and trees, and even more of my kids. I love to read and there’s hardly an hour in my waking day where music is not playing in the background. I wear my heart on my sleeve and I like it when people do too. I think everyday life is really beautiful if we know where to look. I value the interconnectedness of all beings and I think the biggest takeaway we get from this life is how we love and take care of one another, and how we let love in.
I hope you like what you see here, and I look forward to the opportunity of photographing you!
