documentary
storytelling
romantic
portraiture
Wedding Photographer
based in Portland, Oregon
Digital and 35mm film wedding photography for couples that want a full-service approach to wedding photography. My involvement starts long before the wedding day. I collaborate with couples to ensure the images received align perfectly with their vision. I work with couples to get to the root of what it is they love about wedding photography, so we can create something timeless together.
Serving Oregon, Washington, California & Beyond
every meaningful detail is documented with care, artistry, and intention.
Hi, I am Maria.
I am a wedding photographer based in Portland, Oregon, servicing the West Coast and beyond.
My mission is to provide inclusive wedding photography that honors each couple’s unique story. I am committed to creating a peaceful, stress-free environment so couples can truly enjoy their day.
For fourteen years I have been lucky enough to document love in its many forms. Both my degree in photojournalism and background in editorial work have given me the tools to serve couples that want the best of both worlds: natural candids and dramatic styled portraits. With 200+ love stories documented, I come prepared for all the challenges and excitement any wedding may throw my way.
What Couples Are Saying
We are beyond grateful and honored
“You have such a beautiful heart and your adventurous spirit, mixed with your stunning ability to capture the mood of any moment makes you a total treasure! We’re beyond grateful and honored to have had you photograph such a special day.”
We couldn’t be happier with our stunning photos
“We couldn’t be happier with our stunning photos. They truly embody exactly how we wanted our wedding to feel and how we will always remember the day- intimate and warm with fall feels. Maria was super easy and nice to work with- she is compassionate, genuine, calm and passionate- such a lovely presence to have around on an overwhelming day.”
I literally feel transported back to all of these moments
“I look back at my wedding pictures way too often and literally feel transported back to all of these moments that Maria was able to capture of myself, my husband, and our family and friends. Maria was very professional to work with, extremely timely and very communicative — three things that are a MUST when booking your wedding photographer.”
We can’t recommend her enough!
“Maria is the absolute best! She’s so sweet and incredibly talented. If you’re looking for a photographer that can capture the moments and emotions of your day through a collection of candid photos you’ll cherish for the rest of your life, you found her. We really felt like we were able to live in the moment and experience the emotions of the day without having to stop for photos. We are in love with the photos! It’s like reliving the day every time we look through the album. We can’t recommend her enough!!”
Few can tell a story the way Maria does
“Maria Newman is one of the most talented photographers you could work with — her images are super clear and balanced and also capture the feeling of the occasion perfectly. She takes extra effort to get to know who she’s working with and puts forth tender care and attention to detail throughout every step of the way…Many photographers can take pretty pictures but few can tell a story the way Maria does. Maria has a gift with visual storytelling and we will cherish these images from our wedding day forever.”
She definitely went above and beyond
“I can’t say enough about Maria. From the very beginning of my planning process, she was incredibly kind, helpful and by far my favorite vendor. Her work is ridiculously beautiful and she is a joy to work with. We had an intimate wedding with under 40 guests and Maria felt like one of our closest friends. All of our guests commented on how great she was and our sneak peak photos are blowing everyone away. She definitely went above and beyond for us and we are so appreciative of her. Cannot recommend enough!”
Her gorgeous images speak for themselves
“I cannot recommend Maria enough! An entire paragraph could be written on how talented she is, but her gorgeous images speak for themselves. She makes magic happen at weddings, catching all the details and in-between moments, and delivers such beautifully authentic photographs. It was a lovely experience working with her, and so reassuring to know that, through an already stressful time, we were in good hands. Thank you, Maria, for capturing all the love at our wedding! We will cherish these photographs for a lifetime!”
