clare & jordan
If I could give 100 stars, I would! Choosing Maria as our wedding photographer was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She is a true artist and is so professional, kind, hardworking and warm. Her work goes far beyond simply “capturing the day” — she creates literal art. Every photo feels intentional, soulful, and glowing with emotion.
We were blown away right from the engagement shoot. She took it so seriously, spending far more time than we ever expected and scouting the most beautiful spots and lighting ahead of time. The photos were so artistic and magical that we turned them into a gorgeous wedding magazine for the big day instead of a traditional program- guests raved about the magazine and the amazing photos.
On our wedding day, she continued to go above and beyond. Maria had already scouted our venue multiple times at different times of day to plan optimal lighting and backgrounds for formal shots exemplifying her strong work ethic. But the part that meant the most wasn’t just the photos — it was her presence. I had a few overwhelming moments (wedding chaos happens!), and Maria grounded me, kept me smiling, and reminded me to soak it all in and have fun. She was like a calming, supportive friend and photographer all in one.
Our families adored her as well — they repeatedly told us how lovely, warm, and easy she was to work with. She made everyone feel comfortable, respected, and cared for, which made the entire experience even more special.
She blended into the background so naturally that our guests barely noticed her, yet she managed to capture the most intimate, candid, fleeting moments — the ones we didn’t even know were happening. Nothing staged, nothing forced. Just real, joyful memories preserved. We’ve been to weddings where photography takes over and feels stiff or scripted — but with Maria, the day stayed about us, not the photos. And yet the final images are pure artwork.
We are genuinely in awe of her talent and her heart. We’ve already decided that Maria is our lifetime photographer — for future milestones, pregnancy announcements, newborn photos, and beyond.
Maria, we cannot say enough good things about you. Thank you for giving us memories we will treasure forever. 🤍🤍
Lexi & lee
"Maria Carere Photography is truly incredible. Our photos look better than I could’ve imagined—my Pinterest board is jealous. 🤍 Capturing real, organic moments from our wedding day was so important to me—I wanted photos that would bring me right back to how I felt in those moments, not ones that looked posed. Maria has such a gift for this, and it’s no easy task.
One of the most impressive things about Maria is how she manages to be present and seemingly everywhere at once. She captured so many candid moments—little glances, laughs, and details—that I didn’t even realize were happening at the time. It felt like she had this effortless ability to be right where she needed to be without ever interrupting the flow of the day.
Maria is kind, warm, and so easy to be around. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and their happiness. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a photographer who will beautifully capture their celebration and its moments with breathtaking style. We are so grateful, thank you Maria! "
Lauren & pete
"Maria is an absolute dream to work with and we were blown away by her work. Maria captured the most candid and beautiful portraits at our wedding this October.
Maria put an incredible amount of thought and detail into her process- the way she engaged with our guests, her professionalism, and the amount of time and energy she input from start to finish.
I would recommend Maria to capture any kind of life event- not only is she talented but emotionally connected to her clients. We look forward to when we can work with Maria again."
natalie & Brayden
I am so incredibly grateful to have secured Maria as our wedding photographer - and I wholeheartedly recommend hiring her for any photography project you may have in mind!
I really appreciated how Maria took great care with our vision for the day. For example, I was nervous about posing for pictures but ended up loving the process and having so much fun! Plus, Maria took so many beautiful photos without us even noticing: she is magical. Posed and candid, she does it all spectacularly! I particularly appreciate how she captured our guests and the venue as well.
Every single image captures and brings me so much joy and really represents the spirit of our day. I especially admired Maria's technical and creative skills with film and, on a personal level, she's so sweet and professional (she helped guide me through various planning aspects of the day).
I can't overstate how glad I am to have hired Maria and we just absolutely treasure every photo taken by her. I highly recommend her :-) Thank you, Maria!
Jess & kAM
"Consider yourself lucky if you snag a booking with Maria. She's sweet, responsive, creative, organized, and talented as can be.
Maria came highly recommended to my now-husband and I as we were planning our Vancouver Island wedding from half a country away. Every moment, from our first get-to-know-you call to the way she seamlessly fit into our wedding day to the jaw-dropping photos she shot, was magic. Clear communication, comprehensive services, a warm and almost dreamlike aesthetic, prompt delivery, and a genuine commitment to making sure we felt comfortable and supported at every step. She's the real deal.
I'm so glad we invested in a combination of digital and 35mm film; this gave us two unique, but equally beautiful, perspectives on the best day of our lives. Maria delivers on portraits but her candids are beyond.
We started out as strangers and left as friends. Maria, we absolutely adore you! Thanks for everything."