Maritha Mae Photography

Ann + Justin | Pasadena, CA Engagement

Maritha Mae Photography — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:31 +0000

Robbie and I go way back with Justin to college revival days, spontaneous midnight prayer sets and a movement filled with fervor. To sit here 7 years later taking photographs of him and Ann is totally unbelievable.

Meaningful, yet true, Ann and Justin’s engagement was full of subtle surprises as I witnessed their love out loud. Set at the school they met at and featuring his father’s recently restored TR3 Triumph, an assortment of global inspired travel items, and more…several symbolic details meaningful to their relationship were carefully woven in to tell of where they’d been, where they are now, and where they’ll go.

Looking back now, I realize I was able to capture a different side of these two. I believe great photography should reveal the beauty of each moment, bringing forth something that is fresh and focused yet laced with subtle surprises that capture the passion and joy of the journey. This is what I aim for in every session. So excited to capture Ann & Justin’s wedding this June! And now, a few of my favorites curated below.

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Amy + Daniel | Pasadena, CA Engagement

Maritha Mae Photography — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:00:25 +0000

Amy and I go way back to the days our mothers bathed us in the same bathtub. Yes, you heard right. Don’t worry, it wasn’t just yesterday and yes, we were less than 5. There aren’t many friends I can count on my fingers that I actually can say that I grew up with. Which is so invigorating. Well, last weekend Amy + Daniel tied the knot and I wasn’t without a few tears rolling down my cheek as I watched my childhood friend walk down the aisle. I am proud of this girl for following her heart and marrying the man of her dreams. I had so much joy in capturing these. Capturing the love of old friends is so rich. I hope you’ll enjoy! A big thank you goes out to Johnny for coming alongside me for this shoot and for lending me your support and perspective!

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Hillary and Steven | Orange County, CA Native Inspired Engagement Session

Maritha Mae Photography — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:16 +0000

Yes it’s true. Love is sweet. In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been on a tribal rant recently and I’m beyond excited to share this Native inspired engagement session with you on the blog today. Not too long ago I got together with the lovely Britty of B Street Photo to shoot this lovely engagement session for her in the chaparral coastlands of Newport. There were so many things that were dreamy and outrageous about this day. The session was made complete with a teepee which was – yes – handmade by Britty, firefly lanterns, totally-in-love Hillary and Steven, and just about the cutest invitations to match. The day could not have been more sweet.

Invitations: Five Sparrows Design // Florals: P2 Designs

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With Alison | Red Balloons, Mint and a Mission

Maritha Mae Photography — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:00:02 +0000

Ever since I was 7, I’ve been inspired by the silent cinematography of a 1956 classic, The Red Balloon, directed by Albert LaMorisse. And I wanted to do my own rendition of it with Alison. Thankfully, Alison made that happen. I used to watch it as a kid over and over and over again. To tell you the truth, I still don’t understand what my fascination with that film was. The colors, the feel, the urban scape, the plot…the little misfit kid I wanted so badly to be friends with, or the fact that he saw beauty in seemingly inanimate objects or his extraordinary point of view in an ordinary world. I loved it all. Last month I had the opportunity of capturing these themed lifestyle photographs to document Alison’s senior memories. Drawing inspiration from my childhood favorite film for half of her session was like heaven kissing my forehead.

Alison is the kind of precious sweet soul you want to cherish forever and never let go of. Alison has a laugh that’s as contagious as the flu, a smile that will make you swoon, beauty that radiates to her inner being and a heart of gold. All that and a bag of cookies. Oh no, can’t stop there! She is probably one of the funnest and most creative people you will ever meet.

Enjoy this sweet session that just can’t be beat. In case you couldn’t tell…she’s just about the best model in the world, no holds barred. :) Congrats on finishing graduating university this year Alison!

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Felicia + John // Fullerton, CA Wedding

Maritha Mae Photography — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:00:25 +0000

Last March I had the awesome opportunity of coming alongside Crystal of Crystal Jean Photography to shoot this beautiful wedding of a good friend of hers. Crystal is such a talented photographer with finesse and quite an eye for detail.

Felicia & John’s special day was a sunny one, tucked in the hills of Fullerton. My favorite part of the day was capturing sweet moments of the couple at the very end of the day in where else, but Crystal’s backyard. :)

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La Jolla Bed & Breakfast | La Jolla, CA Anniversary Getaway

Maritha Mae Photography — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:01 +0000

Robbie’s parents have established the kindest tradition ever of treating us to an anniversary getaway each year. For this year’s anniversary tradition destination we chose La Jolla. Since Robbie and I both run insanely busy schedules, New Year’s was the first free weekend where we had a chance to finally celebrate our anniversary in high fashion 6 months never-too-late. Oh, and we are totally the bed and breakfast type.

Melissa | Great Plains Inspired Maternity Session

Maritha Mae Photography — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:00:11 +0000

There are few shoots I wake up at the crack of dawn for…in fact none, except for this one. That’s right, I woke up before the cock crowed. For this shoot I was inspired by the freedom of the Great Plains Indians. Melissa is a friend and talented photographer who carries a special place in my heart…she is wife to a loving husband, mother to the cutest little girl, and they are all expecting a baby girl any day, any moment now. Five years ago, Melissa and Micah were the first couple ever to ask me shoot an engagement for them, so it meant the world to me when Melissa asked me once again to capture these memories for them at this stage of her pregnancy. Melissa and Micah, I am beyond excited for you two ! Melissa, you make pregnancy look so good.

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Alyson and Jason | An Eco-Friendly Inspired Engagement

Maritha Mae Photography — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:00:29 +0000

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Hands down, I have the best kind of friends…who love deeply, love sacrificially and are always up for a really good time. I think I had as much fun shooting this as they had being in it. When Alyson and Jason got engaged, I couldn’t have been happier. They are hot in love, fit to a T plus they are ridiculously cute together if you haven’t been able to tell already. The shoot was inspired by pastel florals and eco-friendly elements…a wood crate table, cork letters, driftwood, and bamboo. A huge thank you goes out to Tiffany Tram for her talented florals! And of course, thank you so much Britty for your beautiful support and assistance with this shoot! I would not have been able to make this shoot happen, had it not been for the support and encouragement from someone like you.

Jen and Mike | Orange County, CA Engagement Session

Maritha Mae Photography — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:29:10 +0000

On a cloudy, gorgeously dreary day back in February, Jen and Mike gave me the highest honors of capturing their love for one another. Of course, the session wasn’t like any other day…it can’t be, especially when you’re peering right into the totally-in-love eyes of one of your closest friends, old college roommate and her soon-to-be husband. Capturing this session for Jen & Mike felt like the Gardenstate soundtrack relived….effortless, emotional, blue yet so alive with freedom, movement and emotions running wild.

Colin + Shannon | Downtown LA Anniversary Loveshoot

Maritha Mae Photography — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:49:40 +0000

Colin & Shannon have been married a year. Loving life and living gorgeously. It was a rainy weekend when we decided to take these, but not that day. We grabbed some coffee and headed back to their place to capture life around home. Beautiful, they are. Their love? So fresh.