Bride and groom share first kiss under floral arch surrounded by lush greenery at outdoor garden wedding ceremony.

Timeless, emotional wedding photography for modern couples in San Diego & Beyond

I capture real moments, natural emotions, and effortless elegance — so you remember not just how it looked but how it felt..

Based in San Diego
Available across California & destinations
Waiter walking past elegant outdoor wedding reception tables beside a pool at a grand white-columned Southern estate.
Bride and groom share first kiss under floral arch in lush garden wedding ceremony with white blooms.
Elegant Mediterranean-style stone villa with red tile roof, arched walkways, and balcony under bright blue sky.
Bride and groom exchange vows at an elegant outdoor wedding ceremony with white floral decor and lush greenery.
Seven groomsmen in black tuxedos and bow ties walking together outdoors at an elegant wedding venue.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on wooden benches surrounded by colorful flowers and palm trees in a garden setting.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom at floral arch, guests seated on wooden chairs under string lights.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle at an industrial wedding venue with floral arch backdrop.
Bride and groom kissing on rooftop parking lot at sunset with city skyline skyscrapers in background.
Waiter walking past elegant outdoor wedding reception tables beside a pool at a grand white-columned Southern estate.
Bride and groom share first kiss under floral arch in lush garden wedding ceremony with white blooms.
Elegant Mediterranean-style stone villa with red tile roof, arched walkways, and balcony under bright blue sky.
Bride and groom exchange vows at an elegant outdoor wedding ceremony with white floral decor and lush greenery.
Seven groomsmen in black tuxedos and bow ties walking together outdoors at an elegant wedding venue.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on wooden benches surrounded by colorful flowers and palm trees in a garden setting.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom at floral arch, guests seated on wooden chairs under string lights.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle at an industrial wedding venue with floral arch backdrop.
Bride and groom kissing on rooftop parking lot at sunset with city skyline skyscrapers in background.
Young woman in black tank top and jeans holding a camera, posing against a beige background.

Meet The Photographer


I am Maya, a wedding photographer based in San Diego, capturing love stories in a natural, timeless and emotional way.


With over 7 years of experience working with couples and families, I’ve learned how to make people feel comfortable in front of the camera — even on one of the most emotional days of their lives. I work with couples who value real emotion over stiff posing. My approach is calm, guided, and natural — so you can actually enjoy your day while I capture everything that matters.


I want to know your love story, the things you love most  about each other. I want to learn all of these and portray your entire love story through my lens. If you are looking for someone who is all about capturing  the unique, perfectly imperfect things that make you YOU, then I think we might just be the perfect fit.



Wedding Collections

Bride and groom sharing a romantic embrace in front of an ivy-covered wall on their wedding day.

The Signature Collection


The complete wedding day experience.

Perfect for couples who want every meaningful moment documented—from the excitement of getting ready to the final dance.


Includes:

• Complimentary wedding planning consultation

• 8 hour of wedding day coverage

• 800+ fully edited high resolution images

• Every photo is hand-edited in our signature timeless style

• Private, password-protected online gallery with download + print options

• Sneak peeks within 5–7 days

• Full gallery delivered in 4–6 weeks

• 30% Non-refundable deposit to book


Bonus

Complimentary engagement session or

Second photographer for part of the day



Starting at $4500

Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing their first dance at wedding reception.

The Classic Collection


Ideal for couples who want all the important moments captured while keeping coverage focused on the key moments from getting ready through the reception highlights.


Includes:

• Complimentary wedding planning consultation

• 6 hour of wedding day coverage

• 600+ fully edited high resolution images

• Every photo is hand-edited in our signature timeless style

• Private online gallery with download + print options

• Sneak peeks delivered within a week and full gallery within 4-6 weeks

• 30% Non-refundable deposit to book



Starting at 3500 $

A bride and groom share an intimate moment outdoors, with the groom gently holding the bride's neck as she closes her eyes.

The Intimate Collection

Perfect for smaller celebrations, elopements, or couples who want coverage of the essentials.


Includes:

• Complimentary wedding planning consultation

• 4 hour of wedding day coverage

• 400+ fully edited high resolution images

• Every photo is hand-edited in our signature timeless style

• Private online gallery with download + print options

• Sneak peeks delivered within a week and full gallery within 2-4 weeks

• 30% Non-refundable deposit to book



Starting at 2500 $

Add on options



• Additional  photography hour $500

• Second photographer $500 (4 hour coverage)

• Wedding highlight video on iphone $500 (up to 1 minute edited reel video + all the unedited videos from your wedding day)

• Photo Albums starting at $700

• Advanced Retouching $10 per photo (Skin retouching | Flyaway hair removal | Clothes smoothing | Background cleanup | Subtle body shaping if requested)

INQUIRE

 

Real Couples. Real Feelings

Reviews

 

Five-star review praising wedding photographer Maya for capturing beautiful moments on a boat in Hawaii.
Black and white wedding photo of couple kissing under veil with 5-star review praising photographer Maya.
Five-star review praising wedding photographer Maya for capturing beautiful moments on a boat in Hawaii.
Couple kissing under bridal veil at outdoor wedding with 5-star photographer review overlay.
5-star review praising Maya Gray as an incredible Hawaii wedding photographer known for candid, emotional, and artistic wedding photos.
Man proposing to woman on rocky beach, with a 5-star review praising photographer Maya for capturing the special moment.

 

Limited availability

Limited to 30 clients per year


Please fill out the inquiry form below with your name, wedding date, and a few details about your vision so I can better understand your day and see if we're the right fit.


 

More of My Work

Elegant bride in white satin gown holding white floral bouquet near palm tree by the beach.
Bride and groom sharing intimate moment hugging outdoors surrounded by lush greenery.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors on sunny day with green trees in background.
Close-up of a woman showing an engagement ring while embracing a man on the beach.
Two groomsmen in black tuxedos with bow ties share a moment outdoors amid lush green hedges.
Six groomsmen in matching black tuxedos walk together laughing at an ivy-covered wedding venue.
Black and white photo of groomsmen joining fists together in a circle in a show of unity.
Emotional bride in white gown wipes tears during first look with smiling groom in black tuxedo.
Bride in elegant white gown reaches out to groom in black tuxedo outside ivy-covered wedding venue.
Bride and groom share a tender embrace during emotional first look at ivy-covered outdoor venue.
Bride and groom hold hands and look down during intimate first look moment at outdoor wedding venue.
Diamond engagement ring and wedding band displayed in velvet ring box surrounded by white roses on grass.
White bridal heels, bouquet, ring box, and ribbon bow accessories arranged on green grass for wedding flat lay.
Brilliant Earth diamond engagement ring and wedding bands displayed in a velvet box on green grass with white roses and heels.
Bride holding elegant white and blush rose wedding bouquet with greenery accents, wearing lace gown.
Elegant bride in lace high-neck wedding gown holds white bouquet while standing in a sunlit garden.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand along a garden path, smiling at each other on their wedding day.
Black and white portrait of smiling bride and groom sharing a joyful moment under the wedding veil.
Bride in white gown with veil holds groom's hand while looking back smiling on a sunny garden path.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing a romantic dip kiss on an outdoor garden pathway.
Bride holding bouquet and groom in black tuxedo walk hand in hand along a sunny garden pathway.
Close-up of newlyweds' hands displaying a diamond engagement ring and matching silver wedding bands.
Bride and groom share a tender kiss outdoors with scenic mountain landscape in the background at dusk.
Close-up of bride in lace gown and groom embracing, showcasing diamond engagement ring and wedding band.
Groom embraces bride from behind as they smile together with a scenic mountain backdrop at sunset.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss against a soft blue sky in their wedding attire.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception table set with white linens, white ranunculus, candles, and gold accents.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception with long white-draped tables, wooden cross-back chairs, string lights, and lush green trees at dusk.

 

Full Wedding Galleries

 

May 31st, 2026

Thuy & Adam Wedding Day

May 21st, 2026

Rosie & Kevin Wedding Day

May 2nd, 2026

Eddie & Tiffany Wedding Day