It has been said that the eyes are the window to the soul, but for me I have come to learn that’s it’s my camera. Through my lens the blues of the skies, the serenity of the trees, or the beauty of a smile take on a magic that feeds my soul. It is my life passion to capture the magic that is happening in little moments around us all the time. Like many mothers I sought to capture those moments with my daughter. Through that journey I discovered my life’s work. While most of us emphasize photos taken at important events in our lifes or portraying our families for a postal card for the holidays, I have come to learn that what feeds me, and those who choose my work, is capturing the beauty in the rhythm of our day. Our morning breakfast on the table, getting ready for the playdate at the park, coloring on the floor, pushing that tiny bike from behind and letting go of it, working on the morning braids; these are the moments that at time feel mundane but reflected through my lens captures the visceral feeling of our lives.

I AM Ivonne Maria, I AM a photographer and a storyteller. I was born and raised in Costa Rica and came to the US 21 years ago to study and have since built my life here. I have always loved photography, but becoming a mother 15 years ago opened my eyes to what many call Lifestyle photography. Through this genre, I have learned the art of blending in with the family as they go through their day to capture those unseen moments.