Hi, I’m Maria—the heart behind Wildflower Moments, a Riverside-based photographer capturing portraits, boudoir, and intimate weddings with moody tones and tender storytelling.

By day, I’m a librarian. In between. A graphic designer. But always, I’m an artist devoted to documenting the real, the raw, and the quietly powerful. I believe photos should feel like evidence of your presence—proof you were here.

I’m a lover of flowers (dahlias currently have my whole heart), a loyal tea drinker (lavender + chamomile, always), and a firm believer in the magic of a good book. I’ll probably ask what you’re reading—because I really want to know.

Whether you’re getting married, celebrating yourself, or just want to be seen—I’m here to get creative with you. To chase light, shadow, and emotion. To freeze your wild, your softness, and everything in between.

Capturing light, feelings &  moments and all the things in between people and life.

A Photographers Story:

Here is a more formal story: I have been a photographer for the past 8 years, and the reason I look forward to Mondays. It brings me so much joy to become a part of your milestones and celebrations.

I love what I do!

I am here to bring you stress free Session Planning. I want to give you heartfelt images, while having fun. One day all our children will have are photos of us, and I want to make sure you're in them. To them it won't matter what our hair or body looked like, they'll just want to see reminders of our love.

Welcome to Wildflower Moments —

Wild at Heart, Tender in Soul.

Let’s make something beautifully moody, a little unexpected, and fully you.