I believe photography makes the world more beautiful

It has the power to tell stories & capture fairytales

What to expect

When you work with me, I’ll make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed. (It’s not your job to be a professional model!)

We will have fun, and you can totally be yourself. If you need a litle direction because you don’t know what to do, I’ll offer posing suggestions, or give you something to do so you can focus on a task instead of the camera.

My style is authentic, timeless and artistic… I like images that are uncluttered and slightly minimalistic. I edit with true-to-life colors so the photos look vibrant and alive, and I give myself very high standards for my work because I know how important it is to the families who will treasure their photos for years to come.

Awards and Recognitions

The adventure began!

Film shooter since 1996 ~ Freelance photographer since 2007

2007

National Geographic

"Your Shot” Winner of National Geographic Daily Dozen, published

2009

PhotoLife magazine

Named one of the Top Emerging Photographers of the Year, 2011 by Photolife Magazine

2011

Professional Accreditation

Member of "International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers" (ISPWP), Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJ), and Fearless Photographers 2017 – present

2017

Various Awards

Recently placed #1 on 52frames.com (week 28, 2021) and #2 for the week of June, 2020. Awarded “Judge Favourite” & "Community Choice" on Viewbug Photo Contest site

2020

Silver Award

2nd place in "Best of Victoria" on VictoriaNow.com (category, photographer) & named top 10 best photographers on Giggster.com

2022

200+ weddings

To date, hundreds of happy couples and families photographed in many cities around the globe!

2022... and counting!

Hi!

I'm Naomi Maya... I've been a photographer since 2007, and moved to Victoria, BC in 2019 with my husband and our two boys.

Here's a bit about me if you're curious!

I've very down to earth and love to meet new people. I've been fortunate enough to have travelled a fair amount and lived in Spain for 7 years, and moved back to Canada in 2019. I have a great appreciation for other cultures and other ways of life. My family comes from all over - my father was born in Morocco, my husband is German. I have relatives in England, Scotland, Spain and Israel, and my grandmother's side of the family were some of the first settlers in Victoria!

I feel that my biggest strength is reading people and being sensitive to what is needed in the moment and being adaptable to the situation I'm in.

Rather than trying to fit you into my style, and putting the same filter on every photo, I try to think of how I can add my artistic touch to your session and your uniqueness.

My goal is that your photos will take your breath away every time you look at them!

Photography isn't just my work, it's my hobby too...

When I’m not working, you’ll probably still find a camera in my hand. I might be bribing my kids with ice cream so they’ll do my latest fantasy photo idea. Or I’ll be off exploring the wilderness searching for new waterfalls. I consider people photography my “work” and fine art & nature photography my hobby! (Check out my Fine Art Prints here!) What can I say, I just love taking pictures too much to leave my camera at home!

I love the wilderness, mossy trees and the smell of the forest after it rains. I’ll venture anywhere for a photo and my shoes are never too special to get dirty.

Previously located in Marbella, Spain: 2012 – 2019 (I miss you Spain!) Currently in Victoria, BC, Canada.