HOLA, I'M MARIA
a Colombian-born photographer now based between QUEBEC CITY & OTTAWA
Art has always been the beating heart of my life.
Since I can remember, creativity has been my language for connecting with the world. After graduating in Design and Visual Arts, I explored different paths within the audiovisual world. For over a decade, I worked across marketing, fashion, makeup, and film—developing an artistic sensibility that now guides every image I create.
One of my greatest passions is travel. I’ve had the privilege of living and exploring in more than 15 countries, including a season in Germany. These experiences have shaped not only my aesthetic vision but also the way I understand people, cultures, and love stories. So no matter where you come from, you can trust that I will capture the beauty of who you are, what matters to you, and how you love.
In 2023, my husband Juan, our two children and I made the decision to begin a new chapter in Québec, Canada. Juan is also part of our team at The Sunset Files, bringing his passion for photography, drones, and technology. Together, we created this space with one intention: to tell real and moving stories that celebrate love in all its forms.
Today, I document weddings and intimate portraits across the province of Québec, working mostly from Québec City to Gatineau and Ottawa. My approach blends the spontaneity of documentary storytelling with an editorial eye: I capture honest moments through a refined, emotional, and timeless aesthetic.
I will always want to hear your vision. I want your photos to tell your story with authenticity, beauty, and meaning. To become part of your legacy—a visual testimony of who you are and what you leave to the ones you love.
Because for me, what is truly beautiful doesn’t need to be perfect—only real.
MY PHILOSOPHY
To me, photography is a way of telling stories that goes beyond the visual—a way of noticing moments that often go unseen, but once preserved, take on a quiet power.
My approach is rooted in honest observation, guided by a deep sensitivity to light, emotion, and atmosphere.
With a subtle editorial touch, I aim to turn the everyday into something visually compelling—without ever losing its truth.
I’m drawn to the poetry of what unfolds naturally. A glance, a shift of light, the silence between words. These are the images I look for—the ones that speak softly, but stay with you.
