Welcome To MB Photography

Carmel-By-The-Sea Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer

WELCOME, FRIENDS. SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE.

I want to thank you for finding your way into my little corner. I know there are so many wonderful photographers out there, and the fact that you're here right now makes me feel honored that you came here because you saw something you loved of mine.

ARE YOU READY TO CREATE?

Now. Are you ready to create? Are you ready to pause time so you can remember this moment for the rest of your life? May it be to document as your belly grows, or once that sweet little one has arrived earthside. Maybe we're celebrating a first birthday or the little milestones in between. Let's do this.

CAPTURING LIFE'S MOST PRECIOUS MOMENTS

At MB Photography, we specialize in capturing life's most precious moments for clients in Carmel By The Sea and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking to document your growing belly, your newborn baby, or your family's milestones, we're here to help. Our photography sessions are designed to be fun, relaxed, and personalized to your unique style and preferences.

BOOK YOUR SESSION TODAY

Don't be shy, take a look around our website and portfolio to see some of our previous work. If you like what you see, we'd love to hear from you! Contact us today to book your session and start creating memories that will last a lifetime.

ABOUT YOUR CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA PHOTOGRAPHER

Mayra was born and raised in San Jose, California. A first-generation US citizen, her mother came here at a young age to live the American dream. Mayra's life took a major turn when she got pregnant at 16 and had her first daughter while in high school. She fought to graduate and receive a diploma, in spite of resistance from school administrators who didn’t want other kids to see her as a teen mother.

At age 21, Mayra found herself a single mother, raising two kids, renting an apartment in Gilroy for affordability, and commuting to a job at a social service nonprofit in San Jose. She would skip meals herself to make sure the kids were fed. Grit and sacrifice defined Mayra's early life, but today, Mayra is married with five children total and is grateful to be a professional photographer.

Mayra loves photography and specializes in newborn photo shoots to help families memorialize that special time. She has taken numerous photo positioning and editing courses and graduated from the Newborn Posing Workshop by renowned photographer, Captured by Claudia. She designed and built a dedicated in-home studio. In 2018, Mayra won the County of Santa Clara Office of Women's Policy Phenomenal Woman Award.

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“We take photographs as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.”

— Katie Thurmes

Nivedita P.

"We loved our experience with Mayra and her assistant Amanda. The way she handled our newborn was tremendous, our baby was so comfortable and we were relaxed during entire session. Photos are wonderful and we will always cherish these moments. Thank you Mayra and team for capturing these precious memories."

Shelli A.

"Mayra is the best! I saw her talent long before I was pregnant and knew right away she’d be taking photos of my baby. Her style and eye are perfection and she has the best props and color schemes. The process was easy to schedule and the photoshoot was fun. She even had a mini photoshoot for me while I was pregnant that I loved. While there she was patient and gentle with my sweet girl and I completely trusted her with all the positions she was putting her in. My husband asked “we’re gunna spend that much for pictures?” and as soon as he saw them he said “worth every penny.” We couldn’t be more pleased with the gallery and even upgraded to get all the photos. I printed some for her nursery and look at the album frequently in awe of what I created and how she captured her. I will cherish these forever! Book with Mayra, you won’t regret it!"

Ashley M.

"I can’t easily express in words just how amazing our experience was with Mayra from MBPhotography. I reached out to her last minute to book a newborn shoot as a gift for my brother. His baby girl was born three and a half weeks early and they simply weren’t ready. But I knew they’d want this moment captured. It’s a big deal, trying to pick someone to work with something so precious. It’s nerve wracking. But I got lucky, so very lucky. From the first phone call with Mayra, she made me feel at ease, answering my thousands of questions and working diligently to make sure we created exactly what we dreamed of in our heads. Actually, it was better than what I’d hoped. Because on top of having all the set ups we asked for, including an intricate carriage Cinderella would have marveled at, she also added her own special touch to the shots. Like a mini mermaid doll for a mermaid costume I mentioned I was going to bring. That thoughtfulness and planning made all the difference. Also, we had an extremely difficult toddler who had zero interest in getting his picture taken. But family shots were important to us. We wanted to make sure we captured brother and sister together. So Mayra spent all day trying. Not once did she get upset when our toddler refused to pose. She smiled and said, “we’ll figure it out.” And she did. She filled a bucket with treats and then surprised him. You should have seen how his face completely lit up. Then she did a separate shot of the baby in that bucket and, through very difficult editing I’m sure, magically created the perfect photo. There’s not a single shot Mayra took that I wouldn’t proudly hang and compare to any other image I’ve seen captured by other photographers. She goes the extra mile. And her prices were significantly more reasonable than some of the other studios in our area. So if you are looking for a photographer you can trust, look no further. I can guarantee you won’t regret it. Like us, you may walk away with not only beautiful photos you’ll hold close forever, but also a treasured friendship you never saw coming."

I CAN'T WAIT TO CAPTURE YOUR MEMORIES. CONTACT US TODAY!

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