Maria Photography

een a photographer shooting for LA & New York Talent and Modeling Agencies for over 15 years. Recently, she has just expanded and is now shooting in the Hawaiian Islands as well. When you see her images you can see why Agencies such as CAA, Ford, CESD, KSA, Wilhelmina, Brand, LA Models and many more rely on Maria Photography to take their talent to the next level. Maria shoots personal portraits, CD covers, book covers, actor head shots, model zed cards & portfolios, publicity images, corporate head shots and images for website content and personal swim suit calendars. Her work is varied, detailed and very personal. Wether she is shooting beauty lingerie shots for women to musician cd covers to model or actor zed cards, 'Luna' Maria's personal touch is what keeps her clients loyal and returning year after year. No need to worry about getting rushed in and out of your photo shoot, she does not shoot more than 1 client a day! 'Luna' Maria knows the detail and time it takes to get those money shots- so your shoot is all about you! Agents trust sending their "new talent" to Maria Photography because she has that edge and knowledge to make any novice working in front of the camera look like a seasoned professional. If you are especially new to shooting, Maria is the right and patient photographer for you. If you are shopping for an agent and going up against seasoned actors or models, you need that edge! She has a way of creating a space of ease, fun and beauty and getting those money shots to take your career or business to the next level. You can tell Maria loves her work, because you don't just get a photo shoot- but an amazing experience! ABOUT MARIA RANGEL:

Maria has been working professionally in the television and beauty industry for over 25 plus years. She started working in Hollywood as a professional actress, on ABC's series General Hospital, Dangerous Women and has graced many LA and New York stages. On television, she has worked on numerous shows;
AAron Spelling's Melrose Place and others like, LA Law, Matlock & The Tony Danza Show just to name a few. Maria draws on her acting experience and brings that industry knowledge to her photography work to provide a unique experience and to create images that get her clients noticed. In between acting gigs, she kept her creativity flowing while working as a professional Maker-Up & Hair Artist for photographers in LA and New York. Her career varied, starting as a MAC make-up artist in LA and was soon represented by the prestigious Artists by Timothy Priano Agency in New York City. You may have seen 'Luna' Maria's work on the red carpet doing Make-up & Hair for celebrity events like the Oscars, Golden Globes and recently Joan Osborne for the 2013 Grammy Awards. Some of her other clients include;
Sharon Stone, Juliane Moore, Lauren Bacall, Maria Bellos, Taraji P. Henson, Lori Petty, singer- Joan Osborne, Dermot Mulroney, Antonio Sabato Jr.,
Dudley Moore and the very loved, Reverend Michael Beckwith from the film and book "The Secret". Her work has been seen in InStyle, Elite, LA Yoga, Muscle & Fitness, McCall's, People Magazine, Nuestra Gente and The Los Angeles Times

Merging all theses talents as a make-up & hair artist, wardrobe stylist and now photographer, is what makes Maria Photography a step above the rest. With her eye and talent you are assured some amazing shots to up level your career or business.