Life, Framed with Heart
Welcome to Lens Through MEC. This is a space for real stories, quiet moments, and images that linger. Photography that honors resilience, beauty, and the feeling of being fully alive.
Take a look around and let the work speak for itself.
Each image here holds a feeling. A breath. A moment worth noticing.
What I Offer
Photography Sessions
Portraits, creative collaborations, and storytelling shoots that capture emotion, energy, and the beauty of real life. Every session is relaxed, intentional, and rooted in connection.
One-on-One Lessons
Photography guidance at your pace, in a supportive, hands-on space. We’ll focus on building confidence, finding your unique eye, and learning how to capture what truly speaks to you.
Collaborations & Projects
Open to creative ideas centered on growth, healing, and storytelling. If you have a concept, a personal story, or a vision you want to honor, I’d love to explore it with you.
Each experience is customized, whether you’re looking to preserve meaningful moments, develop your skills, or share something deeper through imagery.
Telling Stories, One Frame at a Time
Hi, I’m Maria. I’m a Nuyorican photographer and storyteller drawn to what often goes unnoticed. I photograph vibrant flowers, expansive landscapes, candid moments, and portraits rooted in real life, including my ongoing healing project with blood clot survivors.
Photography is how I make sense of the world and honor the moments that shape us. If something here resonates, I’d be honored to help tell your story too.
In Focus: Stories Still Unfolding
Survivor Series
Empowering stories from blood clot survivors.
Fresh Starts
Inspiring stories about overcoming layoffs.
Where Stories Come to Life
This is where photography and reflection meet. I share moments from behind the lens, pieces of my own journey, and the stories that stay with me long after the shutter clicks. Come read, wander, and maybe recognize a piece of your own story along the way.
My Photography: Raw, Real, and Full of Heart
A Journey I Never Saw Coming. Hey, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. A few…
My Journey From Blood Clot Survivor to Powerful Purpose
I never thought of myself as a survivor. That word felt too big, too dramatic—until…
Love, Loss, and the Door That Never Opens Anymore
It has taken me a while to write this. When Orlando first died, all I…
Lens of Liberation: How Photography Set Me Free
The Power of Photography as Self-Expression Photography isn’t just a hobby for me. It’s how…
Let’s Start a Conversation
If something here resonated with you, I’d love to hear about it. Whether you’re thinking about photos, learning, or simply sharing a story, this is a space to connect and explore what’s possible together