Maria Manjelo Photography https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:31:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 Finding My Path: https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/finding-my-path/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:31:02 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=140871 Showcasing My Photography Without Confusion! Hi there! Welcome to my little corner of the website, where I get to share my love for photography with you. I am Maria, I wanted to take a moment to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately—how to showcase everything I do without making it overwhelming or […]

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]]> April is for Family Portraits! https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/april-is-for-family-portraits/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:17:27 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=143400 Spring is Here: The Perfect Time for Family Portraits! As the flowers bloom and the days grow warmer, April is the perfect time to capture beautiful family portraits. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to embrace the season’s beauty, a short and sweet 30-minute session is all it takes to create timeless […]

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]]> Maternity sessions and guilt. https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/maternity-sessions-and-guilt/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:07:53 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=131418 Maternity sessions don’t have to be limited to your first pregnancy. In fact, many of my clients come in for their second, third, or even final pregnancy, whether they’ve done a session elsewhere and want a fresh style or they never got the chance to do one with their older children. It’s actually quite common! […]

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]]> Celebrating Motherhood with Mommy and Baby Package! https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/celebrating-motherhood-with-mommy-and-baby-package/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:03:38 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=126042 Let me capture of motherhood with my exclusive Mommy and Baby package! This package includes two sessions, maternity session and a newborn session, including professional hair and makeup, a stunning 10×10 size album with 45 photographs from both sessions and keepsake prints- 2 large 16×20 for you and 4-8×10 photographs for the grandparents. Best gift […]

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]]> Illuminate Your Pregnancy: Capturing Dramatic and Powerful Maternity Moments https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/illuminate-your-pregnancy-capturing-dramatic-and-powerful-maternity-moments/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:03:38 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=125694 My business guru once mentioned that I have a flair for the dramatic—and it’s true, though not in terms of drama and scandals, I actually hate that and stay away from it. Instead, I have a passion for dramatic photography. To me, dramatic photos convey a powerful range of emotions: excitement, love, passion, happiness. Which […]

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]]> Preserve Your Memories: The Benefits of Digital and Printed Photos https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/preserve-your-memories-the-benefits-of-digital-and-printed-photos/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:39:55 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=123456 Most clients ask for digital format photos. Why? Majority of the time, it’s largely about convenience, accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and immediate access. I understand! However, did you know that around 30% of your photos will disappear within five years? Many images get lost in digital transactions. You think you saved it but you didn’t, you deleted […]

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]]> Catch Your Summer Memories with my New Photo Package https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/catch-your-summer-memories-with-my-new-photo-package/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 18:04:38 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=120381 Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to create lasting memories with your loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion such as wedding, Communion, birthdays or simply cherishing the joy of being together, our new Summer Photos Package is designed just for you! What’s Included? One-Hour Session: You’ll have a full hour to […]

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]]> Ultimate Album Package Number 3 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/ultimate-album-package-number-3/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:47:47 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=104031 Our ultimate package, Package Number 3, stands out as the pinnacle of our offerings! It’s personally my favorite, as it provides plenty of time for us to capture numerous photos in a variety of outfits, styles, and themes. It gives us plenty of time. One hour for makeup and hair and 2 hours for photography. […]

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]]> Capture and Display: Introducing Package Number 2 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/97173-2/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:55:11 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=97173 Introducing Package Number 2, a versatile option tailored for families, maternity sessions, and even boudoir shoots aimed at showcasing your stunning photos in style. This package offers a unique opportunity to make a statement with your images. Included in this package is a comprehensive session lasting approximately 1.5 hours. During this time, you’ll have the […]

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]]> Why choose me for your photo session and a package 1? https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/why-choose-me-for-your-maternity-photo-session-2/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:13:20 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=79462 Why choose me for your photo session and a package 1? Pregnancy photography is great for remembering that special time and capturing a good moment of your life. If you want to have beautiful, nice, intimate and adorable portraits, you can hire my services. Here are the reasons why you should choose me for your […]

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]]> Why choose me for your maternity photo session? https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/why-choose-me-for-your-maternity-photo-session/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:29:52 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=77692 Pregnancy photography is great for remembering that special time and capturing a good moment of your life. If you want to have beautiful, nice, intimate and adorable portraits, you can hire my services. Here are the reasons why you should choose me for your maternity photo session. Reasons to choose me for your maternity photoshoot […]

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]]> New Products for 2019 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/new-products-for-2019/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:26:14 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=28805 I apologize that I am avoiding the blogs. I am not a good writer and it is hard for me to express myself. Here are some updates from 2018 to the current date. I still operate on 312 Main Street Metuchen NJ. You need to call me in advance because even if Google says I […]

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]]> Great Photoshop Actions for Photographers and Editors. https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/great-photoshop-actions-for-photographers-and-editors/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 02:06:50 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=27536 A few weeks ago I was contacted by Greater Than Gatsby a premium Photoshop Action & Lightroom Preset developer, to try out their Photoshop actions and give them a review. Honestly, I am the last photographer that the company should have contacted. I send my photos to editors, I don’t have the time or skills to do […]

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]]> Have you heard of Photographic Spa? https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/have-you-heard-of-photographic-spa/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:28:53 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=26850 We live in a time when everything around us spinning like a carousel, sometimes you are wondering if you are on that carousel or you have become one with it. I don’t know about you but I personally feel like I need to get off it once in a while, I get nauseous quickly in rides […]

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]]> Metuchen Portrait Photographer – Be Thankful for your family. https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/metuchen-portrait-photographer-be-thankful-for-your-family/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:05:54 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=24961   For the next two weeks, I am New Jersey Portrait Photographer inviting all children to invest in their mothers who are so deserved. In addition, we would love to help you spend a little more time with your mother. Instead of an average and quick little brunch, you could invite your mother, your grandmother, […]

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]]> New Jersey Portrait Photographer – Traditional clothes photo shoot. https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/new-jersey-portrait-photographer-traditional-clothes-photo-shoot/ Fri, 06 Apr 2018 20:59:46 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=24654 I am New Jersey Portrait Photographer, I love to photograph teenagers in traditional costumes. Teenagers are fun, easy to talk to and are not as complicated as adults. Many of them are very open and ready to do any project. My friend artist is creating traditional costumes for Russian folk musical groups and theatre. Every first […]

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]]> New Jersey Maternity Photographer – Top 20 photographers https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/new-jersey-maternity-photographer-top-20-photographers/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 18:25:01 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=24427 I had a big surprise last week! My dull day went from blah to ta-da! As New Jersey Maternity Photographer, I receive lots of emails. I am constantly checking my email and this day  I was sorting my emails, which I have to do frequently and I noticed a weird name. I would usually just delete […]

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]]> Metuchen Boudoir Photographer- Something Special for yourself. https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/metuchen-boudoir-photographer-something-special/ Sun, 18 Feb 2018 01:53:31 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=24070 I recently met a stunning woman who just turned 43 and wanted to do some Valentine’s Day/Birthday photographs of her self. She totally understood the reason why she did this and I was eager to create something beautiful for her. She showed me photographs that she has done ten years ago at some studio at […]

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]]> Metuchen Maternity Photographer-East Brunswick Clients (Small World) https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/metuchen-maternity-photographer-east-brunswick-clients-small-world/ Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:57:20 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=24035 I was East Brunswick Photographer for the past 10 years. I worked from my home, had my studio at home and then moved to Metuchen and rented out the studio from a great photographer. As a now Metuchen Maternity Photographer, I was receiving clients from all over New Jersey, my biggest market in North Jersey […]

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]]> New Jersey Boudoir Photographer – Valentine’s Day is almost here. https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/new-jersey-boudoir-photographer-valentines-day-almost/ Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:40:21 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=23855 Boudoir Photography became, even more, hotter because brides decided to do those photographs for their grooms. Boudoir photography always was and is the most popular type of photography.  It used to be for your eyes only or your significant other, for Valentine’s Day or for Birthday. Nowadays, it doesn’t matter, any woman can walk in […]

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]]> New Jersey Portrait Photographer – Be a traditionalist to your family portraits. https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/be-prepared/ Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:35:30 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=6791 As New Jersey Portrait Photographer, I  noticed that many potential customers don’t say photos anymore but say images. We are bombarded with images every day, advertisers say we see about 100 images a day. Those pictures are not just images, they are messages to us. They make us think about an idea or get our […]

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]]> Metuchen New Jersey Maternity Photographer – Most popular package https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/metuchen-new-jersey-maternity-photographer-most-popular-package/ Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:02:27 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=23834 I worked as Metuchen New Jersey Maternity Photographer for about 10 years for sure but I also worked from my home in East Brunswick New Jersey for another 5 years. Every year,  I add or subtract some products. This helps me to understand what clients like and what they really don’t care about.  Mommy and […]

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]]> Metuchen Maternity Photographer – I can’t believe this. https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/metuchen-maternity-photographer-i-cant-believe-this/ Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:45:29 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=23218 I am truly shocked what I have been hearing lately. I have been Metuchen Maternity Photographer for decades and it was always my passion and I loved to photograph women when they are pregnant. This is the only time when they don’t worry about their arms or stomach or hips since I am also providing them […]

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]]> Metuchen Portrait Photographer – Portraiture of a Teenager https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/metuchen-portrait-photographer-portraiture-of-a-teenager/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 19:48:58 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=23277 I remember as a teenager I wanted to be a model. I am 5’8 so I would be on the shortest side of the model height spectrum. All teenagers especially girls think that they can be a model, the only thing may stop them to try it, is they are not tall enough or some […]

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]]> New Jersey Maternity Photographer – Answers to your questions. https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/new-jersey-maternity-photographer-answers-to-your-questions/ Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:49:28 +0000 https://www.mariamanjelophotography.com/?p=16201 Just a quick reminder about maternity photography. As a New Jersey Maternity Photographer for the past decade, I have been asked the same questions. One of the most popular questions is, “when should I do my maternity photos”?  My answer is always the same, before the 36th week. This is usually when the baby drops […]

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