Praise from a pro…
Maryann has a wonderful ability to create a powerful story line with amazing images and words. As I take in her magnificent images, my heart is moved many times, with color and design that a pro of her caliber seems to do effortlessly. I know she pays a major price many days as she is up before sunrise to capture what Mother Nature shows like a painting in the sky. So, I see Maryann as a photographic artist, with a wide range of talent, as any person who has a need should take advantage of.
William Snow, M, Photog, Cr, CPP, FDPE, FSA
Blind photo critique by Scott Kelby…
Deadly sharp sunrise…
“Love the water puddles. Well composed, well post-processed. It’s all good!”
You can feel the joy…
“Love the little boy’s legs on the beach. You can see the reflection on the water. You can tell the joy!”
Doing the beach…
“Very nice. This is just good stuff. There is a theme, the beach. It is not easy. Nicely done. Doing the beach and doing it well. Congratulations!”
Scott Kelby, CEO of KelbyOne.com
Episode #424 of The Grid (April 8, 2020)
A note from a friend…
I have known Maryann for many years and have been fortunate to have her share with me her many beautiful photographs, which never cease to amaze me. She has an incredible ability to appreciate and capture that which makes for a truly remarkable photograph. Not long ago, she gifted me a photo I had particularly admired. It was taken at the beach - gentle waves in the background approaching the beach with 2 seagulls in the foreground. One gull is standing in the shallow water with a downward gaze while the other is in flight, with his extended wing span, preparing to land next to his “friend”. What is so amazing is how Maryann captured the light which in turn casts a brilliant shadow of each bird in the shallow water. It expresses the true grandeur and beauty of nature, and it takes a truly artistic eye to capture such a moment. I smile every time I look at this photo and am thankful that she shared it with me.
Shawn White
A beautiful review…
Maryann’s photography breathes with life, depth, bursts of color and texture. She has a master’s eye at working with light and creates stunning layered compositions. Truly an artist, her captured moments often look like paintings. She is also a very humble person who is a pleasure to work with.
Amber Born
Praise from a pro…
Maryann finds wonderful subject matter to photograph and fills the frame perfectly and beautifully. Simply put, she does great work. I once commented upon seeing her images that back in the day I would have hired her.
Frank Haggerty, retired Creative Director at Carmichael Lynch Advertising
Fire in the Sky
Magazine photographer…
Though typically a nature photographer, Maryann took on the task of photographing families to be featured in the monthly Mandarin Neighbors Magazine, a new adventure for her. I was impressed with her ability to utilize space and light to showcase each family. She warmed to each family and worked to bring out their personalities by helping them feel comfortable with the process. The result is clear in the many photos she took, but this is arguably one the magazine’s best cover shots…capturing golden hour on the river and a couple giving us a glimpse into their world and each other.
Leigh Burdett. Publisher, Mandarin Neighbors Magazine
