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About
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I’m a Portland, OR–based full-time photographer with 15 years of experience helping people feel confident and look their best in photos. I specialize in headshots, family and senior portraits, dating-profile photos, and portraits for business websites, and I also photograph a select number of weddings and engagements.
I guide you through every step of the session — from posing to expressions — so you never feel awkward or unsure. I shoot both outdoors around Portland and in studio, depending on the look you want.
Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn, capturing your family, or creating images for your business, I make the process easy and enjoyable. Send me a message and let’s plan your Portland photo session.
Overview
Hired 252 times
Serves Portland, OR
Background checked
1 employee
18 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 9:00 pmMon9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Jai S.
Jul 9, 2026
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I had a really wonderful experience working with Maria on some portraits. She was warm, kind, and produced images that looked like me despite my discomfort with being photographed. Highly recommended!
Details: Professional headshot • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Home • My home, venue, etc.
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Lindsay S.
Nov 20, 2025
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Maria is an amazing photographer! Super professional and creative. We needed direction and help with poses and Maria was on it. Couldn’t be happier.
Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Jay J.
Jul 27, 2025
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Working with Maria has been an absolute pleasure. I’m notoriously bad at taking pictures and feel awkward when there’s a camera in front of me. Maria was able to help me out on what poses, lighting, backdrops and expressions that will help me look my best. Maria was also very comforting and able to make me feel relaxed when taking pictures. Most of all, the photos turned out great. I can’t recommend her enough.
Details: Solo portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location
Portrait Photography
Nicole T.
Jul 8, 2025
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The photos came out great! It was also such a good learning experience watching how Maria directed everything. I picked up a lot about posing! I’ll def
Details: Professional headshot • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Photo studio • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location
Portrait Photography
Ryan F.
May 11, 2025
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It was awesome working with Maria. My family had so much fun at their first photo shoot. She’s awesome to work with and help takes the work out of guessing for poses and things to do to get the best shots of you and your love ones. Will recommend to everyone!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Credentials
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Mariia Orlova
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Always ask me if you want a special deal! I'm pretty flexible and I sincerely want you to get the best photos in your life
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I believe that the best pictures can be done while people are moving, not just standing in front of the camera. And I make it happen! The best smiles, the brightest eyes, and the most natural postures - this is what I'm looking for for you
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been in photography for 10 years,
In 2014 I 've graduated and got a bachelor degree in photography. 2015,2016 attended art courses, light manipulating courses, and retouching class
I was lucky enough to work in Italy, Russia, Hungary, France, Britain, and Spain, this kind of experience allows me to match customer's needs better and faster
