Maria Rangel

Short Biography

Photographer, Make-up Artist and Stylist. Maria is also the Yummy Girl and is a co-writer of the soon published Yummy Books.When people speak of Maria's photography work, the words like beauty, gorgeous, stunning and sultry come to mind. Maria can't help but bring her talent as a make-up artist and stylist to her photography work which is why so many women turn to Maria Photography to get those special shots.The one thing you will always notice about her work is when shooting outside, she chooses her backgrounds to seemlessly coordinate with her clients wardrobe- textures and colors. Her eye for blending all the elements together is what makes her images so stunning. Her clients love the relaxed atmosphere and energy Maria brings to her shoots. Not only is "fun" one of the main intentions while shooting, but it allows her to feel the true spirit of her clients and to capture- "that thing". The eyes in her portraits always stand out, revealing great spirit and soul! Its why her clients continue to keep coming back again and again.Maria shoots magazine covers, book covers, cd covers and press kit images and is one of the most highly sought out Hollywood Photographers for talent and model Agencies in Los Angels, New York and Miami. She is easy and fun and brings her expertise of over 20 years experience as an actress "in front of the camera", to all her photography, make-up and styling work. She believes that working as an actress for all those years and having access to so many top photographers and stylist has been her best training ground for her work now "behind the camera". Her philosophy behind shooting is finding that place to allow freedom, time and relaxation in order for her and her clients to "just play together". She believes playtime brings out peoples spirit and authenticity that can't be faked, and its only then, in the play- that "true magic" starts to happens.You can see some of her work at MariaPhotography.com