Business Details
San Diego Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Founded by Maryanne McGuire, a San Diego-based professional photographer, our studio specializes in capturing life's most significant moments with artistic precision and emotional depth. With a background in Communications/Visual Arts from UCSD and years of experience in both domestic and international settings, we offer tailored photography services for weddings, engagements, family portraits, boudoir sessions, and special events. Our approach combines technical expertise with a keen eye for aesthetics, ensuring every client receives personalized attention and timeless imagery. Recognized for our ability to blend seamlessly into events while capturing authentic moments, we serve clients across San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and destinations throughout the U.S. and Europe.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our portfolio of satisfied clients, including testimonials praising our organizational skills, creative vision, and ability to make subjects feel at ease. We prioritize clear communication, flexible package options, and timely delivery of high-quality images that preserve memories for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Family Portraits
Underwater Portraits
Branding Photography
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of professional photography experience across five continents
- Our team provides personalized pre-event consultation and styling guidance
- We guarantee artistic compositions with mastery of light and environmental elements
- Available for destination shoots across the U.S. and Europe
- We maintain transparent communication from booking through final delivery
What people say
Most talented photographer
Artistic passion and talent
Prompt and skilled
Perfectly captured moments
Amazing creative vision
Services
Wedding Photography
Comprehensive wedding documentation capturing ceremonies, portraits, and reception moments. Our approach combines candid storytelling with artistic composition, utilizing advanced lighting techniques to ensure timeless images. Clients receive full-day coverage with multiple photographers for complete memory preservation.
Engagement Sessions
Creative pre-wedding photo sessions in diverse locations. These sessions help couples build comfort with photography while creating shareable content for invitations and announcements. Includes styling guidance and location scouting assistance.
Family Portraits
Customized family photography capturing multi-generational connections. Sessions adapt to family dynamics with flexible outdoor and studio options. Focus on natural interactions and heirloom-quality compositions for lasting documentation.
Underwater Portraits
Specialized underwater imaging for artistic and fashion-focused portraits. Utilizing waterproof equipment and lighting techniques to capture movement and fluidity. Ideal for unique personal branding or creative projects.
Branding Photography
Corporate and personal brand visual storytelling through strategic portraiture. Sessions focus on authentic representation for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives seeking compelling visual narratives for marketing materials.
People
Maryanne McGuire
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 15+ years experience in wedding and portrait photography. BA in Communications/Visual Arts from UCSD. Recognized for artistic vision and ability to capture authentic moments across international destinations.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family portraits, underwater portraits, and branding photography for both personal and professional clients.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Yes, we serve clients across San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and international destinations throughout Europe and other continents.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, multiple photographers, pre-wedding consultations, and high-resolution digital images with print rights for all captured moments.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Wedding galleries are delivered within 6-8 weeks, with engagement and portrait sessions typically completed within 2-3 weeks after the shoot.
Can we customize our photography package?
Yes, we offer customizable packages to match specific needs, including session duration, location options, and print product selections.
Reviews (7)
Denna H.
Mar 08, 2022
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We hired Maryanne McGuire for our wedding at Grand Tradition in Fallbrook and I cannot express how happy my husband and I are with the photographs. We are not typically the most comfortable in front of the camera but Maryanne and her assistant, Misha, made us feel at ease every step of the way. Maryanne made sure to get all of the photographs that I asked for and others that she knew I would love, all while never making us feel rushed or like our moments weren't personal and private. I cannot speak highly enough of Maryanne in her ability to take stunning photographs while making me feel so comfortable and at peace on what can be a very stressful (and wonderful) day. LOVED HER!
Michael G.
Feb 27, 2022
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We hired Maryanne to photograph our son's wedding at the Soledad Club. She was amazing to work with! We had a plan for the day, but as things changed she was right on top of it, keeping her cool and doing whatever it took to get the photos we wanted. Soledad Club is not the easiest place to photograph but she and her assistant Misha did a fantastic job despite the challenges with lighting and background.
And they seemed to be everywhere, like Paparazzi, while always keeping out of the way and never infringing on our guest's experiences. It was incredible the number of photos they took, especially given the compressed time frame of our event. And all the photos were wonderful! It was a real challenge to sort through them all. If you are looking for the best photographer for your event, we would definitely recommend McGuire Photography!
And they seemed to be everywhere, like Paparazzi, while always keeping out of the way and never infringing on our guest's experiences. It was incredible the number of photos they took, especially given the compressed time frame of our event. And all the photos were wonderful! It was a real challenge to sort through them all. If you are looking for the best photographer for your event, we would definitely recommend McGuire Photography!
Pat A.
Nov 03, 2019
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We are very happy with our wedding photos. Maryanne has a great eye for both candids and posed shots. Easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Bran B.
May 30, 2019
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Maryanne did our engagement and wedding photos. She is so fun to work with! We were both a little camera shy/awkward and Maryanne did a wonderful job helping us overcome it. She truly loves her work, has been doing it for decades, and puts a lot of energy into it. We appreciated that she took the time before and after the shoots for us to come over and view the photos before publishing them.
Kristen M.
Apr 24, 2018
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Maryanne is a beautiful woman inside and out. She took our engagement photos and will be joining us in NorCal for our wedding in September! She is absolutely passionate about her craft, and so interested in getting to know you and personalize your experience. She will absolutely learn your favorite looks and let you know your best angles! If you want an easy-going and fun experience for any photos you need, Maryanne McGuire is the lady for you! I am excited to use her boudoir services in the future, because her work is stunning :))))
Megan H.
Dec 05, 2016
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Our wedding photos were perfect! We didn't get to do a practice with Maryanne or anything, and didn't spend too much time talking about what we wanted but she captured our vision really well and took SO MANY photos. In the end, she delivered over 800 photos of our wedding and they were incredible! For us, we loved the way she played with light and had a good eye for what would be something beyond the traditional wedding portraits. We were so so happy, i'd highly recommend her!
Kristina D.
Jun 09, 2015
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I booked Maryanne McGuire for my wedding after a good rec from a friend. She was amazing! She is very enthusiastic about her craft, which makes her fun to work with and you know she's giving you her best. She is well priced. I wanted to pay more for my photographer because that is one of the most important things for a wedding, and she was worth every penny without being too expensive. She helped work with my budget too.
The photos turned out beautifully, she knows how to capture the light and puts you at ease. She had a second shooter working my wedding which was nice to get different angles. She turned around the photos pretty fast, within a month, and you get to keep them all, which I like. I will definitely use her again for family pics, maybe even a boudoir shoot!
The photos turned out beautifully, she knows how to capture the light and puts you at ease. She had a second shooter working my wedding which was nice to get different angles. She turned around the photos pretty fast, within a month, and you get to keep them all, which I like. I will definitely use her again for family pics, maybe even a boudoir shoot!
