the photographer + EDITOR
I find joy in creating and capturing moments as they unfold.
The ever-changing environment, emotions, and beauty provide an exciting and never-ending challenge that brings me happiness.
STYLE
“My approach to photography reflects a photojournalistic style, where I strive to capture genuine moments without interfering or directing my subjects. This results in highly candid and naturally authentic frames that truly reflect the essence of the moment.
However, my work doesn't stop there. At the end of the day, I invest meticulous attention to detail in post-processing. Through careful cropping, recomposition, color grading, and retouching, I aim to evoke specific emotions and ensure that each individual image becomes a timeless and meaningful memory piece.”
career history
Maryo is a photographer, art director, and designer located in the beautiful Santa Cruz, California. With years of experience working as a visual creative for renowned clients like Apple and Hyundai, he honed his skills in artistic storytelling and developed a deep passion for portraits and reportage-style photography.
He is proud to be a current member of the Professional Photographers of America, demonstrating his commitment to professionalism and continuous growth in his craft.
When it comes to capturing moments, Maryo utilizes both digital and film mediums to create timeless portraits and compelling narratives. He embraces the ever-changing landscape of photography tools, employing a mix of new and vintage digital and film cameras to achieve his artistic vision.
PHOTOGRAPHIC & POST PROCESSING TOOL
Canon EOS RP mirrorless + L-series lenses 16-35/4, 24-105/4, and a 50/1.8
Hasselblad 500C/M + Carl-Zeiss Planar, Sonnar, Distagon.
Asahi Pentax Spotmatic + 50mm/1.4 Super Takumar + 135/3.5 Super Takumar
Nikon FE + 50/1.4 Zeiss + 105/2.5 NIKKOR
Cinestill 800 Film, Kodak’s Portra, or Fuji Pro films
Flashpoint 600 off-camera strobe light
Various umbrella reflectors, backdrops and octoboxes
Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
