Category Archives: Family

Moving to Washington State.

Maria Hays Photography is temporarily closed while we transition to our new location in Kitsap County, Washington.
We will have a grand opening specials and holiday card mini sessions at the beginning of September. If you live in the area please feel free to contact me to save a date.

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Turning Three.

I can hardly believe that in two weeks she will be three. She melts my heart everyday. I’m gonna take up every minute of the next two weeks, and try to remember her being two. Time goes too quickly.

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3 Reasons Behind My Mountain High Laundry.

Here they are: Ava, Mateo and Gianna!
Now I’ll admit my house might not be the tidiest around, the sheets and blankets taken off the bed and turned into a fort, the dishes still on the table from breakfast and now it’s already time for lunch, and the socks on our feet mismatched because I...

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Happy Birthday Honey!

Okay so really Steve’s birthday is in September, and really that is not even close to how far behind I am in getting to my own family pictures. Every year at Christmas we try do a book of pictures from that year to give out as gifts. So usually the week before Christmas I’m going...

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My Cuddlebugs

Even with their fevers they can’t help but hang out together. I love how she is laying in his arms, and holding his arm while they watch a movie. I love how much they love each other. It’s the moments like this, that have helped me get through this day.

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Kelsey

After a week of dark cloudy, windy or rainy days I was a little worried about how the weather was gonna be, but Kelsey and I got lucky and had some beautiful weather that was perfect for shooting her senior pictures. Here is her sneak peek.

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Waiting…

I took a couple of shots of Mickie while we were waiting for the rest of the family for the shoot. While editing tonight, I fell in love with this image, and wanted to share it.

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Balloon Fiesta Albuquerque

A couple pictures from the balloon fiesta we went to last weekend. I love this time of year in Albuquerque, it’s so nice!!

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Fall Fashion!

I am so happy the cooler weather is coming around. I love the fall and the clothes that come along with it. I love layering clothes, wearing sweaters, scarves, gloves, hats, and a beautiful coat!
If you are looking to update your winter wardrobe or just want some new pieces to wear for your fall photo...

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Beautiful!

A tiny glimpse into a beautiful family session I did!

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