Meet Christina | Christina Maria Photo | Michigan portrait photographer

Hello!

Hi there! My name is Christina, and I'm excited to connect with you and be your photographer.

My husband Nick and I have been together since 1995 and married since 2005. We are the proud parents of four amazing children - three boys and a girl here on earth, and twin daughters in heaven.

Photography has always been a passion of mine, and my lifelong hobby eventually turned into a business. As a child, I used to pretend that I had my own darkroom and would spend hours looking through my family's photo albums.

It wasn't until I purchased my first DSLR camera that I realized how crucial it was to capture those precious milestone moments. Now, I'm honored to be able to help you preserve your special memories too!

Photo © Angela Brown Photography.

Let's work together!

Me and my family.
Fall 2020
© Yours Truly

Doing a little bit of editing!
Once you go Mac you never go back!
© Angela Brown Photography

Me and my love.
Together since 1995, married in 2005
© Keri Harrison

Fun Facts about Christina

I have been enjoying Chai Tea Lattes since 1996, long before they became popular thanks to Starbucks (and Oprah.)

I'm only 5'1" tall, so I usually bring a step stool to my sessions!

My favorite color is red!
Did you already guess that?

My absolute favorite food is crab legs. I've even been to Dutch Harbor, AK where the show "Deadliest Catch" is filmed and the crabs are caught.

I so grateful that my husband chose me! Our love grows stronger every day.

My family and I love camping; we've visited over 25 Michigan State parks in 4 years!

Probably my favorite photo that I've taken of my boys.

One of my favorites that I've taken of Gianna

More about me...

One my favorite things to do is to golf - I started playing in 5th grade and currently, I'm a member of a Wednesday evening league at Huntmore Golf Club.
I love to cook, and hardly use recipes, except when baking!
My family and I love to go camping, and play various board games such as Ticket to Ride or card games like Uno, or Euchre!
I absolutely love trivia - and I even tried out for Jeopardy® once!
I work on-location at the Brighton Lighthouse or All-Heart Garage, both located in Brighton MI.
I've been a CaerusNet member since 2012.
I've been a member of the Hartland Chamber of Commerce since 2021.
I've been a member of the Brighton Optimists Club since 2023

Contact Christina!

Christina is a member of the Brighton Lighthouse Community (including All-Heart Garage.) Both offer controlled indoor shooting environments, which comes in handy when the weather in Michigan is less than favorable. Additionally, these locations provide beautiful outdoor landscapes that can be used for themed mini-sessions and outdoor shoots.

For newborn sessions, they are typically scheduled for the morning. Parents have the option of having the session at their own home or in Brighton, MI. If they opt to have the session in Brighton, they can enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, snacks or simply relax while their newborn is being photographed.

Christina has a vast collection of wraps, headbands, hats, and other props to choose from for the newborn shoots. Siblings are always welcome to attend the session, and toys, coloring books, and puzzles are available for them to use while they wait for their turn to be photographed.

Brighton Lighthouse

The Brighton Lighthouse is a renovated historical home on a 2 acre parcel on Ore Creek near downtown Brighton, offering co-working space, and gorgeous grounds.

All-Heart Garage

All Heart Garage is located near downtown Brighton, and provides office and space for co-working, meeting, and creating. This “garage” offers a vintage feel with modern amenities.