Business Details
Cinematic Wedding Photography in Arizona
Founded by Maya Papaya, our Arizona-based wedding photography company combines a filmmaking background with a passion for storytelling to create cinematic, emotionally rich documentation of your special day. Our approach balances directorial guidance with a fly-on-the-wall perspective, ensuring every moment feels authentic and timeless. With over a decade of experience since 2013, we specialize in capturing the unique dynamics of couples, families, and communities through a lens that prioritizes inclusivity, creativity, and technical excellence.Our commitment to social responsibility extends to supporting Black and LGBTQ communities through a portion of proceeds from every sale. Clients consistently praise our ability to create a joyful, stress-free environment while delivering images that preserve the essence of their celebration.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Second Photographer
Videography
Family Portraits
Highlights and features
- We offer cinematic storytelling with a filmmaking background since 2013
- Our team prioritizes inclusive representation for all couples
- We specialize in making camera-shy clients feel comfortable and natural
- Our process includes personalized timeline creation and family coordination
- We contribute to Black and LGBTQ community organizations through our work
What people say
Contagious cheerfulness
Inclusive and understanding
Flawless photos
Made everyone comfortable
Creative prompts
Services
Wedding Photography
Our cinematic wedding photography captures your special day with a unique blend of directorial guidance and candid observation. Using filmmaking techniques, we document authentic emotions and meaningful moments as they unfold naturally. Clients receive a curated collection of images that tell their complete story, with options for full-day coverage and multiple photographers.
Engagement Sessions
These sessions focus on creating relaxed, authentic portraits that showcase your relationship. Through creative prompts and adaptive humor, we help couples feel comfortable while capturing their unique dynamic. The resulting images work perfectly for save-the-date cards or wedding decor.
Videography
Our videography service preserves your wedding day moments in dynamic motion format. Combining cinematic techniques with documentary-style recording, we capture key speeches, ceremonies, and candid interactions. The final product complements your photo collection with moving images and ambient sound.
Second Photographer
This add-on service provides an extra professional photographer to capture simultaneous events and multiple perspectives. Ideal for larger weddings, it ensures comprehensive documentation of both partners getting ready, ceremony details, and guest interactions without missing any key moments.
Family Portraits
Specialized in creating cohesive family portraits that capture both formal arrangements and natural interactions. We expertly coordinate large groups while also documenting spontaneous moments between relatives, preserving how your family dynamics looked on your special day.
Questions
Do you work with LGBTQ+ couples?
Yes, our business is a safe space for all love stories, with a commitment to inclusive representation.
Will you travel for weddings?
Based in Phoenix, AZ, we primarily serve Arizona but offer custom quotes for destination weddings.
Will Maya personally photograph my wedding?
You'll know in advance if Maya will be present, though our team includes qualified associates.
Do packages include a second photographer?
Some packages include a second photographer, with options to add one based on your needs.
What editing style can we expect?
Our natural Arizona lighting style features warm tones with true-to-color accuracy and black-and-white options.
