After documenting over 100 stories for couples, I often found them approaching me, seeking advice from more than just wedding photography. I learned to love guiding my couples through their journey. This started back in 2012, and it feels surreal to mention it here in 2024. But that's why I became a professional wedding photographer and filmmaker.

As they say, the rest is history.

Since then, it has been an incredible privilege to assist couples in navigating through the wild wedding journey and capturing it along the way. Many of these couples have become my close friends and I am honored to create for them.

Throughout the years, I’ve continuously evolved and expanded offerings, constantly creating films and photos to tell my couple’s stories. I take pride in being known as an industry leader and continue to serve my local and global community.

However, as we move forward into 2024 and beyond, I feel the need to return to my roots: helping couples find their way. Whether you're freshly engaged or planning your courthouse wedding, immortalizing the story of your love through films and photos, is the priority of my job.

I hope you'll join me on this journey.

With gratitude, Mark Maya

Capturing Emily and Petro’s wedding at Duke Chapel

 

I’m a photographer and filmmaker

I’ve been a working photographer and filmmaker in North Carolina for 12 years.

Capturing Sandra and Ben’s elopement - Outer Banks, North Carolina

 
 

I live in Durham, North Carolina

After growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains and traveling the world, I fell in love with the Bull City and ended up buying a home in East Durham.

 

I love adventure and nature

I love watching the moon, foraging, swimming in the ocean, stargazing, exploring secret spots, long hikes, mountain tops, foggy days, and dancing until my feet hurt.

 

Music and art inspire me

Working with musicians and designing my own art shows, I learned a lot but found my calling after I shot my first wedding. I love using bringing experience for my clients who hire me.

 

Lifestyle of service

I’ve been an art teacher, professionally mentored hundreds of photographers, and served in the Marine Corps.

 

I believe in my work

Capturing weddings is not just a job for me. It’s my passion and my life. My work is inspired by my client’s unique stories. Those stories paired with my own creativity is my fuel.