Maya Lovro Photography

Being queer and nonbinary myself – I understand the lack of inclusivity in the wedding industry. I’m committed to making wedding day dreams come true for you and your love (or loves!) no matter your sexuality or gender identity. With me, you’ll never have to worry about crossing off a gendered label or answering uncomfortable questions. My entire photography process was designed to create a comfortable and safe environment for you and for all.

I work with nearlyweds who are often overlooked in the wedding industry: LGBTQ+ partners, multicultural and interfaith partners, neurodivergent partners, and anyone building a wedding around who they are. Those who choose me as their photographer tend to be nerdy, artistic, and, of course, looooove bold colors.

I am based in NYC and serving LGBTQ+, multicultural, interfaith, neurodivergent, and non-traditional couples nationwide.

My whole process is built around comfort and accessibility. I plan timelines with lots of breaks, keep poses adaptable for different bodies and mobility needs, keep family and guests busy when you need a break, and remind everyone to drink water one billion times through the day.

I check in several times throughout your planning about sensory needs, communication preferences, and anything else that helps you and your family + friends feel their best. I’m neurodivergent and disabled myself, so I truly get it. Weddings are a LOT both mentally and physically, but they don’t have to be with the right support.

It starts with an inquiry through my website. From there, I’ll send you a link to schedule a virtual call or in person meeting if you’re in NYC! We’ll talk about what you’re planning, what you care about most, and whether we’re a good fit. After the call, I’ll put together a custom proposal based on your coverage needs. Once you sign your contract and pay your retainer, your date is officially locked in.

The industry standard is 1 to 2 years out, but I work with nearlyweds at every stage of planning, so my bookings come in anywhere from 2 years to 2 months before the celebration. One warning: if you’re having a fall wedding, especially September or October, reach out earlier than you think you need to. Those dates go first every year.

Every wedding gets a custom quote based on the coverage you need. Most full-day (6-12 hours) wedding quotes come in between $6,200 and $12,000, with an average around $8,500. Cost depends primarily on length of coverage but is also influenced by add-ons like an engagement session, physical album, multi-day coverage, and travel.

I don’t offer just fixed packages because my couples’ weddings come in every possible shape and size. A two-day celebration with a tea ceremony, ketubah signing, and 300 person reception needs very different coverage than a courthouse elopement with a small brunch after. Custom proposals let me offer the coverage each wedding needs instead of trying to fit every celebration into a few boxes.

I also don’t require anyone to be locked into the package I send at booking. If your guest count doubles and you want to add on reception coverage, I got you. If you get fed up with the planning process and decide to just elope in the woods, I will still be there. Any time before or during our final timeline call, I can provide a new quote for longer or shorter coverage needs.

I keep a little list of phrases from past reviews on a whiteboard next to my desk to help me stay motivated. I’ll share a few of my favorites with you:

About comfort:
“I forgot there was a camera”
“I didn’t have to explain a single thing”
“nothing felt posed”
“we felt comfortable, seen, and celebrated”
“Maya has a wonderfully grounding presence”

About my work:
“our photos are dripping in colorful love and laughter”
“captures how magical we felt”
“hands down perfection”
“quality and colors were completely beyond expectations”
“an artist from start to finish”

About me:
“set such a high standard for inclusivity”
“instantly knew that they GET IT”
“the best hype people you could ask for”
“a total joy to work with”
“an absolute blast”

Hire vendors you don’t have to educate. If you spend your consultation explaining that there are two grooms, that your family’s traditions matter, or why you’re skipping the bouquet toss, you’re going to be exhausted and unconsciously wary of their ability to serve you well through the entire process.

Also, this is more of a personal opinion but get ready together in the morning. Don’t do a first look, don’t hide until the ceremony. Just see each other all morning, have breakfast together, hang out with friends and family. It takes so much stress off of everyone.

I’ve photographed Indian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Irish, Jewish, Christian, Pagan, interfaith, and so many more types of weddings including celebrations that blend multiple traditions across one or several days. I do my homework before every wedding and prep my team thoroughly so every event is treated with the respect and accurate coverage it deserves.

Someone once told me they were nervous while waiting for their photos because the whole experience felt too chill. Everything was so casual and lowkey that they were convinced the pictures would suck. Then the gallery arrived and they were amazed. Apparently I made them so comfortable they forgot professional photography was happening, which did give me heart palpitations in the moment but in hindsight might be the best review I’ve ever gotten.

Yes and so is my everything else. You will not run into gendered language anywhere in my paperwork.