Maria Shumanovich

Photographer & Visual Artist

Welcome to My Couples Photography

I'm Maria, an island-based photographer on Fuerteventura. I specialize in capturing love in relaxed settings, focusing on genuine emotions, and not overly posed shots. My style blends a cinematic vibe with the natural beauty of the island, using both digital and film.

Maria Shumanovich

Photographer & Visual Artist

Couples Photoshoot - 1.5–2 hours — 220€

✔ 120–150 edited photos (color and black & white).

✔ I personally select the best shots; RAW files are not provided.

✔ We discuss and coordinate outfits together, and I will guide you through posing.

✔ Editing time: 2–2.5 weeks.

✔ Your photos will not be published without your consent.

📍 Location & Booking

• We will discuss and choose the shooting location together.

• Up to two nearby locations are possible.

• The booking is confirmed after a 50% deposit is made. Without a deposit, the date and time are not reserved.

• If canceled less than 3 days before the shoot, the deposit is non-refundable.

My work is grounded in a love for cinematic storytelling, natural beauty, and authenticity

My Philosophy

Movement

My work is filled with movement, life, and authenticity. I’m not interested in still, perfect poses — I want to create a sense of presence, like the viewer is witnessing a real moment unfolding. Something genuine, unposed, and alive.

Emotion

For me, photography is pure emotion. I aim to capture love, intimacy, joy, tenderness — not just through the obvious but through the small details: a glance, a hand reaching out, a quiet smile. These are emotional stories, not just beautiful pictures.

Composition

I’m drawn to unusual angles and unexpected compositions — reflections, shadows, frames within frames. I love cinematic shots, abstract textures, and images that feel like scenes from a film. This gives depth and complexity to my work.

Metamodernism

My visual language is close to metamodernism — a space where sincerity and irony, softness and tension, coexist. My photos sit between documentary truth and artistic intention, blending modernity with retro aesthetics, emotion with lightness.

What You Can Expect

We’ll spend about 1.5–2 hours together — walking, talking, laughing like friends. I’ll guide you through the whole process, gently directing you, giving prompts, and helping you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Nothing stiff or overly posed — just the two of you, being yourselves.

After our shoot, I take time to carefully edit each photo in my signature style. Within two weeks, you’ll receive a full gallery with 100–150 edited images in high resolution, ready to download, share, and keep close.

My Values in Photography

I value authenticity above all else. My goal is to show you as you are—beautiful in your own way, without the need for forced smiles or overdone perfection. The details matter: flowing fabrics, natural tones, minimal distractions, and the confidence to let the moment unfold naturally. Together, we’ll create images that feel intimate, emotional, and uniquely yours.

These photos aren’t just about looking good—they’re about feeling something. They’re about creating a memory that feels so real, you’ll look back on it years later and say, “That was us. That was our story.”

My visual language

My graphic style sets me apart. I’m drawn to the nostalgic aesthetics of film photography—grainy textures, soft colors, black-and-white, motion blur, and even the unexpected beauty of an unfocused shot. This is the aesthetic I choose with intention. If this resonates with you, we’ll likely connect.