Maria is driven by curiosity and finding the authentic moments. She believes the strongest visual stories are built around moments that create a sense of place and invite people into a brand’s world. Always observing, she has a keen eye for light, color, composition and all things visual that drive her to challenge the white space and create thoughtful visual solutions that engage while grounded in business objectives. With more than a decade of creative leadership experience across iconic global luxury brands in the jewelry, fashion accessories, and lifestyle space, Maria is a big-picture thinker with a hands-on approach who brings ideas to life through concept development, art and photography direction and design. She believes the best creative comes from collaboration and a shared commitment to great design. A trusted mentor and creative partner, she brings authenticity, enthusiasm, and a dash of humor to every project and every team she works with.