Maya Papaya Pictures

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,200

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $2,750

Packages

Prices start at $1,500

About Maya Papaya Pictures

Maya

Owner

So here's the tea... I'm a wise-cracking, extroverted Capricorn who excels at corralling your rowdy family for photos and charming Aunt Carol, the self-deemed professional iPad photographer. Ever since I was little, huddled on the couch with my five siblings rewatching The Lion King, I knew that I wanted to be a storyteller. Growing up in a creative household, I studied a wide range of arts before settling on filmmaking. I envisioned in my head that I would be the next Spielberg, but after shooting my first wedding in 2013 all my plans changed.

I first started in this industry as a filmmaker and transitioned to doing weddings after shooting my first one in 2013. Because of my background, I approach each wedding as if it were a film and make sure your photos have the best lighting, angles and that you and your partner feel comfortable being in front of the camera.

Services

Bride-only session
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

Deliverables

Digital files
Online gallery
Same/next-day sneak-peek images
Video

Maya Papaya Pictures packages

Elopement Package

4 hours

Peak pricing $1,950-2,200

Off-peak pricing $1,500-1,800

Description

Includes 4 Hours of Photography Coverage, Elopement Planning Assistance, Travel Included, 24 Hour Sneak Peeks and Online Image Gallery

Traditional Weddings

8 hours

Peak pricing $3,500-3,800

Off-peak pricing $3,000-3,400

Description

8 hours of Photography Coverage, Second Photographer, Complimentary Engagement Session, Wedding Planning Assistance, 24 Hour Sneak Peeks and Online Image Gallery

Intimate Weddings

6 hours

Peak pricing $2,850-3,000

Off-peak pricing $2,500-2,800

Description

6 hours of Photography Coverage, Second Photographer or Engagement Session, 24 Hour Sneak Peeks and Online Image Gallery.

Whole Enchilada

9 hours

Peak pricing $5,000-7,000

Off-peak pricing $5,000

Description

Includes Full Day Coverage from Photographer and Videographer, Second Photographer, Complimentary Engagement Session, Add-On Option of Choice, 24 Hour Sneak Peeks, and Online Gallery

Reviews

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•Kassidy G.•Sep 15
Maya Papaya Pictures was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding & engagement session. Her communication was prompt, and they truly listened to our wants and needs, responding quickly to any questions or concerns. The quality of their work exceeded our expectations - it was of the highest caliber. On the day of our wedding, Maya & Courtney helped calm the nerves of the chaotic day and worked seamlessly with our two huge and intrusive families to capture beautiful photos. We could not be happier with the memories they helped create for us. We can not wait to use Maya for any photo necessities we might need!
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•Rachel C.•Jul 29, 2024
Maya was my wedding photographer at my wedding in Flagstaff, AZ at Aldea Wedding in the Woods and she was PHENOMENAL. Her energy is out of this world & you cannot help but smile and laugh around her. She quickly feels like family. Not only does she have the most insanely wonderful personality that brightens the room but her photos she took are STUNNING! She really has such an eye for capturing the perfect moments and the quality and colors are just perfect. Myself, my now husband, and friends and family were just in awe when I showed them. I just got married two days ago and the day after my wedding she sent me sneak peek photos and there were SO many - I couldn’t believe how fast the turnaround was. And there’s more photos to come! Everything was just stunning I can’t rave about her enough. You need to hire Maya!!!! Also my friends and family couldn’t stop talking about how fun she was. We love you Maya you are amazing!!!
Amazing!!
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•Cailee G.•Jun 27, 2024
Maya is such an excellent photographer! The pictures she captures are stunning. She captured our wedding so perfectly. She was also so fun with taking pictures and kept the party going. She was constantly in touch with us throughout the engagement to make sure the wedding day was perfect. We got lots of compliments from guests about how fun she was plus how beautiful the pictures were. We’d recommend her to anyone!
We love Maya!
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•Four Sisters Floral•Mar 25, 2024
Maya James is an actual ray of sunshine and an incredibly talented photographer. Her attention to detail, warm and intimate style, and ability to bring humor and fun into every situation is a trifecta of gifts that make her one of our favorite wedding photographers. Every time we learn from a client that they’ve booked Maya Papaya Pictures for their wedding day photos, we celebrate! From the detail shots of invitations, shoes, and jewelry to the magical, glowing newlywed portraits, to the animated candid shots of late-night dance parties, Maya’s galleries are always a delight to browse through. Of course, our goal is always to find good photos of our floral designs and we’re never disappointed by how she captures and immortalizes all of the details that go into making each wedding unique! Not only is Maya a skilled photographer, but she’s also genuinely one of the most fun people to be around. On your wedding day she WILL make you and your loved ones laugh, and will go above and beyond to not only make sure she’s capturing your day authentically, but to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Not sure if you’ve heard, but wedding days can be stressful…hiring a photographer who can help diffuse tension and keep things flowing smoothly is a must! Maya’s team of associate photographers, second shooters, and videographers also deserve a special shoutout! We’ve worked alongside them many times, and they too exemplify everything we’ve come to love about Maya and her brand.

Preferred vendors of Maya Papaya Pictures

Videographer

Kyle Hustis

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Mesa, AZ

Florist

Four Sisters Floral

Flagstaff, AZ

Planner

Gardenia Weddings

Musician

Amani Jae Entertainment

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Typically, couples book me about 13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.

Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I also offer retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening for an additional charge.

Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the size of your wedding. Don’t worry, this won’t cost you extra.

Yes, I contract the video shooting to a trusted vendor but I do the video editing.

My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4-8 weeks after your wedding. Within this time, you can also expect an online gallery with high-resolution image files, so you can share the photos with your loved ones and order prints.

You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.

I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

In my 6 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never canceled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues or my contracted assistant. I’ll also provide you with a list of photographers from the many networking groups I’m in, so you can find the perfect replacement.

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Maya Papaya Pictures

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Elopement pricing

Packages

About Maya Papaya Pictures

Maya

Services

Services

Photo formats

Deliverables

Maya Papaya Pictures packages

Elopement Package

Traditional Weddings

Intimate Weddings

Whole Enchilada

Reviews

the BEST experience

Wedding Photographer Maya

Amazing!!

We love Maya!

Preferred vendors of Maya Papaya Pictures

More wedding services from Maya Papaya Pictures

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