Meet Christina | Christina Maria Photo | Michigan portrait photographer

I'm Christina. When I'm not photographing people, you can find me at ArtVentures and American Awards & Engraving (M-Th).

My husband Nick and I have been together since 1995, and married since 2005. We are the proud parents of six children - our amazing earth kiddos (three boys and a girl), and twin daughters in heaven.

Photography has always been my passion, and as an adult, my lifelong hobby forayed into my business. As a child, I used to pretend that I had my own darkroom and would spend hours looking through my family's photo albums. I'm honored to be able to help you preserve your special memories too! I'd love to chat and see if I'm the right photographer for you!
Photo © Angela Brown Photography

Let's work together!

Me and my family.
Fall 2024
© Hinson Photography

Doing a little bit of editing!
Once you go Mac you never go back!
© Angela Brown Photography

Me and my love.
Together since 1995
Married in 2005

Fun Facts about Christina

My family and I love camping; we've visited over 25 Michigan State parks in 4 years!?

?My absolute favorite food is crab legs. I've even been to Dutch Harbor, AK where the show "Deadliest Catch" is filmed and the crabs are caught.

We are a two-dog family: Toby is our Yorkie mix, and Rosie is our flat-coated cockapoo!

My favorite photo of my boys

Gianna at 6 months

A La Carte Pricing

More about me...

I love to golf, and started playing when I was 11 and won 2nd place in the Grand Blanc Jr. Golf League!
I love to cook, and hardly use recipes, except when I bake.
My family and I love to go play board and card games like Ticket to Ride, Yahtzee, Sequence, Uno, Gin Rummy, or Euchre!
I absolutely love trivia, and I even auditioned for Jeopardy® back in the 2000s!
I ran for Michigan State Representative in 2022
I've been a member of the Brighton Optimists Club since 2023, and the Professional Photographers of America since 2018

Contact Christina!

Christina is a member at the Brighton Light House (which includes All-Heart Garage.) Both offer controlled indoor shooting environments, which comes in handy when the weather in Michigan is less than favorable. Additionally, these locations provide beautiful outdoor landscapes that can be used for themed mini-sessions and outdoor shoots.

For newborn sessions, they are typically scheduled for the morning. Parents have the option of having the session at their own home or in Brighton, MI. If they opt to have the session in Brighton, they can enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, snacks or simply relax while their newborn is being photographed.

Christina has a vast collection of wraps, headbands, hats, and other props to choose from for the newborn shoots. Siblings are always welcome to attend the session, and toys, coloring books, and puzzles are available for them to use while they wait for their turn to be photographed.

Brighton Lighthouse

The Brighton Lighthouse is a renovated historical home on a 2 acre parcel on Ore Creek near downtown Brighton, offering co-working space, and gorgeous grounds.

All-Heart Garage

All Heart Garage is located near downtown Brighton, and provides office and space for co-working, meeting, and creating. This “garage” offers a vintage feel with modern amenities.