Maria Burton Photography

Block Island here I come 🇺🇸✌🏻

Unpacked from Iceland and repacked for Block in the last 36 hours!

Can’t wait to celebrate Brittany + Jake at today! The last time I was on Block there was a hurricane threat, so today’s sunshine and clear skies is a huge welcome sight!

I don’t shoot HS or College graduation photos anymore…but for our Ashlyn, I’ll make an exception 🎓

I found/stole (depends on who you ask!) Ashlyn on the playground a year ago - she was babysitting some kids I had photographed and I was SO impressed with her attention and energy to the kids that I went up to her and asked if she’d be interested/available to watch Cece that summer 🤞🏻 She said yes and quickly stole all of our hearts - our very own “Mary Poppins” ❤️

She recently graduated from and I couldn’t have been more honored to capture this bright, joyful, and creative young woman. Reach for the stars my friend ✨ we love + adore you!!

These high school sweethearts are tying the knot today! Can’t wait to celebrate Julia and Ryan at 🌊🇺🇸 on this beautiful Friday!!

A magical morning with Sam + Justin exploring Boston 🇺🇸

I definitely consider myself a bit more of a country/suburbia girl, so going to the big city always feels a bitttt out of my comfort zone. That’s why I’m thankful for clients like Sam + Justin who remind me of the charm and magic of cities, especially Boston 🦆

We started the morning at on Charles St and then went on a little walking tour of the area with stops at the Public Garden 🦢 and the 📚 After so many chilly and rainy days this spring, this beautiful May morning was a gift! 🙏🏻

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8 in Norwalk CT for my next Heirloom Portrait Event 🩷

These vignette portraits are a timeless way to capture your child ages 8mo to 8 years! I still have a few slots open - don’t miss out!!!

CT Heirlooms

Still not over the tent design from this spring garden party wedding a few weeks back at 🪴🌸

Jessi and and nailed it - what a beautiful start to wedding season in Newport 🌊

Just a little appreciate post for my fur babies who made me a mom first 🐶🐶 When I was going through infertility, Moose comforted me while I cried, Whiskey made me laugh when I needed a reminder to not take life so seriously, and they both were always there for a snuggle through those tough years of trying to become a human mama 🩷 These boys drive me crazy sometimes (ok, most days!) but I sure am grateful for them!

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Corinne and Matt’s engagement session at was dreamy ✨ We had the whole beach to ourselves on this April morning and the soft light was just the icing on the cake. Matt had us laughing the whole session - these two felt like old friends after 10 minutes together! Cannot wait to celebrate these two at in July 💙

April Heirlooms ✨

Cannot wait to be up in Hingham, MA tomorrow for my May Heirloom event ❤️ This event has been sold out for weeks and I am just so grateful for this opportunity to document your babies 👶🏼

Reminder that I have a few openings June 8th for an Heirloom Event in CT! Link in bio for details 🌿

March: the month of sudden changes and new beginnings! The last hurrah of winter and first whisper of spring 🌿

March to me resembles becoming new parents - a little unsure of what season it is, digging into the coziness of newborn life while also looking resemblances of your old life. A push and pull of the old and new you. The most challenging time and yet also the sweetest 💖

2023 + 2024 BRIDES 👰🏼‍♀️

If you haven’t booked a date on the calendar for your engagement session, please reach out ASAP 💖

Lexi + Justin’s session on the cliff walk in Newport was a highlight of the summer! What a night we had ✨🌊 Cannot wait for their wedding in September at 👋🏻

Bridal Portraits - always make time for these! Glen Manors getting ready space is always such a stunning spot for some bridal portraits - was glowing ✨

Always a favorite lifestyle newborn session 💙

Baby boy perfection 💙

So honored to capture another milestone for .colletta + - baby Noel was having a bit of a morning (5 diaper changes!!) but I love how chill mom + dad were through it all!

Thanks to for hosting us on the coldest day of the year! ❄️💨

Yesterday I finished my first blog post in 2 1/2 years 😬 (thanks for the encouragement )

I have yet to update my website in 3 years 🤦🏼‍♀️

Turns out, that between having a baby, the Covid time warp, and moving, 3 years goes by in a blur and I was in survival mode ❤️

Slowly, but surely, I am updating, rearranging and educating myself and my business, getting organized, and preparing to have an exceptional 2023!

Sarah + Harper’s wedding was one for the books in 2022! This coastal New England wedding was everything! Check it out on the blog 📸

So many gems to share from 2023 ✨ that they each deserve a place on the grid 💙

The D family were once neighbors turned clients, and now the oldest babysits for my daughter 🙃 Kids do.not.keep.

Loved capturing these grown up kids and their parents in a special spot in Tiverton 🌊

Cozy mornings at home ✨

Welcome February ❤️

Kicking off this month by sharing Liv + Christians unique engagement session at the Vanderbilt Hotel in Newport ✨ Loved Livs vision for their session that reflected the historic, eccentric vibe at the hotel! If you haven’t been in to see the interior of this spot, go sit at the bar for a drink next time you’re in town!

You would never know that it was 90 degrees with like 76484% humidity during this family session! This sweet family of 3 rocked it!

Going back through all my 2022 sessions and so excited to share more from this season 💗

Friday ✌🏻

Channeling my inner happiness and spring time dreams with Elena and Jacks wedding last May 💗 Seriously, the style of this wedding was everything Italian garden party vibes and more!

What’s better than one baby?! TWO 💕💙

Welcome to the world Murphy babies! So loved spending time in Boston with these precious babies and their parents who were just my bride and groom last year! Congrats + Ryan!

Every bride needs a hype team and Courtney definitely had the cutest one around 💕

25 Christmas Mini Sessions have been edited and delivered in the last 2 days 🙌🏻✨❤️ Christmas Card season is upon us and I can’t wait to see what all my clients cards look like!

Friendly reminder that my clients get 40% off holiday cards with 💌 Message me for the code!

So many fun nooks + crannies to explore at Fort Adam ✨Loved spending the day with Kerrie + Brendan for their perfect September day 💕

+ your gallery will be in your inbox tonight 🙌🏻

Hooray for new RAM and faster editing!! Churning out more family + wedding galleries than I dare to count this week 💕 Thanks to everyone for your patience!

Elegance ✨

We were running 45 minutes behind schedule and I still made stop and get these bridal portraits. The timeline can wait, these portraits will be admired for years to come 💕

So. Many. Sweet family sessions happening lately ✨Loved this session at the Aquidneck Club a few weeks ago with and family 💕

Ally + Andrew | Squantum Association | October 22, 2022

A beautiful October wedding to finish off my 2022 season 🙌🏻❤️ Ally and Andrew pulled out all the stops for their classic New England wedding with a Dels truck 🍋, a reception on the water, an unreal cookie 🍪 bar by the grooms mom, and my favorite, a cutout of their Berner Sadie 🐶 Congratulations to A + A!!

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