My name is Maria and I am the owner of Take Off Media and I am a professional photographer and videographer based in Hillside NJ. I have over 7 years of experience in photography and video, I obtained my Bachelors degree in Communications and Media Production at William Paterson University.

My passion for photography began during my college years, I started as a videographer and editor but then I saw my path leaning more towards photography. With all the experience I gained during my college years I was able to prep, capture, and edit all the content myself which created my own unique style with both photo and video. I started my business with special events, offering both photography and video packages, this is a service I still provide however, about 3 years ago I expanded my photography knowledge to studio portraits and it is something that I am very passionate about. I decided not to focus on just one category but to keep many options open to my clients, meaning, Take Off Media is now a photography company where you can find most photography services that you might need.

I invite you to explore this site and discover the services I offer, and if you can't find what you're looking for I am open to set a customize session for you !

Lastly, I want to use this space to express my gratitude and thank my family for everything they've done to help me grow my business. Thank you, Mom, Dad, Danny, Chris, and, of course, my incredible husband for your endless support. And let’s not forget our beloved fur son, Levi, for his constant emotional support ♥

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