Marina Maldonado Fotografía

As a portrait photographer, Marina Maldonado brings over 16 years of experience capturing the essence of each person in Cartagena. Her approach focuses on creating honest, characterful images: she avoids forced poses and instead seeks authentic moments that convey personality, confidence and naturalness. Why choose Marina? She knows Cartagena — its light, color and architecture — and uses those elements to enhance every portrait. Marina works in a calm, personable way: her method combines friendly direction and conversation so even those who feel uneasy in front of the camera can relax and show themselves as they are. The result is photographs with presence and serenity, designed to stand the test of time. Her working process is clear and personal: it begins with a short consultation to understand your goals and style; she suggests locations in Cartagena that match the desired aesthetic; and during the session she guides with sensitivity, attending to composition and expression. After the shoot, Marina selects and professionally retouches the images to preserve naturalness and visual coherence. Beyond conventional portraits, Marina develops creative and emblematic sessions — for example her signature "Flying Dress" shoots that play with movement and dresses to produce evocative images within the portrait framework. Every session is tailored to the individual: lighting, framing and pacing are adapted so the experience is comfortable and fluid. The passion behind her work is simple: telling human stories through portraiture. Whether for a personal project, a professional image update, or to preserve a moment, her offering combines technical skill, sensitivity and respect for each client's individuality. If you are looking for a portrait photographer in Cartagena who understands your style and will guide you with professionalism and warmth, Marina Maldonado offers sessions designed to reveal your best self in front of the camera.