Meet Maria

My journey with photography began long before the digital era, with film cameras, darkrooms, and the magic of watching an image slowly appear. My first paid job was photographing an Alice Cooper concert, a wonderfully wild introduction to professional photography and the beginning of a lifelong love for visual storytelling.

Over the years, life took me in many directions. I travelled, taught skiing in Austria, completed a Ph.D., and eventually put my camera aside for a while. Then I became a mother, and somewhere along the way, that creative spark came back, stronger than ever.

Today, through Born Wild Photography, I photograph intimate elopements and destination weddings across Norway. From the dramatic peaks of Lofoten to quiet fjords and wild coastal landscapes, I help couples create days that feel intentional, adventurous, and completely their own.

I only photograph in Norway because this is home. I know the changing weather, the Arctic light, the seasons, and the places that aren’t always found on a map. I know when to wait for the light, when to change the plan, and where to go when you want to escape the crowds.

My mission is simple: to help you create an elopement that feels like you, meaningful, unhurried, and full of the things that matter most. And to preserve not only how it looked, but how it felt, so you can return to those moments for years to come.