I'm a Derbyshire photographer, NICU nurse and mum to my little girl, Olive.

Nursing shaped a lot of who I am. It's taught me patience, empathy and how to make people feel at ease in situations where they really don't know what to expect. Photography felt like a natural extension of that ~ a way to tell stories and hold onto moments that would otherwise just disappear.

I started Shots by Maz because I wanted to do more than take nice pictures. I wanted families to have something to go back to. Something that actually looks and feels like their life, not a polished version of it.

Becoming a mum to Olive changed how I see everything I photograph. You notice things differently when you know how quickly it all moves. That perspective comes with me to every session.

I put a lot of thought into making the experience feel good, not just the end result. From the planning conversations beforehand to the moment we wrap up, I want you to leave feeling like it was easy and enjoyable ~  because it should be!