Maria Chao Photography

08/29/2026

North Highlands Area people go support two small businesses today! ❤️

💕 SACRAMENTO MOMS SAVE THE DATE!💕

Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this Saturday?! 🥰 We’re bringing Pixie Plush Co. x Boba Storie Tea together for a super cute Fidget Trade & Pet Plushie Adoption Event! 🧸🐾🧋

✨ Bring your fidgets to TRADE with other kids
✨ Trade & make new friends
✨ Adopt your very own pet plushie starting at just $15 🐶🐱🐴
✨ Get an official adoption certificate 📜💕
✨ Grab some delicious boba while the kids have fun! 🧋

📅 Saturday, August 29th
⏰ 1PM–4PM
📍 Boba Storie Tea
5247 Elkhorn Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95758

💕 An event you don’t want your kids to miss out on!

Come hang out, trade, create, adopt a new plushie BFF, and enjoy some boba! 🥹🧸🧋

Tag a mama who needs a Saturday activity! 👇💕

08/06/2026

My little studio manager giving the official tour 🎀📸 Welcome to Maria Chao Photography — tucked right here in Sacramento! Come see where the magic happens and let’s capture your family’s story next ✨ Link in bio to book!

05/30/2026

A year ago, God placed the most beautiful blessing into our arms 🌈🤍

Our rainbow baby, our answered prayer, our Victoria.
Thank you, Jesus, for every laugh, every milestone, and every moment we get to love her.

Happy first birthday to our sweet girl ✨

05/30/2026

8 years of loving you has been the greatest gift of my life. Happy Birthday to my Olivia girl 🤍

05/25/2026

Had to hop in this trend because it’s so cute 💗

05/15/2026

Hey everyone! Father’s Day Minis are officially in the works! 🎉 Help me pick the perfect weekend — vote below!
📅 June 6–7 (a couple weeks before Father’s Day)
📅 June 13–14 (Father’s Day weekend)
Which works best for your family? Comment or vote! 👇
Also — do you prefer having your photos ready before Father’s Day so you can print them or post on the day, or do you love the idea of shooting on Father’s Day weekend? Let me know below! 🙌

05/05/2026

These are just 40 of my favorite cake smash sessions that I’ve never posted… until now 🎂✨ Every single one is custom, messy, and SO worth it 😍 If your little one has a birthday coming up, this is your sign to book! Sacramento area 📍
Classic Cake Smash starts at $345 — milk bath included 🛁
Booking link in bio 🎉 Or DM me “CAKE” and I’ll send you all the info!
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05/01/2026

If you’re in this aisle… you might need me next 🤍

From that first positive test to holding your baby in your arms — I’m here to capture it all.

Tag a mama who needs to see this 👀

04/17/2026

Cap & gown energy ✨ Senior season is here and I am SO ready to celebrate you. If you’re a Class of 2026 grad in the Sacramento area, your portraits should feel as big as this moment. 🎓📸 Book your senior session now — spots are limited!
📍 Sacramento, CA | Book the link in bio

04/16/2026

🌸 Motherhood Mini Sessions | Sacramento Family Photographer
There’s something so sacred about this season — the tiny hands, the soft weight of a baby on your chest, the way your kids still reach for you. These moments don’t last, but your photos will. 🤍
I’m still booking Motherhood Mini Sessions in Sacramento this weekend (April 18th & 19th) — and a few spots are still open!
✨ Studio portraits in North Highlands, CA
✨ Warm, timeless setups — perfect for mamas with newborns, toddlers, or both
✨ Done-for-you styling + editing included
✨ $200 · limited availability
Whether you’re a new mom, a mom of multiples, or just someone who’s never in the photos — this session is for you. 💕
📍 Sacramento, CA · North Highlands Studio
📅 April 18 & 19
👉 Book the link in bio.