About My Work
Maya Seaman Creative is the culmination of 10+ years of professional experience in the magazine, brand marketing, and social media management spaces. As a San Diego-based food and beverage photographer, I create visually striking images for bars, restaurants, and brands that engage the senses using vibrant color, luscious detail, energetic motion, and attention to craftsmanship.
My work goes beyond simply showcasing a dish or drink—it tells a story. Whether capturing the ambiance of a restaurant, the artistry behind a cocktail, or the myriad ways in which your product reigns supreme, my goal is to make every image as enticing as the experience itself.
On a personal level, I’m an excellent communicator and collaborator who wants to make sure my clients are as pleased with the experience of working with me as they are with the work itself. Beautiful marketing imagery is an investment in your business that will leave a lasting impression on your clientele, and I take that responsibility as your photographer seriously.
I would love to talk with you about how I can help elevate your business—reach out at any time!
About Me: From palm trees to pines and back again
In 2010, I moved from San Diego to Portland, Oregon where I dove deeply into the city’s vibrant food and beverage scenes. After I finished my Masters in Writing at Portland State University in 2012, I began working as a writer-editor for Saga City Media (publishers of Portland Monthly, Oregon Wine, and Travel Portland). Inspired by life at a magazine publisher, I picked up a camera and added visual storytelling to my wheelhouse, eagerly capturing all of Portland’s liquid color and local flavor.
But the pandemic hit Portland hard, and after a year of navigating city-wide disruptions, catastrophic fires, and shifting business landscapes, I made the hard decision in 2021 to trade pine trees for palms and move home. Now I’m embracing a new chapter in San Diego by pursuing my passion for food and beverage photography with renewed purpose and creativity.
When I’m not working, you can find me bent over plants shooting macro photography in my garden or tinkering with cocktail creation and dessert baking.
You can follow me at: @seamanshoots and @tinylifebigworld on Instagram.
