Mara Zalite: a Brooklyn-based photographer and creator

event photography, nyc street photography, professional headshots, printmaking, cards, collage, custom design.

bridal showers, baby showers, recitals, choir and band performances, grad photos, senior portraits, pickleball and sports, promotional photos

I believe in catching real moments, the ones no one is noticing, but the ones that bring character to any event. I don’t believe in time limits or photo limits - you should get the shots you envisioned and those you couldn’t have imagined, until we’re both satisfied. Reach out today in the about section of my page and let’s set up a photography session or a custom artwork!

Two people playing pickleball indoors, one wearing a backwards cap and light blue shirt focusing on the game, holding a paddle.

Person playing pickleball indoors, wearing a blue NYC sweatshirt and holding a paddle on a blue court with "Gotham Pickleball" on the wall.

Older woman touching younger woman's face at an event with a welcome sign and photos in the background.

A woman and a child by a gift table, with various presents and a card box, in a room with a wine display in the background.

Two women laughing and sitting at a wooden table with a vibrant, colorful background.

Two women playing pickleball indoors, one wearing a black dress and the other a blue "New York" shirt, both holding paddles and laughing on a blue court.

Two people playing pickleball indoors, focusing on a player in blue shirt hitting a ball with a paddle.

Women sitting at a wooden table writing on cards at a social event.

A wooden table with a pearl-studded clutch, a pink frosted cupcake, and several bridal shower-themed cards. The cards include a menu, a trivia game titled 'How well do you know Emily?', and a 'Guess Who?' game. The cards feature blue floral designs.

A woman in a white dress smiles while embraced by a man in a blue suit. He kisses her on the temple. The background features a Mediterranean-style building with white walls and colorful flowers.

A person wearing a black long-sleeve top and light blue jeans, standing indoors with hands in pockets. Bright sunlight casts a shadow on the wall, and there are pink flowers and a cactus plant in the background.

A group of people sitting at a table in a restaurant setting, with two children in the foreground wearing colorful dresses. A couple is participating in a shoe game, lifting shoes in the air, surrounded by guests in a celebratory atmosphere.

Bridal shower napkin with "Cheers to the Future Mrs. Fleisher" printed on it, featuring a champagne glass and beads design, alongside a white flower pen on a wooden surface.

Smiling woman sitting on a chair, wearing a black long-sleeve top and light blue pants, with a floral arrangement and copper lamp in the background, in a sunlit room.

A group of women hugging and laughing at a social gathering.

Woman in black sweater sitting on a chair in a sunlit room with colorful artwork, flowers, and potted plants.

Colorful flower arrangement in a vase on a white shelf with roses, poppies, and long green tendrils. Modern art in the background.

Elderly man with glasses wearing a tuxedo and bow tie.

Person sitting in a chair next to a dresser with flowers and a copper lamp, sunlight streaming through large windows.

Decorative floral arrangement with roses, poppies, and fuchsia-colored flowers in a gray vase, placed on a white surface.

Elderly woman with white hair and red glasses smiling, wearing a blue top, standing indoors with framed artwork in the background.

Young child with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a colorful shirt, smiling indoors with a blurred background of a cozy living room.

Young child with long hair and bangs, wearing a light blue shirt with a cute cat design, standing outdoors in a natural setting.

Young boy in yellow shirt with construction vehicles print looking upward.

Child reaching for a yellow cake with a "Two Fast" topper and two candles.

Child lying on parent's lap wearing a brown long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans, with the parent's hand resting gently on the child's back, and the parent wearing a bracelet and jeans with a tear.

A joyful family sitting on a carpeted floor in front of a couch, laughing and hugging with the child in the center.

Newborn baby in basket wearing blue pajamas and a patterned hat, lying on a textured blue blanket.

Choir conductor leading a group of female singers in red dresses during a performance.

Adult hand reaching towards a baby's hand gripping a finger, both surrounded by blue fabric.

Choir members singing in formal attire with men in dark suits and women in red dresses, holding sheet music.

Group of people in blue dresses standing on a wooden floor in a well-lit room.

Girls watching a choir with conductor in a church setting

Audience member takes photo of choir performance with smartphone in a church setting.

A choir conductor gesturing while leading a choir of female singers dressed in red, holding black music folders, in a well-lit indoor setting with blurred text on the wall in the background.

Girl with braided hair wearing a blue shirt with white text, watching a choir standing in a church with a large cross in the background.

People sitting in pews at a church, one person clapping and smiling, while others look towards the front.

Elderly couple with a woman in a pink top and blue visor comforting a man in a green shirt; blurred lights and building in the background.

People in formal attire with their hands on their chests standing in a room with paintings.

Choir group performing with conductor in front, female members in red dresses, male members in dark suits and bow ties, singing in a wood-paneled venue.

A choir performing in a church setting, with men in dark suits standing in the back and women in red dresses in the front. View from behind an audience member.

A group of people holding hands in a circle during a dance class, wearing casual clothing, with a focus on two people in pink shirts clasping hands.

A family celebrating Christmas in a living room with a decorated tree. A woman and a man are kneeling while two children are jumping in front of them, all appearing cheerful and festive.

A young child in a blue coat smiling while swinging on a swing with yellow chains, with a person standing in the background in an outdoor park.

Black and white photo of a person standing on a dock by a lake, with the sun setting on the horizon.

A young child in a pink shirt rolling dough with a rolling pin on a floured surface, surrounded by adults. One adult is holding a pot above the child's head. Copper wall decor is visible in the background.

Elderly person wearing a Cornell University cap and sunglasses, sitting outdoors in a foldable chair, smiling.

Mara Zalite: a Brooklyn-based photographer and creator

event photography, nyc street photography, professional headshots, printmaking, cards, collage, custom design.

mara zalite