let’s do it, let’s make some memories

Have an idea for working together or just want to say hi? Reach out below or shoot an email to zalimar.studio@gmail.com. Let’s work together to create…. well, anything.

Mara Zalite is a Sunset Park, Brooklyn-based event photographer who believes in taking the time to get all of the shots and will have edited photos back to you within 72 hours (quicker if you need!). She does not set image count limits on any of her projects. Mara loves catching the in-between moments that no one notices, but that make every event amazing.

Corporate parties, kids' birthdays, bridal and baby showers, recitals, music performances, sports events in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Jersey City, Hoboken, and beyond!

When not creating things and moments, Mara leads the New York Latvian folk dancing group “Jumalīte” and plans events within the New York Latvian community. As a Tulane University cum laude graduate, Mara worked as a data analyst at an investment bank for 5 years and then ran all sides of the business of an art studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn for 4 years. She’s great with toddlers, kids, teens, and adults - a people person! Have an idea for working together or just want to say hi? Reach out and let’s work together to create…. well, anything.

What the people are saying (aka, reviews):

  • “We had a wonderful experience working with Mara, she was professional and responsive to all of my inquiries. She was warm, patient, and incredibly attentive to detail, capturing each special moment with care and artistry. Mara has a natural ability to make children feel comfortable in front of the camera, which truly brought out their personalities in every shot. All the photos were beautifully composed and thoughtfully edited, preserving the spirit and joy of the day. We're so grateful for her work and we will have her to capture our future events. I am highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and kind photographer!”

    May 2025 | 5-star Google review (piano recital)

  • “I used Mara for my bridal shower and wow- she was incredible! Super easy to work with, personable, reliable, and captured the day beautifully through her photos. She documented every detail perfectly including awesome candid shots of my guests and myself, detail shots, and group photos. She made sure I got any photo I wanted. She delivered the photos to me digitally just two days later which was so appreciated. I highly recommend Mara for your future photography needs!”

    May 2025 | 5-star Google review (bridal shower)

  • “Needed a photographer in a hurry for a last-minute job and I am absolutely thrilled with Zalimar’s results! As a longtime PR professional, I can recommend Mara's work as being of the highest quality. She understood exactly what I was looking for – compelling action shots of people having fun while playing pickleball. Her results were fantastic; both the venue and the group playing were delighted with her images. She delivered lots of choices, in focus, on time. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Highly recommend!”

    April 2025 | 5-star Google review (pickleball)

  • “Mara is insanely talented. I wanted to create a headshot that felt fun, and relaxed. With just one inspo photo, Mara came to my apartment with suggestions, full layouts, kindly adjusting set up to make sure we reached a photo that felt fun for my business. We started with a chill exercise and she started the whole process with saying "we can take as many as you need." It made me feel immediately at ease. I am 100% working with her in the future and highly recommend! Life saver.”

    March 2025 | 5-star Google review (headshots)

  • Mara was amazing to work with! Professional, punctual, and very talented. The photos came out beautifully and captured every detail perfectly. Highly recommend!”

    August 2025 | 5-star Google review (corporate event)

Young girl smiling and playing with water outdoors, splashing water over her face, wearing a sleeveless dress with a floral pattern, holding a green bucket.
Young girl dancing and jumping with arms raised at a lively indoor party or dance event, surrounded by other children, colorful lights, and graffiti on the wall.
Children at a party, some dancing and some sitting on the floor, with colorful lights and a graffiti wall in the background.
A young girl with curly hair wearing a tiara and a gray shirt, smiling while painting with pink and purple colors on paper at a table covered with orange and red cloth. In the background, other children and art supplies are visible in an art classroo
Children playing outside, reaching for bubbles with sticks, in a grassy yard surrounded by trees.
A young boy with curly blonde hair wearing a colorful striped shirt blowing soap bubbles outdoors, with blurred people in the background.
Family celebrating a birthday with a cake and sparklers, with two children and an older man, in a decorated room.
A young girl with red hair and blue eyes sitting outdoors in a forest, wearing a shiny, purple dress.
An older man and a young girl walk on a dirt path surrounded by lush green trees in a park.
A woman smiling and holding a young girl with butterfly wings and fairy costume at an outdoor event.
A man holding a smiling baby outdoors with a blurry green background.
A young boy in a colorful plaid shirt and blue shorts holding a blue water bottle, standing outdoors with adults nearby.
A woman with black hair sitting at a grand piano in a recording studio, wearing a light-colored blazer and white attire.
A woman with black hair wearing a white blazer playing the piano viewed through a mirror.
Two young children with bright blue eyes dressed in winter jackets and hats sitting in a stroller outdoors, smiling and playing.
A man with a black beret, tattoos on his left arm, and a goatee, holding a black smartphone with the screen facing outward, standing outdoors in an urban setting with a blurred background of people, buildings, and a neon sign.
A man with slicked back hair, posing on stage with a confident expression, wearing a black t-shirt featuring a microphone graphic, in a dark setting with lights.
A woman sitting on a beige armchair near a window with sunlight shining in, next to a white dresser with a bouquet of flowers and a copper-colored lamp on top.
An elderly woman with short, curly white hair and red glasses, wearing a blue top with a decorative brooch, appears surprised or intrigued, standing indoors with framed artwork in the background.
Close-up of two people holding hands, with a group of people blurred in the background in an outdoor green setting.
A smiling elderly man with glasses and white hair, dressed in a tuxedo with a white bow tie, standing indoors.
Two people, a woman in a blue dress and a man in a green suit, walking away through tall grass in a lush green park or forest during daytime.
Women sitting at a table, signing cards, with plates, glasses of water, and utensils in front of them, during a gathering or celebration.
Women hugging and smiling in a social setting, with shelves of books in the background.
A bridal shower table setup with a white pearl decorated clutch, several printed game and menu cards, and a pink cupcake in a black paper cup.
A man with curly hair in a blue suit kisses a woman with long dark hair on the head, as she smiles at the camera, in front of a colorful Mediterranean-style background with white buildings and vibrant flowers.
People celebrating at a party, some with drinks, some talking, some standing, in a modern room with a wine storage behind.
An elderly woman with gray hair touching a smiling young woman with dark hair on her face, both in a warm moment at a celebration, with a welcome sign and floral decorations in the background.
Two women sitting at a table laughing and talking, with colorful background and flowers.
Close-up of a white wedding dress with floral embroidery and sheer fabric, resting on a patterned carpet.
Group of four people standing outside on a lawn, smiling and holding drinks, viewed through a window with orange frame, with bushes and flowering plants in the background.
Three women gathered in a bright room, two with their backs visible looking at their phones, while the third woman in the background is talking and touching her chin.
A smiling blonde woman in a white dress holding a colorful bouquet of flowers in a bright room.
Colorful flower arrangement in a white vase with pink, peach, white, yellow, and purple blooms, placed on a white surface near a window with bright natural light.