Marcia and Michael, parents to five beautiful children, including Mia, their nonverbal autistic daughter, found themselves navigating the unique joys and challenges of raising a special needs child.

Marcia and Michael were deeply attuned to her world, witnessing the myriad ways in which she illuminated their lives with her boundless spirit. Yet, they also recognized the struggles Mia faced in a world that often failed to understand her needs and celebrate her uniqueness.

During a discussion with Mia's therapist, they discovered that many families like theirs felt excluded from traditional photography settings, where the environment could be overwhelming for children like Mia.

Touched by this realization and inspired by Mia's resilience, Marcia and Michael were determined to make a difference. They believed fervently that every child deserved to have their moments captured and celebrated, regardless of their abilities. Thus, Mia's Moments was born.

About Us

We have been called to serve the Special Needs Community!

Founded by Marcia Maldonado, Mia's Moments thrives on the ethos of embracing individuality. Our team is a mosaic of talents drawn from various domains, including photography, creative direction, and client engagement. Together, we are committed to our vision of celebrating the unique beauty and joy of special needs children through our heartfelt work. Mia's Moments is a Woman/Veteran owned small business.

Kristen Hare

Head Photographer

Marcia Maldonado

Founder/Operations Manager

Carolann Morrison, MS BCBA LBA

Team Mentor/Behavior Support

Carolann is a certified ABA therapist. Click Below to learn about Carolann's amazing work with Special needs families.

Kristen specializes in Photography and editing of all kinds. Click below to see her portfolio

Our Team

Marcia is a special needs Mom and a retired United States Air Force Veteran.