About

Maria J. Avila is a photojournalist based in California, specializing in documentary, news, editorial, medical, travel, corporate, and food photography. She was a member of the Rocky Mountain News photo team awarded the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Spot News (Colorado wild fires). In her 20+ years as a documentary photographer and editor, she was on staff at the San Jose Mercury News, Detroit Free Press, Rocky Mountain News, and San Antonio Express-News. For assignments, workshops, and portfolio edits contact: mariajavilaphotography@gmailcom