Anne Marie Maier is a native of Ithaca, New York and a self-taught photographer. Her earliest photographic experiences began with an old Kodak Brownie “box” camera and it soon turned into a passion as she began to explore life through the lens. The surrounding landscapes and abundant wildlife of upstate New York became an endless source of beautiful images to capture.

“Photography allows me to express how I view my world and share the breath-taking beauty and serendipitous moments that are uniquely the Finger Lakes.”

In recent years, traveling to visit children and grandchildren has presented many new opportunities to experience the magnificent and very different beauty of the Southwest. After much encouragement from family and friends, Anne Marie began selling her work and opened Lumaria in February 2009.

Anne Marie and her husband Bill reside in Penfield, NY. Free time together is often spent taking scenic hikes with their dog Gracie, and boating on the Finger Lakes.