With over 50 years of collective experience in the industry and a curated and vetted team of professionals, Forge 28 Studio hosts classes and workshops that bring industry standards and practices to the studio.
In their state of the art space, they forge futures with semi-professional learning for ages 8-18. With dedicated art and creation spaces, music rehearsal and recording labs, film and photo cyclorama, and editing suites.
We capture real, authentic moments in weddings, events, and portraits. Our style is all about telling your story naturally—no stiff poses, just genuine emotions and connections. Whether it’s your big day or a simple portrait session, we’re here to create photos that feel like you.
Mariana's Bio:
Ever since I can remember, I’ve always taken pictures. I grew up with parents who valued capturing the moments in our family! My dad was the king of taking photos with his Canon F1, and my mom had film camera that came with us everywhere. These home videos and film photos are something I have
cherished greatly growing up. I was born and raised in Venezuela and I met my New Yorker husband when he was down there on vacation. I moved 20 years ago and I love the small-town life. I have always had a passion for photography and realized that I can turn that passion into my business! My heart lights up when I get to capture weddings and capture portraits that my clients will enjoy for the rest of their lives!
I went to school for accounting and always wanted to own my own business but I never thought that it would involve photography! I love providing an experience that people can enjoy and love and I get that fulfillment out of photography. I started photography by photographing friends and small weddings 10 years ago and I haven’t stopped since.
When I’m not photographing clients, I love going out for nature hikes here in the Hudson valley. The rugged hike to Sterling Forest is one of
my Bear Mountain or Anthonys nose, Kaaterskill Falls I love going out to eat with my family, Mexican food is always a favorite! We love traveling…who doesn’t? Though we like to go to new places each time with the kids so they can experience different parts of the country and the world.
You can most definitely find me at the home office drinking some tea while editing, answering emails or setting up Google Meets, or scrolling through Instagram searching some inspiration for a delicious dinner recipe.
