Hi, I'm Maria. I was born in Long Beach, CA and was raised in Los Angeles. I still live in the L.A. area with my wonderful husband and vibrant kids. We also have a stubborn and silly dog named Simon.

I graduated from nursing school in 2014 with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and began my career as a Registered Nurse in 2015. Most of my experience as a nurse is in the operating room, a place I thought I would never, ever work. More recently, I have had the pleasure of transitioning into a new role I also never expected to work in: a nurse Care Coach! I help many people around the country improve their lives through making positive, lasting changes to their health.

Something I also never expected was starting a photobooth business. I love being a nurse, but since becoming a mom, I developed a deep desire to create something more for my life outside the typical 9-5. I was seeking out ways to continue serving others and diversify my skillset, all while raising my children. My husband has extensive experience in the special events industry and encouraged me to think about it. I started to think about my own experience as a guest at different special events and what I find myself enjoying at those events.

Any time I go to a special event, the first thing I always look for is the photobooth. I do this for two reasons: 1. photobooths are fun and 2. I love having a keepsake from the special event, something to remember all the fun I had. That being said, I've been to events that had great photobooths and others that needed improvement.

I began to think about how to solve the common problems seen in photobooth businesses: the lack of event individuality related to outdated props and filters, long waiting times for printing, and no way to share event memories on social media other than glare-filled pictures of still-photograph printouts taken with a smart phone… to name a few. I needed to find a way to serve customers by allowing them to have a say in making their event special.

PopTapSnap was created. From the plethora of backdrops to choose from, to the different filters and customizable templates, to the media features that'll set your event trending on your social media platforms, to being able to digitally share your event memories instantly... you're in charge.

The mobility of my photobooth set-up gives me the flexibility to serve you in different environments and venues. I literally pop up, you pop in, tap, and snap. It’s that simple. And while I wish to be every vendor you need for your event, I can't be! That's why I've also collaborated with the best DJ and the best creative artists to point you in the direction of great music, high quality customizable props, and other details you may need for your special event.

I can’t wait to serve you. It’s my pleasure to. Let’s get to making memories!

ABOUT THE OWNER

MARIA