Photographic experiences around the world to learn, observe and create with intention.
At Top Photography we believe that photography goes much further than mastering a camera. For us, every image is born from the way we observe, from the connection with the environment and from the intention with which we decide to tell a story.
We create photographic workshops for people who want to learn, perfect their technique and live memorable visual experiences in extraordinary destinations. Every trip is designed to help you develop your eye [o “your gaze”], understand light better, strengthen your composition and create images with more emotion and meaning.
Top Photography is guided by photographers with their own vision, a deep connection with nature and a sensitive way of telling stories through the image.
12 years behind the camera. Self-taught.
She travels to feel, dives to connect, pilots drones to discover new perspectives, and photographs to tell stories.
Her camera is her bridge to the world: to the ocean, wildlife, and landscapes that remind us how small we are and how vast nature is.
Each image is born from respect, patience, and admiration for the planet. She doesn’t only seek to capture what is seen, but what is felt: the calm, the strength, the freedom, and the magic of being present.
Every photograph is her way of thanking the Earth, raising awareness, and inspiring conservation.
Awards & Recognition
• National Photography Contest México en una Imagen, 2019 — 2nd Place, Nature
• Finalist, Haz Click con México, 2021
• Winner, National Nature Photography Contest — CONABIO, 2022
• Top Ten representing Mexico at the World Cup, 2025
Photographer born in Venezuela and based in Mexico. Her path toward image-making emerges from a profound transformation: after more than two decades devoted to mechanical engineering, she found in photography a new language for seeing and inhabit the world. Her training in art schools and at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey shaped an intimate and reflective visual practice.
Her work is built on the encounter between human beings, nature, and territory, exploring memory, identity, and the traces of time. Through a contemplative gaze and carefully crafted compositions, her images invite us to pause, to engage in conscious observation and a sensory experience.
She has participated in collective exhibitions in Mexico, China, and Russia, and her work has been recognized internationally, including several mentions and a publication in National Geographic Spain in 2022.
She has won photography competitions such as Reflejos del Alma (2019, 2022, 2023), Lo Hecho en México 2019 (TOP 50), WPE Awards 2023 and 2024 (Best 100 Photographers), 35Awards 9th (TOP 50 Aerial, TOP 35 Wildlife and Macro), Siena Awards 2025 (TOP 10 Journeys & Adventures) as well as Best Northern Regional Photography at El México de los Mexicanos Contest 2024,
Her creative pursuit is sustained by a deep connection with her surroundings and the creation of images that speak with honesty and soul.
Mexican with a degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biology, she currently works as a professional photographer, a field in which she has 14 years of experience.
Through her brand Top Photography, she offers photography workshops aimed both at people who wish to learn how to use their camera from scratch and at more experienced photographers looking to refine different techniques. These workshops have been attended by hundreds of participants in Mexico and in various parts of the world.
Her specialty is landscape and nature photography. As a photographer, she feels a deep connection with the natural environment and the scenes she captures. She is passionate about photographing moments of special light, in which contrasts and tones highlight the grandeur, atmosphere, and details of the landscape.
Throughout her career, Mariana has participated in numerous photography contests and calls for entries, both nationally and internationally, earning important recognitions, including: