From Teen Mom To Community Builder: Mayra Bojorquez's Legacy

The studio lights were soft that morning, falling across tiny knit bonnets and delicate wraps as Mayra Bojorquez prepared for another newborn session. At seventeen, she had once been on the other side of the camera, a young mother cradling her baby while others doubted her future. Two decades later, she stands as the owner of MB Photography, one of San Benito County’s most trusted newborn and maternity studios. Her story isn’t just about building a business—it’s about turning judgment into purpose, obstacles into artistry, and personal experience into a community legacy.

Where others saw limitations, Mayra saw inspiration. “I became a mom at 17, and while many saw obstacles, I saw purpose,” she reflects. What began as a way to capture her own children’s fleeting milestones became a calling—shaped by her lived experience of parenthood, refined by technical mastery, and elevated through specialized newborn training and safety expertise. Parents don’t just trust her artistry; they trust her with their most precious moments.

MB Photography has grown into more than a studio—it’s a sanctuary where families feel seen, celebrated, and cared for. From carefully curated props and temperature-controlled comfort to timeless portrait styling, Mayra has built an experience that honors both vulnerability and joy. Families walk into her studio and immediately feel at ease, greeted with warmth, intention, and a deep understanding that these sessions aren’t just photographs—they are once-in-a-lifetime memories being preserved with extraordinary care.

Her recognition reflects both her artistry and her resilience. Mayra received the Phenomenal Woman Award in 2018 for her dedication to uplifting others and turning challenges into triumphs. She has also been recognized locally for her annual toy drives, which bring holiday joy to children and families in need—initiatives that have become as much a part of MB Photography’s identity as her signature newborn portraits.

Community is woven into everything she does. Beyond photography, Mayra has transformed her 3,000-square-foot studio into a destination space for families and visitors from across the Bay Area. The studio houses not only her professional portrait studio but also a sweet baby boutique, filled with bamboo clothing, Montessori-inspired toys, and thoughtful gifts for families. She has also introduced selfie stations, giving teens, families, and friends a playful and creative way to capture their own moments in a beautifully curated space.

Her events have become beloved traditions, breathing new life into downtown San Juan Bautista. Themed gatherings like Royal Princess Tea Parties, Dino Explorer Adventures, Paint-Your-Partner Nights, Teddy & Me Brunch Picnics, and seasonal markets have drawn hundreds of people into the heart of the town. These events not only offer families unique experiences but also provide a platform for local vendors and small businesses to thrive. “My business has always been about more than me. From toy drives to family events, I want MB Photography to be a place that not only captures memories but also helps create them,” Mayra shares.

What distinguishes MB Photography isn’t just the images, but the experience: authentic, timeless, and rooted in empathy. Each session tells a family’s story while adding to Mayra’s own—a story of resilience, service, and purpose. Clients leave with more than photographs; they leave with the comfort of knowing that their story has been honored, their milestones preserved, and their love documented in a way that feels both personal and eternal.

Today, MB Photography stands as proof that from unexpected beginnings, beautiful legacies can be built. Mayra’s journey—from teen motherhood to award-winning entrepreneur, from small-town beginnings to community leader—embodies the very resilience and love she captures in her work.

For families seeking newborn and maternity photography that goes beyond the ordinary, MB Photography offers more than portraits—it provides an experience where milestones are honored, vulnerability is embraced, and memories are created with extraordinary care. Every session becomes part of a larger story: one where teen motherhood grew into entrepreneurial success, where challenges gave rise to community impact, and where each image reflects both love and resilience.

Explore the MB Photography experience at www.mbphotography.org, follow the journey on Instagram @mbphotography.bayarea, join the growing community on Facebook at @mbphotographybayarea, and enjoy behind-the-scenes moments on TikTok at @mbphotography.bayarea. To begin your own chapter in this legacy, schedule your consultation today at (408) 603-3515.