About
Wondering where the name “Beautiful Horizon” comes from? Maria Cueto Hargrove, was born and raised in Brazil ,in the city of “Belo Horizonte”(translates to Beautiful Horizon) by Argentinian parents Leon Eduardo Cueto,and Mirtha Elena Scilletta de Cueto .That was the home she knew for the first 10 years of her life, and either than the US, it will always be a home to her.
When she left Brazil she moved to Toronto,Canada; where she learned English.After two years, she had to move to Turin, Italy; where she learned Italian.After living for two years in Italy, the family moved to the U.S, in Nashville,TN; this is where Maria studied her four years of high school, graduating in 2003.Soon after graduation, moved to Birmingham,AL, where she began college at Jefferson State.After one year in Birmingham, she transferred to The University of Alabama, then transferring to Shelton State where she received her certificate in Cosmetology. Maria always knew she belonged in a creative career, and she always saw things differently than others, she always photographed differently from a young age, but it came naturally to her, until one day her friends saw her images of when she decided to do a small photo shoot with a friend just for fun, and they encouraged to continue taking photos, and that was the day Maria decided to pursue photography with all she had. Currently she continues to live in Tuscaloosa,Alabama. Throughout all of her life,she traveled to many other countries in Europe,and South America, she is also fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Travel broadens ones view of the world and people, which teaches you to appreciate the beauty in everything.
Beautiful Horizon Photography is there to capture, and share the moments that will be treasured forever through the medium of film. Maria believes Photography is NOT just about “taking pictures” and getting the business deal done. There is so much more to that, the creativity and ability to capture emotions through body language, how much passion, love, and joy, or any other emotion there is in just a smile, look, or touch. Beautiful Horizon Photography makes certain that each session and photograph are personalized to each individual client assuring they will treasure it forever.. And as a true photographer, it is her goal, to capture that for her clients, so they can look back at these photos, and always remember. Working with both color,black & white, her photo journalistic style is modern and distinctive with a timeless, classical edge.
Maria Hargrove has also received a Cosmetology Certificate, and offers hair and make up services prior to photo shoots. No need to make several trips to the salon and back, making it a stress-free shoot day.