MARIA SAMORA
Maria Samora (b. 1975) is a Native American jeweler born and raised in Taos, New Mexico. She apprenticed with goldsmith Phil Poirier for ten years, launching her namesake brand soon after. She was first selected to show at the Santa Fe Indian Market in 2005 and has won the Market’s first prize several times in subsequent years. In 2018 the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture honored her with a Living Treasure award and the exhibitionMaria Samora: Master of Elegance. Samora’s designs can be found in museums and galleries across the country and at Maria Samora Studio in Taos.
KEVIN REBHOLTZ
Kevin Rebholtz is a freelance photographer who was originally trained as a photo journalist while working at an adventure travel magazine in Hong Kong. His path has meandered from Asia through Northern California and ultimately to Taos via his work as a guide for an active travel company; for the past 19 years partnering with Maria and helping her achieve her creative dreams.
STUDIO TEAM
Joshlyn Marino
Joshlyn Marino's passion for beauty and a life full of learning led her down the road to pursue an apprenticeship to become a jeweler. She enjoys many other activities that inspire lifelong pursuit: studying Argentine tango, practices of yoga and Ayurveda, downhill and telemark skiing, mushroom and wild plant foraging, and gardening, to name a few. When not occupied with any of the above, she is found spending time in mountains, near water, or in big cities exploring the world, preferably with friends and dogs.