Hello!

My name is María José Govea and I’m a photographer currently based out of Los Angeles.

I was born and raised in Venezuela. My dad owned a small radio station and I became enamored with the music world from a young age. In my early twenties I decided to move to Canada to become a DJ and study film. After arriving in Toronto, I called myself DJ Maniak and started playing local shows. One good day I picked up a camera and started documenting the electronic music scene around me. Something really clicked. I traded my turntables for lenses, called myself The Super Maniak and never looked back. I’ve been lucky enough to work closely with people like Diplo, Skrillex, A-Track, Arcade Fire, and many other incredible artists, documenting their tours, behind the scenes and creating their promotional images. One day while on tour with Skrillex, he offered to sponsor my visa so I could move to Los Angeles to immerse myself in a bigger music scene. I said yes! 

Since relocating to L.A., I’ve found myself very driven towards portraiture and commercial work, and I bring all the energy from the music world into it. 

Select Clients

Apple, Nike, Red Bull, Toyota, Spotify, Sony Music, LiveNation, Postmates, JNCO, WYNN Resorts, Planet Fitness, 1800 Tequila, Goldfish, Liberty Mutual, T-Mobile, Fiber One, VICE, Diplo, Skrillex, Arcade Fire.