About Us

Mara by the Waves began at rock bottom, with a girl, a golden retriever, and a camera.
At a time when everything else felt uncertain, one thing remained constant: the quiet, unwavering loyalty of my golden retriever, Mara. She stayed by my side when the world felt heavy, when words fell short, and when silence felt unbearable. In the stillness of those moments, I picked up a camera, not for art, but for peace.
Nature became my therapy. Wildlife photography gave me something to focus on, something to chase, something that reminded me of the beauty still left in the world. Every photo I took helped stitch a little piece of myself back together. And through it all, Mara was there, my compass, my calm, my inspiration.
Mara by the Waves is a tribute to her loyalty, to the healing found in the wild, and to the silent bonds that carry us through. Every graphic tee in this shop is inspired by that journey. It also features photos of wildlife captured through my lens, as well as designs made especially for fellow dog lovers and wild-hearted souls.
Whether you're drawn to the quiet strength of people fighting battles they don't care to share, the free spirit of birds, or the unshakable love of a dog, I hope you find a piece of yourself here, just like I did.
Thank you for supporting something that came from a place of love, loss, and healing.
This shop exists because of Mara, and now, it's for you too.