Her favorite part of photographing events is capturing special moments in time that those pictured can look back on. Maria Kaffes is a public relations student at Syracuse University.

Maria Kaffes is the Communications Director of the Syracuse Men’s Hockey Team.

Kaffes is a junior at Syracuse University studying Public Relations with a minors in sport management and creative writing. She fell in love with sports photography when she realized how it can touch people’s lives. She is currently serving as the Communications Director for the Syracuse Men's ACHA Hockey Team while still holding the title of Team Photographer. Providing content for the players and their families while growing the fanbase has been the most rewarding experience of her life. She curates stories through press releases, photography and social media content.

Her style is focusing on the details, like the smile after a goal, a quiet moment on the bench or sidelines, the scratches on a helmet that show grit, or the threads of a jersey, but she also loves to capture the bigger picture. She is pursuing a degree in public relations at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with minors in sports management and creative writing.