Maria Menounos is hands down my favorite female celebrity to photograph. Why? Well, for one, she is beautiful and my camera loves her. But she is also funny, quirky and downright cool to be around!

Here she is, knowing my camera is ready to shoot and what does she do? She gives me the shot of the day 😉  You are so cute Maria! And, thank you for the laughs!

These were taken when Maria and Dancing with the Stars partner Derek Hough were having lunch with Derek’s mother and some friends at The Grove.

There is no doubt that Maria and Derek have gotten extremely close since partnering up on the dance floor. But don’t think for a moment that the two are dating or paring off, off the floor. Not only have the two denied any dating rumors, Maria is in fact in a long-term relationship with director Keven Undergaro.

But for now, while the two are dancing away, we can enjoy pics of this cute dancing duo couple.