Hi there and welcome to my new BLOG! This site will highlight my recent work as well as keep you posted on announcements or specials that I am offering. I am inspired by all of you so please leave your comments ~ I will also be promoting other artists and sharing the love of art in all forms...so please click on the links I leave. Thanks~ Maggie
"We are only beginning to learn what to say in a photograph. The world we live in is a succession of fleeting moments, any one of which might say something significant."
- Alfred Eisenstaedt
I just took a walk and I stopped to smell some pink honeysuckle flowers that were incredibly sweet~ just a little reminder of all things good, gifts from God we sometimes take for granted….so , don’t forget to stop and smell the flowers. Happy Friday~
p.s. went back with my camera after my walk 
I love to see how kids grow and change. These three are so sweet and full of it! I mean full of personality, energy and genuine love for one another. Below is a photo from a few years back~ and the rest are from an extremely hot (over 100) afternoon last week. I like the blue tongues, the red cheeks and bubbles – it’s all about summer~
~comfort
slushy
favorite swing~
Thanks sooo much K & K, J, M & M~ despite the incredible heat we had a blast & I loved seeing all of you~ till next time , enjoy your fun summer yard pics!
Maggie ~
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So we dropped my girl off yesterday…just left her right there in the parking lot of her dorm. Of course we moved her in and hung stuff, ran a few errands, made sure her books were paid for, went to lunch with her roomate & her parents and then we said goodbye , hugged and watched her walk away. Just like that. That was it. It wasn’t dramatic, I didn’t cry, haven’t cried (except for reading the letter my husband left in her computer bag…I haven’t cried)…I feel good and I feel empty. Actually I was going to do a fun post of old photos of her going to school mixed with new but I just don’t have it in me. I am going to post the few that stood out from yesterday. Her last words leaving our house as she leaned over the bannister were, “Mom, should I take my B’s”?, (her blankets that she still sleeps with from birth!)….she thought for a moment and said, “aww, heck, they’re coming with me”! ~ that’s my girl.
Em & Em~ roomies!
and she’s off….that’s her in the distance. That’s how fast it was. I had a flash of her at 5 going thru the hall with her oversized backpack….and then we drove off.
the day before leaving…finished her collage for dorm~
well, she surely changed mine~
My life has been so hectic this year. I R E A L L Y needed a vacation & truly wanted a SPA with some pampering. In my mind I saw a hammock and umbrella drinks, deep massages and cozy dinners. We went camping. I love camping but I really needed or thought I needed the other trip. Until….I saw the mountains and rivers and the air was splendid and the tension left my head …a week wasn’t going to be enough I thought, but it worked. I am better. My soul is full again~ I feel like I have strength for what lies ahead.
“Eventually all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the worlds great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of the rocks are timeless teardrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs.
I am haunted to waters”.
the quest for the perfect toasted marshmallow~ this is how I like mine
Dream Lake~
~we met up with some family in Estes after this and had a great time ~ packing up the tent was bitter sweet. I cannot lie, I enjoy sleeping ! We didn’t get much sleep in the tent but we had a great time! Great company, food & laughs~ and a gorgeous spot.
I think fishing is a man’s dream. They love it…I get it… It’s a type of religion and I wish my husband could fish all the time because it is when he is the happiest.
fresh catch
I am still high off the mountains and streams, air so fresh you wish you could bottle it up and keep it in your purse for emergencies…thank you God for this beautiful earth~
”I am haunted by waters”
~ Norman Maclean ( A River runs through it)
I am fairly easy to please because I love to do so many things. I would say that roaming a beautiful farm full of wild flowers, ponds and cattle is going to be high on my list of wonderful things to do….now add my camera, a beautiful girl with an incredible smile and an evening sun casting light that takes your breath away~ perfect. This girl exudes loveliness all over the place.
one of my very favorites
We finished our shoot on top of the bail of hay….had no idea fire ants were lurking there…. ouch!
Loved the energy ~ bohemian beauty meets farm girl…you were amazing “B”! Good luck with senior year!~ keep in touch.
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Awhile back I took M & J’s engagement photos~ they are so young & in love…expecting their first baby & obviously thrilled, “over the moon” excited about it. I personally love a woman that embraces her pregnancy and ever growing “shape”…it’s such a beautiful thing… ~ when a person is willing to be vulnerable and revealing the mood is amazing and it comes through in a way that is hard to describe.~ I appreciate the clients of mine that want these photos for themselves and are comfortable, empowered and joyful about who they are.
Here are just a handful of my favorite shots~
A perfect evening ~ FYI these were shot in late evening…the last shots were taken around 8:15 pm…
Look for baby pics to come~xoxoxo Maggie
The happiest thing for me to see is a young couple and their new baby…all the joy revolved around them…the organization it takes to be new parents, I kind of forget, it’s a blur for me now…the diapers and toys and energy it takes to make them comfortable and happy all the time. These two had it down and were very relaxed ~ on a blanket in the park.
family~
Loved this shoot~ you guys were great~ look forward to seeing you again. Maggie
I have been enjoying this rainy day….found this on youtube and feel inspired by the poetry and filmaking~ enjoy
There’s a flower in my pedal.
Sometimes in my quest for the quintessential family portrait I am pleasantly surprised by the absolute “imperfect”, perfect moment that makes a photograph special… it’s not always about everyone looking into the camera and having a perfect smile~ I usually like the more “off-beat” stuff anyway and this shoot was just that. Shot at my favorite farm on a VERY HOT evening~ there were no complaints with these little guys dressed in boots ready for action! I learn something every time I go out to the farm…like I should probably wear long pants~ I am however getting used to the horses kissing my neck and nuzzling my camera. The dad asks me, “where you from again”?….softly I reply, “Jersey”…just a wannabe cowgirl~
a few of my faves~
I believe Chase when he says he is going to be a bull rider someday~ don’t mess with this kid he means it!
For me….this is the quintessential family portrait. Sweet~
Thanks J & M !
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