It seems 2019 was the Year of the Styled Shoot, with four sessions to create branding images for the planners, designers, caterers, bakers, florists, venues… and people (some models; some not). The year started off with an epic multicultural styled shoot with talented designers creating beautiful backdrops for gorgeous portraits based on the national cultures in places like Italy, Greece, Ireland, and more. A later LGBTQ styled shoot was styled with a rainbow of color themes and real couples celebrating real love! Powdered paint pigment and smoke bombs made for a Color War styled shoot – less about the styling; more about the fun. A Gothic styled shoot – just in time for Halloween – featured a previously-abandoned venue that’s now undergone renovation. Have I ever mentioned how much I enjoy photographing abandoned places? I squeeze those in whenever I can.

Gothic styled shootSomething a little dark and moody, with the session highlighting some talented vendors.

I’m always ready to learn something new, so I traveled across the state for a Headshot workshop with one of the best in the business, Gary Hughes. Of course, personal branding and headshot sessions were on tap, as well as senior and boudoir sessions… and the sweetest elopement between two 70-somethings.

ElopedWhen you're 75 and in love, you don't wait.

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Ready for some great photographs? Let’s get to know each other over coffee (or smoothies… or milkshakes…), and talk about celebrating your life’s true beauty in images you love. You can reach me at [email protected] or (434) 226-0365. You can also schedule a consultation at https://calendly.com/maggietakespix; pick a time convenient for you, and let me know where you'd like to meet!

My Promise: Together, we will create amazing photos you’ll want to share. How do you want to be photographed?