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Available Presentations
May 17, 2024 - Did you know that Maggie Takes Pix is available for speaking engagements? I’m currently offering four topics of varying...
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Why choose Maggie Takes Pix
May 10, 2024 - I've been thinking a lot lately about what makes me different as a photographer from others in the area. Honestly, what...
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Documenting Your Family History in Photographs
October 20, 2023 - Have you ever found a box of old photos and spent some time looking through them?
Old family photos are fantastic for r...
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What’s the best time of day for a photo session?
August 25, 2023 - Professional photographers are sometimes asked about the best time of day for a photo session. The answer: it depends. D...
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How long does a photoshoot take?
August 11, 2023 - How much time you spend in front of the camera depends on the type of portrait photography you are doing, whether there...
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Revenge Porn and other legal matters
August 04, 2023 - Disclaimer: I am NOT a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This is background information only.
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Why People (especially Women) Should Be Professionally Photographed
July 14, 2023 - Why People (Especially Women) Should Be Professionally Photographed
In today's digital age, where smartphone cameras ha...
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What happens between our photo session and image reveal?
July 07, 2023 - Here’s a peek into what happens between the time your photography session with me ends and we get together to look throu...
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Wall Art Sizing
June 30, 2023 - Some time back I shared about sizing wall art for your available space.
In it, I take on the role of interior decorator...
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Photography vs AI Digital Art
June 02, 2023 - There is a lot of chatter in photographer circles regarding the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), especially now t...
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Resource: Planning Your Photography Session
May 19, 2023 - I hope that you’ll find all the tips and inspiration you might need here on my blog… but if you’d like to explore more,...
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Photographic Style
May 12, 2023 - Since the beginning of my photographic journey, I’ve seen countless trends. I remember when double exposure portraits (w...
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Body Language Cues
April 14, 2023 - I’m always trying to learn (or stay up to date on) new things that might help me help you look awesome in your images. E...
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Pretty Pictures Anywhere
January 20, 2023 - One of those items your photographer should pay attention to is the background for your pictures. Is it beautiful and wo...
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How to Pick the Right Boudoir Photographer
October 21, 2022 - Choosing to have a boudoir session can be a brave thing, but you need to do a bit of homework before you hire that rando...
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What else am I?
September 02, 2022 - You may note that I’ve been ending my posts about women being multi-faceted, and it’s so true that we take on many roles...
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How to Determine Wall Art Sizes
August 05, 2022 - Mine is a full-service boutique portrait studio, to include hanging the photograph(s) on your wall, whether you choose o...
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Five Tips to Boost Your Confidence for Your Session
March 25, 2022 - “I booked my photoshoot, but now I’m freaking out about it!”
I remember when I booked my own boudoir session to celebra...
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A Word About Sneak Peeks
March 18, 2022 - We photographers get very excited about our work and the clients who appear in our photographs… and we’ll often share a...
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Collaboration is Key
February 11, 2022 - I just want to take a minute to talk about collaboration.
If you really just want a Simple Session headshot, I can do t...
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Behind the Scenes: Process Roundup
December 31, 2021 - What’s it like to work with me as a photographer? Check out these posts that walk you through step by step from planning...
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Multi-sensory Experience: Touch!
December 17, 2021 - I do my best to make your portrait session as relaxed as possible… especially if you are having a boudoir shoot. Sitting...
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Behind the Scenes: Image Delivery
October 29, 2021 - Maggie Takes Pix clients want a variety of products, and how those are delivered completely depends on your order and ti...
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Photographers that Inspire
October 01, 2021 - Question: What photographers are your biggest inspiration, and what about their work speaks to you?
Answer: Thanks to t...
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Behind the Scenes: Retouching
July 30, 2021 - While every photograph is checked and edited for correct exposure, color, and crop, not every photo is retouched. I do,...
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The Top Reason to Get Professional Photographs
July 02, 2021 - My mother-in-law, Eleanor, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was a lovely lady of 86.
One of the things the fun...
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Branding Session Planning: from Inspiration to Creative Direction
June 04, 2021 - As part of the planning process for your photoshoot, regardless of type, I always ask, “how do you want to be photograph...
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Behind the Scenes: Selection Session
April 30, 2021 - About a week after our photo session together, we’ll meet up to show you your edited images and select which you’d like...
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Behind the Scenes: Cull/Edit
January 29, 2021 - cull
/k ə l/
verb
select from a large quantity
After our session together, I’ll download your image files off the...
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Looking Good in Photos: Seated
December 04, 2020 - If you are about to be photographed while seated, the key to looking your best is to sit on the front edge, rather than...
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Flashback Friday: 2020 – Ten Years and Growing
November 27, 2020 - Despite a novel coronavirus pandemic, this year featured several honors for me.
One of my clients was profiled in a loc...
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Flashback Friday: 2019 – Year of the Styled Shoots
October 23, 2020 - It seems 2019 was the Year of the Styled Shoot, with four sessions to create branding images for the planners, designers...
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Branding 101: 4 C’s of Visibility, Part 2 – Be Consistent
September 11, 2020 - Where does your ideal client “hang out” online? Generally, you’ll find more women on Pinterest, more businesspeople on L...
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Flashback Friday: 2017 - Time to Move
August 28, 2020 - Lots of changes happened in 2017 – including my move to Amherst, Virginia! I was able to do some product photography of...
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Branding 101: 4 C’s of Visibility, Part 1 – Be Clear
August 21, 2020 - Posts with images get more attention than posts with words alone. Choose something scroll-stopping and different… but th...
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Flashback Friday: 2016 – New Experiences and a Reminder
August 07, 2020 - ‘Tween photography kicked off my sixth year in business. Ten- to twelve-year-olds (in between kid and teenager) are such...
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Flashback Friday: 2015 - Five Years
June 26, 2020 - The 5 th anniversary year of my business was filled with creativity, from steampunk- and pinup-themed studio shoots to e...
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Behind the Scenes: Preparation
May 29, 2020 - Before your session, regardless of type, we talk about how you want to be photographed. What images will show you at you...
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Flashback Friday: 2013 – Model Mayhem
April 24, 2020 - My third year in business was one of great learning. From headshots to fashion, to pin-up and boudoir, I worked with a n...
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Tips, topics, and tactics
March 20, 2020 - Size or age doesn’t matter.
We don’t care if you are a size 2 or a size 22, 25 years old or 85 years old. For me, I wan...
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It’s okay to be nervous
February 21, 2020 - It’s okay to be nervous in front of a camera. In fact, nerves mean you are outside your comfort zone. Guess where all th...
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Why Shoot with Maggie: Fun
December 20, 2019 - If you aren’t used to being photographed, the thought of a portrait session can be a bit… well... nerve-wracking. And wh...
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Why Shoot with Maggie: Printographer
November 15, 2019 - We are taking photos more than ever, but they’re nearly all digital files with very few tangible prints being produced....
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Gratitude
November 08, 2019 - I believe in expressing my gratitude for every person who steps in front of my camera, as each of you helps me take anot...
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Why Shoot with Maggie: Amateur vs Professional
October 18, 2019 - Consider these images side by side:
Sure, Kristin’s photo on the left shows she’s a beautiful girl, clearly having a...
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I Believe in Love
October 11, 2019 - Love, in all its forms, makes me happy: mother and child, spouses, significant others, best friends… even singles in lov...
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HATE CAMERAS? I GOT YOU.
September 27, 2019 - It is not uncommon for me to hear that people don’t like having their photograph taken. Many just haven’t had a great ex...
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Why Shoot with Maggie: Image Selection Assistance
September 20, 2019 - Some photographers will upload images to an online gallery for you to review “at your leisure.” What I’ve found, however...
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Acceptance
September 13, 2019 - I believe in accepting people as they are. I do my very best to not judge, knowing I haven’t walked your path. All I do...
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WHERE TO USE YOUR BRANDING IMAGES
August 23, 2019 - You need images, preferable several, to share everywhere. Where is “everywhere”? Here’s a start: your website (at least...
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Winnie-the-Pooh Wisdom
August 09, 2019 - I believe in Winnie-the-Pooh wisdom.
There is so much to learn from this children’s book character! My favorite: “You a...
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Why Shoot with Maggie: Fully Retouched Images
July 19, 2019 - All final images will be fully retouched. While some photographers will send you the unretouched images, I will go throu...
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Exist in Photos
June 14, 2019 - I believe every woman deserves to exist in photographs. This is an absolute passion of mine, and WHY I started my busine...
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Why I Started Professional Photography
May 31, 2019 - For over a decade I taught people how to preserve their photos and memorabilia in scrapbook albums. More than a few time...
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Why Shoot with Maggie: Expert Lighting and Posing
May 17, 2019 - I continue to study lighting and posing techniques, because even the most subtle changes can make a huge difference. Lig...
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Photo Sessions should be Fun
May 10, 2019 - I believe a photo session should be a fun experience, not a chore worse than dishes (by the way, I really dislike washin...
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GOOD PROFILE PICTURES
April 26, 2019 - There have been studies done to identify what elements make a business headshot effective. For instance:
Show both your...
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Capturing Real, Candid Moments
April 12, 2019 - I believe in real smiles and candid moments, capturing you at your very best.
I will literally snap your photograph at...
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Contract Information
March 29, 2019 - With each session, from portraits to personal branding, including limited sessions, I ask that you sign a contract, desi...
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DO YOU HAVE A CURRENT HEADSHOT?
March 22, 2019 - Is your headshot current? Does it look like you? Sharing a current, professional image builds your Know/Like/Trust facto...
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Print your Images
March 08, 2019 - I believe that printed, tangible images – in simple black frames on the wall or the mantle, or thick scrapbook albums on...
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Photographs are Powerful
February 08, 2019 - I believe photos are powerful, tying our past to our future.
Nothing brings a family together like looking through phot...
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ONLINE FIRST IMPRESSIONS
January 25, 2019 - You find out about a new business. What’s the first thing you do? Look it up online!
Peoples’ first encounters with you...
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Clean, Timeless Photographs
January 11, 2019 - I believe in clean, timeless photographs. Most images, I feel, should be true-to-life, reflecting “reality,” even if the...
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You are NOT too old, heavy, etc.
December 28, 2018 - Dear Family and Friends,
Please make your new year’s resolution to get professional photographs taken. Don't deny us...
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Senior Style Quiz
November 02, 2018 - What makes you stand out in the crowd? Show and share who you really are with a professional photographer. Take the Seni...
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Family Style Quiz
October 05, 2018 - What’s your family’s style? Classic? Eclectic? Something else? Find out with the quiz at http://PPA.com/FamilyPhotoQuiz.
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Wedding Photography by Uncle Bob
September 07, 2018 - Wedding photography horror stories abound. Don’t trust your big day to a non-professional.
I’ve been a member of Profes...
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What to Ask Your Photographer
August 31, 2018 - Are you insured? I am.
What’s your background? How long have you trained? been in business? I’ve been studying since be...
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Family Photo Experience
July 06, 2018 - Create a family experience (with ALL members of the family) and capture the moments you can’t get back. Relive them ever...
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Wedding Photography
June 22, 2018 - I offer wedding photography... but I'll be honest: I am a small event photographer. If you are having 250+ guests, I'm p...
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Professional Wedding Photography
June 08, 2018 - What’s a wedding picture worth? After months of planning, the flowers are gone and the dress is packed away. You’ll stil...
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Your Privacy and Model Releases
June 01, 2018 - I would love to share your beautiful images with others on my website, in social media, and in sample physical products.
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What does a professional photographer do differently?
May 04, 2018 - Why hire a professional photographer? If it’s important, you want someone who knows what they are doing.
I’ve been a me...
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High School Senior Sessions
April 06, 2018 - Senior photos are about more than the yearbook picture that looks like everyone else’s. These sessions are about capturi...
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Hiring a Family Photographer
March 02, 2018 - Capture your family’s unique personality and preserve those little moments you want to remember. It’s something that req...
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Invest in a Professional Wedding Photographer
February 02, 2018 - At the end of the day, photographs are what’s left to remember your big day. They are worth the investment in a professi...
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Why should you hire a professional photographer?
January 05, 2018 - Pretty much everyone has a camera on them all the time (hello, smartphones) to capture the moments that capture their at...
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