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Over 50 with Maggie Celebration
September 15, 2023 - The promised culmination of my “project” to gather the photographs and stories of women over the age of 50 finally came...
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Fun Outdoor Photoshoot Ideas: Picnic Pictures
September 08, 2023 - Picnic basket? Check.
Picnic blanket? Got it.
Picnic food items? Maybe a charcuterie board, a bottle of wine… Okay.
P...
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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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Do you remember ‘Glamour Shots’? Business Model Comparison
July 21, 2023 - Back in the early 1990s, Glamour Shots portrait studios (usually at the mall) were all the rage. They scheduled you in f...
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No, You Can’t Have All The Digitals
June 23, 2023 - Back in the days of film, photographers had to be much more intentional about what they captured. The cost involved in t...
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Props for Your Photoshoot
June 16, 2023 - Generally speaking, I like to keep it simple – solid colors, basic backdrops – so the focus of your portrait is YOU. How...
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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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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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Especially for Mothers
March 24, 2023 - As a woman, you are extraordinary. You are doing something amazing for someone else at every stage of a relationship.
A...
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Not a model? Great!
February 03, 2023 - One of the commonly expressed concerns people have is that they don’t know what to do in front of the camera. Don’t worr...
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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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Things I Watch Out For: Posing Tips
November 04, 2022 - You don’t need to know how to pose for your pictures! I’ll guide you every step of the way. At the outset, I’ll work to...
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Headshots Are Not All The Same: Actor
October 28, 2022 - Not all headshots are created equal. What kind do you need? And do you really need a personal branding shoot, instead?...
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Couples Session: Plan a Surprise Proposal
October 14, 2022 - You’ve finally decided it’s time. Or you’ve decided it’s time again. It’s time to Pop The Question: “Will you marry me?”...
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The 50 Over 50 Portrait Experience
October 07, 2022 - You may have noticed it elsewhere on my site. Last year, when I hit 55 on my age-ometer, I started thinking about how li...
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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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Date Night (and photoshoot) Ideas
August 12, 2022 - My husband and I attended a wedding and were considering what to give as a gift to the young couple, whom we don’t know...
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Tips to Prepare for Your Maternity Portrait Session
June 10, 2022 - Congratulations on the pending arrival of your little one! If you are interested in a maternity photo session, the first...
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Lifestyle Family Photography Sessions at Home
May 13, 2022 - There are so many wonderful moments in your everyday life to remember, and there’s nothing like a photograph to be able...
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Four Tips to Enjoy Your Photoshoot
May 06, 2022 - For many people, the idea of being photographed is… uncomfortable. They know that they need to show up, but don’t want t...
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Couples Session: Anniversary
April 22, 2022 - Do you ever wonder what to give your loved one for an anniversary gift?
The traditional gift for a first wedding annive...
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The Perfect Time to do a Maternity Portrait Session
April 15, 2022 - “I wish I had photographic evidence of just how much love I felt for them, even before I had laid eyes on them.” – Jessi...
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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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Ten Tips to Prepare for your Headshot or Simple Session
March 11, 2022 - Perhaps you aren’t up for a full Signature Portrait Session or Branding Session. Maybe you just need to get a quick upda...
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How Revealing Will My Boudoir Session Be?
March 04, 2022 - One of the most common concerns I hear from women are that they are too uncomfortable “showing so much skin” to do a bou...
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Couples Session: Engagement
February 25, 2022 - Did you recently get engaged to be married? Something like 40% of proposals happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s...
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Multi-Sensory Experience: Smell
February 18, 2022 - When you walk into my studio, I want you to smell Nothing.
I arrive about an hour before your session (all the way acro...
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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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Shoot Checklist
January 14, 2022 - I’m working on a comprehensive checklist that covers the timeline of preparation for your custom portrait session so you...
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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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Getting Engaged? Get Pix!
December 24, 2021 - Are you about to pop the question? Bring a photographer along to capture the “YES!” I love couples’ sessions, and this i...
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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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Multi-sensory Experience: Taste!
November 12, 2021 - What do you want to snack on… or should food be a prop?
A full Signature Portrait Session will take at least two hours,...
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Dinner for Two and other Date Night ideas
October 15, 2021 - Sometimes our busy life becomes routine, and you look up to realize that some spark or connection seems to be missing in...
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Multi-sensory experience: Music!
June 18, 2021 - I’m the first to admit that I forget to turn on the music during our shoot, but it can make a difference, especially if...
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Session: Generations
June 11, 2021 - Most family photographs happen when the kids are young or at special occasions, like graduations and weddings. There mig...
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Pre-Wedding Photography Sessions
April 23, 2021 - When you are hiring your wedding photographer, please consider the opportunity to have a pre-wedding session with them....
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Best Locations for Boudoir
February 19, 2021 - As the name suggests (boudoir is old French for a woman’s private “pouting” room), boudoir photography generally takes p...
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BONUS Boudoir Look: “Shower Scene”
January 15, 2021 - I posted several Boudoir Looks over the past months. You can catch the roundup here. This session request happened after...
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Open Model Call
December 25, 2020 - I will always ask: How do you want to be photographed? And if there is time at the end of our session, I may ask you to...
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Boudoir Look: “Bad Girl”
November 20, 2020 - Ideas for this naughty look include anything black or red, especially lace. Bring your handcuffs, blindfold, stockings,...
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Behind the Scenes: Shoot
October 30, 2020 - So, just what goes on at a shoot with me?
When you arrive, I’ll introduce you to our hairstylist and/or makeup artist (...
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Boudoir Look: “Good Girl”
July 17, 2020 - Ideas for this sweet look include a white sheer tee, over-the-knee socks, off-the-shoulder sweater, lacy panty, tank top...
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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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Got Shots?
April 10, 2020 - I encourage you to create an inspiration board on Pinterest or elsewhere of photographs you like. I have a running list...
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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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Choosing Your Location
March 13, 2020 - Not only to I have studio space on our property, ten minutes west of Amherst, but I also will travel to you! Having your...
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Behind the Scenes: Pre-Planning
January 31, 2020 - Anything goes with your bespoke portrait session... well, almost anything. From conservative headshots to playful boudoi...
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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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For You, For Others
November 29, 2019 - Today is my husband’s birthday. I’ll take photos of him, at some point, and he’ll laugh at me for doing so. He’s learned...
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UPDATE YOUR IMAGES REGULARLY
November 22, 2019 - Don’t let your images grow stale. As you grow and change, as your business grows and changes, update your images. That m...
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Session: Open Model Call
November 01, 2019 - There are certain concepts I’m always looking to add to my portfolio, so if you fit into one of the following categories...
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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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Session: Four Seasons
September 06, 2019 - Four Seasons sessions are just that: one session each season. These are great for commemorating a special year, such as...
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Over 50? Yes, You Should.
August 30, 2019 - The kids have moved out on their own, so those family photos? Not happening so much anymore. How often are you appearing...
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SHOW YOUR STORY
July 26, 2019 - Beyond headshots and personality shots, show your story.
Process: Especially if you have a creative or service business...
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Play Dress-Up
July 12, 2019 - I believe in playing dress-up, so you can be anyone you want, even for just a little while.
You can be photographed any...
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Session: Friends
July 05, 2019 - Want to celebrate with your bestie? Bring her!
My favorite sessions are when friends get together to be photographed du...
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REFLECT YOUR PERSONALITY
June 28, 2019 - While your profile pictures should be professional headshots, you’ll want other images to show off who you are, offering...
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Why Shoot with Maggie: Multiple Set Changes
June 21, 2019 - When we sit down together in our pre-shoot consultation, I will ask a bunch of questions, including where you’d like to...
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STYLING FOR BRANDING IMAGES
May 24, 2019 - You want to look like yourself in your profile pictures, but you also want to look professional for any images used for...
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Pin-Up Sessions
May 03, 2019 - Some of the most fun sessions are the iconic Pin-Up shoots! Coming into popularity in the early 20 th Century (burlesque...
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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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Why Shoot with Maggie: Full Length Sessions
April 19, 2019 - While my Limited Headshot and Mini Sessions are only 20-30 minutes, my Signature Portrait Sessions are full length. We m...
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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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Product Offering: Fantasy Composites
April 05, 2019 - Sometimes, you just want something a little… extra. Creative sessions include designing and photographing a number of no...
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Why Shoot with Maggie: Shooting Wardrobe
March 15, 2019 - When you schedule a session with me, we’ll meet for a planning consultation to discuss, among other things, what to wear...
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Maternity Sessions
March 01, 2019 - Celebrate your pregnancy with a custom maternity photoshoot… or two… or three! It’s a special time of your life; documen...
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HEADSHOTS SHOULD BE PROFESSIONAL
February 22, 2019 - Is your headshot professional? While there is a place for other images in your social media, your profile picture on you...
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Why Shoot with Maggie: Hair and Makeup
February 15, 2019 - Signature Portrait Sessions include professional hairstyling and makeup application.
Why? Because no matter how gorgeou...
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Why Shoot with Maggie: Styling
January 18, 2019 - Let’s talk about who, what, where, when, and why – and make your custom session match how YOU want to be photographed....
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Limited Edition Sessions
January 04, 2019 - Limited Edition "Short & Sweet" Sessions are similar to my Limited Headshot Sessions: you arrive hair-and-makeup ready,...
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Ultimate Dream Shoot
December 21, 2018 - Where do you dream of being photographed?
Do you dream of being photographed in a designer gown in the streets of Paris...
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Wedding Style Quiz
December 07, 2018 - It's engagement season! What is your wedding style? Modern? Vintage? Something else? Find out with the quiz at http://PP...
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WHY DO IT NOW: KELLY
November 30, 2018 - When Kelly called me about a photoshoot in May 2015, I almost fell out of my chair. When she told me she wanted to make...
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Family Sessions
November 16, 2018 - Celebrate your relationships with a family photo session! As with other portrait sessions, we’ll meet ahead of time to p...
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Event Photography
October 19, 2018 - I am sometimes asked if I photograph events other than weddings. Yes, I do! I am your ninja-like candid photographer, if...
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Glam the Dress or Trash the Dress?
September 21, 2018 - I introduced this idea on this post on Bridal Photography but the idea also works with prom or bridesmaid dresses, too!...
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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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Portrait Parties
August 17, 2018 - Let’s chat about your next get-together with your girlfriends!
Whether it’s a special birthday or bachelorette party, o...
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Senior Photo Season
August 03, 2018 - Those high school years go by in a flash! Create photographs that everyone loves, capturing your senior’s personality an...
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Personal Branding
July 20, 2018 - Personal Branding sessions are more than just headshots (which are available as a Signature Portrait Session); these ses...
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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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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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Natural to Cat to Smoky Eye Makeup
May 25, 2018 - When it comes to portrait photography, the eyes are it: the point of focus, creating the connection. We want your eyes t...
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Bridal Photography
May 18, 2018 - Many brides choose to have a bridal session - an unrushed opportunity to have beautiful portraits taken in your gorgeous...
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Couples' Sessions
April 20, 2018 - I love shared sessions! A couple’s session gives you the opportunity for a lovey-dovey few hours with your partner; you...
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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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Teen and Tween Photography
March 16, 2018 - I love to photograph women of all ages, but particularly enjoy working with young women in middle and high school.
Do y...
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High School Senior Photography
February 16, 2018 - While a high school senior’s yearbook photo will show what they looked like, Senior Session photographs will show who th...
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Glamour and Boudoir Photography
January 19, 2018 - At every stage of your life, you are priceless and irreplaceable. One gift you can give to yourself and those who mean s...
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