Category Archives: Going Pro

STYLE SNAPSHOT // 5
Pretty Plaids

Today I’m bringing you another installment of the Style Snapshot series – a joint collaboration with my sister, the beauty and brains behind Cindy’s Little Black Book! When I think of plaid (or tartan if you’re feeling fancy), immediately images from the 90’s come to mind. I grew up when punk rock and grunge were all the rage and […]

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February 14, 2014 - 8:00 am

Amy - I love the pop of color!

March 10, 2014 - 8:15 am

Life with Kaishon - Maddy! I love this. I love that you have coordinated these colors so perfectly. This shoot is fantastic. I am glad you can collaborate with such a great model! I love how excited Cindy is about blogging. She is dynamic and fun!

PORTRAIT OF THE WEEK // 6
52 Faces Project • Yami

It’s Week 6 of the 52 Faces Project and I’m thrilled that I haven’t dropped the ball on this!  This week I had the pleasure of photograoghing Yami….in midday sun! I would’ve NEVER dared to do that when I started I first started off a few years ago.  Midday sun usually means raccoon eyes and harsh […]

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February 12, 2014 - 5:36 am

Elly - Good tip, hey! :)

February 12, 2014 - 2:48 pm

Sarah - It’s so cool to hear how you’ve progressed into new territory since you started – I have NO idea how to photograph in any light whatsoever :-) Beautiful as always!

February 12, 2014 - 2:58 pm

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - I think that’s one of the coolest things about blogging! I love seeing how all of my blog buddies are progressing in their areas of expertise- yourself included! I loved watching your business grow from online based to your designs being in brick & mortar shops and then having a physical office space ! You are truly an inspiration :)

February 14, 2014 - 7:58 am

Amy - Gorgeous–also, thanks for the tip!

March 10, 2014 - 8:17 am

Life with Kaishon - Oh yes! I love the snow as a reflector! Now, I do not love it so much when I have to shovel it, but it does make for nice light effects. This picture looks almost beachy! You did a beautiful job. Yami has a lovely smile. So peaceful. Very beautiful!

THE CREATIVITY PROJECT // LOVE + LIGHT
A Photography Theme Blog Circle

Love and Light….two of my very favorite things to photograph.  And it just so happens that it’s this month’s Creativity Project theme! Couldn’t be any more appropriate with Valentine’s being only a few days away.

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February 10, 2014 - 9:23 am

Buckeroomama - Lots and lots of love and loving in these images, Maddy! ♥♥♥

February 10, 2014 - 10:34 am

Creativeheartbystephanie - I feel the LOVE ! You have a special way sharing the LOVE and emotions in all of your photos. Beautiful.

February 10, 2014 - 10:46 am

Life with Kaishon - Maddy! Stop the truck right this second. That is a whole lot of love and light. I love these images of couples. You capture love between two individuals so perfectly.
AWESOME!

February 10, 2014 - 11:43 am

s. badiyah austin - love. love. LOOOVE (literally) xo

February 10, 2014 - 1:36 pm

Dan Beeler - I can feel the love! Great job!

February 10, 2014 - 3:39 pm

Sarah - These capture the theme beautifully!

February 10, 2014 - 4:12 pm

photowannabe - Totally love the looks of love.

February 10, 2014 - 5:02 pm

Katherine Vargas - Mad this are stunning…oh how i miss the circle!

February 10, 2014 - 6:27 pm

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - We miss you too, Katherine! Hope you can join us soon! xoxo

February 11, 2014 - 6:39 pm

Erica - I literally smiled all the way down as I read your post! Such happy and beautiful photos! You’re awesome!

February 14, 2014 - 1:24 pm

kris allbright - I don’t know how I missed these. I LOVE all these beautiful displays of LOVE AND LIGHT. I can’t choose my favorite. I think the couple in the snow is so great.