Category Archives: Getting Personal

Holiday Pictures with Nana + Papa

Almost done sharing all the holiday photo sessions for this year, but not without a few taken of my nieces and nephews. There’s never a dull moment when I’m photographing these kids. It’s like running a marathon, but so worth it in the end ♥ Miss Anandra:  the youngest of the group, but not for long! […]

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December 22, 2012 - 3:55 pm

Priscilla - Lol…yup, that’s our crazy fam with all the kids…luv it!!!

December 22, 2012 - 7:55 pm

Irma - Beautiful pictures Maddie, maybe next I will take pictures with my brunch, or maybe in the spring. Great job like always

December 25, 2012 - 12:05 am

Tiera - So beautiful! Merry Christmas to you & your family :)

The Reason for the Season

After Hurricane Sandy and the tragedy of Sandy Hook Elementary, it’s hard to look forward to the holidays in the same way.  Despite how awful both things may seem at the moment and how hard corporate America and the media ram the latest gadget or gizmo down our throats,  I think both events have opened our […]

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December 21, 2012 - 10:09 am

Keeley @ My Life on a Plate - Beautiful! Beautiful family and beautiful colors!

December 21, 2012 - 10:53 am

Amy - Tragedy does have a way of turning our focus back to what truly matters.

As always, love the photos (the pop of color is Merry, indeed! :)

With that, a Merry Christmas to you and yours . . .

December 21, 2012 - 3:33 pm

Katherine Vargas - beautiful family, the boys are handsome and lovely couple…merry christmas Mad!

December 22, 2012 - 12:30 pm

Priscilla - I don’t know how I missed this…you were probably wondering why I didn’t make a comment to this beautiful post…lol. This definitely brought tears and a huge smile to my face. I’m so glad you can look up to us and feel the way you do. we are also very lucky to have you in our lives.Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you do….love you lots from the bottom of our hearts…XOXO

December 25, 2012 - 12:59 am

Tiera - The recent tragedy has definitely opened my eyes to how blessed I am to be with my wonderful family & friends everyday. And your family is so gorgeous! I especially love the last photo :)

THE CREATIVITY PROJECT // BOKEH

I just couldn’t resist experimenting with some Christmas lights bokeh for this month’s Creativity Project theme using my latest DIY photography prop.  I obsessed for weeks about vintage milk bottles for my nieces and nephews holiday photos.  I was going to purchase them online, but after factoring in the cost of shipping, I decided to […]

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December 10, 2012 - 7:04 am

Life with Kaishon - They look antique for certain! I am glad you did it yourself : )
Beautiful pictures Maddy!

December 10, 2012 - 7:08 am

Scarlett - aw this is super cute!!! ever since i saw it on Pinterest i have been wanting to do this for any of my kids birthday parties.

December 10, 2012 - 7:28 am

Sharon - Such a good idea! Love the images!

December 10, 2012 - 7:42 am

Buckeroomama - Frappucino bottles as vintage milk bottles? Winner! I always love little DIYs. :) Your little niece is SO sweet!!

Lovely pics, Maddy. =)

December 10, 2012 - 8:00 am

Amy - Oh, those pictures make me happy!

And I’m gonna have to remember the Starbucks bottles–they are perfect.

December 10, 2012 - 8:45 am

Marvett Smith - Love the straws and the bottles!

December 10, 2012 - 9:04 am

julia goss - Oh these are so adorable, ,love that you included the last one with with the little one ;))) ooo sooo cute !!

December 10, 2012 - 9:23 am

Sandra - Those bottles rock! Love the bokeh.

December 10, 2012 - 1:30 pm

Nadette - You make me wish I was creative! I love the this idea, and now I really want to make some chocolate chip cookies!

December 10, 2012 - 5:21 pm

Katherine Vargas - to cute, love the bottle idea.this photos are gorgeous Mad.