Category Archives: Photography

Then + Now

When I shared Chavonne + Otilio’s maternity session on Sunday, I also posted a link to a session I had with their family over two years ago – and I couldn’t help but marvel at the difference! At the time, it was one of my favorite sessions and even now, this family picture is still one of […]

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January 20, 2013 - 12:01 pm

Keeley - This is one of my favorite photos! You may see some flawed editing, but I see warmth and closeness.

January 21, 2013 - 12:36 pm

Amy - Oh dear, I am totally guilty of over-saturation. It’s like I can’t help myself. Maybe someday I’ll be able to look back and see how far I’ve come . . . :)

P.S.–I’m with Keeley, I love this photo even with the flawed editing!

January 21, 2013 - 6:51 pm

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Literally laughed out loud :) Oversaturation… #photographerproblems

February 4, 2013 - 4:18 pm

Nadette - I don’t see flaws, I see love. Definitely one of my favorite pics of yours.

THE CREATIVITY PROJECT // Resolutions

This month’s Creativity Project is all about resolutions. These are just a few of my photography “resolutions” for the year: I’ve survived this long with natural light and bouncing my speedlight. But now I’m ready to delve into the scary (and exciting!) world of off camera lighting! I would also like to practice my storytelling […]

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January 10, 2013 - 7:52 am

Sharon - Great resolutions! The closeup of your pup is adorable!

January 10, 2013 - 8:20 am

Julia - Gorgeous post !!!

January 10, 2013 - 8:50 am

Marvett Smith - I hope to tackle lighting someday, and I’m right there with you on the perfect shot thing. Sometimes I just need to relax and capture things. Great post!

January 10, 2013 - 8:58 am

Life with Kaishon - I think your goals are very good ones Maddy! I am thankful I get to be friends with someone like you. You push me on to bigger and better things.

January 10, 2013 - 9:15 am

Scarlett - im sure you will master all your goals this year! looking forward to your candids : )

January 10, 2013 - 9:55 am

Buckeroomama - I have every confidence in you that you will fulfill these! You, along with the other ladies in the Creativity Project circle totally inspire me.

January 10, 2013 - 10:54 am

Sandra - Lovely, lovely images and resolutions!

January 11, 2013 - 8:01 am

Amy - Can’t wait to see how your resolutions develop!

P.S.-Parker in his wee winter scarf . . . more than I can handle!

January 12, 2013 - 11:23 am

elle sees - my photog idol! my goal is to improve this year. i don’t have a fancy camera (just a point and shoot), but am slowly saving for one.

February 4, 2013 - 4:31 pm

Nadette - Well I’m excited to see how our resolutions turn out on camera. I can’t imagine your photos being anymore gorgeous, but if you say they can improve, well then you would know. Here’s to 2013 (a month after the fact, lol)

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.