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The Creativity Project // THANKFUL

This month’s Creativity Project theme is “Thankful”. It goes without saying, but there’s so much to be thankful for this month, especially for us in New Jersey + New York. Sometimes it takes something as drastic as a natural disaster to open our eyes to the many blessings we’re fortunate enough to enjoy every day. […]

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November 19, 2012 - 7:02 am

Life with Kaishon - I love this Maddy. What a beautiful post.

November 19, 2012 - 8:22 am

Amy - So true–hardships, tragedies, even scares, have a tendency to remind us what is truly important, how blessed we truly are.

November 19, 2012 - 8:51 am

Sandra - Community is so important! Love this little glimpse of what community is to you.

November 19, 2012 - 8:55 am

julia goss - I love your words and the pictures that go with it, truely a beautiful post and so much to be thankful for.

November 19, 2012 - 10:40 am

Buckeroomama - A sense of community is definitely something to be thankful for. Sometimes living in the more urban areas, this sometimes gets lost in the busy-ness of life.

I love that red door. Pity they won’t let us paint our doors any other color… :(

November 19, 2012 - 7:44 pm

Katherine Vargas - this are amazing Mad!

November 19, 2012 - 9:05 pm

Marvett Smith - Love your perspective in these images. I’m so glad that you are okay. Love this post. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

November 20, 2012 - 2:35 pm

Dina@4LettreWords - Such a lovely collection. Sure hope y’all have an amazing Thanksgiving!

November 20, 2012 - 6:57 pm

Pink Ronnie - Love these glimpses into your neighbourhood, Maddy!
Must be wonderful to be part of such a community. A true blessing.
Ronnie xo

November 21, 2012 - 1:51 pm

Tracy P - Beautiful way to spell thankful!!

November 23, 2012 - 10:30 am

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Thank you for noticing that! I don’t think anyone else noticed :)

November 27, 2012 - 9:56 am

Sharon - SO true. Beautiful post!

November 29, 2012 - 9:10 am

Charisma Moran - Wow, that is beautiful!

Confession // I’m a Poser.

There are always areas in my photography where I would I love to see improvements.  One of the areas I’ve been working diligently on is posing. Not because I prefer the overly posed look in my photos, but because I find directing my subjects always helps them relax in front of the camera. They no […]

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November 15, 2012 - 8:07 am

Amy - Though more of a snapshotographer, I always try to snap photos when people are unaware–because when they become aware, too often they panic. :) So a little direction could help a lot–thanks!

November 15, 2012 - 9:47 am

Buckeroomama - Gorgeous, gorgeous natural light you have… and gorgeous shots of your lovely sister! :)

November 17, 2012 - 11:52 am

The Guilty Hyena - You all as siblings look very alike, particularly the lovely beaming smiles. The reflector looks a handy piece of kit, to enhance natural light.

November 18, 2012 - 10:25 pm

Life with Kaishon - Beautiful posing Maddy! LOVE her hair. And her smile!

November 29, 2012 - 9:14 am

Charisma Moran - That natural light in your home is gorgeous!

The Creativity Project // The Dark Side

I am super excited about this month’s theme. Well, I should be since I was the one who suggested it! Unfortunately, when it was time to come up with an idea, I was completely stumped. So when my photographer friend Robin suggested I check out the annual Zombie Walk in Asbury Park for some “dark […]

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October 12, 2012 - 7:04 am

Life with Kaishon - Oh my goodness Maddy! LOVE that you got to go to this! So glad Robin shared it with you : ).
You got some really great shots! And honestly, no one, dead or alive, can resist Parker!
Happy Friday to my favorite girl!

October 12, 2012 - 7:14 am

Sharon - Awesome! I wanted to go this year but my son had a band competition. Next year for sure!

October 12, 2012 - 7:19 am

Buckeroomama - Maddy!!! (Yes, that was a squeal!) These are so much fun!!! Wow, didn’t know that zombies were so game to have their pics taken. :) I love that people go all-out with their costumes.

October 12, 2012 - 8:21 am

Scarlett - Ive been waiting on these photos! omg we plan on going next year as a Zombie Family including Bacon! Keana really loved seeing your photos especially the one with Parker. : )

October 12, 2012 - 8:47 am

Julie - These is totally amazing. OMG, it must have been a blast to walk with all these zombies. i know my husband would be so on board to doing this hahaha..totally amazing, and I love how you made it work with the collages and how you presented it all..totally awesome work, congrats !!!

October 12, 2012 - 9:14 am

Cafe Fashionista - Ummm…so this is basically the best post (and set of photographs!) for Halloween that I have ever seen. Please, please, please tell me that you are going to submit these to a local/regional magazine – they would make such a fabulous addition to a glossy!! :)

October 12, 2012 - 9:27 am

mindy - what a riot! You got some really great shots…looks like it was a fun time!

October 12, 2012 - 10:05 am

ellesees.blogspot.com - my faves are the vegetarian zombies who shout, “Grains!” hehe. There’s a big zombie thing in Atl–a shoot out (seriously), zombie pub crawl, and a zombie parade…which is the slowest-moving parade ever. Great pics!!

October 12, 2012 - 10:10 am

Susan - Awesome! You captures some of the best of the best! Including me LOL! Nice work! :)

October 12, 2012 - 10:11 am

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Hahaha!!! I don’t think I ran across any vegetarian zombies, but that’s hilarious :D

October 12, 2012 - 10:13 am

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Hey Susan – Thanks for stopping by! which one were you? I’d love to send you your picture :)

October 12, 2012 - 10:14 am

Sandra - I love it!! The zombie gnomes are the best!! Of course I’m partial to zombie Marry Poppins and Bert!!

October 12, 2012 - 10:31 am

Adrion - love it! Sadly, I missed it this year. #10 for the WIN!

October 12, 2012 - 10:34 am

Marvett Smith - :) This totally made me smile! How cool that they do a zombie walk! It looks like so much fun!

October 12, 2012 - 10:54 am

Elly - LOVE this! I love Zombie walks, they’re so fun! I’ve never attended one (though I did try do a Zombie run once, but it was sold out – 2.8hourslater.com) so I’m well jealous. So glad you guys had a great time! :)

October 12, 2012 - 12:50 pm

Katherine Vargas - this are awesome Mad! i would to go to one of their festivals.

October 14, 2012 - 12:14 am

Angelia Sims - OH MY GOSH!!! This is GREAT!!! That is the coolest thing. I must admit….I was not a Zombie fan until recently. My husband convinced me to watch The Walking Dead series. I LOVE that show so much. I can’t help but love zombies too. Some of the costumes on the show are not as good as these. Excellent way to participate in your project. :-)

October 15, 2012 - 7:55 am

Amy - Look at me, be brave, and whizzing right past the warning to all the gory details! :)

That looks hilarious! And really, who could resist the Parker pups? I don’t even want to know . . .

October 16, 2012 - 2:34 pm

Gloria - This is absolutely hilarious – what a fun event!! I love how creative people get with their costumes. I mean, zombie Rudolph?!

October 24, 2012 - 5:15 pm

Keeley @ My Life on a Plate - Imani would love this! (That man loves zombies.) Reminds me of Thriller. :)

November 5, 2012 - 9:53 am

Nadette - Wow, this may be too dark for me, but it was probably bloody good fun. Fantastic photos!