Category Archives: Portraits

SOOC VS EDITED IMAGES
What Happens After Our Photography Session?

“Your camera takes really nice pictures!”  Every photographer has heard this at one point or another and the truth is that we all cringe when we hear it!  It’s usually not said with malice, but we know that it’s definitely NOT the case. Most people don’t realize the amount of work that we put into an image.  […]

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April 23, 2014 - 10:10 am

Dena - Beautifully said, Maddy. I know that every photographer can relate to this one! The work and care that you put into your craft shows — your talented is incredible. <3

April 23, 2014 - 12:59 pm

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Awww…thanks for the kind words, Dena <3

May 8, 2014 - 8:38 am

Charisma - I seriously love your editing style. I think you need to teach a workshop! :)

May 8, 2014 - 4:18 pm

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Thanks so much! I will probably share some additional tips on post-processing, when I have a chance. But honestly, there’s not much to it. I tend to shy away from actions/ presets in general. And when I do use them, it’s at a very low opacity. I prefer clean edits, natural-looking skin and sharp images (but not “crunchy”) :)

PORTRAIT OF THE WEEK // 10
52 Faces Project • Eddie

Meet Eddie – the first brave guy to volunteer in my 52 Faces Project …with a little push from his wife, of course!  It’s not the first time has been in front of my camera ( I photographed his family in a gorgeous sunflower field over a year ago), but it’s the first time he’s […]

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April 4, 2014 - 7:59 am

Amy - It is certainly brave to go where no man has gone before . . . and great photo!

PORTRAIT OF THE WEEK // 9
52 Faces Project • Marilyn

There are some people that walk into a room and instantly set the place ablaze with their laughter and energy… Marilyn is one of them! I photographed her daughter’s sweet sixteen ages ago and I’m so happy that she reached out for the 52 Faces  Project, so she and I can have some one-on-one time […]

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March 19, 2014 - 6:59 am
March 20, 2014 - 8:12 pm

Katherine Vargas - So pretty..Luv this project…

March 24, 2014 - 7:59 am

Amy - So, you’re saying she’s beautiful on the inside and out? Perfection!