“Maggie is one of a kind! How lucky we are to have her in central VA. It feels like being part of a sisterhood to work with her - she seems to instinctually know how to capture the beauty of womanhood and motherhood. Her work is truly art, an heirloom I am looking forward to savoring for years to come.”

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In nearly every TV portrayal of birth, you’ll find the parent birthing on their back, feet in stirrups.  While that depiction is actually often the case in hospital births, did you know that you don’t have to deliver your baby on you
As I was finding my way as an artist, I started studying different styles of photographing newborn babies.  Coming from a purely documentary background as a birth photographer, I struggled a bit with the idea of wrapped babies and posed sessions
Look at that expression! It’s easily one of my favorite photos from this birth. It’s an epic image for all the obvious reasons--loads of emotion and, hello, a moments old baby!  But for me, what makes this photo even more wonderful
Your baby is here. You’re in love.  Each little detail is precious and adored. You want desperately to have their tiny features documented and preserved in photographs, yet, your body is sore, your chest leaks, and your mind is still learn
I’m going kayaking today and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t deliberate over wearing a one-piece or my bikini.  As I settled on my two-piece, I’m reminded about one big reason why I photograph the way I photograph. At th
I’m a recovering perfectionist. As an artist, no matter the format, I long believed that technical perfection is what made great art. But, what I’ve since learned is that belief is far from the truth. Art is powerful because of the emoti
Sometimes, I look at my stomach and marvel at the shiny, deep ripples that adorn it almost like jewels.  Other days, I huff with frustration because the now-loose skin peeking out from under my top doesn't feel as cute as it did when my tummy wa
So many new faces here this past week!  What a treat! I’m so grateful for each of you who’ve decided to follow along.  I thought I’d give a quick #FridayIntroduction so you can get to know me a bit better (I often share my