It’s so nice to meet you!
I’m Maggie, and I’m so glad you’re here, taking the time to get to know me! I’m a wandering soul and discovering beautiful outdoor places is where I feel most alive and truly happy. I hope you’ll find some things we have in common or feel a connection to my work. I’ll be spending a lot of time with you on your special day, so it’s important for you to make sure I’m a great fit for you two.
What inspires me most is photographing couples. There’s something deeply special about capturing the bond between two people who have chosen to share their lives. I’m always moved by the unique stories of how couples meet and what made them realize they’d found 'the one.'
My Photography Journey
I became interested in photography when I was 20 years old. I moved to Colorado to finish my degree in Environmental Science, and my best friend in the area introduced me to the world of photography. We spent all our free time exploring Colorado and Utah, capturing portraits in the mountains and deserts. Although I hadn’t considered myself artistic before, I quickly fell in love with the entire process—from scouting locations and brainstorming ideas to capturing the perfect shot and bringing it to life during editing.
Over the past nine years, I’ve photographed my travels, family, friends, and the incredible places I’ve been fortunate enough to explore. Throughout that time, my husband and I moved around a lot and I never quite felt settled enough to turn photography into something more than a hobby.
My first camera - 2017
My Why
I married my husband, Derek, on our 8th anniversary this summer 07.03.24. We met our junior year of college, quickly began dating, and have been together ever since. We chose to marry in the mountains of Colorado as that’s where we met, fell in love, and felt most at home. He was born and raised in the mountains of CO and continually inspires me with his adventurous and fearless spirit. We’ve been through a lot together over the years and he’ll always be my favorite person in the world. I’m forever grateful to have found such an incredible person to spend my life with.
We have a 4.5 year old male boxer/cocker mix named Finn that we rescued from the Aspen Animal Shelter. This little guy had been abandoned and he seemed to be the perfect fit for us. We’ve bonded so much over the past 4 years and are 3 peas in a pod. He loves the dog park, blankets, sleeping under the covers, playing in the water, and getting treats.
A Glimpse of Me:
I’ve lived in 4 different states. I spent my first 20 years of life in a rural farm town in Central Illinois. I moved to Fort Collins, CO to finish school. After graduation Derek and I moved to Santa Barbara, CA for half a year. It wasn’t the best fit for us and we wound up back in Colorado in a Denver suburb called Lakewood. We spent a year living in Aspen, CO (where Derek grew up) with Derek’s family. And now we currently call Madison, WI home - for now!
My happy place is in the mountains or desert. Though I was born and raised in the Midwest, I feel most alive when I’m surrounded by mountain peaks or exploring vast desert landscapes. Traveling and exploring is a big passion of mine, with Utah, Colorado, and Iceland being some of my absolute favorite places.
I have a variety of hobbies to keep me inspired. I enjoy spending my free time reading thrillers and romance novels, traveling to new places, hiking, backpacking, camping, cooking, board games, drinking craft beer + margaritas, and hanging with my friends + family.
I’m a deep thinker. I love having meaningful conversations about life, psychology, emotions - anything real and vulnerable. I am a big empath and really enjoy getting to know people on a deeper level.
I’m also a Licensed Aesthetician in Wisconsin + Colorado. I became an esthetician almost 4yrs ago and absolutely love helping and watching people feel confident in their own skin. When I’m not photographing couples in my spare time, I’m working as the clinic coordinator for BLUR Aesthetics.