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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

on running and music. | lifestyle portrait & wedding photographer

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i have never been a runner.
until now.
i run.
and i like it.
i like it quite a lot really.

this whole running ordeal really started out as me walking with my darling Tucker boy.
last September we started walking daily.
these little walks quickly turned into 4.5 miles a day.

at the beginning of january i knew our walks would be quickly coming to an end.
living in wisconsin can have its perks …this winter…no snow until mid-january:D
but now there’s snow and ice:(
so i knew going to the gym was inevitable.

so, one day i decided to try my hand…errr…foot:)
at running.

Tucker LOVES it.
in fact he gets a little mad at me when i leave for the gym right now.
he puts on those puppy dog eyes and gives me the saddest look he can muster up just to see if i will take him with
…and no…he’s not spoiled at all;)
…honestly if i could pull it off and pretend he was my seeing eye dog i would TOTALLY bring him to the gym with me and let him run on the treadmill next to me;)

i think the best part of running though, is picking out songs to run to.
especially because i LOVE music.
there aren’t many nights where music ISN’T playing in my house.

my favorite running songs right now?!?!

Let the Flames Begin – by Paramore
My Body – by Young the Giant
The Cave – by Mumford & Sons
Helena Beat – by Foster the People

those 4 songs are almost always on my running playlist lately.

and because no post is complete with out a photo….

new kicks & my bff water bottle:)

xoxo

Maggie

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Saturday, January 21, 2012

it’s all about presentation | Wedding Client Welcome Kit

Posted in engagement, photography, wedding

since the beginning of ML Photography and Design I have been searching for ways to present my information to engaged couples.
a way to present my information that would make me standout among the crowd.
first it started with developing my brand…which was no easy task.
then I found the tree & rainbow graphic that you see in my logo…and I knew.
that was it.
just like that.
since then my brand has really grown into something that I really love.

over the last few months I have been working on getting a wedding welcome kit together to give to each and every couple that meets with me.
whether or not they book with me…I give them all of this information.
why? because it makes an impression.
an impression is huge.
a make or brake thing.
when I look at other photographer’s blogs and information, if I like what I see, the chances of me coming back are relatively good.
and that is what I want…because I want to make an impression and even if they don’t wind up booking with me…a friend might.:)
since word of mouth is my FAVORITE way to get my business out there…a first impression better pack quite the punch

here are a few photos of my new client kit:D

the folder & pocket timeline.
the folder is held shut with my business card and then I tie some twine around the whole thing

close up:)what’s on the inside?! engagement photo info, contracts, a welcome letter from me, a calendar for 2012, collection information, and some miscellaneous information that I have collected over the last couple years from questions that other brides & grooms have asked me.

I am SOOO excited to start giving these out during my initial meetings!!
in fact…I have a meeting this afternoon:)

enjoy your saturday

xoxo

Maggie

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Portraits in the Park | October, 2011 | Sheboygan Family Photographer

Posted in family, photography, portraits in the park

happy wednesday:)

these photos are from a portraits in the park session that took place at Maywood Park in Sheboygan.
I was able to get together with 3 awesome families back in October for some fun in the park!
we were really, REALLY lucky to have such a beautiful fall this year in wisconsin.
perfect colors, temperatures, & smiles.
it was the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon

this is Tiffany & Travisthis is Lyndsie. she is full of energy and sass.
just as every 5th grader should be!and here we have Tiffany and her brothers Pat & Austin.
these three were a hoot during their photoshoot!
I love it when clients are willing to crack jokes and act silly during shoots.
it really does create some of the best photos:)
this is the ‘P’ family.
isn’t their little girl adorable?!she was waaaay more interested in exploring:)and this little lady you may recognize because she has been on the blog before:)
full of sass and attitude:)

and this one is  probably one of my favorite photos from the day

enjoy!

xoxo
Maggie

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

happy 2012

Posted in bridal fair, engagement, in real life, wedding

happy 2012 everyone!
I can’t believe that January is half over already.
as y’all can tell I did some much needed updating to the site. rearranged and added a few things:)
I love that everything is all in one place now!

since the year began I have been working on lots of things to get ready for this upcoming year.
I am so excited for everything that will be happening this year!

last weekend I was able to attend the bridal fair at the John Michael Kohler Art Center in Sheboygan.
I LOVE the arts center. so being able to be part of the bridal fair was a fabulous way to start the year out.

conveniently I only took one photo haha…I guess one is better than none?!:)

that is my little space in the world:)

it was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

stay tuned for more posts from the weddings and sessions from last fall! I am so excited to blog them on my new blog!!

xoxo

Maggie

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