I realize that I might be ever so slightly biased, but, really, there’s no disputing it. Madelyn and Delaney are pure preciousness. I mean, really, look at these faces.
While we were in San Diego for the holidays, I took some 6 month portraits of sweet baby Maddy and a few of her equally adorable sister, Delaney. What a joy it was!
Here are a few that make me smile!
- You're too sweet, thanks Arielle!
- Thanks so much, friends! :)
- OMG Maggie....you have talent, girl!!!!! And Beth, thank you so much for sharing these photos with us. your girls are adorable!!!
- I'm obsessed! -beautiful children, beautiful photographs... Good Work, Maggie!
- LOVE THESE!!! You captured some amazing shots of our girls. THANK YOU!!!xoxoxoxo
- Such beautiful beautiful children with some adorable expressions. Looking at these and your posted Christmas photos makes me want to plaster our walls with them. They bring so much joy.
- I loved, loved, loved the photos of Delaney and Madelyn, and of course, Christmas at home. Thank you for making me smile! Dory
WARNING: the following images may contain pure cuteness. If sweet little babies (particularly ones who sport amazingly adorable bright pink tutus) make you swoon, you may not want to view the images that follow…
But, for those of you that can handle some preciousness….On November 21, 2009, sweet little Lucy Bea was welcomed into the world by a proud Mommy and Daddy in none other than the great New York, New York. Her doting parents, Jennie & Frank could not have been more overjoyed to hold their first child in their arms and see this amazing girl that had just changed their lives forever.
When I arrived at their home for their portrait session, it looked as if they’d been doing this their whole lives, they were completely at peace and were simply aglow. It was as if they were meant to be doing this all along. It was such an honor to watch them radiate with such joy and to capture these delightfully sweet and tender moments in their lives.
Upon my arrival home, Mr. Hallmark casually asked how my shoot went with his eyes cast down at the Week in Review section of the Sunday paper. It wasn’t until he looked up and saw the expression on my face describing how amazing Lucy was that the deer in headlights look came over his face – one that resembled the face he’d made this past summer when I got sick on the side of the road and my father asked, “You’re not pregnant, are you?” Not to worry Mr. H, it’s just you me, & Sophie for a while, but what can I say? Babies make me swoon and Lucy Bea is certainly no exception. Many congratulations Cattano’s, you have such a beautiful family!
For a slideshow of sweet little Lucy Bea, please click HERE.
To see a slideshow of the adorable Lucy Bea, click HERE!
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- The cutest baby ever!!! She is so adorable! We are so happy for you all and can't wait to meet her! Have a wonderful 1st Baby Chanukah! Lots of Love, Marti & Tony
- Aw, you are too sweet! Thank you so much! :)
- Yay! :) Thank you Cattanos! It was SUCH a pleasure to work with you all and I look forward to capturing many more special moments in the years to come! XOXOX
- Wow, wow, wow!!! Maggie, even though at this point I shouldn't be, I am continuously amazed by your immense talent!! And Jennie, Frank and Lucy Bea......simply beautiful!!
- maggie! omg - look at her! we can't stop looking at these pix...which is funny b/c she's in the next room ;) thank you so very much! it's amazing to have these, especially with her changing every day. she's practically got a ponytail now. lol! you have an incredible eye! should we book you for her 1st birthday, bat mitzvah, graduation + wedding now?! xo jennie, frank + lucy "i love being photographed" bea cattano
While I was visiting my family in California for my Grandfather’s funeral, I was fortunate enough to attend my niece, Delaney’s 3rd birthday party. I’ve been living in New York now for about 4 years and have never had the chance to be present for the celebration, so I took the opportunity to soak up every ounce of the day that I could.
Knowing I was in California for my Grandfather’s funeral made me feel that the trip would hold few smiles, that it was meant for grieving and remembering my Grandfather and the life he had fully lived for 91 years. While my time there was certainly full of tears and sorrow, I found my self smiling amidst my tears. Children and my family simply have that affect on me. Seeing the way my nephew, Paul lights up when my Dad greeted him or hearing Delaney’s laughter as she jumped higher and higher in her bouncer, seeing my older sister, Dory sit in the play house with all the kids, watching my Mother love her grandchildren, all made me appreciate life and the life my Grandfather lived in a way that I wouldn’t have had I not had this wonderful family of mine to witness. These pictures make me smile, because smiling is completely contagious and I feel incredibly humbled and lucky to be a part of a family that smiles, even amidst their tears.
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- Thanks so much, Amy! It was so great to see you, too! XOXOX
- Your pictures leave me speechless. They are so beautiful. They bring tears to my eyes. You have such a wonderful family and I had a great time that day - it brought back a lot of memories growing up with everyone. You truly know how to capture a moment. What an amazing eye. I love you!-Amy
- Mags, I just love looking at these over and over again. They bring such smiles to my face. You have captured so much love and joy in each shot! You are amazing!
- Wow..My heart warms when I see your mother and father. I love them both...Kisses Dot...Kathy~ You have a beautiful family~
- Thanks so much for your kind words everyone! I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful family with so many happy moments to capture! :)
- Maggie...just amazing! Thanks for sharing your wonderful family with us! You have such a wonderful talent! xoxo Monica Ward
- Maggie, wow!!! You really captured the heart of our time at Delaney's Bday party. It brought such joy to me to see and relive that time again. You are so talented. Love, Dad
- My sweet sister, Your photos brought tears of joy to my eyes! Thank you for capturing such amazing moments of our family and friends. Your work moves me...everytime! xoxoxoxo
- You've done such a beautiful job of capturing your wonderful family with all of it's warmth, love, joy, and unity in these pictures. You are truly blessed with such a fabulous family and these shots really bring that out. I love your work, Maggie...and I love you and your family! This was a treat..of course it always is to go out to your blog...but this was a gift from heaven for me today:) Miss you and all the "gang"...sorry I missed everything..now I feel a wee bit included:) XO
Liz, Paul, and Christopher are anxiously awaiting a very special delivery from a large, long-legged bird. And, in just a few short weeks, the precious little bundle will enter his way into the world, changing their lives forever.
I’ve known Paul for a few years now, so when he asked me to take some portraits of his family, I was super excited. Paul is one of the most proud fathers I’ve ever met. He simply lights up when talking about his son, Christopher, and I was thrilled to witness his joy firsthand, and have the opportunity to capture his family in their element.
His wife, Liz, is simply glowing and though I heard she was a little nervous about taking some baby bump pictures, I never would have known it! She was a complete natural in front of the camera and is so down to earth and at peace that I immediately felt at ease in her presence. Is she a beauty or what?!
The adorable Christopher, who recently turned 2, is striking. Talk about a cutie! Wow. His deep blue eyes are absolutely amazing and he is a total crack up. He carries his bunny everywhere with him and adores his mommy and daddy to pieces. He’s going to be such a great big brother. Baby Gallegra is going to be one lucky kid!
Thanks so much for letting me capture this special time in your lives, Gallegras. I can’t wait to meet the new addition!!
Here are a few of my favorites from our session…
I LOVE how he sniffs the “roses”…
Isn’t this the coolest freckle ever? I love the heart on the bun in the oven…so fitting for the love the baby is about to be welcomed into.
Hide and seek…
Love this family photo…such a real moment with a two year old…
Bunny gives the baby a kiss…
Done with pictures and ready for bed…
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- Maggie, such wonderful photos ~ you captured the warmth, love, joy, and fun of this family. What precious pictures for them to share with everyone. Fabulous job, again!
- Thank you! It was such a joy to do and I can't wait to continue capturing your family as it grows! :)
- Thank you for doing such a wonderful job! The only thing more amazing than your photography was how great you were with my wife and son. You made them both feel very comfortable and open up in front of the camera, despite the fact that one of them was very cranky that day! I'm guessing I'll have another gig for you in a couple of months and many more for years to come...
Wait no longer, folks! She’s here! As promised, the precious Madelyn Paige, the newest member of the Alix family and our newest baby niece is gracing the pages of maggieharkov.com with her adorable face.
WARNING: the pictures that follow contain some of the cutest faces you’ll ever see. Don’t say I didn’t warn you…
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- I love your work here and hope to see more like them! Lovely family and lovely captures!
- Thank you, Marianne. I feel so blessed to do what I love and capture such sweet moments! XOXO
- Oh Maggie~you've captured so many beautiful moments that parents just aren't able to do. What a gift you have and what a gift you've shared with your sister and her family. There are so many sweet moments saved for eternity here. What a treasure, and I'm so happy to be able to share in their joy. XO
- These are fabulous photos! You've definitely found your niche my talented, gifted daughter. Your ability to set different & unique scenes is a sign of your out-of-the-box creativity. LOL
- OMG!!!! I love their little matching dresses!!! I can't wait to have another little girl so I can dress them alike!
- These pictures are amazing!!!!! So far, I'd have to say these are my favorites :-D Superb job... I'm so proud to have such a talented Aunt! Love you and miss you always! Love Maria
- You are SO talented, sister! I love all that you captured with our family. What great memories!! THANK YOU!!!
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