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Beth Alix

WOW!! What a beautiful couple and venue! I love the shot with the dress and shoes. You really captured some amazing moments filled with so much love and emotion! I love that about your work, you are so very talented!

Jenny

These are amazing pictures :D

Jun 17 2010

UC BERKELEY ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | VICKY + ED

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About nine years ago, during the first week of their freshman year at UC Berkeley, Vicky and Ed met among friends and immediately felt a connection. A connection that not only would last throughout the various changes we all undergo during our college careers, but into forever, and nine years later, they are tying the knot and couldn’t be more smitten with each other.

Vicky and Ed are absolute sweethearts and I couldn’t be more thrilled to work with such a delightful pair. Vicky and I had spoken over the phone and through emails, but we didn’t officially meet in person until I flew into San Francisco from NYC for their engagement session. I knew through speaking to her and our interactions via email that they were special people, but when I met them, I knew right away that they are truly something extraordinary. Spending the day getting to know Vicky and Ed felt like gaining two new great friends, and it was such a privilege to hear about their relationship and see where it all began on the campus of UC Berkeley nine years later.

The future Mr. and Mrs. really wanted to highlight all the special places at Berkeley to them – all the places that had significance during their time at school, and I adored documenting it all! Vicky and Ed were so open, and warm and wonderful and really wanted to share this special place with me and it was such a gift. Getting to know and become friends with my clients is absolutely one of my favorite parts of my job and I feel so fortunate to have such amazing people as clients.

I can hardly wait to document the special day of these lovely people next month in Pasadena, California and look forward to photographing many more engagement sessions and weddings in Northern and Southern California in the future!

Vicky and Ed, thanks for being you. I had such a wonderful time and so appreciate all you did to welcome me to Berkeley! I simply adore you both!

Big hugs,

Maggie

To check out their SLIDESHOW, click HERE!

To see more from Vicky and Ed’s UC Berkeley Engagement Session, click HERE for a SLIDESHOW! :)

5 comments

Wayne Li

Maggie, great pics! The donuts and Scrabble game were a nice touch.

Ed, Vicky, love you guys – see you soon!

Jonathan hsu

Maggie, you did it AGAIN!!!

VICKY AND ED… U GUYS ARE AMAZING!

Dottie

Ohhh my goodness! You took some fabulous photos here. Sure looks like the 3 of you had a great time at this shoot. I looooovvvvvvv ed the slideshow and the music you selected is so perfect. xoxox

kellie mccann

MMMM…DONUTS! :)
Nice pics! I love them!

Vicky

Maggie! The pictures are great!! They really capture how much fun we had with you that day! Thanks again for EVERYTHING!

Can’t wait until August!

Love,
Vicky

Jan 11 2010

MANHATTAN PENTHOUSE WEDDING | MELISSA & KEVIN

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They’re just those kind of the people. You know, the kind of people you meet and instantly like. The kind of people that make you feel like you’ve just made an new friend. The kind of people that put others before themselves, even on their wedding day. They are the kind of people that when standing out in 20 degree weather with significantly less layers on than I asked if I was freezing my buns off. The kind of people that went out of their way at their reception to ask if I’d gotten something to drink and something to eat. They are the kind of people that welcomed me into their lives and made me feel like family and I couldn’t have been more honored to document the wedding day of such extraordinary people. Individually Melissa and Kevin are wonderful, but together, they’re simply incredible.

They joined their lives before their equally incredible family and friends at the Manhattan Penthouse and it was absolutely beautiful.

Wishing you a lifetime together filled with all the love, joy and warmth you bring to every life you touch!

With much love & appreciation,

Maggie

To see more from their lovely wedding at the Manhattan Penthouse, check out their slideshow, HERE.

1 comment

Beth Alix

Wow Maggie! Truly stunning shots! You captured some great moments. I love looking at your work and your creativity. AMAZING!!!

Nov 17 2009

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: SHARON & CHRIS

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Rain and dark clouds may have filled the October skies with a grey overcast, but nothing but the look of utter bliss cast off the faces of Sharon and Chris on their wedding day. After 5 years together, Mr. and Mrs. Hidey joined their lives as one before their family and friends at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and they absolutely glowed. Looking at them gaze smittenly upon one another, you would have thought they were basking in the sun, literally glowing from its warm golden rays. But, alas, it wasn’t a bright sunny day, they were and are just that completely in love & unabashedly happy and it was such an honor to document.

Despite the logistical challenges that difficult weather, getting wet, and traffic provide, Sharon & Chris never stopped smiling. A lot of people would have let such challenges affect their perception or enjoyment of their day, but Mr. and Mrs. Hidey took everything in stride and soaked up (no pun intended) every amazing moment of the day they started their lives together.

And what a beautiful day it was. Sharon left no detail uncovered. Everything from her stunningly beautiful Vera Wang gown, to her gold Manolo Blahnik shoes, to the gorgeous floral arrangements by Belle Fleur, to the Groom’s cake, the choreographed dance by bridal party & Mr. & Mrs. Hidey, to the shawls and flip flops for guests, to a prank during the garter toss, to hair and outfit changes, Sharon & Chris did not overlook a single detail and it showed.

When I think back on Sharon & Chris’s wedding day, I will never forget the love that surrounded it. Rain was not going to reign on their parade or get in the way of celebrating the start of their lives and as a result, it could not have been a more extraordinary day.

Mr. and Mrs. Hidey, may your love for one another always shine as brightly as it did on your wedding day. It was an absolute privilege to capture your first day as husband and wife.

With love & appreciation,

Maggie

And a special thank you to Jesse who shot along my side and held an umbrella over my head as best he could! You were such a help, thanks Jesse! :)

Click HERE to a see SLIDESHOW of more images from Mr. & Mrs. Hidey’s big day!

To see more from their lovely Brooklyn Botanic Garden Wedding click HERE…

8 comments

maggie

:) Thanks Jonathan!

Jonathan

amazing! Maggie! I wish I had the 2nd to last one of the Brooklyn botanical fountain at night as a poster!

Oh yeah….and Sharon and Chris look great! hahaha

maggie

Thanks so much everyone! :)

Jesse

Awesome set Maggie! It was great shooting with you! Keep up the awesome work!

Katie Papineau

Maggie! You have a rare talent for capturing the perfect moments. I feel as if I just experienced the wedding first-hand! Keep up the great work! xo, Katie

Priscilla

Maggie, these pictures are beautiful. You did SUCH an amazing job capturing the day and the joy and happiness in Chris and Sharon! And like Sharon said, you have such a wonderful presence! :)

Jeff

loverley pics! — didn’t realize there was so much violet! and it was as close to a monsoon wedding as one could get minus the marigolds :p

Sharon

Maggie, your talent speaks for itself. You are the calmest and loveliest person to work with. I could not ask for more. The rain was just an added bonus since according to Chris’ grandma, it was God showering his blessings on us. Simply magical. Thank you again!!!

Oct 19 2009

NEW YORK CITY ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY – JULIE & ADAM

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As I walked down a crowded street I’ve walked down a dozen times, a couple standing on the corner immediately caught my attention. Laughing and lost in love, I found myself smiling at them. I liked them instantly without knowing anything about them. In a city that’s constantly in motion, this pair stood still and held each other’s gaze as if nothing could have been more important. And, that, to me, is Julie and Adam. They look at each other, quite simply, like nothing else is more important. Their love is visible and treasured and when I realized that they were the couple I was in awe of standing on the street corner coming in to meet me for the first time, I was overjoyed and knew I was going to love working with them. And I do. I absolutely heart Julie and Adam.

Julie and Adam wear a smile everywhere they go, and are filled with an incredible warmth and joy. They have such a sweet and genuine love and adoration for one another and it makes everyone around them smile. There is no pretense whatsoever about their relationship. It just is. They just are. And, I feel so lucky to have such amazing people as clients. And, P.S, they’re absolute stunners as well. Bea-u-tiful.

When Julie & Adam told me they wanted to do a part city/part country engagement session, I was thrilled! Though, I must admit, Internet, I’ve never really been to the country…or a barn, or farm, or anything remotely like it, I’m afraid. So when I saw it, I was blown away. As we walked along, I gasped, “Oh my gosh, a COW!” “Look! A HORSE!” I know, you’re probably all rolling your eyes at me now, but, Julie and Adam just laughed and made me feel right at home. They are the sweetest pair and I had the best time getting to know them amongst the different backdrops of New York City and the countryside of Newton, New Jersey. It was a perfect day with perfect clients and I am so honored and excited to capture their wedding day in August. I know their day is going to be filled with more love and laughter than most experience in a lifetime and I can’t wait to capture it all.

Thanks so much, Julie and Adam! I’m so looking forward to your special day!

Umm…how gorgeous are they?!?

Love how carefree the lovely Jules is here…

Watch out, G.Q…

Work it out, Jules, work. it. out. :)

Julie = STUNNING!

I love love love how they laugh together…

Smokin…

Are they adorable, or what?

Exhibit A – “Lighting up.”

These next two make me smile…

To see more engagement photos from their frolic of fun in the city and country, CLICK HERE for a slideshow!

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