Monthly Archives: October 2009

MAGGIE HARKOV PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURED ON WEDDING CHICKS

One of my absolute favorite wedding blogs, Wedding Chicks featured my work from Sharon & Chris’s Engagement Session on their awesome site.  I just love the girls over at Wedding Chicks and what they’re all about and am so humbled and excited to have my work featured on their site.  And, what perfect timing!  Sharon & Chris join their lives together tomorrow and I’m so looking forward to documenting their special day!  Here’s to you, Sharon & Chris!

A very heartfelt thank you to Jocey & Amy, the wonderful ladies at Wedding Chicks for sharing my work with everyone.  To check out the feature, please click here!

Thanks & happy Friday!

maggie - :) Thanks Sharon! The honor was all mine!

Sharon - Congrats! We are so honored to be a part of your rising fame and CANNOT wait to see our wedding pictures... yet again in the rain, but at least with shakes and burgers in our hands ;)

maggie - Thanks, Kim! :)

Kim - Congrats on the feature :) What a lovely shoot!

Fri at Wedding Nouveau - Wow...this is gorgeous...I'm bummed that I missed grabbing these! :-) We'd love to feature more of your work. Check us out and see let me know if you're interested. Keep taking gorgeous images.

NEW YORK CITY ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY – JULIE & ADAM

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!

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Umm…how gorgeous are they?!?

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Love how carefree the lovely Jules is here…

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Watch out, G.Q…

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

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Julie = STUNNING!

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I love love love how they laugh together…

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Are they adorable, or what?

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Exhibit A – “Lighting up.”

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These next two make me smile…

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

Claire Roberts - Oh, I love the mix of pictures of the Happy Couple....I am so looking forward to next August...

Jenny Roberts - I LOVE the pictures. I cannot wait for the big day! I love the mix of the city and farm pictures!

maggie - Thanks Cheryl! They are the absolute best and I'm so excited for their wedding day!

maggie - You always say the nicest things, thanks so much, Marianne! XOXO

Marianne Kedo - These really are fabulous shots ~ and you are right ~ this couple is stunning. I love all the moods you caught with the lens...I was amazed at how you caught the horse looking at them at such a tender moment! Yes, these photos make one smile, and thank you for that gift you have of taking us all into such a wonderful, intimate moment. You're the best! XO

Cheryl - The pics of Julie and Adam are spectacular!! They look so happy! I can't wait for the big day!!

Dottie - Such magnificent photos Maggie. Julie & Adam's smiles are contagious! I caught myself smiling as I viewed these photos. Love the country photos so much. Cool idea having a city and country setting. So unique!

Julie - Hey Maggie! Thank you soooo much for everything. The pictures turned out even more amazing than we could have ever imagined! Our friends and family just can't stop raving about them! You made us feel so comfortable and we had just the most wonderful time with you! Can't wait until the wedding :) xoxo Julie&Adam

maggie - Aw, thanks guys! :)

gabriel harkov - Hey Maggie, great photos! (as usual) Definitely love the colors you capture! It makes for such beautiful artwork.

Kim Mazelin - Mags, Love the contrast of the country and the city! Beautiful, beautiful work!

SMILING AMIDST TEARS

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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maggie - Thanks so much, Amy! It was so great to see you, too! XOXOX

Amy Matejcek - 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

Kim Mazelin - 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!

Kathy Dukes - Wow..My heart warms when I see your mother and father. I love them both...Kisses Dot...Kathy~ You have a beautiful family~

maggie - 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! :)

Monica Ward - Maggie...just amazing! Thanks for sharing your wonderful family with us! You have such a wonderful talent! xoxo Monica Ward

Don Jensen - 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

Beth Alix - 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

Marianne Kedo - 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