What I love about these themed photo sets is that it makes me create something new every few months and that I get to work on what is inspiring me at the moment. The last theme was witchy and came from my renewed interest in learning more about more witch things, intention, and my obsession […]
Smoke Bomb Retrospective: Some Things I learned.
I just finished up the first of my themed sets that included a colored smoke bomb and a bunch of witch themed items, from crystals to cauldrons. It was amazing. I loved seeing the inner spirit of each person I photographed. Everyone used the props differently and it was so much fun to capture what […]
2017 Roundup of Favorites
Although I try and do this periodically throughout the year, December is a good time to think back on all you have accomplished and done this year. 2017 was a super transitional year from me. I went from a place in life where I wasn’t super happy and eventually moving out on my own. I […]
It’s not just the camera, but it certainly helps.
“The best camera is the one you have with you.” -Chase Jarvis The biggest hurdle to creating anything is the fear of failing. Oftentimes, we are so worried about it not being the absolute best but we don’t become our best without practicing. There is no way you are going to be good at photography […]
Black Friday: $50 headshots, discounts on prints, and an amazing photo all inclusive photo package!
Holy Moly Black Friday! I’m having one of those Black Friday sales that has something for everyone. These prices are good for any booking from November 24th at 12:00 a.m. to the 27th at 11:59 p.m. I’m doing it for the whole weekend! Not only do you get amazing deals, but with any purchase that […]
Love Baked Goods? Take A Look At All This Mixy Goodness.
Meet Leigh. Leigh is the head of Mixy-Goodness, a one lady operation that pumps out the most delicious cupcakes I’ve ever had. Oh and cookies, cookies too. I have always been impressed with her range with flavors, from being able to make amazing combinations of flavors I would not think about to making like whiskey […]
Witchy Autumn Series – Oct 23rd – Dec 9th.
Are you interested in gemstones, spells, and the various ways metaphysics affects you and the world around you? Or do you just like the witchy look and want to be surrounded by ethereal smoke draped in fabric? With the changing leaves, fall creates a colorful backdrop to this photo set. In celebration, you can have […]
A Simple Way To Make Your Images Look Better
Look into the light! No, really. While I am not going to recommend you stare at the sun for long time, the simple act of moving your subject’s face towards your light source will bring the light to your or your subject’s face. Your light source can be your fancy photography lights, your desk lamp, […]
50 Random Things About Me
Hello! I’m Maura. Let’s get to know each other a bit more… I have a cat name Odin and he rules over my apartment. I used to work on local horror films as part of the lighting crew. Met a lot of awesome people, and even acted (kinda terribly) a few times. I have modeled […]
31 Goth Ways To Celebrate Halloween
Disclaimer: This is all in fun. I do consider myself to be goth, but not everything is exclusive to being goth or may be more witchy. Some goths don’t like horror movies and some goths like different types of music as well. Have fun and I am wanting to hear any ideas you think I […]