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What I Do

I help multifaceted women feel authentic, beautiful, and confident in their photographs, from business to boudoir. You're invited to experience the glow of being seen in your best light.
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portraits for women

Come in for the headshot; stay for the hot shot!

How do you want to be photographed? If you can't decide, that's okay: blended sessions are allowed!

So come on in for that boudoir session, and we'll make sure you get a great headshot. After your personal branding session, bring in your family for photos with them, too.

Combine indoor studio shots with outdoor images. Change sets. Change outfits. We'll customize your session to make sure you're photographed the way you want to be seen.

  • Start with a base Simple Session. You come hair-and-makeup ready for your traditional photoshoot.
  • Add hairstyling and makeup application services to create your Signature Session.
  • Make it a Sensational Session with a themed set, creative edits, or couture gown rental.
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Weddings & Events

Offering event photography that blends traditional, posed portraits with photojournalistic approach that captures the emotions and interactions of the day.

Let's chat about what you hope to see and whether I can meet that vision for you!

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Family 

Family photographs with Maggie Takes Pix are generally a blend of traditional, formal poses and lifestyle, interactive prompts that capture emotion and interaction.

Getting family portraits together shouldn’t be painful, so I will do my best to get you to relax and enjoy the experience.

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Beauty & Boudoir

You deserve to exist in photographs, celebrating your true beauty as you are right now.

My job is to enhance your best features; it's all about lighting, posing, and giving you a boost of confidence.

Treat yourself to a few hours of pampering and a reason to dress up; relive the fun every time you view your images. 

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Headshots & Branding

Authentically show your story, what you offer, and why. Become someone your potential clients know, like, and trust.

Build your personal brand with professional photographs that reflect all that you are. Create a collection in one session and have a bank of pictures available whenever you need one.

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Girls / High School Seniors

Let's give your girl a record of who she is, right now, before she changes again.

Let's show her she's beautiful and capture her personality.

Let's give her a boost of self-confidence, and at the same time, create a reminder for you about what she was like at this stage. 

Celebrate who she was, who she is, and who she is becoming at this special time in her life. Before you know it, she'll be grown up and going places, stepping out into the world. Record this time.

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Over 50 & Fabulous

Celebrating the strength, wisdom, and beauty of women over the age of 50.

You are exceptional. 

Skilled. Experienced. You are known for who you are and what you do, and you do it all with your own special attitude and unique personality.

You are older. Wiser. You have much to share.

Right now, whether you are feeling empowered, invisible, or somewhere in between… let’s honor your infinite value.

Let’s show the world you.

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Weddings & Events

If you are having a small wedding, elopement, or “encore” wedding, I want to be your photographer!

Primarily photojournalistic in style, I will document your day as it unfolds... and make sure we get the formal photos you want. I will ask to steal you away for some romantic couple shots and, of course, I'll also be sure to capture your details... but perhaps more importantly, I'll look for those interactions and candid moments that showcase joy and connections throughout your day. 

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I also photograph select business and nonprofit events with a photojournalistic style (rather than "grip and grin" pictures).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a studio? or do you shoot on location?

Both!

We've turned a former storage barn on our property into a 320 square foot studio space, complete with makeup area and changing room.

I also travel to locations within 50 miles or so of the Town of Amherst, Virginia, and come equipped with portable backdrops and lighting equipment. So if you're looking for truly personal art in/at your home or another special place, we can make that happen. I've even got a portable pop-up tent for outfit changes if we're out in the wild!

How complicated is this going to be?

I’m here to take care of you and make your photo session as easy as possible!

I understand that time is precious, so while I ask for a bit of an investment of it from you throughout the process, it’s so I can create a custom experience that makes everything easier and more satisfying overall.

I ask to explore options with you before you book, to make sure I know exactly what you want. I ask for a pre-session planning meeting, which ensures your actual session goes smoothly because we both know how to prepare. And I ask for you to meet with me to review your proofs, so you aren't overwhelmed and overcome with indecision. 

For each step, I have a plan we follow that keeps the process simple and pressure-free.

Do you offer a satisfaction guarantee?

I'm absolutely certain you'll be quite happy with your photographs... but if for some reason you are less than thrilled, you don't have to buy any! There are no minimum purchase requirements. 

That said, if you're not happy, I'm not happy. I'll work with you to make it right.

"A BIG thank you to Maggie Takes Pix for wonderful pix yet again. Can say it has been several years working with her and always so happy with the outcome of our photos!!!!"

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Jackie Morris

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