maewood Photography blog

We have said it before, and we will say it again… engagement photos are imperative. We provide our brides and grooms with an engagement session because we strongly believe they are valuable for you! -We have a chance to work together prior to the wedding day. -You have a chance to get comfortable in front of […]

This blog post is for both our future clients and new portrait photographers alike! Today, we are talking about the five mistakes that we made at the beginning of our photography business that we promise we won’t make again! And to the new photographers reading this… learn from our mistakes! As for our previous clients, […]

Alright ya’ll… spring is right around the corner, and lucky for us Arizonians, we are already enjoying the spring weather! This time of year gets me excited for new possibilities, trying new things, cleaning out shop, and decorating! So, I thought it would be fun to share my current top ten things I am loving […]

For many of our couples, photography is one of the most important investments on their wedding day. When it comes to the photographs themselves we break it down into two categories: Documentation: We are there to document your day so you have tangible memories to tell your love story for generations to come. This is […]

Featured on Arizona Weddings Magazine Back in the summer, I reached out to Elisabeth to see if she would be interested in modeling for a styled shoot with Arizona Weddings Magazine. That edition has since been published in the December Edition (on stands now!), but unfortunately, Elisabeth and I didn’t connect in time for the shoot. […]

Is she out yet? Anything new? Any progress? You are carrying high, she hasn’t dropped yet! I told you it would be Thursday! You should do…XYZ When I was pregnant… The list goes on and on… With advancements in technology and the use of social media, we (as a society) feel a need to be […]

As I finally got around to reading Scarlett’s email I just sat in front of my computer and cried. Ya see the last few weeks have been insane. So, I knew it was best for me to mark the unread when I saw it included a written attachment spanning three pages. I had to wait […]

As entrepreneurs, we have a passion for creating something we love by serving others. For us, it is telling stories of love and connection through photography. You might be creating jewelry out of self-sustainable materials or running a fashion blog for moms! Either way, as business owners, we need a place to share the service/product that sets […]

Well, friends, we have found our pair here in Arizona! Kaila and Jake are Arizona natives and they remind us so much of Michael and me. They are fun, down for any adventure, joke around with each other, and cuss like sailors… they are our people! The best part about it? Jake proposed during Super Bowl […]

When asked about the challenge of performing in moments scripted for deep emotional connection, Al Pacino, one of the greatest actors of our time, once said,   “It’s easy to fool the eye, but it’s hard to fool the heart.”   Ask any photographer who is working with someone for the first time what one […]