maewood Photography blog

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 […]

– From childhood chums to med school sweethearts to almost man and wife –   You guys, we’re about to tell you one of the GREATEST of all compliments to our work. Not just as artists, but also as professionals. Ready?! Here it is: When friends and family members our clients love their experience with […]

“Oh my gosh guys, I’m dying over here!” This is the exact phrase I used during Patrick and Brooke’s maternity session this evening! Not because we had below freezing temps or that we were sliding on ice while hiking the path to the waterfall. Nope, it wasn’t even because I almost fell and busted my booty […]

Just yesterday, you were a little tyke. This adorable, chubby-cheeked ball of sweetness. Your fingers had little buttons of pudge, your lips were always ready for kisses, and you looked just like your daddy. See? Sometimes I wish I could go back in time, hold you in my arms, and sing you to sleep as I […]

Thinking about booking a photographer to document this season in your life? Well, it doesn’t matter what type of photography you need, there are a few general guidelines you should keep in mind! We hope these portrait photography tips help you with planning and preparing for your future sessions! Photography by MaeWood Photography – Model: […]

Choosing wedding vendors is not an easy task, and honestly, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your lives and your love story to date, and you want to be able to focus on the love you share. You DO NOT want to be worrying about […]

As we bring 2018 to a close, we are excited to share with you what goes on behind the scenes! We made it a priority this year to create and curate content that would inspire and educate our readers while sharing our client’s beautiful stories. We also want to entertain you this year! The best […]

Growing up, we all have family members or people in our lives that use a particular phrase often. One that you hear them say frequently and most likely it didn’t really resonate with you until you were older. When I think of my dad, I think of his smile and his wise words, “Use the thing between […]