Magpie Love Photography

08/28/2022

Half of small businesses close shop within five years and mine will be one of them.

I’ve listened to so many podcasts, read so many books, poured so much time and energy into delivering an exceptional client experience.

I’ve posted to social, blogged, delivered free content, shown up for my email subscribers.

I’ve worked for free, traded my services, refunded entire sessions that went sideways at no fault of mine.

I’ve sent client gifts, checked in with families, delivered food after they’ve had babies, and sent holiday cards.

But I was never as busy as I wanted to be. Why? Who knows. I never got “noticed” by someone influential, I wouldn’t make reels, and I refused to change my photography to whatever was on trend just to make other people happy.

I’m a little sad that it’s ending, but I don’t regret the people I’ve met or the lessons I’ve learned.

I’ve learned that I like going to work Monday through Friday. I like getting a steady paycheck. I like seeing other people on a regular basis.

I’ve learned that it’s important to me to be doing a job where I feel like I’m making a difference.

And I’ve learned that my time is far more valuable than others are willing to pay me.

Time is our most valuable resource - use it wisely.

07/30/2022

Another beautiful morning with a beautiful baby and family!

07/24/2022

Spent the morning with the SWEETEST family - welcome to the world baby Shea!

06/25/2022

Torrin is ONE! I got to photograph this little {big} guy as a newborn, at 6 months, and at one year old. His personality has changed at every session, and I'm SO glad I've gotten to document his first year 🥰

We decided to recreate a few of his newborn photos, do a cake smash, and end with bath time. What a perfect way to capture this amazing kiddo.

Thank you, Swartz family, for letting me document your first year with Torrin!

02/12/2022

Got to spend the morning with the SWEETEST family in the gorgeous Studio House AZ.

Thank you, Plencner family, for agreeing to be a model/stock portfolio client! I loved meeting y'all and can't wait to go through all your photos 😍

02/10/2022

Last Fall's front door sessions are on the blog! Make sure to check them out at the link below.

And don't forget to fill out the interest form by February, 18th!

Front door photos from Fall 2021, captured by Magpie Love Photography, family photographer and filmmaker serving Phoenix, AZ.

02/09/2022

"We loved having Megan come take photos for our family! Her front porch session was so convenient for our family. She made it quick, easy, fun and we were able to include our furry family member which would never work with a traditional photo session. She captured the sweetest photos of my kids that I will treasure forever. These years are so quick and every memory means the world to me! Book a session with Megan and you will not regret it!" - Becca, Phoenix AZ.

The front door session interest form is open until February 18th! If you want a session, get on it!

www.magpielovephotography.com/front-door-photos

02/04/2022

The front door session interest form is now open! Front door sessions are open to all families, but they are my only shorter session option for NEW clients.

10 minutes
$99 session fee

I ONLY go to neighborhoods with enough interested families. So make sure if you're at all interested in one, you fill out the form at the link below by February 18th!

www.magpielovephotography.com/front-door-photos

02/01/2022

FRONT DOOR PHOTO GIVEAWAY

The interest form for Spring front door photos is opening THIS Friday, and to celebrate I'm running a giveaway starting tomorrow on my Instagram:

www.instagram.com/magpielovephoto

Make sure to follow me on Instagram and keep an eye out for the giveaway announcement tomorrow!

01/25/2022

My new mentoring program is on the blog!

One hour, one subject - from basic camera skills to business tools...there's something for everyone!

What you need to know about the Magpie Love Photography mentoring program, serving family photographers in Phoenix, AZ and available for travel.

01/22/2022

Ya know how I'm always preaching about gifting photo sessions to your parents?! Well some people actually take me up on it! 😂

The Mis (extended) family session is on the blog ❤️

Extended family photos at the Mis house in Gilbert, AZ. Captured my Megan Befort of Magpie Love Photography, family and newborn photographer and filmmaker serving the greater Phoenix area and available for travel worldwide.