MHP Session: “In The Heights”

Categories Going Pro, Portraits

This session started off as a request for headshots and morphed into an editorial shoot of life in Washington Heights - a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. Luckily, my gorgeous model Kiara was willing and down for anything, even stopping to pose inside a bodega despite the puzzled stares of onlookers . She walked and walked and walked some more  (…if you know that part of the city, then you know it’s no easy task), braving the cold and yet still looking stunning every step of the way. I can’t say enough great things about this shoot – it was blast and Kiara, a total sweetheart! Though it was freezing, she brought the Latin heat to this session!

Mad About Comments

Life with Kaishon February 9, 2012 at 12:42 am

I love these pictures Maddy. Absolutely gorgeous. The images told a story and it was a good one!

Leia February 9, 2012 at 1:04 am

What a stunning girl!

Sarah - Dodeline Design February 9, 2012 at 7:28 am

These are gorgeous photos! I love the urban setting!

The Guilty Hyena February 9, 2012 at 8:22 am

I love that bench on the underground and Kiara is a true pro I couldn’t tell it is that cold.

Cafe Fashionista February 9, 2012 at 9:12 am

What an awesome shoot, Maddy – I am absolutely LOVING Kiara’s style. And the pictures…the way the color leaps out is just incredible. Beautiful work! :)

Gloria February 9, 2012 at 10:30 am

Amazing work :-) Who knew a photo taken in a subway station could look so pretty, hehe!

Camila Faria February 9, 2012 at 11:06 am

Love her boots and scarf! The pictures have an amazing urban feeling!

Mishck February 9, 2012 at 11:12 am

Luv luv luv… Such beautiful shots n Kiara looks great :)

Kiara Santana February 9, 2012 at 11:57 am

First I’d like to thank everyone for there awesome comments!!! Second, Maddy is a fabulous photographer and she made me feel so comfortable while snapping some great pictures! Maddy thank you again for giving me the opportunity to be a part of Mad <3 Hearts Photography it was an amazing experience and a fun time!

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} February 9, 2012 at 12:32 pm

You’re the sweetest…thank you! I had a blast with you and the girls that day :) We need to do it again sometime, perhaps when it’s a little warmer. I think that was probably the coldest day we’ve had all winter…for real!

Zoe February 9, 2012 at 12:46 pm

Love, Maddy you are amazing at what you do. Thank you for these beautiful pictures of my beautiful daughter. Big hugs.

chavonne February 9, 2012 at 8:07 pm

This is cool Maddy. I was planning on asking you if you would be interested in doing headshots but I wasnt sure if it was your type of thing.

Nicole February 9, 2012 at 10:05 pm

Love these pictures! Love my niece…. What a natural!

Tiera February 10, 2012 at 12:06 am

Love the photos! I really like the contrast of her beauty agains the urban backgrounds :)

Amy February 10, 2012 at 7:37 am

A beautiful girl and a fun photo shoot . . . what could be better?! I especially love the way each location seems to tell a different story . . .

Elle Sees February 12, 2012 at 10:59 am

so gorgeous!! great photos, as always.

Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant! February 14, 2012 at 4:32 pm

Very cute photo shoot, I think I’m gonna need some pole pictures :)

suki February 22, 2012 at 12:31 am

What a great shoot. :) Love how you bring out the neighborhood’s flavor in the photos as well.

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