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Confession // I’m a Poser.

There are always areas in my photography where I would I love to see improvements.  One of the areas I’ve been working diligently on is posing. Not because I prefer the overly posed look in my photos, but because I find directing my subjects always helps them relax in front of the camera. They no […]

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November 15, 2012 - 8:07 am

Amy - Though more of a snapshotographer, I always try to snap photos when people are unaware–because when they become aware, too often they panic. :) So a little direction could help a lot–thanks!

November 15, 2012 - 9:47 am

Buckeroomama - Gorgeous, gorgeous natural light you have… and gorgeous shots of your lovely sister! :)

November 17, 2012 - 11:52 am

The Guilty Hyena - You all as siblings look very alike, particularly the lovely beaming smiles. The reflector looks a handy piece of kit, to enhance natural light.

November 18, 2012 - 10:25 pm

Life with Kaishon - Beautiful posing Maddy! LOVE her hair. And her smile!

November 29, 2012 - 9:14 am

Charisma Moran - That natural light in your home is gorgeous!

MHP Session: “In The Heights”

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 […]

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February 9, 2012 - 12:42 am

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

February 9, 2012 - 1:04 am

Leia - What a stunning girl!

February 9, 2012 - 7:28 am

Sarah - Dodeline Design - These are gorgeous photos! I love the urban setting!

February 9, 2012 - 8:22 am

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

February 9, 2012 - 9:12 am

Cafe Fashionista - 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! :)

February 9, 2012 - 10:30 am

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

February 9, 2012 - 11:06 am

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

February 9, 2012 - 11:12 am

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

February 9, 2012 - 11:57 am

Kiara Santana - 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!

February 9, 2012 - 12:32 pm

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - 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!

February 9, 2012 - 12:46 pm

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

February 9, 2012 - 8:07 pm

chavonne - 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.

February 9, 2012 - 10:05 pm

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

February 10, 2012 - 12:06 am

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

February 10, 2012 - 7:37 am

Amy - 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 . . .

February 12, 2012 - 10:59 am

Elle Sees - so gorgeous!! great photos, as always.

February 14, 2012 - 4:32 pm

Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant! - Very cute photo shoot, I think I’m gonna need some pole pictures :)

February 22, 2012 - 12:31 am

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

Summer Girls

As I mentioned in this post,  I’ve been organizing a “just for fun” photo shoot over the last few weeks. I wanted to do something like it for awhile and since I found myself with some extra time this summer, it was all the more reason to make it happen. The concept was simple:  a farewell to summer.  […]

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August 31, 2011 - 4:18 am

Leovi - Wonderful, with those colors and delicious lights, I love them all.

August 31, 2011 - 6:14 am

Leia - How fun! What a gorgeous photoshoot! And stunning models, too :)

August 31, 2011 - 8:42 am

Pam D - Love them all.. but the one with the house in the background sort of takes my breath away….

August 31, 2011 - 8:53 am

Sarah - Dodeline Design - This is gorgeous Maddy!

August 31, 2011 - 8:58 am

Maegan - Such beautiful photos! Totally magazine quality, I thought they were from a mag & reread, really lovely! Feels like I’m at the picnik with them.

August 31, 2011 - 9:07 am

urban muser - these photos are so fun!

August 31, 2011 - 9:09 am

Emily - This is so fabulous and fun!! I love everything about it. You did such a great job Maddy. I hope you will do more shoots like this.

August 31, 2011 - 9:14 am

Cafe Fashionista - This is truly one of the most incredible shoots ever, Maddy – the colors are so vibrant…they just leap off the screen. Start submitting your pictures somewhere – anywhere – they need to be swooned over by the world! Seriously. :)

August 31, 2011 - 9:23 am

Mindy - how adorable! my phriend, you are really rocking your nikon!

August 31, 2011 - 9:24 am

Life with Kaishon - It looks like so much fun! I wasn’t able to leave a comment this morning and I couldn’t wait to get to a computer to tell you how grand it looks!

August 31, 2011 - 9:53 am

Elle sees - So freaking adorable. I want to go to there! But I’m rather clumsy on a bike.

August 31, 2011 - 10:17 am

Michaela - I love this idea Maddy, it looks like so much fun! Beautiful shots and you never cease to amaze me with how talented you are!

August 31, 2011 - 10:33 am

Lee Oliveira - Summer, picnic, catching up with the girls should be like this always.
Lovely shot
lee x

August 31, 2011 - 10:51 am

Hannah B - OMG! I’m in love with this shoot. It totally says “summer!”

Btw, I just looked back at the photo you posted yesterday and I love the canvas texture you put in the background. Gorgeous!

August 31, 2011 - 10:55 am

Pradeepa - Amazing shots. The models are gorgeous and the location is fantastic.

August 31, 2011 - 11:01 am

Gloria - This looks like so much fun!! And the styling is so spot on – love their outfits :-)

August 31, 2011 - 12:41 pm

Rosie - Those are fabulous! You guys really did an amazing job.

August 31, 2011 - 1:23 pm

Vanessa - Absolutely beautiful. Props, location, n models. Looks very scenic. U did well once again. 2 thumbs up, Maddie. What a better way to end the summer :(

August 31, 2011 - 1:36 pm

Christina Lee - Perfect (esp. with the bike added in)!!!

August 31, 2011 - 1:41 pm

christina Klas - These are all lovely! You must be so pleased with the way it turn out (as the girls should be too!) Love your blog and your work :)

August 31, 2011 - 3:43 pm

Kristin - Your models are seriously fabulous! Dying over that tribal top!

August 31, 2011 - 3:54 pm

The Guilty Hyena - Maddy you set up your very own editorial summer picnic shoot!! :) what a wonderful way to say farewell to the summer. Location is pictorial, as well as the lovely lanterns your sis Charlotte and her friends look like naturals in front of the camera, one of my fave photos is of the floral wayfarers and the colorful reflection captured on the lenses.

September 1, 2011 - 9:58 am

Piper - Maddy these are gorgeous!! I so need you to do a photo shoot for me!! I could go for a relaxing picnic right about now – looks like you guys had a blast!

September 1, 2011 - 2:48 pm

Home Girl - Love, love, LOVE the colors!!! What a great idea and the way it was all staged, you made it look so festive and “unstaged” if that makes sense?? I am always amazed at your talent girlie!! You are seriously awesome.

September 1, 2011 - 2:48 pm

Haute World - What a beautiful setting and I’m so in love with the way you captured the vibrant colors. All you girls look fab by the way. Looks like you had a lot of fun (and I love the red camera!).

September 1, 2011 - 3:15 pm

Camila Faria - Very summery indeed! So beautiful and fun! Love this photoshoot Maddy!

September 1, 2011 - 8:31 pm

camille - those pics seem like so much fun! you’re an awesome photographer! love the light in these shots!

September 2, 2011 - 12:01 am

Pink Ronnie - Maddy, what an awesome concept! I love the setting, the girls and their outfits – all nicely chosen! The lanterns add such a lovely touch and that house in the background looks like it’s out of a fairytale. I almost always fail at shooting at midday so I take my hat off to you! What new technique did you use?
Ronnie xo

September 2, 2011 - 4:14 am

Sabine - What a wonderful summer atmosphere! The girls are gorgeous and the styling really works. Seeing good old Holga makes me smile!

September 2, 2011 - 11:20 am

dana - So much fun! looks like they could be found in a mag! Love that Holga too :)

September 4, 2011 - 10:06 am

Buckeroomama - Maddy, you have outdone yourself! Looking through the photos felt like me flicking through the pages of a lifestyle magazine (wait, have I mentioned this before?)… Seriously. That shot of the bicycle, LOVE to the MAX! I sound like my teenage self (ugh!), but really, these photos are absolutely gush-worthy! =)

September 6, 2011 - 10:58 pm

Nadette - I LOVE it!! I’m really wishing you had been there for my picnic in July, my pics just don’t hold a candle to these. For my photography homework, I’m supposed to be working on portraits in various types of light, but I blew my weekend and it’s going to rain the rest of the week, I’m so sad. But on the upside, at least I know the concepts for taking great pictures in bright sunlight. I feel so accomplished :)

September 7, 2011 - 3:56 pm

Tiera - Oh, how fun! I’ve gotta get my girlfriends to do something like this so I can practice my photography skills!

September 9, 2011 - 2:05 pm

Cathy - Gorgeous! The colors are so vibrant! And I’d love to pluck a strawberry out of the picnic basket.