Maegan Marie reminds me why I love taking pictures of people. When we got started taking her senior pictures at funky Garden Station, Maegan was shy and quiet. So naturally I was nervous and loud. I talked without thinking, and probably put my foot in my mouth more than once. But somewhere in midst of my awkwardness, Maegan began to laugh, and I took pictures. And the more foolish I became, the more relaxed she felt. The more I got to see Maegan. I got to know her face and her sweet heart. It was like God was sharing His secrets with me.

“Look! See her eyes! The softness in them…”

“Look! See her smile- there’s wisdom…”

“Look!”

I was giddy with discovery. Maegan Marie reminds me why I love taking pictures of people. It’s not about me. Even if I’m talking, making a fool of myself, I’m really listening. Waiting. Watching…

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