2014

2014 has been a busy year already! Thank God.  This year has been peppered with travels, new clients, and amazing people. Every person or project I've photographed has challenged my creativity and skills.  I've had shoots that have boosted my confidence and shoots that have built my character. When approaching 2014, I wanted a change in the wind with my business.  I took a leap of faith to take on less weddings and trade my free time for more commercial and editorial work. It has been amazing!  I've been able to fully focus on the couples who's weddings I document and be freed up during the week to partner with businesses to share their story. June is almost over and I have barely put up any of my work from 2014.  Yep.  I want to be better at keeping up with posting my shoots from throughout the year.  I often feel pressure to keep up with the trends in the photography world, like writing beautiful blog posts to pave the way for photos.   Since I am not a writer, this is often my hold up to posting my work. So, for the next few weeks I am going to try something new.  I am going to try posting more work and freeing myself up from the pressure of writing.  I hope the photos can speak for themselves and I look forward to sharing these amazing people and projects with you.

Cody and Megan

I met Cody when I first moved to Richmond back in 2010. I had met some friends here who also shared a deep love for Africa, Cody being one of them.  The four of us would talk about our trips, swap adventure stories and photos. No matter the fact that we all had different experiences, the bond of that continent created an instant friendship between all of us.  In 2011 we all decided to finally create a shared memory. We traveled to Kenya together.  During that trip, I learned about Megan. Late night stories around the fireplace in a village near the rift valley is where Cody shared his heart for Megan. They dated in college for a few years. The summer after college, they broke up and went separate ways.  Megan moved to Nicaragua, Cody joined staff with Hope Church in Richmond. Worlds apart, the odds were against them. Between the stories shared around that fireplace and the singing at the top of our lungs to Adelle (yep, I just called you out on that, Cody), it was obvious Cody had not lost hope. Their story has so many intimate details of God's grace and perfect timing...if you want to hear it sometime, I'm sure they would love to sit with you over a cup of hot chai tea and share-It's worth the listen! But, let me tell you.  That girl Cody talked about in Kenya is back in the picture, and back to stay!  And she is worth the wait. I feel blessed to be able to capture the next step in their adventure, their wedding.  Here's to you two.  To sticking to your guns, Megan and learning about God's timing.  To you, Cody, for pursuing the one you love no matter the fight.

Hello Again

Oh, hey! ....it's October!  My favorite season is finally here.  So glad to start packing up the summer clothes and bring out the fall ones.  This summer was b u s y.  Between shoots, editing, travel, and enjoying the summer, time flew by.  Annnd, here it is October 9th already.  As you may have noticed, my blog didn't quite get the attention it deserves (sorry).  I guess you could say it went on summer vacation too (? probably not).  I've been enjoying the work flowing in and out of Kate Magee Photography and am finally taking some time to gear up for this new season and reflect on the past one.  This summer I was blessed with many amazing new clients...guys, there's some really awesome things happening around here!  I'm going to do my best to keep you all updated.  For now, here's a hefty bit of a "show and tell" for you to catch you up on a few highlights from the past summer months. See you soon!

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Lately

  Spring is here which also means things are getting busy busy around Richmond for KMP!  Here are a few things I've been working on this past week...

Tim & Mayara | Engagement

Tim and Mayara are a perfect match.  They are the friendliest couple you'll meet.  I've known Tim since our freshmen year of college.  Those who know him, call him T-mill.  He was always the guy  who greeted you with the most energetic 'Hell0!!"  Since our days at JMU, Tim joined the Army and has served over seas for many years.  A few years ago, Mayara, moved from Brazil to Maryland to be an Au Pair.  There she met Tim's family.  Over a time of leave from the Army, Tim came to visit his family.  At a party he and Mayara first locked eyes.  Mayara explains it as "Confetti fell from the sky and there was glitter....lots of glitter...and firework."  Seeing them together, you can tell the fireworks never left.  Mayara has a spunky personality and keeps Tim on his toes.  After they started dating, Mayra had to move back to Brazil.  They've spent hours in the air flying between the US and Brazil which is why we chose to take their photos with a airplane.  I loved this idea and it is safe to say this may be one of my favorite engagement shoots to date.  In the couple of hours we spent together I could see that they have an adventure awaiting their life as they get married.  Safe travels, you two!