2015 Travel Dates

The weirdest thing happened. I asked my husband what he thought about me traveling this past year.It was really hard for me to do with Phoebe, especially as she got older, but we decided my family overall did really well with it. And then the crazy thing happened - my hubby told me to do more, get better at it, go on adventure with my camera. But I only went to and from DFW a handful of times.

So then I got this big crazy scary idea - Why not travel to other places? I asked you all where you want me to go and you spoke up loud and clear. I made the executive big girl (scardy cat) decision to stay state side (unless someone wants to fly me out to Fiji, then...lezdewit!) but am going to be visiting some really beautiful places (and no doubt, families)

Without any further ado - 2015 Travel Dates. You now know what to ask for on your Christmas list this year, you're welcome.

Full sessions will be 1-2 hours in your home or your favorite spot in town. 30+ images (5x7 proof prints & full res digital images) There will be 3 available in each city. Half of session fee due to reserve, remainder due two weeks prior to session Mini sessions (nursing mamas only) will be held on location at a studio or outdoors. online gallery of 15 images to chose your favorites from. 4 digital images included with session. There will be two hours (about 8 spots) available in each city. Session fee due in full to reserve.

If I do not book a city with enough sessions, I will have to cancel my stop there, so be sure you tell all your mama friends that I'm coming their way!

I can't wait to meet you all in your city. Email me at maeburkephoto@gmail.com or via the contact form above ^

Elsa & Violet

Being a photographer gifts me with all sorts of opportunities. Those of you who don't know anything about Rockport (Other than, "Oh yeah, I got a buddy who goes fishin' down there") should know that our nickname is "Charm of the Texas Coast." It's a small beach community that loves the local artist. Tons of retired artists come here to nest. You need no more proof than walking down Austin Street Station. Gallery after gallery of local artists with their best work on display for locals and tourists to enjoy. One of these prolific galleries is Estelle Stair Gallery. I'm sure you can imagine my excitement when one of the gallery's employees contacted me for a family session - IN THE GALLERY. She has two girls, Elsa and Violet, who were bubbly and giggly and everything feisty that little girls are. Jennifer and her husband were patient and loving and unbelievably sweet with their girls. They booked a mini session, but I ended up with over thirty images in their final proofing gallery. I cannot tell you how much I loved photographing this family. Thank you, Shatraws, for allowing me a peek into your family's love!

From the mama: "I can't thank you enough for taking such wonderful photos of our family.  When I looked around my house, I realized that all of my photos are old...these kids are growing fast and I must keep up with them in the photo department!  I'm just so glad I can remember these moments  with your beautiful images.  Truly, Mae, you really have done an amazing job.  I appreciate your sweetness and hope to be able to make a habit out of putting your images on our mantle.

With Warmth,

Jennifer"

*Rockport/Coastal Bend families* I have ONE session left for the remainder of the year! Email me at maeburkephoto@gmail.com to get on the schedule!

Cadle Family

Karrie contacted me a few months ago, eager to meet me during my next visit to Fort Worth. She has three babies, but only one, her daughter, is still tiny.She has two older boys, 19 and 13, and her baby girl is 18 months old. This is a very precious time for this mama because, just like her husband, her oldest boy has enlisted in the Navy and will be headed out to boot camp. Can I just say, I still get very nervous shooting older kids. I mean, I kill it with the babies, obviously, but impressing grown boys to get genuine smiles out of em... Uh, intimidated. But Karrie has done such a fabulous job as a mama. All of these kiddos were so sweet, polite, and fun. Thank you, Cadles, for spending the morning with me.

Fort Worth clients, this is the field we'll be using come Nov 23rd during my last trip to Fort Worth. The light is DELICIOUS early in the morning and we should have even more yummy golds by then. Contact me via the contact form above or shoot me an email at maeburkephoto@gmail.com to make sure you have a spot reserved.