Maggie Grace

Maggie Grace Hi! I am a PNW portrait photographer. I quote Gilmore Girls in conversation and I love singing One D Her style is candid, vibrant, and timeless.

With 4 years of experience photographing 50+ weddings, Maggie Grace Photography knows that your wedding day is the best and fastest day of your life. Shadowing dozens of the best photographers in the PNW, Maggie Grace treats every moment of your wedding day equally, capturing the little and big moments. She knows memories fade quickly and she works to recreate all the feelings of excitement you fe

lt on your wedding day when you look back at your photos. Maggie Grace approaches photography like meeting up with an old friend for coffee; she wants to find the root of what makes a couple shine brighter together because she knows the story starts before the wedding, it starts the day you met. She will ask you where you went on your first date, who was the first to say "I love you", and what your favorite date night looks like. Maggie Grace connects best with couples who love outdoors and will go the extra 5 miles on a hike with you in the mountains to capture the most captivating landscapes of the PNW. Creating fine art albums and prints, Maggie Grace ensures that you will view all your wedding days within 1 week of your wedding day in an online gallery and promises your custom made album arrives on your doorstep within 1 month. Maggie Grace believes photos don't belong on hard-drives or on CD's, but on your walls and in albums so your story can be displayed to everyone who walks through your door. To Maggie Grace, success isn’t being published or attracting thousands of likes on Facebook, success is saying goodbye at the end of a couple’s wedding day knowing they will get coffee a few weeks later when they’re back from your honeymoon, follow one another’s lives, and send Christmas Cards every year knowing they’ve created a lasting friendship.

I'll be honest, every June 1st I can't help but roll my eyes at all the businesses who have been quiet 364 days a year a...
06/01/2026

I'll be honest, every June 1st I can't help but roll my eyes at all the businesses who have been quiet 364 days a year and suddenly show up to celebrate Pride.

Pride Month always brings a flood of rainbow emojis, cute memes & photos, and brands telling q***r people they’re welcome here.

But q***r couples deserve more than performative allyship, in the world but also in the wedding industry. They deserve inquiry forms that don’t assume every couple is a bride and groom.

They deserve vendor teams who use language that reflects their relationship. They deserve wedding days where they aren’t correcting people, explaining themselves, or wondering if they’re truly accepted.

Because inclusivity isn’t a marketing campaign that rolls out on June 1.

It’s a full time commitment and it's who you are. You can't be an inclusive wedding vendor without being an inclusive person.

It’s creating spaces where every couple feels respected, celebrated, and fully seen from the first inquiry email to the final teary goodbye at the end of an epic night on the dance floor. And honestly? The wedding industry should have figured this out a long time ago.

Happy Pride Month to every q***r and LGBTQIA+ couple planning a wedding, dreaming of a wedding, celebrating an anniversary, or simply existing exactly as you are. You deserve it 🌈

PAY ATTENTION to the photos that really grab you when you're scrolling through your IG feed & Pinterest and ask yourself...
06/01/2026

PAY ATTENTION to the photos that really grab you when you're scrolling through your IG feed & Pinterest and ask yourself what you love about them. I guarantee, you're not only drawn to them because of what they look like. You are probably also drawn to a FEELING.

So much of wedding photography today is centered around aesthetics. Wedding photographers and creators care more about the surface level of what their feed looks like rather than the FEELING and story behind the people in the photos they're sharing.

Perfect poses. Perfect lighting. Perfect details.

Of course, there is NOTHING wrong with wanting beautiful photos. & sometimes they end up documenting what your wedding looked like more than what it felt like.

While I was in Sweden a few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to photograph this stunning elopement at a DREAMY castle that transported me to a different time.

When we talked about the vision for their day, this couple didn’t mention trends. We did not discuss a Pinterest board full of viral poses or how we wanted the photos to look.

Instead, we kept coming back to one thing: wanting romantic photos that felt rooted in nostalgia.

Not old-fashioned. Not vintage for the sake of being vintage or cool.

Nostalgic. Like a memory. Like the a scene from a movie you’ve watched a hundred times (for me: it's the proposal scene in Pride & Prejudice). Like something that still makes your chest ache twenty years later.

Because the truth is, your wedding photos are the ONLY thing that becomes more valuable with time. Your wedding images become evidence of how you feel.

So when you’re choosing a photographer, don’t just ask yourself if you like my photos. Ask yourself how their photos make you feel.

Because that’s the feeling you’ll be revisiting for the rest of your life.

Before you hire your wedding photographer, pay attention to which images make you stop scrolling and feel something. That’s usually where the magic is. ✨

Capturing Kathrin & Jarod's destination wedding in Germany will always go down in my memories as one of the most special...
05/24/2026

Capturing Kathrin & Jarod's destination wedding in Germany will always go down in my memories as one of the most special weekends.

There’s something incredibly special about destination weddings in Europe.

It contains the old world architecture that makes me swoon.
The mountain top villages.
The candlelit dinners with endless bottles of wine that last for hours.
Or the way traveling together naturally brings all of your people closer. It bonds people together in a way few other life experiences can.

Destination weddings create space for presence in a way traditional wedding days often can’t.

You get even more time together.
More real memories.
More connection woven into the experience itself.

And honestly? That emotional closeness is what makes these weddings so, so meaningful for me to photograph. Not just because they’re GORGEOUS! (though they absolutely are) but because they feel immersive.

Like your favorite people stepped into another world together for a little while and created their own bubble of happiness.

European destination weddings will forever have a special place in my heart for this very reason ✨ watching communities come together to go on a journey together is an honor to witness.

You do not hate being photographed.You hate being photographed by people who only know how to see beauty in one very spe...
05/23/2026

You do not hate being photographed.

You hate being photographed by people who only know how to see beauty in one very specific type of body, relationship, personality, or aesthetic.

And I need the wedding industry to be so serious about that.

Because way too many couples walk into their engagement sessions or wedding already bracing themselves to be:
•overcorrected or told you're doing something wrong
•minimized or ignored
•hidden or made smaller
•posed in ways you'd never naturally exist
•made to feel “flattering” instead of actually seen

As if the goal of wedding photography is to make you look as close to a Pinterest or Instagram trend as possible instead of documenting your real relationship.

Your wedding photos should not feel like a performance for social media.

You should not have to earn beautiful photos by being thin enough, feminine enough, able bodied enough, neurotypical enough, polished enough, or heterosexual enough.

You deserve a photographer who knows how to photograph real HUMAN BEINGS.

A photographer who understands that:
•fat bodies are worthy of artistry
•q***r love deserves intentional care
•awkwardness is human
•emotion is beautiful
•personality matters more than perfection
•being comfortable changes everything

The best photos happen when people feel safe and comfortable enough to stop performing.

And honestly?

As a wedding photographer for over 10 years, I have developed this skill. I know how to make ANYONE feel comfortable enough to feel vulnerable in front of the camera.

Not every photographer has it.

The right photographer will make you feel like you are allowed to fully exist in front of the camera without shrinking yourself to fit somebody's aesthetic or IG feed.

That is the kind of experience I truly and deeply care about creating. With my whole heart.

Not just photos that look beautiful.

Photos that represent a memory from a time you felt safe, empowered, and celebrated.

If you want a photographer who cares more about how you feel when you're being photographed than the latest trend, comment below or DM me to book your shoot.

the ONE thing I hear over and over again from my couples is that they need a wedding photography who will make them feel...
05/17/2026

the ONE thing I hear over and over again from my couples is that they need a wedding photography who will make them feel RELAXED & comfortable being themselves around. all their quirks,awkwardness, inside jokes, "human" moments, and imperfections accepted.

and the one thing I have seen couple's consistently & massively underestimate when choosing a wedding photographer is this: your wedding photographer is the person will impact the emotional atmosphere & energy of your entire wedding day more than just about anyone else.

your photographer is not just documenting your day and how you experience it. they are actively participating in it.

they are one of the only vendors with you for the ENTIRE day. they are IN your space and they see it all.

which means their presence really matters in a big way.

a photographer can either:
•help you feel grounded and connected
•create emotional safety
•reduce stress
•guide you gently through your day
•adapt calmly when things shift or get behind

OR

they can make the day feel more rushed, performative, overstimulating, and stressful.

and the wild part is: that energy always shows up in the final images.

the best wedding photos are rarely created through pressure or stressful energy. they happen when people feel safe enough to actually exist honestly in front of the camera.

and that is exactly the kind of experience I care about creating for my couples and why couples choose me over anyone else 🫰🏻

if you're looking for a wedding photographer who prioritizes creating a calm and safe environment for you on your wedding day, my books are open for 2027 🤗

Let's normalize weddings that REFUSE to conform to tradition just because. Not every couple wants a giant wedding. Not e...
05/11/2026

Let's normalize weddings that REFUSE to conform to tradition just because.

Not every couple wants a giant wedding. Not every person dreams of walking down the aisle in a white ballgown. Or even a dress at all. Not every family dynamic is simple or easy to navigate. Not every couple or love story fits into the rigid expectations the wedding industry pushes so hard.

And honestly? Some of the most meaningful weddings I’ve ever photographed looked nothing like what we’re traditionally taught a wedding is “supposed” to look like.

I’ve photographed:
• quiet backyard ceremonies
• q***r weddings that rebelled against tradition
• dinner party receptions at local restaurants
• weddings with no bridal party
• private vows alone instead of public ones
• the front yard of an Airbnb in the mountains with 3 people
• celebrations centered around chosen family
• deeply emotional weddings where grief and joy existed side by side

None of those weddings were missing something because they were a little outside the box or unconventional.

They were meaningful because they were planned with heart and intention. Your wedding does not need to fit into your parents' idea of what a traditional wedding looks like in order to be valid, beautiful, emotional, or unforgettable.

You are allowed to build a wedding day that actually reflects your relationship and who you really are instead of other people’s expectations.

And the right vendors will support that fully 🥹🩷

I always tell my couples that there are NO rules. You can do anything you want 👏🏻✨

Happy Mother's Day to the true backbone of our society, the heroes in our lives , homes, & work place, and the people wh...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to the true backbone of our society, the heroes in our lives , homes, & work place, and the people who are capable of carrying ALL the emotions all the time.

Mother’s Day can hold so many things at once. I think of my own mom and the moms in my life who I've been lucky enough to know and love. The intensity and frequency of big complex feelings that ebb and flow constantly in the journey of motherhood. Joy. Grief. Gratitude. Longing. Celebration. Complicated feelings that don’t fit neatly into one post.

Today, I’m thinking about the moms in every season.

The moms in the thick of newborn exhaustion. The moms chasing toddlers around the house with cold coffee that's never hot. The moms whose babies are now grown and building lives of their own. The moms carrying babies they haven’t met yet. The people hoping deeply to become moms someday. The moms who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, or the unimaginable grief of losing a child. The people navigating complicated, painful, distant, or healing relationships with their own mothers. The stepmoms, adoptive moms, foster moms, grandmas, chosen moms, and mother figures who show up with endless care.

The people mothering everyone around them while trying not to lose themselves in the process.

Motherhood and the experience surrounding it is not one universal story. It’s layered and emotional and beautiful and exhausting and sometimes deeply painful all at the same time.

So today, whether this day to you feels joyful, tender, heavy, healing, lonely, fulfilling, bittersweet, or all of the above: I hope you give yourself permission to feel exactly what you feel 🫶🏻🩷

Happy Mother’s Day to every person this day touches. 🤍

I have to be so for real, can we all retire the term “bridezilla” already? I'm tired of hearing brides apologize for spe...
05/07/2026

I have to be so for real, can we all retire the term “bridezilla” already?

I'm tired of hearing brides apologize for speaking up or asking for what they want.

Because most of the time, what people call a “bridezilla” is actually just a woman carrying the emotional weight of planning one of the BIGGEST events of her life (& her spouse's life and their family's life) while being judged for caring about it.

Weddings are stressful. Of course they are. You’re managing complex family dynamics, high expectations, budgets, timelines, logistics, guest experiences, vendor communication, and the pressure of wanting one meaningful day to reflect your relationship and values. And dear lord, that is a LOT for one person to hold.

And the second a bride expresses frustration, anger, disappointment, or her feelings, she risks being labeled “crazy,” “dramatic,” “too much,” or worst of all a “bridezilla.”

Meanwhile, we rarely use equivalent language when men are demanding, particular, stressed, emotional, or difficult in such high pressure situations.

The term itself reinforces this idea that women should stay "sweet", accommodating, easygoing, grateful, and quiet at all time. Even while coordinating a massive & expensive event that everyone else also has opinions about.

Are there people in the world who behave poorly? Of course. That’s not gender specific.

But so many “bridezillas” are simply trying to:
• protect a vision they deeply care about
• create a meaningful experience for the people they love
• stay within budget
• navigate difficult family dynamics & relationships
• manage constant opinions and pressure
• and hold everything together without falling apart

That doesn’t make someone irrational at all! That makes them human.

I think brides and people planning weddings deserve more grace than we give them. Especially in an industry and culture that places enormous expectations on women while simultaneously mocking them for caring too much.

Brides, you are allowed to care 👏🏻

This special twin newborn shoot was one of my favorite memories I captured this spring. Last year, I decided to take a m...
05/06/2026

This special twin newborn shoot was one of my favorite memories I captured this spring.

Last year, I decided to take a more intentional approach to family photography by finally offering packages for maternity & newborn shoots all in one. By creating more space for family photoshoots and accepting fewer weddings last year, I was surprised to discover newborn photos & family photos fulfilled me in a different way.

I love weddings so dearly and newborn photoshoots are almost opposite of weddings. I love them for the vulnerability, realness, and tenderness that feels completely raw.

Not the perfectly posed, sleepy, silent version of newborn life you see everywhere online, but the REAL version.

The real version where you’re running on little sleep and your arms are always full. Time somehow feels both impossibly slow and super fast all at once.

The newborn season of life is such a blur for many new parents. It's filled with tiny stretches, LATE nights, endless diaper changes, rollercoasters of emotion, soft baby noises, screaming, milk drunk cuddles, and learning your babies one hour at a time. It’s messy. It’s sweet. It’s overwhelming in the most honest way.

And it deserves to be remembered exactly like that.

When I walk into a newborn shoot, I’m not bringing expectations. I’m bringing calm energy.

There’s no pressure. No rushing. No forcing anything.

We move at your pace. We pause when we need to. We let the moment & baby lead.

I’m deeply aware that this season is a massive transition in all the ways: physically, emotionally, mentally. You’re meeting your new babies while also meeting a completely new version of yourself.

So I hold space for ALLL of it.

The tears. The joy. The exhaustion. The love that feels almost too overwhelming to contain.

Because when I photograph newborns, I’m not chasing perfection. I’m preserving a feeling. The way they melt into you. Moments of peace. The chaos and the calm coexisting in the same breath.

Newborn sessions are about remembering what it felt like to be right here: in the middle of it all 🫶🏻

I'm booking newborn & maternity shoots in 2026. Message or email me if you're expecting 🤗

There’s a reason couples choose to get married in wild places like the Rocky Mountains for their wedding day.and it's NO...
05/05/2026

There’s a reason couples choose to get married in wild places like the Rocky Mountains for their wedding day.

and it's NOT because it’s easy.
or because it’s predictable.
and it's definitely not because it will look like the ballroom or church wedding you've seen in your grandparents' wedding albums.

Mountain weddings ask you to let go. Of all expectations and control. Mountain weddings ask you to let go in order to embrace life.

To embrace movement.
Weather (sometimes all 4 seasons in one day).
Wind.
Mud and sticks on your dress.
Changing dramatic skies.
Deep, full breaths that ground you in nature.
Real moments that unfold in real time.

And honestly? That’s exactly why I love the mountains. It's the magic of it all.

The couples I work with across Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Idaho usually are not looking for a traditional wedding day built on appearances and perfection.

They want something that feels actually intentional.
Emotionally present.
Wildly human.
Connected to the people and landscape around them.

and this is how I've always approached wedding photography 🫰🏻

I’m not interested in turning your wedding into an awkward boring photoshoot where you spend the entire day faking it for the camera.

I care about documenting the TRUE feelings of it all:

the wind in your hair during vows
your people crying during speeches
the way you look at each other when no one else notices

You deserve photos that feel like a memory. That you can relive again and again and again.

If you’re planning a wedding anywhere in the Rocky Mountains and want a photographer who values connection more than aesthetics, my 2027 books are open 🤗

Whenever you're getting married at a ski resort on the slopes in February, having a summer wedding by the lake: I'm available all 4 seasons of the year to embrace the unpredictable nature of the Rockies 🩷

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