Madison, Wisconsin. Each of these roles are deeply meaningful to me, and I feel thankful that together, they allow me to lead a life full of joy and purpose as I connect with families to help them preserve the unique moments,
y name is Maison, and I am both a photographer and a mom living in
Kara
No matter how uncooperative our young kids may be for the photo shoot, I never have to worry because she always manages to capture the most BEAUTIFUL moments and photos. She truly works magic. Not only does she take incredible pictures, it’s obvious she cares DEEPLY about her work. She puts everyone at ease, is so understanding of all the things that could come up while taking pictures with a family, and is attentive to all the details in the entire experience. Maison will always go above and beyond, and exceed your expectations.
Libby
Her eye for posing and composition is exquisite. I am always AMAZED by how beautiful our photographs turn out. Every year, I swear there is no way she was able to get a picture of us all smiling and every year she gives us that and SO many more stunning images. She makes the whole experience of family photographs feel effortless. However, more than anything, Maison understands how precious each photo and snapshot of life is to us. The photos she has taken of our family are such a gift. I can feel her love in each one. We are so incredibly grateful for her!
Sarah
Over the years, we've developed such a strong bond with her that even the kids look forward to seeing her each year. She truly gets us. With each session, she understands us better, making those 'candids' the true essence of our family—our purest joy. She finds those moments of magic and preserves them in time for us to cherish forever.
Katie
She doesn’t just put us somewhere and start taking pictures—she is fixing hair, wiping noses and, all the while, she is getting to know each of us so she can bring out our best... Every session, she shows up with the same enthusiasm, joy, and love for her art and the families she photographs. We feel so blessed to be able to entrust Maison with documenting our family through the years, and also be to able to call her our true friend.
Michelle
Not only has she taken the most breathtaking early moments of my childrens' lives, but she has seamlessly integrated herself into our family's Korean traditions as well. My son is on the spectrum, and Maison is a natural when it comes to reading children and understanding what it takes to make them feel seen, welcome, and loved... Maison also knows how to make moms look and feel their best, even when we may not be feeling it ourselves. She is the most honest and kind soul—I can't recommend enough!
Hannah
We first met Maison over 10 years ago! I had never had professional photos taken before, and am not particularly fond of having my picture taken, so I was a bit nervous to have a "photo shoot." Within *seconds* that nervousness faded away. She has since taken our photos every year as our family has doubled from two to four. Her work speaks for itself, but aside from her incredible photographs, Maison is a joy to be around and somehow makes it look easy (even with kiddos in the mix). She is pure magic!
Morgan
Maison always comes back with the most beautiful pictures, even when I walk away wondering how she possibly got anything at all. In reality, family sessions can sometimes be stressful and Maison navigates them with such professionalism and care. Her sweet touch is so calming... She is a true artist, and it is such a treat to look through our galleries and see how we felt in moments that are now captured forever. I cannot express how much I appreciate Maison and her work, and I will forever enlist her services as long as she will have me.
Iulia
On a windy day, Maison will be taming your hair between shots and watching out for that peculiar thing your partner is doing with their hands and their pockets, all while providing clear direction and encouraging both you and your kiddos. It is no wonder that love and joy shine through each photograph she captures. There is no one else we would trust with our family and we could not recommend her more.
Ashley
We've trusted her with capturing our family photos for years now, and every time they exceed our expectations. She has the incredible ability to make us feel comfortable and bring out our genuine smiles (even after all this time!), and she always knows how to find the perfect lighting and setting. We love looking back at our family albums and seeing how Maison has captured the evolution of our love story and growing family.
Stephanie
Her gorgeous images of our growing family radiate warmth, beauty, and authenticity. As a mother herself, Maison brings an incredible depth of understanding and compassion to her sessions. She knows how to connect with children in a way that puts them at ease. Her calm, patient and loving approach makes the entire time together effortless; her years of expertise shining through every step of the way!
Brenna
For more than a decade, Maison has been there to help celebrate and keep the memories and milestones of each new stage of our growing family. She has an incredible ability to keep everyone at ease in front of the camera, capturing the candid and priceless moments that would otherwise be forgotten. She preserves these snippets of time, and I am always left speechless by the galleries she creates. We are so lucky to have crossed paths with her all those years ago, and still luckier to know her today.
Once a quarter, I pause to reflect and share a bit about where life’s taken me through marriage, motherhood, business, and all the spaces in between.