A bit about me…
My love for photography was sparked by my Grandpa, who was a keen photographer. He could often be found clutching a camera, getting us to pose for numerous photos and, so I was told by his brother, used to develop films in the bath. We had one of his old Minolta cameras in our dressing up box at home and as a child I was fascinated by all the different buttons and settings which seemed very technical at the time. I found it particularly satisfying flipping the back of the film case open and shut. Thankfully I’ve moved past that urge and was spurred on to do a City & Guilds photography course, ten years ago now, and from there I started building up my own photography business. My style is relaxed and informal, capturing moments as they naturally happen. I think they make the most interesting, honest and treasured images.
Here’s a few facts about me…
I’m a lady of numerous pet names, but typically go by Maggie.
I’ve lived in Chorlton, Manchester, for over 15 years, have scouse heritage and grew up on the Wirral - 3 places that probably don’t want to be part of the same triangle.
I have a brilliant, funny and creative little girl called Isla who along with my very patient other half and slightly unhinged cat 🐈 make up the quartet in our house
I love being outdoors, going for walks, exploring, running and being by the sea whenever I can.
I enjoy spending time with family and friends and am partial to a spot of people watching with Jason Orange being a frequent sighting over the years.
I’m a collector of ‘things’ like books, hats, shiny stuff (bit of a magpie), beauty products, gin, curiosities. I’ve spent a lot of hours watching Harry Potter and very much enjoy a period drama (Mr Darcy in the lake…)
I enjoy a good book, good food, gardening and am a slave to chocolate.
My taste in music is quite eclectic ranging from Haddaway (the leather waistcoated clad German) with hit classics such as “What is love?”, to Elvis, Elton John, Arcade Fire, Kings of Leon, Zero 7 and a classical tune. That’s not an exhaustive list!
I have a distinctive laugh that I’m told you can hear well before you see me.
I have been known to enjoy a spot of fancy dress with Gandalf, Super Ted and a monkey being memorable highlights
I’m easy going (but with a contradictory dose of health hypochondria) and had my sense of humour and ‘one liners’ likened to Mel from Mel & Sue.