MAGGIE RECHKEMMER

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

SERVING THE QUAD CITIES

Two children and a black dog in a bathtub with bubble bath foam.

creating art worthy of your

family archives

on digital, 35mm film,

super 8 video,

and polaroids

Two children laughing on a bed, wearing pink dress and striped shirt
A smiling woman and man holding a baby wearing a striped shirt and cap indoors.
Family with ice cream outside Whitey's Ice Cream shop, featuring red roof and white brick exterior.
A family with three children at a skate park. The father is carrying a young child on his shoulders, the mother holds a baby, and two older children stand with scooters. The background includes a ramp and a building.
Family in a cozy kitchen setting with a dog, seen through a window.

everyone as they are

what if you started treating your photo sessions differently?

instead of the perfect outfits, every hair in place, and perfect weather - and thought about how its preserving your family at this exact time. their missing-teeth grin, how they can just never seem to keep the knees of their jeans clean, or without a tear, how you love to dance wildly to the latest family favorite song, how you snuggle them late into the night when they aren’t feeling well or had a bad dream.

what if you just let go of the expectations and spent an hour together loving on each other and making more memories.

everyone as they are.

choose a favorite activity, spot, song, snack - or just a blank slate. all that is left is each other and smiles and connection.

sounds pretty good to me.

Smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing a black tank top, holding her head with her hands.

Hi, I’m Maggie

I am a Midwest based photographer documenting families in an intentional + creative way. I have loved art and design beginning with drawing as a child and began my photography career in 2015. I spend my days with my two kids and husband enjoying our 1914 craftsman home whether doing home projects or hiking through our backyard timber with our German shepherd. I have a passion for working artists and also provide education and support for other creatives.

a creative / intentional / collaborative family photographer

featureS:

CREATIVE AS A MOTHER PODCAST 2023 / FILL YOUR FARME PODCAST 2023 / UNSCRIPTED PODCAST 2023 / CLICK PRO EXPERT 2021 / GOLD BIZ PODCAST 2024 / UNRAVELED ACADEMY 2022 ARTIST OF THE YEAR / UNRAVELED ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR / HEARTFUL MAGAZINE FEATURE 2023 / HEARTFUL MAGAZINE ONES TO WATCH 2024

A black and white photograph of a family sitting on the steps of a brick house. The family includes two adults and two children, all casually dressed. They are smiling and embracing each other, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.

  • "We were blown away. Worth Every Penny."

    - Liv

  • "Maggie is kick ass. True talent and so incredibly fun to work with."

    - Mari

  • "Maggie brings out the best in our family with her photography."

    - Mariah

  • Woman sitting on a white wicker chair with a purple cardigan, smiling, next to a baby wearing a red beanie, with a potted plant and orange pillow nearby on a porch.
  • A person raking leaves in a park with a child standing nearby, surrounded by autumn trees with red and orange foliage.
  • A woman sitting on a bed holds a baby while a child stands near a wall, looking away. Sunlight streams through a window, casting shadows on the wall and floor. The room has a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
  • Two girls flying kites outdoors under a blue sky.
  • A family sitting together inside a living room on a yellow couch, including a woman, a man, and two children. One child is holding a stuffed animal, and the other child is leaning against the man. Sunlight is coming through the large windows behind them, and a large teddy bear is placed on the couch.

SESSION DETAILS

  • Maternity, newborn and family storytelling

  • all sessions include welcome guide, professional guidance for timing, ideal locations, styling assistance, and all best images from the session (50+)

  • Includes up to an hour travel from the Quad Cities

  • add-ons available for super 8, GIFS, polaroids, travel, and retro viewers

  • all inclusive digital gallery starting at $1100

Let’s work together

A woman and child wearing yellow beanies walking on a bridge.

ready to lock in a date? My current family session availability is here. If inquiring about an alternate date, newborn session, or something else please fill out the form below.

Please note that I respond to all inquiries within 72 hours. If you have not received a response from me, please check your junk/spam folders. If not there please reach out to me again via social media. TYSM.