Yep, it's totally true. I love my job!
Maybe my schedule is a little different than most... I spend my weekends attending elaborate parties with groovy brides and grooms, documenting all the awesome moments of their day. Meanwhile, the rest of the world is watching sports on TV and having a beer with their buddies. I stay up really late every night, making dinner with my hubby, listening to my favorites tunes, and editing lots and lots of photos. I love the thrill off rediscovery as I import my memory cards from the day before, I laugh out loud as the best man does the worm on the dance floor, and I get teary eyed when dad sees his little girl all dressed up. (Yes, I cried when Jim and Pam got married on The Office- it was great!) And of course there is no greater reward than the squeal of pleasure when a bride or groom sees the finished product. I'm the one that gets to say "I did that." I'm a memory maker.
Why do I call it Maypole Studios? Well, when I thought about decorations, festivities, laughter, and family, I thought about the maypole. As a little girl growing up in Snohomish county outside of Seattle, all my friends lived on dairy farms, and my family would go to the fair. The real kind, where blue ribbons are awarded to giant pigs, handmade quilts are on display, and ribbons are tied around a maypole. It's a long forgotten tradition of welcoming in Spring, just as a wedding welcomes a new chapter in life.
Send me a message about your wedding day, I would love to be a part of it. I currently reside in Chicago, IL.
Chicago wedding coverage begins at $1600. Destination weddings are awesome, so if you're traveling to somewhere special to exchange your vows, please take me with you! Have passport, will travel.
Weddings are for everyone, because love is for everyone. While only 5 states in the US of A currently recognize gay marriage, many couples are still entering into this sacred union as a testament to the love shared between two people, because after all, marriage is all about the love! Rock on boys and girls!
Do I photograph families and kids? Absolutely! I love it all! My portrait sessions are usually 2 hours, and start at $200. Please contact me for more details.
I am also available for events, band photos, etc. Just drop me a line.
Some kind words....
"Hi Bethany,
Thank you; Thank you: THANK YOU! They are beautiful... I've cried my eyes out. I even love the music playing in the background. You are truly gifted. We look forward to receiving the disk. Thanks again!"
-Tiffany and Lee
"Bethany,
I wanted to thank you very much for the wonderful job you did at our wedding. You made everything so easy and you always had a smile on your face. It makes a huge difference when you work with nice people... and you and your associates were fabulous to work with. Teri and I were very lucky to have found you. You are very talented!! Have a great New Year!"
-Dan and Teri
"Hi Bethany,
Thank you so much for the pictures, they are beautiful and I love them. I knew you would do an amazing job. Anyway, thanks for sending them and take care."
-Jenny and Lester
"Hey Bethany,
Thanks so much for the photos! They look AMAZING! We are having fun going through all of them!"
-Kevin and Mark
"Hi Bethany,
I just wanted to send you a quick thank you for our beautiful pictures! They turned out so great. We are more than pleased with them!"
-Kris and Note
"Bethany,
You did a great job! They really capture the spirit of our wedding. Thanks so much!"
-Dominique and Nuha
"Bethany,
I LOVE IT!!! I am of course crying at work b/c it was so beautiful!!! I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures."
-Megan and Kevin
"Bethany,
Thank you!!!!! I wanted you to know that I have looked at the slideshow three times and cried each time. Clinton loves the photos too! Mila watched and pointed at herself over and over while saying "wow!" You captured our sweet girl in a way we could've only wished for. Thank you. It's going to be difficult to choose. I'll be in touch soon- just wanted to share our pleasure."
-Megan, Clinton, and Mila
Why do I call it Maypole Studios? Well, when I thought about decorations, festivities, laughter, and family, I thought about the maypole. As a little girl growing up in Snohomish county outside of Seattle, all my friends lived on dairy farms, and my family would go to the fair. The real kind, where blue ribbons are awarded to giant pigs, handmade quilts are on display, and ribbons are tied around a maypole. It's a long forgotten tradition of welcoming in Spring, just as a wedding welcomes a new chapter in life.
Send me a message about your wedding day, I would love to be a part of it. I currently reside in Chicago, IL.
Chicago wedding coverage begins at $1600. Destination weddings are awesome, so if you're traveling to somewhere special to exchange your vows, please take me with you! Have passport, will travel.
Weddings are for everyone, because love is for everyone. While only 5 states in the US of A currently recognize gay marriage, many couples are still entering into this sacred union as a testament to the love shared between two people, because after all, marriage is all about the love! Rock on boys and girls!
Do I photograph families and kids? Absolutely! I love it all! My portrait sessions are usually 2 hours, and start at $200. Please contact me for more details.
I am also available for events, band photos, etc. Just drop me a line.
Some kind words....
"Hi Bethany,
Thank you; Thank you: THANK YOU! They are beautiful... I've cried my eyes out. I even love the music playing in the background. You are truly gifted. We look forward to receiving the disk. Thanks again!"
-Tiffany and Lee
"Bethany,
I wanted to thank you very much for the wonderful job you did at our wedding. You made everything so easy and you always had a smile on your face. It makes a huge difference when you work with nice people... and you and your associates were fabulous to work with. Teri and I were very lucky to have found you. You are very talented!! Have a great New Year!"
-Dan and Teri
"Hi Bethany,
Thank you so much for the pictures, they are beautiful and I love them. I knew you would do an amazing job. Anyway, thanks for sending them and take care."
-Jenny and Lester
"Hey Bethany,
Thanks so much for the photos! They look AMAZING! We are having fun going through all of them!"
-Kevin and Mark
"Hi Bethany,
I just wanted to send you a quick thank you for our beautiful pictures! They turned out so great. We are more than pleased with them!"
-Kris and Note
"Bethany,
You did a great job! They really capture the spirit of our wedding. Thanks so much!"
-Dominique and Nuha
"Bethany,
I LOVE IT!!! I am of course crying at work b/c it was so beautiful!!! I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures."
-Megan and Kevin
"Bethany,
Thank you!!!!! I wanted you to know that I have looked at the slideshow three times and cried each time. Clinton loves the photos too! Mila watched and pointed at herself over and over while saying "wow!" You captured our sweet girl in a way we could've only wished for. Thank you. It's going to be difficult to choose. I'll be in touch soon- just wanted to share our pleasure."
-Megan, Clinton, and Mila
