Appellation Healdsburg wedding photographer capturing modern luxury couple portrait in Sonoma wine country California

The Maggie Smith

Experience

For couples drawn to imagery that feels emotive,
refined, and deeply felt.

Limited 2026 & 2027 dates available

Hybrid film and digital collections begin at $5,000, with most couples investing around $6,500.

Inquire for Your Date

EDITORIAL, DOCUMENTARY, and EMOTIVE

Wedding ceremony with bride walking down the aisle on a floral decorated path, seen through sheer curtains with guests watching and taking photos.

EVERY
SHOT IS
intentional

I SHOOT WITH PURPOSE — AND I FEEL EVERY MOMENT RIGHT ALONGSIDE YOU.

Every shot is chosen. I'm not waiting for something to happen — I'm already three steps ahead, reading the room, feeling the energy, positioning myself before the moment arrives. When I press the shutter, it's because I already know what's there.

I will be your biggest cheerleader all day long. I'll hype you up, make you laugh, ease your nerves, and get you genuinely excited to be in front of my camera. You'll feel it.

But the second something real starts to unfold — I go quiet. I step back. I become a fly on the wall, and I just observe. Because those are the moments no one can direct. Those are the ones that last forever.

THE EXPERIENCE
Appellation Healdsburg wedding photographer capturing modern luxury couple portrait in Sonoma wine country California

The Process

From the first hello to your final gallery —
here's what working together looks like.

01

Inquiry

Fill out the contact form and share a bit about your day.
I'll be in touch soon to begin the conversation.

02

Booking

We'll go over your coverage, your vision, and what matters most.
Once we're aligned, a signed contract and retainer locks in your date.

03

Engagement Session

Before your wedding day, we meet. We shoot, we laugh, we get comfortable.
By the time your wedding comes, you'll already know exactly what to expect from me.

04

Planning

30 days out, we get on a call. Timeline, shot list, family formals —
everything mapped out so your day flows and nothing gets missed.

05

Your Wedding Day

The day is here. My team and I arrive ready.
You won't have to think about a thing — just show up, be present, and let us take care of the rest.

06

Delivery

Your gallery arrives — fully edited, beautifully curated, and ready to relive.
Print options and albums available to make it last forever.

Our Promise

You'll feel like yourself.

Gentle direction, no stiff posing. I draw out the real you — the way you actually laugh, the way you actually look at each other.

The in-betweens are everything.

The details on your dress. The moment before the moment. I'm not just waiting for the big shots — I'm looking for everything in between.

Your photos will outlast every trend.

I'm not shooting for the algorithm. I'm shooting for your walls, your grandkids, your forever.

Client Praise

"I had no doubt that our photos were going to be beautiful and perfect. The minute she arrived at the venue I felt completely confident in her and her team — so prepared, so organized, every single shot we requested."

— London & Carson

"She really captured the beauty and spirit of our day and our relationship."

— Chelsea P.

"She makes you feel confident, at ease, and like every moment is exactly as it should be."

— Hannah

FILM
Film wedding photography by Maggie Smith

Film

A softer, more

nostalgic way to remember it

Film is woven throughout the day, capturing moments with softness, subtlety, and a timeless quality.

Captured on film, each frame brings a quiet depth and texture, preserving moments in a way that feels timeless, imperfect, and entirely true to the day.

For those drawn to something a little more nostalgic, film can be thoughtfully woven into your wedding day, adding a layer of feeling that's both subtle and enduring.

Available across all collections and engagement sessions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Engagement sessions are available at a discounted rate when booked with a wedding collection.

Yes. Film can be added to any wedding or engagement collection. Super 8 is also available for weddings.

Full wedding galleries are delivered within 10–12 weeks.

Always. I'll offer gentle direction when needed, while leaving space for moments to unfold naturally.

For larger guest counts, multiple locations, or fuller wedding weekends, a second photographer can be a beautiful addition — and coverage can always be customized to fit your individual needs.

Pink flowers in the foreground, large trees, stone wall with gate, and a pathway in a garden during daytime.

Let's Make This Real

Are We a Match?

This isn't for everyone — but if it feels right, you'll know.

Tell me a little about your day — I'd love to hear what you're dreaming up.

Investment

Most couples I work with invest between $4,600–$5,800.

I take on a limited number of weddings each year to give each couple a fully intentional experience. If this feels aligned, I'd love to connect.

Thank you — I'll be in touch within 24–48 hours.
A bride and groom holding hands, standing outdoors in front of a brick wall, with trees and a building in the background. The groom is wearing a black tuxedo, and the bride is in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers.