Magnolia Branch Photography, LLC

10/02/2025

How do I gather all of the thoughts racing around in my head at one time and somehow put them down in one post?

Let's begin here, with The Nicholas';
My very last wedding of 2024. These two here are genuinely, the most wholesome people, both as a couple and individually and I could not be more happy that their paths crossed one another. Michala hired me quite some time before their wedding for their engagement session and being a photographer herself, She knew exactly what she was looking for. All of my clients have been incredible to work with, always, but something about working with another photographer and BEING their vision is a whole other level. The love scattered throughout their crowd of loved ones was so deeply rooted, almost like a hug in every room. Definitely one of those "you had to be there" kind of moments and those are the moments that make this the best dang job in the world.

With that being said, Tomorrow, February 11, 2025, I am scheduled for an induction and will be bringing our daughter into this beautiful world, whether she decides to come on her own beforehand is on her and would be GREATLY appreciated(so say your prayers and send out all the positive intentions for us because we want her here naturally and healthy and happy). Either way, we can not wait for her to arrive!

All recent final galleries have been sent out and inquiries responded to, so check your inboxes!

We will be spending some much-needed, well-deserved time away on Maternity leave, living, loving and learning! Unless we have already spoken and dates have been chosen, my next 2 or so months will be dedicated to bonding with our family and I am so looking forward to it.

My books will be back open in April to book whatever sessions you have in mind, including upcoming seasonal minis for the late summer, fall, and Christmas, so please feel free to message with any inquiries, but understand our upcoming transition and know that I will be in contact with you shortly.

Thanks for all your love.
Now we just wait on Babygirl

15/01/2025

The KEY to a successful, enjoyable session is to PLAY. To create movement and interaction is to make memories worth capturing.
So, I'm using our maternity session as an example!

Now I am not saying by any means that Daniel and I are the ideal models, but being able to be comfortable and create an environment of free space and act like there's not someone there pointing a camera in your face the whole time is the magic behind it all. After all, we are here to capture this rawness and all the beauty between you and your loved ones. We aren't there to judge your methods of laughter, we are there to create it. ❤

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Edited by me.

13/01/2025

Happy 30th to me!

Don’t forget about the wicked deal I have going on right now!

All 2025 sessions and weddings booked, meaning retainer paid, by 1/31, receive 30% off their overall package price.

This means you can book a session and we can pick a date later if you don’t have one in mind now !

Happy Birthday Month to me means deals for yall!
Lol Daniel says that I’ll have to stop offering this eventually because I’m only getting older and I’ll be in the negatives at some point.

He thinks he’s funny😅

02/01/2025

🎈Happy 2025 and Birthday Month to ME!!!!!!!!!🎉
Hope everyone had the most fun bringing in the new year with all your loved ones and made it home safe and sound!

I have some super exciting news for you all- - -

So, I turn 30 this month, yayyyyyy! This means ALL sessions (scheduled between April-December 2025)AND weddings BOOKED in January(but can be scheduled throughout the year) will be discounted 30%!
Yes yall, I turn 30 in 2 weeks.🥹

Think weddings/elopements, seniors, couples, maternity, motherhood, families, etc.

Share, send to your friends and families, purchased as gifts and gift cards can be generated. Retainers must be paid before 1/31 to receive discount.

*not eligible for pre-booked weddings or sessions.

01/01/2025

Is there a better way to roll into the New Year than with your wedding gallery in your inbox?😍

I finished this gallery at 11:40 last night while we were up waiting for the ball to drop and couldn’t miss the opportunity to share some of the sweetest details from this Wisconsin wedding.🫶🏻

Still have a few openings for Fall weddings this year! Book with me now to get 30% off your wedding package!

01/01/2025

🎈Happy 2025 and Birthday Month to ME!!!!!!!!!🎉
Hope everyone had the most fun bringing in the new year with all your loved ones and made it home safe and sound!

I have some super exciting news for you all- - -

So, I turn 30 this month, yayyyyyy! This means ALL sessions (scheduled between April-December 2025)AND weddings BOOKED in January(but can be scheduled throughout the year) will be discounted 30%!
Yes yall, I turn 30 in 2 weeks.🥹

Think weddings/elopements, seniors, couples, maternity, motherhood, families, etc.

Share, send to your friends and families, purchased as gifts and gift cards can be generated. Retainers must be paid before 1/31 to receive discount.

*not eligible for pre-booked weddings or sessions.

Natural light photographer with a passion for capturing genuine emotion and captivating moments.

31/12/2024

So many blessings this year and even more friendships!

A lot of big changes happened this year, both for my business and in my personal life, with the move to Maryland, my husband and I eloping and then finding out that we have a baby on the way, oh yeah, a d the huge transition of going full time with the government again, yet, stride for stride, you all stuck with me, were so flexible with timelines and just beyond gracious and supportive. I am so grateful for each and every one of you!

Thanks for finishing off my strongest year yet and making it the best 2024 it could be. ✨

So looking forward to all of 2025s surprises!

Heads up, my annual birthday month special is coming up starting tomorrowwwwwwwww, so be on the look out for that! 👀

25/12/2024

The boys are counting down the days till they get to unwrap their little sisterrrrrrrrr, but until then, we spend the morning unwrapping them.✨

Merry Christmas Everyone, I hope your day is filled with all the love and magic and that you are surrounded by those you love the most!

12/12/2024

Final Christmas Gallery out!
And need I say, no better family to finish the year out with.

Time to get to packing for our New York Christmas Babymoon, short, but way sweet.✨

09/12/2024

Working on my last Christmas Gallery of the season and I just needed to take a minute to thank everyone who has chosen to work with me this year and those who choose me year after year for all of your milestones. I couldn’t do this without you.🥹

06/12/2024

On days like today where the high is 39 and real feel of like TWELVE, I allow my brain to take me back to warm fall days with these two. 🥰

One more Christmas session to edit and then we are done for the year!

04/12/2024

Finished up this cuties fall milestone last night and my I just can’t help but to notice the emotions I feel toward these little details and how in just a few short months, I’ll be able to capture similar moments of my own little baby.🥹

28/11/2024

No better Thanksgiving than a Thanksgiving with sneaks of you and your love. 🍁🍂

With that being said, I hope everyone has a great day full of deep belly laughs and tons of food. I have my 28wk glucose test tomorrow, so NO PIE FOR ME😢🥲 *priorities*

10/11/2024

Why what you wear m a t t e r s.🍂
In the depths of Christmas mini editing this weekend and took a break to give some sneaks of this gorgeous fall session a spot on my page.

08/11/2024

Just about the largest gallery of sneaks I’ve ever delivered, sorry, not sorry.

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas, I couldn’t be happier for the two of you!

Michala Nicholas
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