• OMFG. ⠀ ⠀ We’ve officially made it to the single digits!!⠀ ⠀ That’s right! This beeb is due in LESS THAN 10 DAYS. Which officially makes this pregnancy longer than Bexley’s, as she was born 9 days early. ⠀ ⠀ There are days where I feel ready, and days where I’m still slightly terrified. 😆 ⠀ ⠀ It’s been FIVE years and thanks to COVID this experience is bound to be SO different from having Bex that it’s made me feel like a first time mom a bit! ⠀ ⠀ I will be sure to keep you all as much in the loop as we can, but we are waiting to announce the gender until our families find out in person once we make it home, so patience is key! 😆 ⠀ ⠀ WE ARE TAKING GUESSES!! ⠀ ⠀ Ask any questions you need, but I want to know your thoughts on gender, date, weight (Bex was 8lbs 9oz), length (Bex was 21in.), and NAME! ⠀ ⠀ Alsoooo, more of my top maternity photos by @sarahpetersenphotography are on the blog today, so if you’d like to see more, head over to my bio! She was so sweet to let me share them with you over there!⠀ ⠀
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    OMFG. ⠀ ⠀ We’ve officially made it to the single digits!!⠀ ⠀ That’s right! This beeb is due in LESS THAN 10 DAYS. Which officially makes this pregnancy longer than Bexley’s, as she was born 9 days early. ⠀ ⠀ There are days where I feel ready, and days where I’m still slightly terrified. 😆 ⠀ ⠀ It’s been FIVE years and thanks to COVID this experience is bound to be SO different from having Bex that it’s made me feel like a first time mom a bit! ⠀ ⠀ I will be sure to keep you all as much in the loop as we can, but we are waiting to announce the gender until our families find out in person once we make it home, so patience is key! 😆 ⠀ ⠀ WE ARE TAKING GUESSES!! ⠀ ⠀ Ask any questions you need, but I want to know your thoughts on gender, date, weight (Bex was 8lbs 9oz), length (Bex was 21in.), and NAME! ⠀ ⠀ Alsoooo, more of my top maternity photos by @sarahpetersenphotography are on the blog today, so if you’d like to see more, head over to my bio! She was so sweet to let me share them with you over there!⠀ ⠀
  • 3 WEDDING DAY MAKEUP TIPS⠀ (from a photographer)⠀ ⠀ 1. MAKE IT POP : even if you’re not normally a makeup gal, it’s still a good idea to put on a shade or two darker than you’d normally wear. Makeup will photograph just a bit lighter than in person so even if you are a regular with the makeup, it’s ok to take it just one step further! This ESPECIALLY goes for lashes! Even if you’ve never worn them, a light, natural set can really complete a makeup look.⠀ ⠀ 2. HIRE A PROFESSIONAL : I don’t give a damn about your “routine” or if you do your own makeup “well enough”, there are SO many reasons to hire a pro. You’ll get (and want) a trial run before the big day to test out any ideas you may have, it’ll be WAY less stress on you, they’re better with time management of groups (which can make or break your morning - TRUST), they use professional grade products that will LAST, and on and on. Don’t know a pro? Ask your wedding vendors (aka - meee or your own photographer) and we’ve usually got a list of artists that truly know their shit! ⠀ ⠀ 3. BUY YOUR LIPS : lipstick that is! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had brides finish off their bridal look with that perfect shade of lipstick, only to watch it wear off within hours of application and realize that the makeup artist has already left for the day. Most MUA’s will tell you what brands or types they prefer so that you can go in and shop for yourself to have it with you all day. Not sure what color to get? Wait for your makeup trial run and THEN go out and buy the color you both decide on at your trial! ⠀ ⠀ I hope these help - and I really hope my fellow MUA’s agree with me! ⠀ ⠀ What other makeup tips would you include in my list??? Let’s chat in the comments!! ⠀ ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ #weddingdaymakeup #makeuptips #makeupartists #weddingtips #mua #makeup #weddinglook #weddingmakeup #bridallook #bride
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    3 WEDDING DAY MAKEUP TIPS⠀ (from a photographer)⠀ ⠀ 1. MAKE IT POP : even if you’re not normally a makeup gal, it’s still a good idea to put on a shade or two darker than you’d normally wear. Makeup will photograph just a bit lighter than in person so even if you are a regular with the makeup, it’s ok to take it just one step further! This ESPECIALLY goes for lashes! Even if you’ve never worn them, a light, natural set can really complete a makeup look.⠀ ⠀ 2. HIRE A PROFESSIONAL : I don’t give a damn about your “routine” or if you do your own makeup “well enough”, there are SO many reasons to hire a pro. You’ll get (and want) a trial run before the big day to test out any ideas you may have, it’ll be WAY less stress on you, they’re better with time management of groups (which can make or break your morning - TRUST), they use professional grade products that will LAST, and on and on. Don’t know a pro? Ask your wedding vendors (aka - meee or your own photographer) and we’ve usually got a list of artists that truly know their shit! ⠀ ⠀ 3. BUY YOUR LIPS : lipstick that is! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had brides finish off their bridal look with that perfect shade of lipstick, only to watch it wear off within hours of application and realize that the makeup artist has already left for the day. Most MUA’s will tell you what brands or types they prefer so that you can go in and shop for yourself to have it with you all day. Not sure what color to get? Wait for your makeup trial run and THEN go out and buy the color you both decide on at your trial! ⠀ ⠀ I hope these help - and I really hope my fellow MUA’s agree with me! ⠀ ⠀ What other makeup tips would you include in my list??? Let’s chat in the comments!! ⠀ ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ #weddingdaymakeup #makeuptips #makeupartists #weddingtips #mua #makeup #weddinglook #weddingmakeup #bridallook #bride
  • T-11 DAYS PEOPLE⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Not that this baby has to come exactly on due date, but we're almost into SINGLE DIGITS!! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Though I can't hold myself back from OCCASIONALLY checking in on email and such, I'm officially pulling myself OUT OF OFFICE until this wee one arrives. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Social media may be deceiving because I do have some amazing ladies and programs helping me keep a FEW things up and running behind the scenes (shout out to Paige & Shanna!) BUT if you email, message, inquire, or text me and don't hear back from me, you know why! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ For the time being, the best form of contact (even if you're used to messaging me on fb or text) me regarding anything Mager Image will be to email me! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ emily.magers@live.com is the email - and I will respond when I can! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Love you all! I can't wait to share more (like, idk, a BABY) with you all sooooon!
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    T-11 DAYS PEOPLE⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Not that this baby has to come exactly on due date, but we're almost into SINGLE DIGITS!! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Though I can't hold myself back from OCCASIONALLY checking in on email and such, I'm officially pulling myself OUT OF OFFICE until this wee one arrives. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Social media may be deceiving because I do have some amazing ladies and programs helping me keep a FEW things up and running behind the scenes (shout out to Paige & Shanna!) BUT if you email, message, inquire, or text me and don't hear back from me, you know why! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ For the time being, the best form of contact (even if you're used to messaging me on fb or text) me regarding anything Mager Image will be to email me! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ emily.magers@live.com is the email - and I will respond when I can! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Love you all! I can't wait to share more (like, idk, a BABY) with you all sooooon!
  • Sometimes you just have to stop on the side of the road when a sunset looks this good. ⠀ ⠀ We had just finished a FULL day of Iceland adventures, stopped at a Secret Lagoon for a few hour soak, and were taking the 2 hour drive home when sunset started turning. Sunsets in Iceland (in August) last for about 45 minutes, which was amazing, but we all were “post soak” so we settled on some quick silhouette shots to save our dignity. 😂😂⠀ ⠀ I’m STILL hoping to share more of our Iceland adventures on the blog (who’s down??) but I REALLY want to go back!! Anyone else want to join up for another adventure?! ⠀ ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ . ⠀ ⠀ #iceland #icelandtravel #hellofromiceland #travel #nature #wanderlust #reykjavik #adventuresession #icelandic #inspiredbyiceland #visiticeland #everydayiceland #wheniniceland #guidetoiceland #earthpix #RauðfeldarCanyon #beautifuldestinations #awesome_photographers #icelandphotographer #icelandwedding #icelandelopement #vik #blacksandbeach #destination
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    Sometimes you just have to stop on the side of the road when a sunset looks this good. ⠀ ⠀ We had just finished a FULL day of Iceland adventures, stopped at a Secret Lagoon for a few hour soak, and were taking the 2 hour drive home when sunset started turning. Sunsets in Iceland (in August) last for about 45 minutes, which was amazing, but we all were “post soak” so we settled on some quick silhouette shots to save our dignity. 😂😂⠀ ⠀ I’m STILL hoping to share more of our Iceland adventures on the blog (who’s down??) but I REALLY want to go back!! Anyone else want to join up for another adventure?! ⠀ ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ . ⠀ ⠀ #iceland #icelandtravel #hellofromiceland #travel #nature #wanderlust #reykjavik #adventuresession #icelandic #inspiredbyiceland #visiticeland #everydayiceland #wheniniceland #guidetoiceland #earthpix #RauðfeldarCanyon #beautifuldestinations #awesome_photographers #icelandphotographer #icelandwedding #icelandelopement #vik #blacksandbeach #destination
  • Who’s waiting to show off that new bling?! ⠀ ⠀ Tag @magerimagephotography in your stories showing off your new jewels and I’ll pick one of you at random to send a little congrats gift to!⠀ ⠀ Help spread the news and tag someone newly engaged below! 👇🏻⠀ ⠀ #giveaway #newlyengaged #shesaidyes #ido #engaged #engagedaf
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    Who’s waiting to show off that new bling?! ⠀ ⠀ Tag @magerimagephotography in your stories showing off your new jewels and I’ll pick one of you at random to send a little congrats gift to!⠀ ⠀ Help spread the news and tag someone newly engaged below! 👇🏻⠀ ⠀ #giveaway #newlyengaged #shesaidyes #ido #engaged #engagedaf
  • To say I was obsessed with Brittany's wedding dress for her winter wedding is an understatement! ⁠ ⁠ Michelle's Bridal is one of the top wedding dress stores in our area, and I've gotten to work with those ladies before, all so sweet! ⁠ ⁠ Did you get your dress from Michelle's?! Leave a sweet note for the ladies who helped you below! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ VENDORS // @michellesbridalandtuxedo // @leading.edge.salon //
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    To say I was obsessed with Brittany's wedding dress for her winter wedding is an understatement! ⁠ ⁠ Michelle's Bridal is one of the top wedding dress stores in our area, and I've gotten to work with those ladies before, all so sweet! ⁠ ⁠ Did you get your dress from Michelle's?! Leave a sweet note for the ladies who helped you below! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ VENDORS // @michellesbridalandtuxedo // @leading.edge.salon //
  • A little self love today. 🖤⁠ ⁠ What's one non-physical thing about yourself you love most? It's ok to brag! ⁠ ⁠ For me, it's my self-motivation when it comes to work. I've worked from home for many years now by myself, and it's easy to "take breaks" or have a chill day, but one thing this quarantine/remote work environment has shown me is that working from home is not easy nor comes naturally for everyone. So it's caused me to reflect on my time working at home and I have to say, I'm pretty darn proud of the work I've been able to accomplish while working from home! ⁠ ⁠ #workfromhome #entrepreneur #business #entrepreneurship #mindset #businessowner #girlboss #businesswoman
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    A little self love today. 🖤⁠ ⁠ What's one non-physical thing about yourself you love most? It's ok to brag! ⁠ ⁠ For me, it's my self-motivation when it comes to work. I've worked from home for many years now by myself, and it's easy to "take breaks" or have a chill day, but one thing this quarantine/remote work environment has shown me is that working from home is not easy nor comes naturally for everyone. So it's caused me to reflect on my time working at home and I have to say, I'm pretty darn proud of the work I've been able to accomplish while working from home! ⁠ ⁠ #workfromhome #entrepreneur #business #entrepreneurship #mindset #businessowner #girlboss #businesswoman
  • This girl is going to be a big sister in just a few weeks! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ She just walked into my office, turned my chair, and cuddled up to my belly just like this! Totally ignoring me, she talks to the baby and tells it all about how excited she is and gives all the kisses - and this time - it kicked her back! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This kid has been even more stubborn than Bexley was with sharing kicks with anyone, so Bexley hasn't gotten to feel it as much as I'd like - though she also doesn't have the patience to sit and wait either. 😂 ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I'm just so excited to see my girl grow and blossom as a big sister. I trust that she'll be sweet, loving, protective, caring, strong, and so so helpful! She's been carrying around her Baby Alive (a doll that does pee/poop) and she changes her diaper, feeds her, and puts her to bed every night when we go to bed. It's been so special to watch that I can't wait for the real thing! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
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    This girl is going to be a big sister in just a few weeks! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ She just walked into my office, turned my chair, and cuddled up to my belly just like this! Totally ignoring me, she talks to the baby and tells it all about how excited she is and gives all the kisses - and this time - it kicked her back! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This kid has been even more stubborn than Bexley was with sharing kicks with anyone, so Bexley hasn't gotten to feel it as much as I'd like - though she also doesn't have the patience to sit and wait either. 😂 ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I'm just so excited to see my girl grow and blossom as a big sister. I trust that she'll be sweet, loving, protective, caring, strong, and so so helpful! She's been carrying around her Baby Alive (a doll that does pee/poop) and she changes her diaper, feeds her, and puts her to bed every night when we go to bed. It's been so special to watch that I can't wait for the real thing! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
  • where did you first meet your s/o?⠀ ⠀ Brandon and I argued this detail until the. day. we. got. married.⠀ ⠀ I don’t even remember where he claims to say we met 😂 because I WAS RIGHT. we ultimately met at a pool party our parents were helping set up for the local Boy Scout troop. I was babysitting my sister alone in the kitty pool and he randomly walked up to start a conversation. we were BABIES - probably barely 15 or 16. ⠀ ⠀ he could NOT remember this meet though (some special meeting huh??) and it wasn’t until my stepmom gave a toast at our reception when she confirmed (unprompted!!) that we did in fact meet at that pool party. ⠀ ⠀ so, tell me, where did you meet? share any fun stories in the comments!⠀ ⠀ #couples #weddingday #meetcute #hello #secondshot for @ karaevansphotog
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    where did you first meet your s/o?⠀ ⠀ Brandon and I argued this detail until the. day. we. got. married.⠀ ⠀ I don’t even remember where he claims to say we met 😂 because I WAS RIGHT. we ultimately met at a pool party our parents were helping set up for the local Boy Scout troop. I was babysitting my sister alone in the kitty pool and he randomly walked up to start a conversation. we were BABIES - probably barely 15 or 16. ⠀ ⠀ he could NOT remember this meet though (some special meeting huh??) and it wasn’t until my stepmom gave a toast at our reception when she confirmed (unprompted!!) that we did in fact meet at that pool party. ⠀ ⠀ so, tell me, where did you meet? share any fun stories in the comments!⠀ ⠀ #couples #weddingday #meetcute #hello #secondshot for @ karaevansphotog
  • Happy New Year everyone! ⠀ ⠀ This years celebration may have been spent a bit differently than most years but I got to spend it with my two favorite humans on this Earth. I’m reading lots of your resolutions, things you’re grateful for in 2020, and things you’re looking forward to in 2021, and I love the mindset that seems to be revolving around it all. ⠀ ⠀ Appreciation. ⠀ ⠀ Spending more time focusing on what matters most to you in your life. Appreciation for the small things, the common every day things that before this past year we would have easily taken for granted. ⠀ ⠀ Going forward I hope to keep this newfound appreciation and I normally don’t make a resolution BUT I think I would like to journal a bit everyday! ⠀ ⠀ Do you have any resolutions for 2021? What good did you get the most out of 2020?
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    Happy New Year everyone! ⠀ ⠀ This years celebration may have been spent a bit differently than most years but I got to spend it with my two favorite humans on this Earth. I’m reading lots of your resolutions, things you’re grateful for in 2020, and things you’re looking forward to in 2021, and I love the mindset that seems to be revolving around it all. ⠀ ⠀ Appreciation. ⠀ ⠀ Spending more time focusing on what matters most to you in your life. Appreciation for the small things, the common every day things that before this past year we would have easily taken for granted. ⠀ ⠀ Going forward I hope to keep this newfound appreciation and I normally don’t make a resolution BUT I think I would like to journal a bit everyday! ⠀ ⠀ Do you have any resolutions for 2021? What good did you get the most out of 2020?