Heather Maynard Photography

01/18/2022

It's about time I posted a few client photos from some recent sessions. I'm still booking sessions on STX on a limited basis (I can do about 4 a month). Message me for rates and booking. Because of my frequent travel, I typically don't book sessions more than a month in advance.

Starting this month, I'm also going to be offering one free session each month (that I'm here) to a St. Croix family/individual that might not otherwise be able to afford professional photos. Nominate yourself or another deserving family you know by sending me a private message. No questions will be asked about income, etc. We're just going on the honor system here. I really treasure the memories that I've captured for myself, and I think my clients would say the same. I'd love to make that more accessible to other families.

And Georgia, I'll be coming your way later this year! Message me to get on the list when I announce dates. I'm up for other locations if there's enough interest - comment below to let me know!

10/12/2021

Hey Georgia clients! I'm making a long awaited trip to see you! I'll be offering a limited number of sessions on October 22, 23 and 24 in the Athens area. Send me a message or comment ASAP to book your spot! Session fee is $300 and includes an hour-long session with 30+ images to download, print, and share on social media. Cards and prints will be available for purchase also. A deposit of $150 is required to hold your spot.

I took these photos for this wonderful family just before they left St. Croix to move to...Georgia! Can't wait to reunite with old friends and clients, and I welcome new clients as well! I'll throw in extra goodies for anyone who refers a friend to book a session!

12/18/2020

One more family from my Georgia sessions

12/18/2020

I realized I hadn't posted photos from my Georgia sessions in October yet! Despite it being maybe the fastest trip ever, and in the times of Covid, I loved getting to see some of my favorite people. If you're in Georgia and you're interested in a session next time I'm there (maybe spring 2021?), message me so I can keep you updated on travel dates!

11/25/2020

I'm offering one more day of homeschool photos since a few people missed out on the first round and I've had a few requests for more. These are open to anyone who is homeschooling or schooling from home (anybody who is missing out on traditional school photos). The session is free and you pay for prints and/or digital files.

These aren't traditional school photos, they are minimally posed homeschool photos. So wear what you want, bring something fun if you want, pets and parents are welcome (and encouraged!) to join the photos. The sessions will be December 4 at Fort Christiansvaern.

Please comment below and let me know what time you'd like to sign up for and your email address. One time slot per family, but if you have 4 or more children, please sign up for two back-to-back time slots. I'll confirm by commenting/messaging you, and I'll add more times to accommodate as many as possible if needed.

Please arrive and be ready for your photos at least 5 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Late arrival may mean that you have to wait a long time for your pictures to be taken.

Friday, December 4 at Fort Christiansvaern
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11/19/2020

These are the last of the homeschool photos, BUT...

I'm thinking about offering one more early December homeschool photo date for those who couldn't make it last time (I've had a few requests). Anyone who is homeschooling (or schooling from home) is welcome, and I encourage families to get in the photos! Message me or comment below if you'd be interested!

For the past couple years I've offered homeschool photos with no session fee - just pay for digital files and/or prints. I just love the idea of families having access to photos that they might not get if kids aren't in school.

10/31/2020

10/22/2020

More homeschool photos...and still more to come!

10/21/2020

I read this mom's blog before I ever moved to St. Croix...before their kids were even school aged...not that it makes me feel old or anything. So happy to see both parents came for homeschool photos!

10/20/2020

This year I encouraged parents to get in the photos, too. Don't wait until you're skinnier, more rested, or have a haircut to get in the photo with your kids! You're never as beautiful as you are when you show your kids love!

10/20/2020

Another beautiful homeschooler

10/19/2020

My favorite thing about offering homeschool photos is that I can encourage families to let the kids show off their personalities. No need for stuffy, posed school photos. This kid's got personality for days!

10/19/2020

2 days, 41 kids, 3 dogs, 1 (stuffed) kitty, a lot of parents and a handful of facemasks, and that's a wrap on homeschool photos. I'll share more here and in my stories over the next few weeks

09/22/2020

Hey St. Croix, here's your chance for mini sessions! For your family, your kids, your pets, yourself, in plenty of time for Christmas cards and gifts.

09/21/2020

Update: only 2 spots left!

Only 3 spots left for my Athens, Georgia sessions! Message me to book now!

October 24, 3:15 pm (regular or mini)
October 25, 8:15 am (mini)
October 25, 3:15 pm (mini) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

09/17/2020

Georgia clients - it's been a YEAR since I've been to Georgia. I'm thinking about coming October 24 & 25 to offer some socially distanced full and mini sessions in time for holiday card and gift ordering. Full session fee of $300 would include one-hour session and 30+ images to download, print and share on social media. Mini session fee of $225 would include 30-minute session and 15 images to download, print and share on social media. Cards and prints will also be available for purchase. Location(s) will be announced soon, but will be outdoors in the Athens, Georgia and/or Gainesville, Georgia area (I'm open to location suggestions...I'm also open to earlier dates if that works better for more people). If you're interested, let me know as soon as possible. I'd like to book a minimum of 10 sessions, and will collect 50 percent deposits to hold your spot as soon as I have enough interest shown. So comment or message to get on the list! Can't wait to see you all soon!

07/20/2020

It's been a minute since I've posted anything photography related. Since I'm not doing a lot of client photography in the times of Covid, I thought I'd update my galleries and store for when I do have sessions again. I'm excited to include framing options and cards, too, so here's hoping I can open up sessions before Christmas for all you card loving people (I'm thinking about you, Georgia clients!)
Also, you're beautiful!

07/19/2020

07/19/2020

10/09/2019

It's too bad this one doesn't like having her photo taken. ;)

10/09/2019

I'm back on STX and getting ready to share lots of my favorites from my Georgia photo sessions - like this one of my beautiful friend, and her kiddos

09/10/2019

Georgia friends & clients: last call to book GA photo sessions until 2020! I still have a few openings September 17-19 and 23-28. Special $375 session fee includes digital files. Message me to book!

08/31/2019

Travel photography...another of my loves. Taken in Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain.

08/28/2019

Athens, Gainesville & Atlanta, Georgia and Tuscaloosa & Birmingham, Alabama, we're headed your way at the end of September and we've nailed down dates. I still have sessions open, but they're booking quickly, so message here or text 340.643.1007 to schedule.

Session dates:
Gainesville, GA - September 17-19
Tuscaloosa & Birmingham, AL - September 20-21
Athens, GA - September 24-27
Atlanta, GA - September 28&29

$375 session fee includes 30-minute session, digital files (minimum of 20 high resolution images to download), and online access to purchase professional quality prints. $200 due at booking and $175 due at or before session.

08/22/2019

GEORGIA - I'm headed your way at the end of September and I'd love to see you (and take your photo) in the Athens, Gainesville or Atlanta area. Message me to book a session! Just the right time to get photos for Christmas cards, gifts, etc.

We're also exploring options for a little side trip while we're there. Anyone in Nashville, Chattanooga, Charlotte, or somewhere driving distance interested in a session? Let me know and let's see what we can figure out! $375 session fee includes 30-minute session, minimum of 20 high resolution images to download, and online access to purchase professional quality prints. $200 due at booking and $175 due at or before session.

ALSO, I finally got my website up and running and ready to share: https://www.heathermaynard.com

I'm a lifestyle photographer based in the US Virgin Islands, and offering sessions in Georgia, throughout the Southeast US and the Caribbean. Live somewhere else? Contact me - I love to travel!

07/06/2019

I'm working hard to get my website up and running, but in the meantime, I'm editing photos of this beautiful family.

06/19/2019

If kids ran a travel website, I'm convinced it would be all playgrounds. Well, and ice cream (obviously).

06/18/2019

Every single family that I photographed this time in Georgia was a family that I took newborn photos for, including this one. As a photographer, I'm not sure that there's any greater compliment than to be asked to photograph a family time after time. I'm especially grateful to all those who so quickly welcomed me back into it after my several year "sabbatical." I love seeing how these kids have grown and changed.

06/16/2019

One newborn session eight years ago was all it took to create a lasting friendship with this family. When I said I was coming to visit Georgia to take photos, these guys were the first to say "yes, please!" I suggested that we hang out at their house, walk around the neighborhood and grab dinner for the session, and they said that's exactly what they had in mind. Some of my favorite people to photograph, and just to be around. Augustus is already looking forward to visiting again and playing in the sprinkler with these kiddos.

06/16/2019

This family. They're probably the reason I'm a professional photographer today. Katie encouraged me to start taking photos professionally when she was pregnant with their first child (who is 12 now!). I was at the hospital when their second child was born, and in the room when their littlest was born. I took all their photos until I moved to the USVI. They've been some of my biggest supporters, and more importantly, best friends. It felt so nice to pick up right where we left off.

06/15/2019

Some more favorites from this senior session

06/12/2019

It's pretty cool to think that I've been photographing this beauty since she was six and now she's about to enter her senior year of high school. What's even cooler is knowing that she's turned into a radiant, smart and really fun {almost} adult.

06/10/2019

What's more whimsical than a walk through a secret garden (especially when you get to go without your big brother)?

06/08/2019

Nothing says summer in Georgia like running through sprinklers, catching fireflies and staying up until 10 pm.

05/22/2019

And one more of this beauty...

05/22/2019

Her mom said every day is like Christmas when I post a new photo, so Merry Christmas!