Author Archives: debbiemcg

I’ve created this blog to allow people to view what I am working on monthly. Please continue coming back and checking out what I am up too!

My full time job is teaching sixth graders in Moorestown, New Jersey. I have two children and live in the Philadephia/South Jersey area (about 15 minutes from Center City Philadelphia.)

I have been focusing my creative energy towards my photography business. I am continuously attending workshops to keep my images fresh and modern. I work all sorts of venues including headshots, corporate, maternity and families. This is the year that I have joined together with another artist to create art + life photography where we specialize in one’s life milestones. (event photography)

For more information, please contact me at debbiemcg@gmail.com

Moorestown Documentary Image- I heart faces

does not help that i just finished a biography on dorothea lange, but i was very excited to tackle this weeks theme-documentary!  i had a hard time choosing an image. but i have so many stark black and white images from a funeral that i photographed for the family.  this was a full blown firefighter funeral and the imagery was amazing.  this was the first image of that day, the local firefighters in the funeral directors office waiting… the chief is in the center without his hat and light from the window adds to the mood.

for more images of the evert… http://www.debbiemcgeorge.com/blog/?p=487

Philadelphia Community Garden: Kate + Kim: art + life photography

just a highlight of what’s been happening with art + life photography.  Denise and I are working on branding our name, having a web-site up and running (asap) and booking weddings!!!  We had the pleasure of doing an engagement session for our May wedding for Kim + Kate.  We are also looking forward to our engagement shoots for our October wedding for Beth and another for our April wedding for Stu and Lilliana.

Here is the community garden in Philadelphia.  Martha Stewart Living had just left after a two day shoot for their March Garden Edition!  It’s going to be so cool to see this amazing space and I am really looking forward to the images.  Just like the girls, the garden is fabulous!


i heart faces-sunglasses

it’s been a few weeks since i have participated in i heart faces but i love this picture of chris juggling for his nephew at a family gathering.  i want these glasses.

make sure you check out i heart faces and all the other photographers who participate.  Also, remember to leave me comments!!! ~deb~

All grown up-Moorestown, NJ photographer

Lissa was my neighbor growing up.  Not only that, I lived next to her grandparents and her cousins (a house behind me and to my left and right..)  Her cousin is one of my best friends so I am totally invested in this family.  I got to spend an afternoon (a hot one in Jersey) and spent some time with her love.  It was so nice to see two people truly in love with each other.  This is one of my adventures by myself since Denise was on vacation and now I am away.  I miss working with another artist but those things happen and I really enjoyed my time doing what i love to do!  did I tell you it was hot…..

All about Seniors - Marlton, NJ photographer

Since the school year is right around the corner (I know, you did not need to hear that…) but art + life is totally jazzed about our senior shoots.  Starting in August, we are going to run Senior Days…  keep posted for information on our packages and dates.  We teamed up with a great stylist and kicked things off with our Senior Rep Becca.  Something is going on on facebook and the quality did not look to great (very grainy… anyone know what’s going on???)  so here are just a few images of Tuesday night.

We are looking for two more reps….  e-mail us artpluslife@zoho.com

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working on something for Brian….

Last day at the shore - Family - Ocean City photographer

I really do have the most handsome brother, the most stunning sister-in-law and the cutest niece ever!

Families at the beach

This was so much fun.  I have not been able to work on this project this past week because of our trip to Ocean City but I wanted to post this right away, tonight I have to make some final adjustments to an image or two :-)  I loved doing this since I am so involved with the extended family, as well as being best friends with Karen.  I grew up in the house next to their grandparents and have always loved being included in family gatherings.  ( i seem to get the inside jokes )  

My week in Ocean City

While dave is studying for the bar during the month of july, the kids and i are traveling all over the place and crashing at everyone’s places.  the first week, we had the pleasure of spending the entire time with my brother, sister-in law, my adorable niece and for most of the week, my mom.  It’s amazing to think that we have not had the opportunity to time together in many, many years.  for most of you who know me, my family likes to travel, volunteer, and teach around the world.  (my youngest brother is finally coming home in aug for a visit from egypt)  Anyway, it was a fun week!!!  the first group of pictures are from the first day alone….

Have been busy… - South Jersey child photographer

From head shots, to mommy and me groups, to families on the beach… this past week has been busy!  and I am loving it. I am going to slowly update the blog this weekend and would like to say, I still have a evening or two down at the Jersey Shore.  If you are interested, please e-mail me debbiemcg@gmail.com

I am going to start with these adorable babies!  I always say, I am not a baby person and I walk away loving these images (and these kids)  Attention mommy groups, this is a great opportunity.  Let’s make a date, split the sitting fee cost and get 20 great images to purchase a la carte!

now, I am missing the other Jack… for a reason. His mommy set this whole thing up and I have something special coming her way…. and even through I am horrible with surprises… I want to keep her waiting!  Thank you Jillian for all your support.  You rock!

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