Maigan Cowen Photography

Our experience with Maigan Cowen Photography was wonderful. We had the unique experience of having our engagement photoshoot with Maigan herself, and having her associate, Rich Johnson, photograph our wedding. We really enjoyed Maigan's vibrant and fun energy throughout the engagement photoshoot, and were immediately impressed with her artistic abilities when we saw the way she captured the autumn landscape in unique ways. We then had Rich and his associate, Vishal, capture our wedding. Rich initially photographed the bride's side while Vishal photographed the groom's, until the ceremony -- we didn't have a first look, and Rich & Vishal worked well together to get numerous prep and candid photos around the venue while ensuring that the bride and groom didn't cross paths. Then, during and after the ceremony, the two worked together to capture so many magical moments throughout the day. They had creative ideas to photograph us beautifully amongst different scenery, all within the same venue. We were grateful to get to work with multiple talented members of the Maigan Cowen Photography team. To top it all off - Maigan sent us our wedding photos much sooner than expected! It was such a lovely surprise, and we were ecstatic with all the photos Rich & Vishal took, and the way that Maigan edited them to make everything all the more beautiful - the colours are stunning! Overall, we could not be happier with our experience, and we would definitely recommend Maigan and her team to anyone.

Hiring Maigan was the very FIRST thing on my list to book once I got engaged before any vendor- I booked her 2 days after! When you know, you know 😏 After finding her work from familiar accounts on Instagram I didn't look at anyone elses portfolio. She has very clean, crisp, simple and elegant photos, never looking too edited which I knew right away was how I want my important life moments captured.

We hired her for our engagement and wedding photos, and then I needed our family photos done by her as well! She was never late for meeting up for our meeting or any of the 3 shoots I've had her for since the engagement photos, she is very organized and responsive.

Our wedding was in 2020 so everyone knows how many times plans changed and how extra stressful it was but I was never concerned about Maigan. She made me feel like all the changes were no big deal, done.

Being on scene with Maigan is the easiest part of your wedding day. She's always communicating with and coaching you, ensuring each pose is perfect "trust it" is what she kept telling me even when I felt silly- the photos are perfect. Maigan brings amazing vibes to the shoots, her passion for her photography and capturing the right shots shows the whole way through. Once you've been around Maigan for about 5-10 minutes it's like having another friend there with you who's over the top rooting for you the whole time and helping you. I couldn't have asked for anything more with her with my engagement shoot being one of the first times I ever had photos done.

I still am looking through and trying to decide of which photos to put up in my home and I always look through them, they'll forever be timeless and classic.

As I and most people have said: we found her from her work speaking for itself, look at her photos/work and you won't need to look anywhere else! If you made it this far in my review then go book her right now!!

Wedding planning comes with a lot of decisions, and choosing Maigan as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made! Maigan did both our wedding and engagement phots - we love how she captures perfect lighting and candid moments. I also don't like when photos look overedited, and Maigan does an amazing job of enhancing photos while keeping everything looking natural. Not only were the photos incredible, but Maigan was super responsive to e-mails and flexible with scheduling. On the day of the wedding, we were running behind and she kept everyone on track, ensuring every moment was captured, everyone was where they needed to be, and kept us laughing the whole time. Her direction ensured that the photos were authentic, professional, and memories that we will cherish for a life time! Cannot recommend enough!

Maigan is INCREDIBLE, and really is far more than just a photographer. In fact, from the beginning of the planning process to the very end, Maigan offered endless amounts of support, advice and guidance + brought a uniquely creative lens that simply can’t be bought.

Having a non traditional wedding that included formal wedding photos in Sedona, Arizona, Maigan went far beyond her role by scouting locations for days and hiking hours for the perfect shot. We felt we were in safe hands throughout the whole process, even when we were at a cliffs edge! (check out Devils Bridge, Sedona!!)

Maigans experience and professionalism shines throughout the whole process, and her fun, energetic personality puts you at ease and allows you to relax and enjoy your special day!

We left this experience with more than captured memories that we will truly cherish forever, but also a lifelong friend.

Wow! We just reviewed our wedding gallery from Maigan and we are blown away. We laughed and cried as we relived the day. These are not just photographs, they tell a story from the beginning of the day to the end - it was like reading a book from several different perspectives (us, wedding party, family, & guests). Maigan was high energy and on-the-ball, made sure everyone felt comfortable, and kept the vibe light and fun - even when the pre-ceremony nerves started kicking in. She is truly an artist, with her eye for detail, use of natural light and ability to capture people's spirits. Her passion shines through as she is snapping photos - laying on the ground, climbing up beams in the barn - she is willing to do whatever it takes to get the "perfect shot"! Her second photographer was also great and complimented her style very well. We had a lot of fun with them!! We couldn't be happier and would recommend her if you are looking for someone to truly capture the essence of your wedding day. We are forever thankful!

If you're reading this review, stop right now, email Maigan and BOOK HER ! This talented woman has so much passion for photography and such an eye for detail that you will fall in love. After following her work for a few years I knew I had to have her for our wedding ! Before even booking a venue, we made sure to book whatever weekend Maigan had available ! When we met for our engagement shoot I knew we had made the right choice, Maigan was everything we hoped for and so much more! She is so fun and easy going, yet very key on details and is amazing at directing you to get the perfect photos ! The week before the wedding I met with Maigan to go over all of the little details and to see the venue again. Close by was a beach we would always go beach glass hunting at, so I ran the idea by Maigan to see if we could sneak away for some beach photos the day of the wedding ! Not only was she up for the adventure, it turned out to be one of the best moments of our whole wedding day. You think the day is going to last forever but it's over before you know it, Maigan will capture your wedding day in thee most beautiful photos that will last a lifetime. To say Maigan is amazing is an understatement! Her work is absolutely breath taking and worth every moment! I would book her a million times over! If you didn't book her before when I told you too, do it now! You will not be disappointed I promise !

We cannot speak highly enough of our wedding photographer Maigan. When we chose to get married in Italy, we knew we needed a photographer that would capture every detail. It can be stressful to have a destination wedding, and the last thing we needed was to be worrying about the quality of the photography. It would be a big shame to go all the way to Italy, and come back with poor wedding photos. So we scrolled through countless local Italian photographer portfolios and nothing felt right. Maybe those local photographers couldn’t capture the beauty because they were just so used to it and they no longer saw it. So we started to consider the idea of bringing our photographer with us. We’re so glad we did!

We loved Maigan’s portfolio and thought her style would be perfect for us. Our first meeting with Maigan instantly put us at ease and there was no question that Maigan is passionate about her photography. She had already thoughtfully researched the town our wedding was in and showed us some of her inspiration. As a bride, I wanted to not only showcase the beauty of the Amalfi coast, but I wanted to be happy with the photographs capturing our moments. We left that first meeting excited about how great our photographs would be!

We weren’t disappointed! Maigan cares about every detail of the photo and even coached us through body positioning to make every photo flattering! She gave clear instructions and hit every single shot that we wanted. Maigan also had great suggestions for florals and knows what is current and fashionable. There were multiple interesting location and lighting challenges that Maigan flawlessly met and knocked out of the park. Also, keep in mind that your photographer ends up spending the most time with you on your wedding day. Maigan is energetic, fun and organized. I was incredibly happy and at ease having her there.

Also, Maigan suggested we do a "day after shoot" to capture a few more locations with just my husband and I. We’re so glad we said yes! Maigan and Brad (her second shooter) scouted out multiple locations for our wedding day and for the day after shoot in a completely different town. When we received our wedding photographs we were thrilled. The candid and formal shots had a grace and sense of ease to them all. There were also gorgeously detailed shots of important items, and incredible landscape photography. I wanted to have our wedding photos look like they were from a magazine, and they did just that! They went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. After all is said and done, we feel this was the best value we got from our wedding, and felt like the money was well spent. Thank you so much to the team at Maigan Cowen Photography.

Thank you,
Raquel & Christopher

After weeks of searching for the perfect photographer for our wedding, we found Maigan Cowen Photography and knew it was the best fit. Of course Maigan takes beautiful photographs, but she also brings so much more to the process. She made us both feel comfortable in front of the camera during our engagement session and on our wedding day-- it never felt awkward or staged. She would capture the small moments that we had together in their raw form, and kept them genuine by not over editing the images to look like something they weren't. A couple weeks before the wedding, Maigan came out to go through our venue and scout locations for the perfect pictures. This relieved so much stress of finding the perfect areas for each photograph on the actual wedding day. Maigan was not only our photographer, but also partly our wedding coordinator as she kept our whole day on schedule. She invested her time and energy to make sure our wedding day was the perfect day that it was. Everyone who looks at our photos comment on how amazing they are, and that is all thank to Maigan Cowen Photography. We recommend her to everyone we know getting married - we promise you won't be disappointed!

You won’t regret hiring Maigan! Not only does her photography work surpass expectations but her professionalism and organization is extremely memorable.

From the moment we met Maigan, we knew we wanted her to be our wedding photographer. She was so professional during our consult, we were very impressed with her preparedness and how many questions she asked us about our vision for the day. We were immediately confident that she understood our vision and would do an amazing job on our engagement shoot and wedding day. After we signed the contract, Maigan gave us a timeline of events in the coming months and what we could expect. That put us at ease as we didn’t have to worry about getting in touch with her to schedule our engagement shoot. When we had our engagement shoot, Maigan put us at ease right away. We walked the grounds and she found a lot of great locations. Her energy and excitement about the location kept our energy levels up! She provided us great direction and also let us just be us and forget she was there. Maigan has an eye for capturing moments. Our favourite photos from our engagement shoot and wedding day are of the candid moments. On the wedding day, Maigan and her team were incredible! We had terrible weather and Maigan was quick to make a backup plan for us and didn’t take away from the photos at all. Seeing how gorgeous the photos are makes us forget how cold and windy it was that day and reminds us of how surrounded by love we were. She captured us 🙂 We would recommend Maigan to anyone looking for a photographer and hope we are able to work together again!