ABOUT Maggi

A few years ago, I came up with the idea of combining my passion for food and photography. Although I am an amateur in both fields, I have been cooking delicious food for family and friends since college and have taken thousands of pictures throughout my lifetime.

I'm a mom with two grown children, Peyton (27) and Bryce (24). During their upbringing, I took responsibility for cooking for our family. While their diets were selective and primarily consisted of the same foods, I tried all sorts of recipes hoping to instill good habits and variety in their lives through food. Additionally, I loved hosting and attending gatherings which allowed me space to prepare and serve delicious food to my friends and family.

In 1990, I participated in an icebreaker exercise during my sorority (Kappa Alpha Theta). We were asked to share one unique thing about ourselves, and I mentioned that I enjoy taking pictures. Thirty-plus years later, this still holds. The process of taking photos, developing film, and waiting for the results has always felt mysterious and exciting to me.

I have been working at Wilmington Media + Marketing, a local publishing company that produces business and lifestyle content and events for Southeastern North Carolina, for the past 15 years. During my tenure, I have been able to invest in our community and help clients reach their full potential. My recent roles have included sales and leadership development, which has made for a fulfilling career while working for an exceptional company. 

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"As I begin a new chapter at the age of 51, I am excited to continue learning and exploring what life has to offer. By merging my love for food and pictures, I hope to experience new journeys, face fears, express truths, and commemorate this lively and diverse life.