Megan Magee

Photographer/owner

About

Gosh, where to start??? So I went to Bradley University and got a degree in Television Arts. I started working with video cameras my Freshman year, and said “huh, I think I might really enjoy photography too!” I asked my parents if I could take the family DSLR back to campus, and being the gracious people they are- they let me! In 2017 took that little Nikon back to BU, shot a bunch of outdoor headshots for my friends, and 3 months later… I BOOKED A WEDDING!!! And man did I love it. During those years at Bradley, I looked at Photography as a hobby, a passion project that allowed me to connect with new people and capture the most beautiful moments in the lives of others! In 2019 I wasn’t super happy with my corporate job- I didn’t feel like I was making the lives of others better, so for fun, I shot a few more weddings, and then the pandemic hit. And then (here’s where things take a different path) my Dad got sick. I was missing work, to be with him in the hospital and my employer said “Megan, you have to make a choice here.” So I made it. I left the corporate finance job to take care of my family AND start Megan Magee Photography LLC. The last two years have been the most meaningful of my entire life. I’ve been able to make genuine connections, cultivate resources to make the wedding planning process easier for my clients, and photograph the most dreamy love stories. Plus, my dads health is much more stable now. Ok so you’ve heard about my journey to get here, so what’s working with me like? It’s super fun! I love photo-documentary images. The best days are filled with jokes, handholding, cuddles, and real experiences. When I see you, I WILL NOT be able to contain my excitement, I'll sequel along with your friends, remind you to sit up nice and tall because there is NOTHING I want more than you to LOVE your wedding photos for the rest of your lives. When we take Wedding Party photo's I'm going to bring the energy and get you the fun, smiling photos we all love. That’s my vibe. That’s what I bring to my sessions. I think we as people gravitate to images that are authentic and have movement because we look like our truest selves! That's what I help you do, create REAL moments in a day that can be fast-paced! All you have to do is show up and focus on being present with your loved ones - then leave capturing the magic to me! I love working with couples who know who want to focus on the LOVE between them and their partner, so if you want to buck the norms, but still have a classic, elegant wedding with cool images I AM YOUR GIRL!

Country

United States

City

Greater Chicago Area

Industry

Photography

Skill

Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Event Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Customer Service, Project Management, Fundraising, Teamwork

Experience

Photographer/owner

Megan Magee Photography

2017-9 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Wedding, engagement, lifestyle, and events!

Event Coordinator

Concept Schools

2019-9 - 2021-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

| Project Management | - Follow projects from conception to completion - Integrate strategic timelines - Motivate cross-departmental employees to deliver results on time - Evaluate organizational weaknesses and enact solutions - Deliver clear and effective communication to teams of 20+ - Ability to pivot and reassess plans - Calculate and propose draft budgets for planned events - Evaluate event effectiveness and success | Development/Fundraising | - Serve on the company's first development team - Creat marketing campaigns (email, social media, phone call) - Identify possible donors - Cultivate relationships with donors - Write fundraising scripts | Marketing & Communications | - Create and distribute promotional materials on all Social Media platforms - Content production -Sales/Fundraising marketing - Research industry and competitor trends - Interface, recruit, manage community promotion and communication - Recruit and manage 250+ industry-specific volunteers - Collaborate with a team to develop and execute marketing strategies

Miss Chicago - Be The Match advocate

Miss America Inc.

2019-1 - 2020-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

Greater Chicago Area

- Miss Illinois 2019 1st runner up - Overall Interview winner - Onstage Question winner - Onstage Statement winner - Motivational and educational speaker - Community volunteer and advocate - Helped register hundreds of people to the National Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Registry - Stem Cell Donor - Registry member

Front Desk Team Member

Bradley University

2017-1 - 2019-5 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Peoria, Illinois Area

- Served as office management and liaison by answering phone calls, directing and answering questions about Bradley University - Aid in recruitment and hiring interviews, tours and meeting scheduling - Understand brand goals and effectively communicate them to stakeholders

Student Admissions Representative

Bradley University

2015-8 - 2019-5 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Peoria, Illinois

- Communicate with large groups and individuals - Meeting with stakeholders individually - Telemarketing shifts - Preparing mass mailings - Answering and directing University phones - Assisting with daily admissions operations