Maggie Phipps Photography

NEW BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-05-12T05:37:00.000-07:00

I HAVE A NEW AND IMPROVED BLOG:

Check it out!!! Very excited about it! :-)

http://maggiephipps.squarespace.com/

My 4 Week Update!

2009-05-05T13:46:00.000-07:00

Since my last update quite a few things have happened! I was so thrilled to be taken off my steroids; unfortunately, I was only off of them for one full day. I immediately got sick as a dog. Luckily, the next day I had a doctors appointment at the Cleveland Clinic with my new doctor. On the way to Cleveland, I literally became the sickest I have ever felt. I had the WORST headache of my life, my speech was messing up, and both of my arms were going numb. When we got to my appointment, they immediately took me back and gave me a steroid as well as other pain medications. Next, I was admitted into the hospital for an overnight stay. During my visit I got an EEG and another MRI, which both were normal. YEAH! I went home the next day feeling much better!

To say the least.... I am back on steroids until the end of May (still having all the side effects). They have put me on a plan to "ween" me off of steroids, so I don't get so sick again. I have gained 20lbs and I am still nothing like "Maggie". Can't wait to be myself again!

I went last week and got to meet with Carla again ( Dr. Vogelbaums nurse). She is so amazing! Carla answered all my questions and comforted me so much. Today is one month since my surgery! I can't believe it! I get more freedom in what I can do! I will be able to start taking pictures again! I will be able to push myself more; however, I have to rest when I get tired. I still feel 80 years old when walking up and down stairs!!! A 9 hour awake craniotomy sure is something!!!! My scar is healing nicely! I go back on July 30th ( My Daddy's birthday) for my MRI to make sure I am still tumor free (which I will be!!!). If the tumor shows signs of growing again, then they will have a treatment plan for me. It sounds like a very tolerable treatment. No sickness, hair-loss, etc.... Things sound good and I know GREAT THINGS ARE TO COME!!!!! :-)

My Dad and Cass had a rib cook off!
mom replanted our herb garden!!
me and dad planted flower pots! so much fun!!!!

This is a piece of Art all the Deans contributed to during our journey. This gift means more to me than anything I have ever received. It is so beautiful, inspiring, and so special to me. I will cherish it for the rest of my entire life! I LOVE THE DEANS!!!!!!!!! Each Dean contributed their own aspect to this piece of Art.

I AM A STUDENT OF LIFE

2009-04-17T13:09:00.000-07:00

My Tumor

Dr. Vogelbaum

The Cleveland Clinic

On March 7th, I went in for a checkup while I was visiting Tupelo. I had not been to a doctor in quite some time. I am going to attempt to make this story as short as I can.... bare with me! Long story short... After everything Dr. Mary Pace and I discussed during my visit, she sent me right over to have CT scans done on my head. I believe she saved my life! We found out immediately that I had a brain tumor. After discussing the different places for surgery, we carefully decided on the Cleveland Clinic.

I must start by saying the Cleveland Clinic is the most amazing place! We all are still completely blown away by this hospital... from every doctor, nurse, aide, and person that we came in contact with. They are so eager to help and go above and beyond their call of duty! This place is just unbelievable! Next: Dr. Michael Vogelbaum. My Doctor (voted best doctor in 2006, 2007)! Not only was I placed in the BEST facility but with the BEST doctor! This man is the smartest man in the world! I have complete confidence/faith in him and with everyone in the Cleveland Clinic! It has been such a great feeling! I could go on and on.....

My tumor was a very large tumor that has been slow growing for a long time. It was on the left frontal lobe of my brain, near the areas that controlled my speech and motor skills for the right side of my body. This was a very delicate area! So, my surgery was an "awake craniotomy". It was about 9 hours and they woke me up during part of it. I had to look through a tunnel sort of thing while a man asked me questions. I had to repeat numbers, months, etc... It was crazy! I could hear Dr. Vogelbaum talking and I can only remember parts of being awake. Dr. Jose Valerio-Pascua was another one of my favorite doctors that was in surgery with me. Love him!!!

I have been on Steroids and other meds for the past 6 weeks! I am so happy to say that on Monday I will be OFF steroids!!!! Unfortunately I have had every side-effect possible. Let me just put it this way... I have not been myself... physically and mentally! I look nothing like "Maggie!" but I must say I am so thankful for all of the medicine I am on!

Now, onto great news that I received yesterday! Got my staples out (which go from the top of my head all the way down to my left ear). Got a good report. Dr. Vogelbaum (THE BOMB!) is so pleased! Dr. Valerio-Pascua said that he has been doing this for twenty years and this was one of the most challenging cases he has ever worked on. He also said that I was one of the reasons why he woke up every morning to be thankful he was in medicine! I am so thankful he is in medicine as well as Dr. Vogelbaum. I look up to them so much! My great report: I have a grade 2 Glioma, which is a low grade tumor. We are still waiting on one more piece of info. They will follow me with an MRI every 3 months. If my tumor starts to grow again, then I will be treated with mild chemo and/or radiation. I meet with another doctor next week and we will take it from there! I feel so so so great about everything! :-)

I have truly, truly, truly been blessed more than I can even begin to express. God has shown me more beauty than I could ever imagine in my entire life. I am so thankful for each and everyone of you who have shown me so much love, care, wisdom, faith, kindness, and prayer. I thank God for my sweet, loving, caring, gentle-kind husband. He is such a perfect man in every-way. And my unbelievable family.... words cannot express the love I have for my family. Words just cannot describe how AMAZING my family is!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you all for your kindness and love. You have no idea how grateful I am for every single one of you!

New Blog Coming Soon!

2009-04-12T08:31:00.001-07:00

There will be a new updated Blog coming in the next couple of weeks!!!! Very excited about it!

Amanda

2009-04-02T06:30:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to get some snap shots of my adorable friend Amanda this past week! She is the cutest thing ever and I had so much fun! Thank you Amanda for such a fun day!

To view all the photos from this session please go to http://mphipps.photobiz.com/cart/

She looks just like Scarlette Johansson in this photo!

New Edits!! More to Come!!

2009-04-01T01:22:00.000-07:00

Been editing like crazy horse lately... lots of new pictures to come and a BIG website update coming SOON SOON SOON!!!!!!

Maggie, Chad, and Gracie Ann!!!!!

2008-12-27T12:48:00.000-08:00

Click on image to view larger!!!!

Jocie, Corrie, and Brittany

2008-12-19T08:30:00.001-08:00

Jennifer and Ross- New York City Wedding

2008-12-12T05:18:00.000-08:00

I don't even know where to begin with the beauty of this wedding.... from the bride, to her gown, to the flowers, to pretty much everything. I think it was the prettiest wedding I have ever been to. Jennifer was the one of the most beautiful brides I have ever seen and just as sweet as she was beautiful! I am so thankful for getting this opportunity from David Bernstein (bernsteinphotography.com) to assist on this special day!

Here are my favorites from the day! More to come! Also check out David's blog to see his favorites at http://bernsteinphotography.blogspot.com/

The band that played was AMAZING!!!!!!! So so much fun and so much talent!!!!

KELLI MARTIN FASHION SHOW

2008-11-22T09:42:00.000-08:00

Kelli Martin is from Season 5 of Project Runway. She has a cutting edge boutique in Columbus on N. High St called Black Market. Her clothes were awesome! It was such a great show! Very inspiring! Here are my favorites from last night!

Stella Grace- 4 Months Old!

2008-11-19T13:55:00.000-08:00

Cass and I went to Nashville two weeks ago and I was so excited to finally meet Stella Grace! She is such a precious little girl! I can't wait to take more photos of her over Christmas! Congrats Connie and Aubrey on such a beautiful baby girl! Oh and does she not have the coolest name ever! I love it and it fits her perfectly!!!!

MARY MEGHAN AND JOSH MABUS!

2008-10-27T10:54:00.000-07:00

Here are some of my favorites from Mary Meghan and Josh's wedding! Cass and I had such a blast documenting their special day. Mary Meghan was such a beautiful bride!They got married in the cutest little white church in Mississippi. Oh and the car they drove off in was so cool! Thanks Mary Meghan and Josh for letting capture your special day!

SNEAK PEEK!!!

2008-10-26T11:57:00.001-07:00

Mary Meghan and Josh:

Check back soon MORE TO COME!!!!!

New Wedding Images

2008-09-27T17:03:00.001-07:00

a walk in the park

2008-08-08T09:51:00.000-07:00

This was a Obama poster hanging in a window of some ones home. There was a perfect reflection of the flag in the window centered in the poster. Thought it was very cool!!

So I gave Cass a little photo lesson on how to use my camera. He quickly picked it up and got some AMAZING photographs! Here are my favorites of the shots he captured!

NEW LOGO!

2008-08-08T09:48:00.000-07:00

My brilliant husband designed me a new logo:

The Dark Knight

2008-07-18T18:10:00.000-07:00

After leaving the movie I was speechless. It was such a powerful exhausting movie. Heath Ledgers performances was unforgettable. Before going to see it I thought I would be consumed by thinking "heath ledger, heath ledger, heath ledger..." but his performance was so outstanding that all I could see or think about was the Joker. He definitely should be awarded for this role. It was fantastic and very scary, but great. My favorite Batman!

PS. I really hope I dont have "Knight-mares" tonight!!

WALLE

2008-07-15T07:06:00.000-07:00

Go see this movie! It is BRILLIANT! Cass and I loved it.

Mary Frances

2008-07-09T11:09:00.001-07:00

While I was back home I also got to take some headshots of Mar Far! We did a super quick photo session. Thanks so much Frances for sharing your beautiful face with me! Can't wait to take more of you soon! Here are my favorites:

To view all of the photos from this session please go to:

http://mphipps.photobiz.com/cart/

Thanks!

Corrie: Part 2

2008-07-08T14:59:00.001-07:00

Corrie and I had so much fun finishing up our photo shoot! She was up for anything! Thank you Corrie so much for being such a fantastic model!!!

To view all the photos from this shoot please go to http://mphipps.photobiz.com/cart/

Thanks!!!

CORRIE

2008-07-05T10:16:00.001-07:00

Cass and I are home for the weekend and I was so thrilled to get to take some photos of my beautiful best bud Corrie! We had so much fun! She is living in NYC and needed some headshots taken! Here are my favorites so far.... we are taking more tomorrow bc we got rained on and had to quit! Would love to know your favorites!

Columbus Storm!

2008-06-19T13:39:00.000-07:00

So last week there was a rather large storm in Columbus! Lots of rain, lightening, and thunder! Peoples cars flooded and some basements too! Thankfully ours did not!! Here are a couple snapshots I got:

and last but not least.... my husband!

My Cousin Will

2008-06-17T14:57:00.000-07:00

So my 5 year old cousin Will was diagnosed with Cancer last week. He is now at St. Jude and has begun his treatment and Chemo. I just can't understand how something like this happens to a 5 year old little boy. His parents have been the best example. They have stayed so positive and so strong in their faith. They are amazing. Please visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/willhodges for updates on their journey. Over 2o,000 people have visited this website and are praying for sweet Will and his family. Please keep them in your thoughts!!!

Thanks!!

Weddings!

2008-06-17T11:25:00.000-07:00

So I always said I would never be a wedding photographer, but once reality set in that quickly changed. My mom always said NEVER SAY NEVER, and once again she was right!!! For the past weekends I have been assisting with David Bernstein ( a local photographer here in Columbus). He has been so helpful and taught me so much and given me a completely different outlook on Wedding Photography. I am actually enjoying it! Here are some images from the past weddings I have been a 2nd shooter on with David. Check out his website and his blog. His work is awesome! www.bernsteinphotography.com/

Be sure and check out Davids Blog where he has all the images from these weddings!

www.bernsteinphotography.blogspot.com/

Our first Visitor---PATTON!!!!

2008-05-19T07:29:00.001-07:00

Patton flew into town on Friday! We had such a fun weekend! I'm going to be sad to see him leave tomorrow :-( He is my first visitor since I have been here in Columbus! Come back SOON Patton!!!!1

We got a Wii this weekend!!!! YEAH!!! We have been trying to get one for the past couple weeks at Target but they have been sold out! Cass got up real early on Sunday and came home with one!!!! We have had more fun playing it and I must say I'm a quite the bowler!!!! :-)

Patton and I went to see KID ROCK last night! Patton is obsessed with Kid Rock! We had a blast! He really does put on a great show!

Cass woke Patton up with a song!! ha!

I just got a new lens for my camera! It is amazing!! I made Patton let me take some pictures of him! This one is my FAVORITE!!!!

Trey

2008-05-16T08:59:00.001-07:00

Trey is one of my great friends Allison's little boy! He is the cutest thing- full of so much personality and has the prettiest eyes you have ever seen!! Here are some of my favorites!

Columbus Cares

2008-05-13T10:49:00.000-07:00

Saturday night I got to take pictures at Columbus Cares- A dance benefit for AIDS. I was so impressed with all the talent on that stage! They showcased all forms of dance. It was very entertaining and I was so excited to get to photograph the event! Go to www.columbuscares.org for more information on the event and to view all the photos I took go to the photos page!