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Tracie Maglosky

Owner/Lead Photographer at Tracie Jean Photo
Tracie Maglosky is an award-winning wedding, maternity, newborn and high school senior portrait photographer in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Her Photography studio, located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati’s Brewery & Arts District in the OTR (Over-the-Rhine) neighborhood. As a distinguished member of the Visionary Program for Olympus Worldwide, she has been given the honor of Visionary and travels frequently to present her photography skills and concepts as a leader in the industry. A busy mother of three boys, Tracie has a passion for wedding, high school senior, maternity and newborn portraiture and capturing the moment… “because it only happens once.” She has never met a stranger and continues to celebrate the beauty of the world through every captured moment with her lens.
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Themed shoots and why they matter

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The daily grind can sometimes get you! More than once, after an editing binge for days on end for client work, my mind wanders over to my safe place — that beautiful land of themed shoots where I'm calling all the shots and no one even needs to like the output. Honestly, in the middle of the busiest months, I'll try my best to sneak my favorite models, make-up artist and stylist into the studio and collaborate on something totally spontaneous and creative. It almost always starts with a simple conversation about themes we've always wanted to … [Read more...] about Themed shoots and why they matter

Freezing motion with light

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Freezing motion with light is a fun way to create a sense of movement and expression. Having a concept in mind is foremost in every session created in my studio. All jokes aside about the hatred photographers have toward Pinterest, I’ve found it to be an awesome resource for storyboarding and creating themes for shoots. The first step is making sure you have the right talent in place — it’s important that the subjects can create movement with style and grace. Most dancers are incredibly graceful and can make the most amazing shapes with their … [Read more...] about Freezing motion with light

MagMod Announces New Integrated Softbox System

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Editor’s Note: Tracie Maglosky is a portrait photographer specializing in weddings, maternity & newborn photography. She loves teaching and inspiring other photographers in lighting, posing, business techniques and balanced living. Tracie is an Olympus Visionary, MagMod Ambassador and a part of the Miller’s Speaker Team. Follow Tracie’s work at http://www.traciejeanphoto.com. If you’re a MagMod fanatic like me, you’ll be more than thrilled that the brand is expanding its popular line of magnetic, modular lighting tools with the unveiling … [Read more...] about MagMod Announces New Integrated Softbox System

Surviving Wedding Portrait Sessions (Even When the Time is Cut in Half)

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Editor’s Note: Tracie Maglosky is a portrait photographer specializing in weddings, maternity & newborn photography. She loves teaching and inspiring other photographers in lighting, posing, business techniques and balanced living. Tracie is an Olympus Visionary, MagMod Ambassador and a part of the Miller’s Speaker Team. Follow Tracie’s work at http://www.traciejeanphoto.com. We photographers are in on the secret. Wedding day is not wrapped around the time we need or want. If that were the case we’d be taking portraits for hours on end … [Read more...] about Surviving Wedding Portrait Sessions (Even When the Time is Cut in Half)

5 Reasons You’re Feeling Burnt Out

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Editor's Note: Tracie Maglosky is a portrait photographer specializing in weddings, maternity & newborn photography. She loves teaching and inspiring other photographers in lighting, posing, business techniques and balanced living. Tracie is an Olympus Visionary, MagMod Ambassador and a part of the Miller's Speaker Team. Follow Tracie's work at http://www.traciejeanphoto.com. Let’s face it, as much as we like to put our best moments on social media highlighting our perfect plates, children, sunsets and outfits, the reality is that most … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons You’re Feeling Burnt Out

6 Tips for Getting Started in Newborn Photography

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Editor's Note: Tracie Maglosky is a portrait photographer specializing in weddings, maternity & newborn photography. She loves teaching and inspiring other photographers in lighting, posing, business techniques and balanced living. Tracie is an Olympus Visionary, MagMod Ambassador and a part of the Miller's Speaker Team. Follow Tracie's work at http://www.traciejeanphoto.com. Newborn photography can be intimidating if you are just getting started. There are techniques that can make beginning newborn photography easier and create the … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Getting Started in Newborn Photography