MaryMargaret

MaryMargaret is known for shooting the truth in a positive light. Documentary style has always had her heart, but growing up in the deep south, she recognizes the need for formality in photographs. Her ability to compose as well as her technical knowledge makes her images instantly iconic.

A second generation photographer, MaryMargaret seemed to possess the "gift of seeing" at a very young age.

"My mom was the head photographer for a huge music festival, in order to keep up with her kids, she would put cameras around our necks so the security guards knew we were ok to be backstage. I was only encouraged by her to crawl onstage and use her film if I saw a shot....within the first three songs of course-because those were the rules, and people respected what the musicians wanted then."-MaryMargaret

Her early introduction to rock photography proved to be one of many career stepping stones. She has had the privilege of shooting artists like John Legend, Dave Mathews, Snoop Dogg, Koool Kojack, Eliot Morris, Tift Merrit, Black Jacket Symphony, Moses Mayfield, and I-Nine. One of her biggest honors was being allowed to document what proved to be one of the more life changing years Matisyahu had during his making of an album, "SparkSeeker", and his reevaluating his faith, ultimately deciding to leave the Chassidic Faith. MaryMargaret was trusted to photograph the first press shot that was released of Matisyahu without his beard.

In her twenties, MaryMargaret traveled extensively the Mason-Dixon line (with the Missouri compromise of course) as a staff travel photographer for the magazine, "Southern Living" for 7 years, covering shops, hotels, restaurants...basically anything a person would do on vacation. She also found a love for shooting portraits of people who were passionate about their lives when she photographed for the Livings section. She feels comfortable shooting in any situation, because she has.

Food photography has also kept MaryMargaret's interest. She has been the head photographer on the award winning cookbook "Seasoned to taste" produced by the junior league of Chattanooga, TN. MaryMargaret photographed cocktail and bottle shots for B

MaryMargaret attended Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, MT after getting her Bachelor's at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC.

MaryMargaret began shooting Weddings and children naturally as her friends started getting married and having children, and they only wanted her style for their personal photography. She made the switch to freelance photographer and opened MaryMargaret Chambliss Photography in 2009. Because of her versatility-she finds herself shooting rock stars one day, food the next, and children the next.

MaryMargaret is a married to Jason, who she met through the music industry-- they have two children and currently lives in Birmingham, Al.

Info

119 Elm Street
Birmingham, AL 35213

mm@marymargaretchambliss.com

205-529-2595

Happy Father's Day to @jasonrogoff, who works very hard for our family!! Sorry you have the bug today...😷🤒🤕

"Do Good, Seek Peace, Go after it!"-Psalm 34:14. God's Super hero Alligood had an awesome week at VBS!!

Delicious 😋. . . . @jasonrogoff #laughinglouis #louisrogoff #lovethefrogoffs

He turns 2 on Sunday. His name means happy warrior, and it describes him perfectly. He's the most joyous kid, but if he's passionate about something he will fight hard and fierce for it. He loves to giggle, and right now won't go to bed without telling you every part of day in broken toddler speech. He is relaxed about most things, but very particular about a few. Love you buddy boo. . . . . #lovethefrogoffs #louisrogoff #marymargaretchamblissphotography #marymargaretchambliss #laughinglouis #louisandpuppup

If you are sad about #chriscornell (and I think anyone who grew up in the 90s feels the feels with this one), you should go check out @donvancleave collection of photographs. Don and @jasonrogoff-a true dream team of management worked with @chriscornellofficial a couple years back. Don's photography has always been some of my favorite because of his passion, but also his ability to see the beauty in the everyday moment. True documentary style. It helps a lot of his subjects are famous, but Don's true talent is obvious that his subjects are so natural-all are comfortable with Don shooting because they trust him to use photography to honor the music, and to not be self serving to Don's benefit. That's rare these days, and very old school photographer in a great way. Thanks for sharing, Don🐂. . I never met Chris, but have heard many stories from Jason-and of course adored his music...and I'm sad for his family, and the world.

Rats. They grew. 😭First day/last day 2016/17. . . . #lovethefrogoffs

Happy Birthday JASON!! This guy brought me coffee this am--on HIS birthday just cause he knew I love/needed it! Also cleaned the house before I got home from being out of town because he knew I would be stressed out coming home to a dirty house. Amazingly smart. Always the visionary, and always coming up with solutions to problems. I'm very Thankful for the hard work he does to support our family, especially when it takes him away from us. I know it's not all fun and games on the road-and I'm so grateful for you, Jason for sacrificing time with our family to support us. Happy birthday buddy!!

#louisrogoff learning from the best, @marklantermusic makes it look so easy! @blackjacketsymphony kills #fleetwoodmac #rumours last night. Good job @jasonrogoff Put this one in my story, but wanted to remember this later.

"Daddy's home!" I sure did get them matching pjs with their monogram on the bottom......Surely did. . . . . . . #lovethefrogoffs #childhoodunplugged #marymargaretchambliss #marymargaretchamblissphotography #documentyourloves #documentaryphotography #birminghamchildrensphotographer

She looks at me like her mama has since Kindergarten😂. So much fun photographing my best friend's kids.

✝️🐰🐣🐥Easter 2017🐰🐥🐣✝️. Missing @jasonrogoff and the @beauchambliss @_rousale family! . . . . . #childhoodunplugged #lovethefrogoffs #easter2017 #chambfam

Laughing Louis. My happy warrior. Just wants to eat pizza like a big kid. 😂 . . . . . . . #marymargaretchambliss #marymargaretchamblissphotography #lovethefrogoffs #louisrogoff #childhoodunplugged #childrensphotography #documentaryphotography

This is seriously a conundrum for me...she used to nap 3 hours a day-now nothing...it's so nice to have quiet now...but I'll be staring at her until 11. Oh well-been meaning to post my #bedouingirl's new home over the sofa. #lovethefrogoffs #sparkseeker

Happy Father's Day to @jasonrogoff, who works very hard for our family!! Sorry you have the bug today...😷🤒🤕

"Do Good, Seek Peace, Go after it!"-Psalm 34:14. God's Super hero Alligood had an awesome week at VBS!!

Delicious 😋. . . . @jasonrogoff #laughinglouis #louisrogoff #lovethefrogoffs

Rats. They grew. 😭First day/last day 2016/17. . . . #lovethefrogoffs

She looks at me like her mama has since Kindergarten😂. So much fun photographing my best friend's kids.

✝️🐰🐣🐥Easter 2017🐰🐥🐣✝️. Missing @jasonrogoff and the @beauchambliss @_rousale family! . . . . . #childhoodunplugged #lovethefrogoffs #easter2017 #chambfam

You're killing me smalls. Happy Birthday #alligoodrogoff!! @jasonrogoff @marymargaretchamblissrogoff

She will be 4 in a couple of days...as hard as the year three was...really sad to see the baby behind us and moving into a child....😭👧. #alligoodrogoff #thatwasfast .. . . #marymargaretchambliss #marymargaretchamblissphotography #documentyourloves #documentaryphotography #portraitphotography #lovethefrogoffs #childrensphotography #childhoodunplugged

So much fun shooting school portraits for St. Lukes Day school with the lovely @rebeccawisephotography! What a ball of a fundraiser! Parents-the link is up, all proceeds go to the school!

Well this seems about right seeing as tomorrow is school picture day....and I'm the photographer...🤦🏻‍♀️🙄🤗. . . #lovethefrogoffs #stlukesdayschool #ithoughttheywereplayingtogethersonicely #couldyouphotoshoptheinkout #workathomemom

So very proud of @jasonrogoff and each member (there and not there) of @blackjacketsymphony. Last night's #Queen show was the stuff next levels are made of. Y'all are working so hard, and it's really showing! I met people who saw last week's show, and are filling them. If you can catch this show--you need too! . . . #lovethefrogoffs #blackjacketsymphony #ifollowblackjacketsymphony @marklantermusic @encausticcello @benowensguitar @blackjacketsymphony @jasonrogoff @jdotwilloughby @aaronbransonmusic @peytonpgrant @dablairb

I love St. Lukes Day School! Got this picture of #alligoodrogoff getting her ashes yesterday. She told me he talked about dust, then put an angel on her head, and "it was magical". Pretty awesome beginnings of faith and Ash Wednesday for my gal! . . . #lovethefrogoffs #stlukesdayschool

Naptime. . . . . . #lovethefrogoffs #documentyourloves #musicindustrykids #louisrogoff