HOME
Page

Brand
& Biz
Tips

Brand
Photo
Shoots

Hi, I’m Mabyn,
your camera-wielding, LOTR-quoting, boba-loving hype woman who believes showing up as yourself is the real magic. Around here, we talk business, creativity, confidence, and the messy middle of building something meaningful, with a little humor and a lot of heart (and probably a book reference or two).

Sometimes I get clients who book me out of the blue “sight unseen” with out even a phone conversation. I get a little nervous when that happens because your first impression is when you’re about to have your first photo shoot. I keep my fingers crossed, breathe into a paper bag once or twice, and […]

Amrita & Vishwan’s Beautiful Chapel Hill, NC Engagement Session

Carolina Inn Chapel Hill NC Engagement Photographer Mabyn Ludke Photography

My favorite photograph of my parents is a framed black and white photo that hangs in their bedroom. It was taken at the college where they met during a fall parade by a friend who happened to be taking photography 101. They both can still remember what the other one was wearing almost 50 years […]

Honoring your Relationship – Why you Should Have an Engagement Session

The wedding journey has begun and one of the first things you get to look forward to in that adventure is your engagement session. I like to call them “You + Me” sessions because you as a couple get to spend some unadulterated time together and you get to know your photographer! Plus is helps […]

How to Prepare for your Engagement Session

When it comes to an engagement session, you don’t need much to make it fantastic! Some couples choose to come up with a theme, other’s bring props, sometimes pets are involved too. The one thing that I can’t recommend enough for your engagement session is LOVE! I mean, of course you love each other. DUH! […]

Katie & Corey’s You + Me Session – Baldwinsville, NY

engagement sessions can never have too many hugs and kisses in Mabyn Ludke's opinion

Sign up for the newsletter

Get your Ultimate Brand Photoshoot Guide!