About
Hi there! I’m April, your photography friend and coach.
And, this is my husband. We were married April 2022 so yes, the name change is new. He sends me love notes. He always brings a smile to my face and lets me be me - quirks and all.
He's pretty fun, too.
ONCE UPON A TIME
It was 2007. I had just graduated from photography school and thought the hard part was over.
Life has a way of giving you very real wake up calls. I fly by the seat of my pants and knew I had to say yes to opportunities if I was going to own my own company one day. So, that's exactly what I did. The grind and traffic of Los Angeles and the fast pace and luxury of New York City taught me SO much. I'll make a blog post about all of this sometime! It was a wild ride. BUT, I learned the business, the people, the expectations, the industry. And, brought all my knowledge back to my hometown where I have done everything under the sun related to photography and built rewarding relationships within my community.
MY REALLY OFFICIAL BIO, in a nutshell VERSION
April Massirio McGill is a professional photographer focusing on wedding, events and commercial photography. She has worked for several publications with an extensive local client list within these specialties the past 18 years.
She wants other photographers to succeed as well and openly shares her knowledge. She's the no BS, let's collaborate and create personality with some quirky jokes along the way. Her podcast is launching soon, within her company April & Co., where she chats with photographers about their experience and shares business strategies to assist other photographers.
The Good
Word
NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT STUFF
Don't focus on your competitors. Compete with yourself. There's plenty of work for everyone.
When it comes to your career, make sure you love what you're doing, stick with it, and life will fall into place for you.
I believe that if you find a way to give back to others without expecting anything in return you will experience purpose and joy.
Never feel guilty for investing in yourself and creating memories. This is your legacy so live the story you wish to tell.
Your at-a-glance guide to where I stand on all the truly important things.
THE QUIZ
Favorite indulgence
Spending time with my family
Favorite Mantra
Yes, you can and yes, you will. Period.
Guilty pleasure
Googling everything
alternate universe job:
Private Investigator with primo martial art skills
favorite place i've been:
Italy, Iceland, Greenland for the tie. Oh gosh, but then there's the National Parks, too!
drink of choice
Morning: Chai Tea
Afternoon: Arnold Palmer
can't live without
Italian cookies and MUSIC
Can LIVE WITHOUT
Toxic behavior
beach vs mountains
I need mountain hikes & salty sea air
favorite show to binge
Ted Talks
