Maggie Steber

03/06/2026

Photograph by Maggie Steber. Out in the nighttime in the Everglades, the stars can be seen more clearly than in the city, even though they look small in this picture, but at least you can see them. And this tree was lit up with a red light because it’s so dark that you can run into things and the tree has the most elegant curve. Everglades is one of the most magical things about Florida. Every year in the Everglades, there is a time just once a year where you can drive out to the Everglades and the people who take care of the Everglades will take you in the middle of the night to see the stars and make sure you get back safe and sound. . .

01/31/2026

I have a new website entitled maggiesteberphoto.com! I hope you will take a look because it shows 50 years of my work in my photographic life. As well, besides looking at my work, you can sign up for Portfolio review for one hour. I will be available for 4 days each month. I have been a director of photography, a photo editor, a teacher for workshops all over the world and I have mentored hundreds of photographers to move them forward in this business. I have won many awards, grants, and have had many exhibitions throughout the world. I can help you improve your work, help you write powerful proposals for grants and how to approach photo editors. Have a look! Thanks, Maggie Steber

01/03/2026

The moon over Miami on the first day of the new year. Photographed by Maggie Steber. Wishing everybody all over the world for a much better new year.

12/16/2025

JUPITER in the night sky over Miami, Florida. With the help of Skyview.

12/02/2025

When women play🦋💐 photo by Maggie Steber.

12/01/2025

10/30/2025

Don’t miss the remarkable and extraordinary photographer Sally Mann coming to the book fair in Miami, Florida. Her books are not to be matched and we can all learn more about her but as well about how to make extra extraordinary photographs. You just cannot miss this so please click onto the link and sign up as soon as possible because you can be sure that there will be no standing room. It will be so crowded.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

10/15/2025

Our beloved friend has passed away. Sara Terry has been so important in this world. She was hugely generous and moved so many people forward. She created the Aftermath Grant. She made important films. She was beloved by everyone who knew her and we will really miss her forever. We at Vll Foundation are completely heartbroken. Please keep her in your prayers. There’s nobody like her and we are grateful that she was our friend for many many years

05/17/2025

Maggie Steber

Documentary Photographer with Vll Foundation, portrait photographer, photo editor, writerDocumentary Photographer with Vll Foundation, portrait photographer, photo editor, writer
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PHOTOGRAPHY CAN SAVE US!
As photographers we are drawn to cover a myriad of things going on in the world. Wars, famines, flood, hurricanes, the bombing of children and women, politics, child labor, s*x trafficking, destruction of forests and our oceans and the animals that live there, but also the moments of great beauty and joy, the laughter of children,, the home team winning the final season game, the lioness in the jungle protecting her cubs, the full moon rising over the ocean.

What we decide to photograph describes who we are as individuals. We often run toward danger, driven by angst with the hope that images will save the world, and we photograph beauty of all kinds, which are the salves on our wounds. I think photography can save us as photographers because it gives us a way to make sense of the world and what is happening in our own lives. We can look at our photographs and remember the best things, the worst things, the important moments in our own lives and the lives of others as we try to make sense of this life and this world. Our photographs tell our story because they are personal, even if we think they are not. They are.
What we are drawn to photograph, where we go, what we do with our work, how we write or talk about it reveals our own story. We might not be able to save the world, even as we try, but photography can save us!

Many thanks to the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA.ORG) and Sue Morrow for inviting me to write this forward in the Best of Photojournalism 2024. I also wrote about my mother’s dementia and how I photographed her for the many years, not only showing the difficulties but the wonderful things I learned about her. Photographing was a last chance to love and this saved me from this sad loss. I held my mother as she took her last breath. This was a gift, to be there, to hold her, to say goodbye.
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04/19/2025

Welcome to the Secret Garden of Lily LaPalma photographic workshop, a 4-day retreat where we will explore metaphor, memory, meaning and new inspiration, and mentorship. There will be bold discussions, quiet revelations and space to grow.
Imagine what your photography could look like if you gave yourself permission to dream big. We will explore how dreams,
symbolism and personal narrative can shape your photographic storytelling.

Set in the beautiful cherry-blossom grounds of Blenheim Park in Maine where there is a lake and small boats, a forest, ducks,
plus a photo studio with lighting, props, fabrics and costumes. Join myself, Kerry Payne Stailey and Sarah Leen, three highly
regarded photographers and award recipients We will be your guides and assistants as you find your way into a creative turning point. The Secret Garden is liberating and allows you to try new ideas without judgement. This new vision can move your photography ahead in surprising ways. It has for us!!

Only 8 participants accepted and just 4 SPOTS REMAIN!
Dates: Thursday, May 22, 9:00 AM – Sunday, May 25, 3:30 PM.
Tuition: $1,795 per person. This includes instruction, workshop materials, studio hire, gear loaners, one group dinner, and daily refreshments.

LINK to sign up: https://www.blenheimparkmaine.com/events/secretgarden-2025)

Accommodation: Not included, but a selection of charming nearby options will be provided