Machinsky is a self-taught, semi-pro photographer and full-time civil engineer based in New York City. She is a graduate of Penn State University, an avid traveler, PADI certified scuba diver, and an active member of the Amateur Astronomers Association.

Her work has been published by National Geographic, and featured by Nikon as part of their 100th anniversary campaign, as well as The World At Night (TWAN), which was founded by National Geographic photographer Babak Tafreshi.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/nikon-100.page?icid=img_en_us:hp:grid:1:100storiesInstagram:100stories:042518:na

http://www.twanight.org/newTWAN/guests_gallery_c.asp?Guest=Maggie%20Machinsky

Client list includes Lockheed Martin, chief executive officers of fortune 100 companies, and a retired Navy SEAL Vice Admiral.