Making photo Magic with

Lovers & Dreamers

Hey, I’m Maddie!

San Diego based Wedding photographer, specializing in film & digital photography

For the past 12 years, I have been photographing weddings and elopements on film + digital, with a documentary eye, an editorial streak, and absolutely no interest in making you spend your whole wedding day posing for photos.

You get to marry your favorite person and have a great time. I’ll handle the photo shit so you don’t miss or forget a moment.

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Nice Words

“Maddie made our day so fun. She was a critical part of the celebration, and every single one of our guests commented on what a positive energy Maddie brought to the table. She cracked jokes with the groomsmen, handled MOB's expectations flawlessly, kept our guests on track, and helped us stay relaxed the entire day without making any of it feel like work!”

— jaclyn & brodie

How long have you been doing this?

Do you shoot film?

12 years and nearly 500 weddings. I’ve seen some shit. On top of that, before I was a full time photog, I was a vet tech for 5 years and immersed in a lot of emergency situations. There is nothing I can’t handle or am not ready for on your big day, but it’s always nice if we can keep biting to a minimum. I’m fluent in sticky family dynamics, expert at timelines and have eyes in the back of my head to avoid missing any moment.

Hell yes! Film is my roots! I started on a little 35mm film point and shoot as a kid, which led to getting an old, unused darkroom at my high school back up and running. It’s been by my side ever since. I love film because it’s organic, loose and a little extra special. It forces me to slow down and be incredibly intentional with what Im shooting.

What if we hate having our photo taken?

Good! Me too!! Almost every couple you see in my work has told me “we’re so awkward in front of the camera and hate having our photo taken”. In my opinion, direction is KEY, but also knowing when to back off and let it unfold naturally is just as important. I will never leave you wondering what to do with your hands and I won’t stop telling you how good you look. It will be fun, quick and something that doesn't consume your whole day.

Do you shoot destination weddings?

Yes! I’m a San Diego based but always looking for an excuse to hop on a plane/train/automobile. Whether you’re getting married at the beach 10 minutes from my house or Narnia, I can’t wait to be there.