Hey, I’m Maddie!

Nice to Meet Ya

I was raised a New England girl and spent most of my life running around New Hampshire, Maine & Boston with a camera in hand. I got my first one right before a trip to Disney World at age 7, and from that point on, I was pretty much always taking photos.

I joke that I got into wedding photography because of an unhealthy obsession with Say Yes to the Dress, but honestly, I've always been drawn to the good stuff: the ridiculous joy, the happy tears, the people you love losing their minds on the dance floor and all the little moments that make a wedding feel like your wedding.

I've been photographing weddings for 12 years now and have documented nearly 500 of them. Before photography became my full time job, I spent five years as a vet tech, which turns out to be surprisingly good training for weddings. I'm very comfortable when things get chaotic, emotional, unpredictable or mildly disgusting.

These days, I'm happiest with a camera in my hand, a roll of 35mm film in my pocket and a couple who would rather actually enjoy their wedding than spend eight hours posing for it.

When I'm not hanging with cuties in love, you can usually find me watching a Muppet movie, singing Weird Al at my dogs, or on the hunt for the perfect pink leather fringe jacket.

 
 
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 Favorite Things

 

Life Long Weird Al Fan

Fav song: Livin in the Fridge. In Feb 2020, I dressed up like 80s Weird Al with 350 other fans for an article about him in NY Times Mag.

 

Dog Obsessed

Proud mother of 2 rescued space alien mutts, Pretty Bird & CJ. I’ve worked with various rescues over the years & love saving pups!

 

film girlie from the start

My parents gave me a film camera when I was 6 for my first trip to Disney World and it’s been love ever since!!

 
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What do I do with my hands?!

As someone who has always hated having her photo taken, I totally know how awkward it can be. But don’t worry - that’s where I come in! Creating a space where you’re comfortable being you is my specialty, & catching a huge genuine laugh is my jam. I’m here to be your personal JVN, hype lady, high five connoisseur, timeline wizard, dad joke aficionado, excellent with glitter, professional cat herder, roll on the floor for the perfect shot. Whatever you need, I can’t freaking wait to be your right hand pal on the big day.

Nice Words

 “Her talent is ridiculous & her energy is infectious. She has a knack / secret mind control for making people feel good & enjoy themselves. No clue what wizardry it is... She captures moments & souls & heartbeats & feelings. It’s crazy. Seriously. Even my photo disliking husband was shocked he had fun & LOVED the photos.”

— Danielle & jeff

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