Fredericksburg, va photographer
Photographs for today,
treasures for generations
I photograph families and couples, delivering beautiful images
of genuine connection
that you’ll pass down for years to come.
Does this sound familiar?
- You feel awkward in front of a camera but still want natural, beautiful photos
- Your child stops smiling the moment a camera appears
- You and your significant other have never had professional photos done
- You’re always taking the photos, rarely in them
- Smiles look more like gritted teeth
- You don't have many photos of your childhood and want to change that for your children
Getting great photos shouldn’t be rare or stressful — I'm here to help make it happen and make it fun!
this season is Important.
As a wife, mom and a photographer, I know how much you want photos that feel real, not stiff or unnatural. I’ve photographed hundreds of people and know how to guide sessions so smiles are genuine, kids have fun, and your images truly reflect the season that you're in.
The best part? My husband comes with me to photoshoots, and his sole focus is to make it a fun experience for you. He’s the funny guy kids adore—known as the guys who "eats leaves," "does silly dances," or "chases motorcycles"—and he has a gift for drawing genuine smiles from shy kids and even the most self-proclaimed awkward couples. We're here for it all!
Testimonials
Why book me?
What I offer:
- A simple booking process; you don't need to fill out an entire questionnaire
- A fun experience; you don't need to prep anything, we guide you the whole time
- Beautiful digital images; every one of your images will be individually edited
- A quick turn-around; you'll receive your gallery in under two weeks
- Access to a professional printing lab; you'll get the highest quality directly from your gallery
- Flexible sessions; The shooting time is yours, you have the option of outfit changes and getting family, maternity, senior, etc. shots at one photoshoot!
i keep the process simple:
I. Book the Session.
- We land on a date, package & location via email
- Digitally sign my contract
- Pay a 25% retainer
II. Show up and have fun.
- Meet us at the agreed upon location
- Be guided with prompts
- Laugh a lot
III. Enjoy your gallery.
- Receive an emailed link to your gallery
- Look through beautiful, hand-edited images
- Feel joy & pride in the beautiful people in your life
It's that simple.
messages i've received from clients:
"MADELINE!! WOW!!! These are amazing. . . We will cherish these forever."
"I didn't have many family photos growing up, so being able to have them with my family means the world to me."
"Oh my goodness, I can't stop smiling!!! These are sooooo sweet!!!!"
"Madeline, the pictures are GORGEOUS . . . Thank you for capturing this special time for us."
"These are so great! Thank you so much! Makes me cry--the kids are so big."
The options for how to use the images are endless!
My website is partnered with a professional printing lab so that ordering prints, Christmas cards, canvases or frames, etc. is SO easy. Your whole gallery is right there to easily see what looks best. And the printing quality is unmatched.
Want to know a bit more about me?
I’m Madeline, (pronounced Mad-uh-lin, don't ask me why my parents decided to make the spelling so confusing!) I'm a wife, adoptive mom, and lover of natural light. I started my photography business at the beginning of 2020 and have had a blast photographing hundreds of people since then.
We live in the Fredericksburg area, quite close to downtown, and we love our city! I can't go anywhere without seeing someone that my extroverted husband knows. What Jonathan and I enjoy doing most is delighting in our son who is the sweetest child on the face of the earth.