just a few of the names I've been given over the years…
Madison
Madi
MadDog
Moops
Madison Madi MadDog Moops
If you don’t already know, family photography is kinda my thing.
I'm 21 and married to a sweet, mountain-loving boy from New Mexico... and yes, I know the “married young” thing isn’t for everyone, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Thrifting is a hobby, traveling is a passion. Being cozy is my love language so I’ll probably be editing your session in pajamas... sorry, not sorry.
I don’t have babes of my own yet, but trust me… kids are totally my jam.
The older I get, the more I realize how precious life is and how fast time flies. Life is short, kids grow fast, and it's so important to have these moments to look back on and share with the people in your life.
I’ll probably tell you my life story during our session, but that’s exactly how I want our session to feel — just like catching up with an old friend (who also happens to be holding a camera).
OBSESSIONS
I’m not usually one for reality TV, but I seriously cannot get enough of the Bachelor season 28… #teamdaisy #joeyanddaisyforever
GO-To’s
Chai tea lattes, an amaretto sour, my light-wash boyfriend jeans, Torchy's Tacos, and the Armchair Expert podcast by Dax Shepard
DO'S
Light walks after lunch, hitting snooze at least twice before getting up, hitting up garage sales on a Saturday morning, and scouring Facebook Marketplace for the perfect deal.
DON'TS
Coffee. Cold showers, cold plunging, or anything with the word “cold” in it. People who take themselves too seriously.
Hobbies
Have you ever read the book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie? This is essentially me with crafting… one project leads to another and once I get goin, who knows if I'll ever stop. Sewing, crocheting, scrapbooking, the list goes on. And as we all know, crafting and thrifting go hand in hand… where else am I gonna get my antique fabric for $0.80?
This may come as a shock, but photography has not always been such a huge passion of mine… awkward, I know. I stumbled onto this path through a series of very fortunate events.
If life had gone according to the plan that I'd created for myself at eighteen, I’d have a degree in communications and a job in advertising… or something along those lines. But as it tends to happen, those plans quickly flew out the window.
Like most college kids, I needed a summer job. I wanted to find something fun… like grooming dogs… or icing cakes! As soon as the listing for “newborn photographer” popped up on Linkedin, I was all over it. The gig was to work at the hospital taking pictures of babies… And the best part? They were gonna train me and everything!!
Some people have called me ambitious, but I don’t think anyone really expected me to immediately change my degree to photography… and I definitely don't think anyone expected me to drop out of school the next semester to start this business. What can I say? I knew what I wanted and I knew I had to start now.
With almost two years in my back pocket, I can confidently say that this is my favorite thing ever. I leave sessions with a big goofy smile on my face because I get to work with families in the best stages of their lives!
Every family, every little baby and rambunctious toddler has their own special place in my heart and has truly turned this side hobby into such a passion. Casual thrifting has turned into a constant hunt for props and I can't help but think about editing while I'm washing the dishes… which actually does make doing dishes much more enjoyable.
Not to mention, the community of moms that I've gotten to surround myself with. Each of them such amazing cheerleaders as I continue to learn and grow not only in my photography, but in my personal life as I prepare to have kids of my own one day.
All this to say, I absolutely love this journey that my photography has taken me on and I’d pick all of this over any plan any day.
