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Destin + 30a Photographer and Videographer

Bottle up life’s happiest moments with feel-good photos that romanticize the right now

Because you deserve to celebrate the good old days while you’re still living them!

A couple in wedding attire on a boat on a body of water with houses, trees, and clear blue sky in the background.

Based in Florida, but tagging along wherever the waves take us

Photos & films that invite you back into your story as it’s unfolding in the momentβ€”messy, beautiful, and all.

Meet Maddie

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A person walking on the beach holding a vintage camera in their right hand, wearing a white crop top and a long brown skirt, with visible tattoos on their forearm.
A woman with curly blonde hair stands on the beach near the water, smiling and looking to the side, wearing a white tank top, purple skirt, and layered necklaces.

Hi friend, I’m Maddie!

A Destin/30a photographer and videographer who believes your story isn’t meant to be told through photos on a Pinterest board: it’s meant to be lived and experienced in the present, as you are right now.

My people-centered approach means I’ll neverrrr ask you to be somebody you’re not just for a photo or my portfolio: YOU always come first. So say au revoir to stuffy poses & rigid expectations, and helloooo to joy-infused, lighthearted shoots that let you return to your truest self. You’ll both look and feel amazing, and be forever grateful you captured this seasonβ€”trust me!

Through my carefree branding & couples sessions, I’ve helped countless beautiful humans discover newfound confidence, seek out the magic in the ordinary, and experience that giddiness that comes with seeing a photo of yourself that you LOVE!

You know the feeling: that childlike excitement you feel when your favorite song plays on the radio, or when you feel so confident in an outfit that you could take on the WORLD. That is the feeling I aim to cultivate with every photo I take: the easy, playful joy that can be so rare to find in the busyness of life.

My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you never feel pressured to be anyone but your fullest, most empowered self. Oh, aaand to give you photos that make you think β€œWOW, I look good!”

Learn more about maddie

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Timeless photos that you’ll OBSESS overβ€”and nostalgia-infused films that you’ll replay for years

Whether you’re a couple looking to celebrate your love or a multi-passionate entrepreneur in need of fresh visuals for your brand, your photos should bring out the BEST in you! Your beauty, your spark, your magic already lies withinβ€”but sometimes, you just need help letting it shine.

That’s why your session with me will ALWAYS include:

Compassionate support and guidance to make sure you feel relaxed

Creative direction from me, with space to express your own ideas

Flexible, fun prompts that feel like youβ€”never strict, stuffy poses

Customized location & styling recommendations to bring your vision to life

Alllll the best photos, so you can pick the ones you love the most

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Tell me what you’re looking for, and I’ll meet you where you’re at:

Your Destin/30A photographer, videographer, and new BFF all rolled into one bubbly ball of sunshine

Spoiler alert: you may involuntarily do a happy dance & kick your feet in delight when you see your photos for the first time. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

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β€œMaddie is like your best friend and photographer all in one.”

β€œShe is the sweetest gal ever!! She made me feel super comfortable and confident throughout the whole shoot, and she captures each one of her clients perfectly! She’s a literal angel, her work is incredible.”

β€” Sophia George

β€œMaddie was absolutely incredible!! I will never be able to say enough good things about her and her photography.”

β€œShe did my engagement photos and from the second we spoke during the information session I knew she was my person! She helped capture the exact style of photos I wanted and we had so much fun the entire time. It was never awkward or uncomfortable, she is an excellent communicator and just fun to be around. I’m already planning to have her as my wedding photographer! The biggest regret someone could make would be to not choose her, she is amazing and has a gift when it comes to capturing special moments!”

β€” Callie & Brayden

β€œMaddie is perfect for capturing your personality and making photos feel more natural and less awkward.”

β€œOur favorite part of working with her was the experience, her guidance, and the view. We felt nervous about being awkward and having awkward facial expressions and our photos looking staged; but we loved the fact that it didn’t feel like stand-still poses. It was more moving poses where we mostly weren’t looking at the camera but more at each other. Our photos are authentic, natural, romantic, and Pinterest-worthy. We are obsessed! So happy and grateful.”

β€” Caitlin & Royce

β€œMaddie takes an ordinary setting and turns it into lifelong beauty!”

β€œMaddie is by far the best photographer ever! She makes you feel so comfortable during your photos and nothing feels forced. So much love for her.”

β€” Mackenzie Emery

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Transforming the way you see yourself through carefree, confident photos in Destin/30a

Let’s tell your story, your way!

Ready for an experience SO fun & empowering that you forget the camera is even there?! Because I’m so insanely excited to be your cheerleader every step of the way!

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maternity photoshoot on the beach with soft waves

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