“It is such a human thing to be protective of the story of yourself, that which has shaped the person you’ve become. And right now, we are in a time that is calling on all of us to learn the stories that we don’t know. That everyone has a story is something we get. What we struggle to understand is that everyone is also born into a story. Becuase the story that you tell of yourself and the story I tell myself are very much informed by the stories that we were told about ourselves. This is what happens when we live in a society and conditions like we do, everyone is born into a story. ”

— Janaya Khan

Woman to Woman. Mother to child.

Chances are you’ve found my page

because you’ve either had a birth photographer before, or the thought doesn’t completely freak you out. If you’re on the fence, I get it. It’s a unique moment to decide to bring a photographer into. And maybe your partner isn’t totally on board, or you’re a little bit afraid of having a moment so raw, captured on camera. But the fact that you’re even considering it, tells me you’re kind of a badass. So, i’m glad you’re here.

It’s an intimate space, it’s true. What’s also true, is that due to nerves and medication, a lot of mother’s are unable to be fully present to the experience in front of them.

Whenever and however it happens, the moment you meet your baby is one that deserves to be documented.

Your story

For the mother’s who know that they have more options than most of us are often presented with, that they have agency over their own bodies, and that their birth experiences can and should be guided by them: let’s pass down that moment to your children and children’s children. Through honest & visceral imagery, I help mothers to take ownership of their birth stories, and bear witness to their own unrivaled power.

What others are saying

testimonials

“Because I am so private I was worried that continually seeing a camera in that moment would add to the stress but that was not the case with Maddie when she was photographing the birth of our son. She was in the background during the whole process so I never felt uncomfortable. She got some wonderful photos without me being aware she was even in the room.”

- Alisha Neilson

“She was so professional and low key, I never even saw her moving around the room, she stayed clear from the nurses and Drs while still managing to get my emotions, the baby being birthed and my husbands emotions all captured.” - Stacey Hall

“Maddie is an amazing family photographer. She gives clear direction but has infinite patience to let the kids be kids so that the whole family enjoys the experience. She has a great eye, and her photos are consistently better than I could have hoped for. She's also incredibly efficient in her turnaround time from photo session to receiving the edited photos.”

-Lauren Theilen

“I am so grateful for the care she took when photographing the birth of our baby. Her calm demeanor was perfect in the delivery room. She was able to capture moments that are so priceless for me.”

- Ashby Guerrero

“We loved having Maddie photograph the moments after our daughter's birth. She has a calming presence that allows us to fully enjoy being with our babe without worrying about trying to capture those moments ourselves. She is very respectful, discrete, and warm, in a way that enhances your ability to be fully in the moment. She captures with her heart.”

-Stephanie Hawkes

“Maddie was amazing during my first time home water birth. She was quiet and peaceful and allowed the energy of my birthing space to flow uninterrupted. She captured one of the biggest moments of my life. She was not afraid to shoot anything. We had a beautiful water birth and then ended up calling the ambulance because baby needed oxygen and she stayed calm and focused throughout the whole thing. I’m so grateful I chose her. The photos and video are priceless. Thank you Maddie.”

-Danielle Bayless

“Madeline artistically captured photography and film at three of my clients home births now. As a midwife, I experienced her incredibly appropriate in her ability to move about the space without being a disruption. I have witnessed her cool and collected under pressure of a clinically emergent developing situation. Her finished product is incredibly creative and artistic. My clients have loved and appreciated her work and her presence at their home births. I enjoy collaborating with her on projects and hope to do more! Five out of Five stars!”

- Heather Whitley, Sego Lily Midwifery

“I would describe Maddie’s photography as Raw, Nostalgic, and just Beautiful. Every time I look at the art she captured I get real teary eyed because I forget how painful and relieving the whole experience was and the pictures and video remind me of how strong and brave I was and that anyone who has given birth is. I had forgotten she was there most of the time and she really caught moments I would have never known or remembered.”

- Enory Martinez

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