Hi, I’m Maddie!
Hello hello! I’m the one behind the camera, and likely the one hyping you up before you even know you need it. I’m so happy you’re here.
Photography, for me, has never been about perfect poses or picture-perfect moments. It’s about how it felt to be there. The in-between glances, the way someone reaches for your hand without thinking, the quiet kind of love that doesn’t need direction. Providing proof you were here on this earth.
Over the years, I’ve learned that the best photos don’t come from knowing what to do, they come from feeling comfortable enough to just be. That’s where I come in. My approach is calm, intuitive, and gently guided when needed, but always rooted in creating space for you to show up as yourself. No pressure.
You can expect a session that feels easy. A little bit of movement, a lot of laughter, and moments that unfold naturally. I’ll step in when I need to, step back when I don’t, and quietly notice the things you didn’t even realize were worth remembering.
I feel incredibly lucky to do this work, to be trusted with people’s stories in such an honest, personal way.
And Honey & Oak?
That part is home.
Named after my husband, Mathew (my “Honey”), and our sweet pup Oakley who recently passed, it’s a reflection of the life that shaped me — the one that taught me to pay attention to the small, meaningful moments. The kind I now get to preserve for you.
A few things about me:
I love deeply. My people, my animals, the kind of connections that feel like home.
You’ll usually find me with a coffee or tea in hand, dreaming about Scotland or getting lost in a good fantasy book.
I find myself again in movement, on quiet trails, teaching or doing yoga, dancing in the kitchen while something’s baking.
Meet Mathew
The calm to my chaos and the second set of eyes you didn’t know you needed.
Mathew is not just my assistant or second shooter, he’s a huge part of what makes a wedding day feel effortless. He has this quiet, steady presence that puts people at ease, especially in those in-between moments where nerves can creep in.
While I’m floating between moments, he’s grounding the room. Making sure the groom and groomsmen feel comfortable, seen, and actually enjoy being in front of the camera.
There’s an artistry to the way he sees things. It’s not taught, it’s instinctive. The kind of eye that notices the small, meaningful details and captures them without disrupting the moment.
And honestly, getting to do this alongside my husband, my best friend, the “Honey” behind Honey & Oak, is one of the greatest gifts of all.