Mads was the absolutely perfect photographer and person to hire for our wedding photos. We were lucky enough to have her, and her husband Brian shoot our wedding. They are both wonderfully kind, thoughtful and perceptive. Mads gave clear direction and made us feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. She gave great suggestions for the flow of the day and listened intently to our vision. We had no idea how much time we would spend with our photographers at our wedding, and we were so thankful to truly enjoy Mads and Brian's company as if they were old friends. On top of all that, our photos are phenomenal and capture the candid moments of the day, the emotions, the feeling in the environment, the joy and love. The posed pictures feel authentic, the lighting and details are perfect. Choosing Mads as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
BRIDGET + TODD
My husband and I were married over the summer and I could write an essay on the ways in which Madeline was such a fantastic photographer and person to work with. Like many, we had to postpone our wedding and navigate through a lot of uncertainty and change. Madeline became our ROCK throughout this process - she was our photographer but she was also the first person we called for advice. She truly wants the best for her couples and it shows. AND Her photography is unparalleled!! We had a *dreamy* snowy engagement session on Mt Hood and a farm wedding reception on Sauvie Island. We knew she was amazing when we hired her and boy did she deliver! I am obsessed with our wedding photos. Brian was our second shooter and I am also thankful for those extra little moments he captured. Madeline brings such incredible energy to her work and makes you feel amazing when she's capturing your day. It's like you're hanging out with your best friend who you haven't seen in years. I simply cannot recommend Madeline enough!
BRIANNA + CALVIN
Hiring Madeline Rose Photography to document our elopement in the woods was hands down the best decision we made while planning! Mads was incredibly kind, warm, and full of life from our very first discovery phone call; talking with her felt so easy. Her and her husband, Brian, took time over a beer to get to know us as clients but more importantly as humans!! Throughout our wedding day, Mads offered clear directions to set us up for great shots (with lighting, backgrounds, etc) but truly let the little moments unfold as she captured us naturally. We added the Super 8 video to our package and Brian seamlessly moved about to capture the day and we felt like we could really focus on each other. They were so intentional throughout the entire process and it felt like we had two additional friends attending instead of two strangers snapping photos. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for in a wedding photographer. With only 3 guests at our elopement, it felt really important that we meshed well with our photographers and wow, Mads and Brian exceeded my expectations 10 times over!
I am blown away by our final gallery and wedding video and quite honestly, can’t take my eyes off them! Everything from the smallest details to the biggest moments were documented so beautifully. I could not recommend Madeline Rose Photography enough!
JENNA + ISSAC
Mads is THE MOST INCREDIBLE photographer EVER!! I don’t think I have words to capture how amazing her and her husband Brian are - she went above and beyond at our wedding and engagement session to give us the experience and photos of our dreams!! She has the most positive, exuberant personality that makes you feel like her best friend in a matter of minutes, which made me and my husband feel so comfortable with her right from the start. When we had our engagement photos, we left feeling like we were hanging out with a friend in the forest and were mind blown when we saw our photos - she just captured who we were so beautifully and candidly! And she just knows the PNW so well and how to best capture it. When it came to our wedding, she was SO efficient and we got pretty much all our photos done before the ceremony, so we actually got to enjoy our entire cocktail hour and reception, which I feel is rare for a wedding! And the results were ABSOLUTELY incredible. She had done so much research on our venue and even down to when the sun was setting/how the lightening would be so our shots were incredible!! The level of attention to detail, care, and expertise from the two of them is impressive. Not only were they our photographers, but helped me with fixing my makeup, fixing a broken bustle, helped guide us with signing our marriage license, and worked to make our day run smoothly. I can’t recommend her enough!!!
AVERY + LUKE
We were lucky enough to have Mads shoot our intimate elopement on Mt. Hood in the fall of 2021 and it was the most magical experience. From the moment we met Mads via Zoom (we’re from Minnesota!) we knew we made the right choice. She listened to our hopes and dreams for our elopement and found the perfect spots that made for amazing photos and the most memorable day. It was just what we wanted! Moody, dramatic, woodsy, romantic, and highlighting the beauty of Oregon. She made the entire process from the very first moment so easy, comfortable and effortless and we couldn’t recommend her more. It felt like working with an old friend and like we’d known her for years! The day of our elopement Mads was professional and warm and made everything comfortable and fun. When you’re making a huge life commitment it’s exciting and emotional and it was important that we were able to feel comfortable being vulnerable with our photographer since it would just be the *three* of us at our elopement! Mads had recommendations for everything from cozy AirBnB’s to stay that were so cute, to fantastic outdoor locations that fit our vibes, to the best bar for us to end the night with burgers and Old Fashioneds (our favorite cocktail!). Thank you Mads, from the bottom of our hearts. We look back on our experience and photos with such love and gratitude and would do it all again and again and again if we could!! Much love to you, Annie and Patrick
ANNIE + PATRICK
Hiring Mads was the best and first decision we made for our wedding. She instantly feels like a friend and I love that she is also is down to help with some of the planning stuff - whether that’s suggesting spots, airbnbs, etc. She even made the possibility of getting film happen which I was not expecting would be possible! And day of - she truly just felt like one of our guests because her and Brian were such a joy to be around! Im also so picky when it comes to photos of myself and she managed to make me feel so beautiful and really captured our energy that day. I could not have had a better experience with a photographer and I will treasure her photos for the rest of my life.
LYNDSEY + CASSIDY
HIRE HER IMMEDIATELY!!!! Our wedding was almost two months ago and our guests STILL can’t stop talking about how stunning the photography turned out. Hiring mads will forever be one of the best investments we’ve ever made. Mads perfectly captured the raw emotion and pure joy that surrounded our wedding day. This girl was my rock and I can’t even begin to express our gratitude for her. Mads and her darling Fiancé and second shooter, Brian, made us feel so comfortable throughout this entire experience. We felt like we were working with someone we’ve known for years. Mads is thorough, caring, detailed, and truly the most joyful photographer out there; not to mention ridiculously talented!!! So if you’re looking for a photographer who genuinely cares about you, makes you laugh, and captures the most beautiful photographs you have ever seen - then Mads is your girl!! Everything about working with mads was seamless from start to finish. From communication and suggestions; to timelines, sneak peaks and most importantly everything day of; mads handled everything with love, grace and professionalism. We couldn’t have been in better hands.
SARAH + CHRIS
Madeline truly deserves all 5 stars! Her and her partner Brian made our day as special as we could have asked for. We had a relatively small guest list (due to Covid and the fact that my wife's family lives in a different country), so the photography was all that more important. We wanted to ensure that all the moments of the day were captured, not only for our own future reminiscing, but also so that we could share them with those who would not be in attendance that day. Wow, did Madeline deliver! The end result was better than we could have asked for, and our venue even reached out to her to use her work as feature photos for their website and social media. Possibly more important was our experience on the actual wedding day. Madeline and Brian were fun, go with the flow, engaging, and knew how to keep the flow of the evening going through things like family photos and downtime between the ceremony and reception. We feel like we found true friends, and have tentative plans for dinner VERY soon:) (Mads - seriously, let's put something on the calendar). Hire Madeline for your wedding and we guarantee you will not be disappointed.
FERNANDA + OLIVER
Taking our engagement photos with Madeline was everything I hoped it would be and more! She made my fiancé and I feel so comfortable during the engagement shoot we forgot we weren't just hanging out at times! We found ourselves laughing, at ease, and truly present in the moment throughout our entire shoot. The photos ultimately turned out stunning and we got tons of complements. Absolutely would recommend Madeline!
ANNA + JERICHO
Madeline was absolutely integral to making out wedding day perfect. We initially reached out to Madeline because her photos were beautiful and her artistic style matched what we envisioned, but we had no idea the value that she would bring. In our first conversation, we expressed concern that we hadn’t yet found the perfect location for an intimate ceremony. Madeline recommend a few spots, one of which turned out to be exactly what we were looking for, and we had the ceremony there a few months later. In the months leading up to the wedding, Madeline was so good about touching base with us about anything we might need. She recommend an amazing local florist, and gave a us a discounted rate on a second shooter (her now fiancé, Brian) which turned out to be the best decision. Many of our favorite moments throughout the day were captured from two perspectives, something that we hadn’t thought to ask for at the outset. Madeline coordinated with our videographer in advance, to ensure that the logistics of the day went smoothly. During the day, Madeline ensured that we didn’t have to think about anything except each other. She was prepared, focused, energetic, and kind. She captured every moment, and efficiently managed all of our requested family portraits. Thanks to Madeline’s expertise, attention to detail, and love for her work, everything went perfectly, and our wedding photos are deeply treasured.
MIRIAM + ELI
Mads is the sweetest gem! My fiancé and I were visiting from out of state when he suggested we take our engagement photos during our trip. We were sooo nervous to be in front of the camera, even practiced posing the night before LOL! Prior to meeting her in-person, her communication was timely and informative, and you could hear her smiles through the screen! When we did meet her, she was the sweetest! She made us feel so comfortable, and it truly felt like we were hanging out with a friend. She guided throughout the whole thing, and it was super helpful! Not only is her personality amazing, but her gift of photography is indescribable! She is incredible at what she does and I'm so so thankful that she shared her gift with us. THANK YOU MADS!!
ASHLEY + DAVID
Mads is incredibly talented at her craft and brings her big heart into everything she does. We couldn’t be happier with the gorgeous photos and sweet memories of our epic trip together. She and her partner Brian took photos that feel like instant family heirlooms…She was always inclusive of everyone’s ideas and abilities, and really generous with her time. She brilliantly scouted spots once we were there across the whole park, including our ceremony location of Lower Yosemite Falls, which meant we could keep it a surprise for ourselves for the big day…On our wedding day we did a sunrise shoot capturing jaw dropping photos as Mads directed us thoughtfully so that we had fun and stayed warm despite cold temps. For our ceremony, Mads and Brian set up our crew of 14 people as an intimate huddle next to the huge waterfall which felt romantic, natural, and immensely meaningful…Mads gave us a sneak peek set of photos on the wedding day which was such a delight to everyone. Every photo is a show stopper! We loved how they captured instant photos and gave them to us throughout the weekend…I loved how everything felt like an adventurous elopement that was unique to us...We had never done a professional photoshoot before the trip and we loved how effortless she makes it all feel…Our elopement was a rush of emotions and we feel so much gratitude to Mads for helping us feel present.
ABBY+ TODD
Madeline and Brian are truly the BEST people to work with and the most talented photographers. My husband Abdul and I came to Madeline for an engagement shoot and instantly knew she was the perfect person to capture our wedding day. She makes you feel so comfortable and confident (which was important for my husband and I…we are NOT the greatest models!), she goes the extra mile to ensure every detail is perfect, and most importantly- she makes your special day a whole lot more fun just by being there! I cannot recommend Madeline enough. I am forever grateful to have had someone as talented as her capture the memories I will cherish for a lifetime.
LAUREN + ABDUL
Mads was more than we could have ever asked for! We feel so lucky to have come across her work. Mads helped us put together a package to include engagement photos, boudoir shots, and a full wedding day! She made herself known at the wedding and got people where they needed to be. We ended up way ahead of schedule and got all of the shots that we wanted. We even received sneak peeks the very next day! Her work is beautiful and timeless. We recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer!nce.
ASHLEY + ANDREW
TL;DR: having Mads photograph you and your partner genuinely makes you fall more in love. Mads captured our proposal, and it was an experience I will never forget. Her team helped my fiancé plan, set up a whole experience for us, and captured the proposal and the sweet moments post-proposal beautifully. She adds so much to the experience, while keeping the spotlight 100% on your love, and helps everyone feel comfortable and look good in front of the camera. It felt like my fiancé and I were just together, enjoying being in love, and she happened to be there with a camera, vs the pressure of getting photos. Can’t recommend Mads enough.
ELISE + ANDREW
Words cannot describe how in love we our with our wedding photos that Madeline took! She captured every detail of our wedding with the most beautiful photos imaginable. She's such an amazing photographer that makes the day go by smoothly and with ease. Each photograph we received back had clarity, uniqueness and beauty. We'll be looking and smiling at our wedding photos until we're old and gray, and we have Madeleine to thank for them.
KATHRYN + ALEXANDR
Madeline photographed my elopement this past summer and she was a complete dream to work with. I wanted to hire her because of her familiarity with the area where we were getting married (Mt. Hood), …what really sealed the deal was her personality. Madeline is funny, friendly, and warm. She made us both feel really comfortable with being photographed — something both of us were pretty wary of/not exactly looking forward to. I felt like she really listened to me when we spoke on the phone and took the time to get to know us, and as a result she never asked us to do anything that would make us uncomfortable or not feel "like us". I've seen many photos that she's taken of other couples (because I love her Instagram feed) that are super different from ours in ways that, I think, show her respect for the fact that how you want your partnership portrayed in images is ultimately a really personal thing. Madeline was also super helpful in working out the timeline of the day, went with the flow when things went sideways, and could seriously have a side hustle as a pet photographer if she ever wanted to (she captured some really adorable expressions from our dog—even when he was burnt out from a long day of excitement). And the aesthetics of everything she does…are so lovely, thoughtful, and artistic. Bottomline: We lucked out with Mads and highly recommend her!
SARAH + JAE
My partner and I loved working with Madeline and Brian during our wedding event. We requested mostly photos of our guests enjoying themselves and candid shots of them interacting and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome of our final photos. The direction provided by Madeline helped to create a comfortable and fun experience while our photos were being taken and it almost felt as if she was a long time friend. She even helped direct guests at dinner time to when food was ready. They went above and beyond the call of duty and was one of the best decisions during our wedding planning.
ALEX + CASEY
Edit: We also just had Madeline take our wedding photos and they turned out INCREDIBLE. Her second shooter and partner in crime Brian is also amazing and was able to hang out with the guys while they were getting ready and take those photos. Madeline even helped me with a couple of hair malfunctions and picked bugs off my dress. So you can say they’re way more than just photographers - They’re incredible people! Madeline is absolutely amazing! I came across her Instagram when I was looking for a PNW photographer to do my boyfriend and my 1 year dating anniversary photos. What stood out to me about her photos was how natural all of her photos are! Some photographers seem to line everyone up, tell them to smile and snap a photo. With Madeline’s photos you feel like you’re there, in the moment with the couple. Her moody editing with “pops” of rust and rich tones is literally a PNW dream. THEN I met her in person - INSTANT warmth! She made us feel so comfortable and honestly it was such a bonding experience for my boyfriend and I because she was having us hold each other and make each other laugh naturally, so the photos didn’t look forced. Since then, we’ve gotten engaged and instantly Madeline popped into my head for our wedding photos. For my big life moments, I wouldn’t even think of having anyone else capture them! You need to experience her work! Because it IS an experience in and of itself.
STEPHANIE + NATHAN
Mads is THE photographer you want on your wedding day for so many reasons. First of all, Mads has the energy and positivity you want around you at all times. Second, she has wonderful time management and timeline skills to keep you organized leading up to your wedding and day of. Third, her photograph is so lovely, moody, and authentic. She manages to capture all the feelings, special moments and personalities perfectly. Finally, it was 106° F on our wedding day and she was an absolute champ! Love her and would recommend her to anyone and everyone!
SAMI + THOMAS
Mads is great to work with! She’s profesional, fun, caring and committed to bringing you the best photos of your big day. My husband and I love the beautiful photos she created for our engagement as well as our wedding day. We had a small intimate wedding and she captured just how special that day was for us. I can’t recommend her enough!
KRISTINE + DAN
My husband and I met Madeline two years ago at a brewery on the Oregon Coast and instantly hit it off. Since then I’ve been a fan of her work and I was so excited when she said yes to shooting our Maternity Photos! Despite the crazy windy weather we had, she was able to capture the most perfect photos that we’ll cherish forever. Plus she makes the whole process fun and relaxed. 10/10 would recommend!
CLAIRE + MICHAEL
Mads is a true gem and was instrumental in making our big day the best day ever! From our initial phone call, I could just tell she was someone special. We had both our engagement and wedding photos done with her and double bonus, she will shoot our reception next year! In both of our experiences, having our photos taken was really effortless. Mads makes it so fun and enjoyable, you just feel like you’re laughing and hanging out with a friend. She was so helpful in planning and timeline details, we really value her opinion and experience. Her editing timelines are honestly mind boggling, especially with everything 2020 has thrown at us. We had sneak peeks within days and our full gallery in just a few short weeks. 10000000000+/10 would recommend Mads if you are in search of a photographer. We will forever share our love of T Swift and spicy margs!
AMALIE + CONNER
Mads is a dream to work with. My husband and I are not much for photos and we let Mads know that from the get go letting her know we would need a lot of direction and we got just that! Mads brought an incredible fun energy to our wedding and was so great at communicating. We had a very fast paced day with little time to get all of the shots I wanted and we only missed a few- thats hard work! We can't thank Mads enough for such beautiful photos and she got them to us so quickly-- she even texted me a few specific photos I asked for early so I could do a special something for my new husband as a valentines surprise- so above and beyond incredible! Thank you Mads- we can't wait to see you again for my sisters wedding :)
MONICA + MATT
Madeline is one of the most incredible people I have ever met! She knows how to make the day so much fun! There is never a time where she makes you feel uncomfortable or awkward trying to smile or make you position yourselves awkwardly. Very candid photos that you will absolutely love! Madeline took both my bachelorette party photos and engagement photos and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! I highly recommend her for any photo opportunities you have!
madeline + gavin
Wow! Madeline is by far one of the best vendors we’ve worked with. She was punctual and really made the extra effort to make me and my fiancé comfortable. She was great at hyping us up and knows great scenic areas for great photos. Would definitely recommend her to my friends and family. Thanks Madeline!
regina + simran
I’ll start off with saying Madeline is the best. PERIOD! We were traveling to Oregon for a family trip, and decided we wanted to fly out a few days early to have a small vacation just my husband and I because we didn’t get to have a honeymoon or big wedding because of COVID. I found Madeline on instagram and new immediately her style was what I was picturing for a cute photoshoot with me and my hubby, and BOY DID SHE DELIVER!!! Not only was she an absolute joy to be around (living sunshine), she made us feel so comfortable and we felt like we had known her for years?!? She sent us so many sneaks the next day and her turn around time (despite how busy she is) was perfect. If you’re looking for the perfect wedding photographer, look no further and do not hesitate because MADS IS YOUR GIRL!!! I will be calling her the moment my husband and I venture back to the PNW!! :)
MADISON + ALEX
I found Madeline through social media and once I saw her page, I really didn't look for any other wedding photographer. While we got acquainted over the phone she said "So your vision is to bring the forest indoors for your wedding" YES. I barely had to explain it. Our wedding isn't until Jan 2022, but our engagement photos were a month or so ago and could not have turned out better. A romantic, moody but fun vibe that she perfectly captured at Oregon Coast, and went so far as to take a 4 mile hike with us and spend a little extra time to get the location we wanted. She was amazing at capturing our bernadoodle pup for photos too. Madeline is the person you want behind the camera for that true "Oregonian/PNW vibe" with an awesome personality to boot
LINDSEY + DREW
Mads was a dream at every step of the process. She photographed our engagement session on the Oregon Coast. Even though we got drenched with rain, she brought so much life and laughter out of us, that not only do I love our images, but I love the memories from that day. She is the kind of person you want to take home and just keep forever. Her joy is contagious and her art is unreal. Love her!
TAYLOR + CHRIS
“Madeline is such a joy to work with. She wants to make sure your photos are personal, and is very responsive to emails. She is a true professional. She helped me take countless family photos at my 300+ person wedding and sent us the most BEAUTIFUL sneak peeks in record time. On this special day in your life, my best advice is to hire the best photographer you can possibly afford, and Madeline is truly it. She did a great job making young kids smile, and the results are wonderful. Every single person who attended the wedding commented about how professional she and the second shooter were. We are so grateful!”
NiSHAT + QUAZI
We loved every single one of our engagement & wedding photos. Mads captured the day perfectly and it is so fun to relive these memories. We will cherish these photos and cannot wait to create albums for our families to enjoy as well. What a perfect day it was - and Mads was such a huge part of it. All of my friends and family were so impressed by her and loved the vibe she brought with her. Mads made everyone feel comfortable, beautiful, and relaxed. The joy radiating out of our photos is amazing. I am so happy with how they all came out. She made it such an easy day and helped us all stay on schedule while also staying stress free. She is truly so talented. She has a gift and I'm eternally grateful that she shared it with us. We have so much to be thankful for this holiday season and I cannot thank Mads enough for giving us tangible memories of the best day of our lives!!
coryn + joseph
Where do I begin? Madeline Rose, lovingly known as "Mads", is so much more than a wedding photographer. Mads came into our lives to capture our story, and truly became our friend. She makes the process effortless, and FUN. I've never met a more exuberant, energetic, and warm person, and the qualities that make her unique are the reason you need her for your day. She will hold your hand, wipe your tears, listen to your vision, wear your veil, organize your crazy family, bask in your love, and when you see yourself and your love through her lens...it is a breathless moment. We loved her taste in music, her stylistic earthy tones, and her easy going personality...so much so that Mads stayed with us after our engagement shoot! How many people can say that their wedding vendor feels like a close friend? She is authentic and real, the list goes on. I hope she can capture our future children one day. Until then, I will enjoy watching her career take flight. She is one amazing human
KATIE + KEVIN
f you are reading this, stop what you're doing and book Mads now! Mads has photographed 3 of the major milestones in our life: engagement, wedding, and a family session with our newborn baby Maeve. We are so pleased with the experience and the photos are INCREDIBLE. We love her style of photography. We are not the most comfortable in front of the camera but she manages to make the experience relaxed and fun and to make us look like naturals. She most recently captured beautiful photos of our 3 month old who easily goes from happy to fussy within seconds. Mads is great with kids. Even though she now lives across the coast from us, we love her so much we think we will fly to Oregon just to have her work with us. I can't imagine anyone else photographing our family. You won't be disappointed!
LISA + RYAN
Simply the best! My wife and I were married on the hottest day of the year (actual record- breaking temps), but this did not stop us from having the most amazing day of our lives. Madeline Rose, aka Mads was simply the best photographer we could ever ask for. It has been 7 months since our wedding and we are still raving about the photography experience. Even our guests are constantly mentioning how awesome she was! Mads took complete control from start to finish, to make sure that the only thing we had to worry about was having fun. She has so much passion for what she does, and it shows. Our photos came our perfect and we are still getting compliments. We also had Mads take our engagement photos. I am not the most photogenic person, but she made us feel so comfortable. We had so much fun and so many laughs during the engagement session! Even though we just met, it felt like we have been friends for years. I highly recommend anyone to book the engagement session, as a chance to get to know her before the wedding. If you are trying to make a decision for your wedding photographer, go with Mads. I can not even describe in words how happy you will be!
sarah + justin
No words will ever show how much my family and I love this woman! :) Mads was the absolute best photographer. I live in Texas and was planning my wedding in Boston. Mads made the entire booking process SO easy and even face-timed me to to meet (So sweet!). She even gave us an extra hour of shooting since I had a Texas engagement photographer (by the way we ended up having her there ALL night and added extra hours because she is amazing). She made me feel SO beautiful and SO comfortable all day - she got along with the entire wedding party - joking, laughing, and just having a great time - you can see it in the pictures how much fun we were having. My family and friends LOVED her and we were happy she stayed for the party which she captured effortlessly - jumping right in on the dance floor and connecting with all my guests. She captured ALL the details I asked her to so beautifully and then some + an awesome sparkler exit I insisted on - she rallied the troops and made it happen! On the flight to our honeymoon 2 days later we had a full preview (I cried) and shortly after our full album - such a quick turn around. Her tones and pictures are perfect - she truly captured the rustic elegance vibe of the entire day/wedding. Make sure you do a champagne spray with your girls (my favorite) and first look with your man - she will capture it beautifully! :) HIGHLY recommend if you can snag her!!
TAYLOR + RYAN
“I came across Madeline on Instagram (oh, the beauty of social media!), before honeymooning in Oregon, and instantly fell in love with her photography. Her moody style is full of life and emotion - similar to her! We met her at the Columbia River Gorge outside of Portland, and instantly she made my husband and I so comfortable, and we felt like we were just hiking with a friend. She made us feel like ourselves, and our photos exude us as a couple, not awkward poses or things we wouldn’t do in our everyday lives. I am so thankful for crazy little Instagram leading me to Madeline, because now we have photos to remember one of our favorite memories. If you’re looking for someone who’s going to capture you as a couple, she is 110% your gal...and she’s hilarious and fun to be around (always a plus!).”
NICOLETTE + JOSEPH
From the start of finding Mads until the very end of our wedding, our family and friends had nothing but praise of her artwork and personality. After we Facetimed with Mads before officially booking with her, my parents could tell in our tone of voice how impressed we were, and pretty much said no matter the cost we HAD to choose her to capture our special day. Let me tell you- the investment was and is WELL worth every penny. First, we had received comments of our engagement photos such as, “these are THE BEST engagements photos I have EVER seen!”. Then on our wedding day with the help of a second shooter Ali, every guest was extremely impressed with the dedication to capturing every special, hilarious and romantic moment. We are talking like jumping to the floor to get the best angle, sprinting across a room when a precious moment is spotted kind of dedication. She will make sure you get every photo you ever dreamed of and create new ones you never knew you needed. You will laugh with her the whole way through and she will help any one of your family members or friends feel comfortable in front of the camera. The amount of time with her and edited photos you receive alone is insanely valuable, let alone the fact that the photos are something worth passing down to future generations. So beyond thankful! -Nicole & Tyler Ryan
NICOLE + TYLER
Flash forward to the wedding day and she was even more amazing. Her and Ali kept everything calm, cool, and on schedule. They chased away rando's from our ceremony space and kept overanxious family from swarming us during photos. The speed and efficiency with which they worked through our formal family photos to get us to cocktail hour on time was CLUTCH. We both have huge families and so many of my family members told me how great it was to not have to wait around for hours for photos. We woke up the next morning to a text with two incredible preview photos from Mads--we were literally screaming at how amazing they were. I cannot wait to see the full gallery! Hiring Madeline to preserve the memory of our wedding day was one of the best decisions we made. Seriously, make the investment in Mads, she will NOT let you down
LAUREN + ROB
Beyond the photos she provides Mads is also a true joy to be around. My biggest piece of advice to couple planning their wedding is to make sure all of your vendors are not only good at what they do but they have an energy you want around you on your big day. Mads is an absolute light, there’s no other way to describe it. She is genuinely kind, funny, easygoing and at the same totally capable of taking charge when schedules shift or the unexpected happens. She is easy to trust and will make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. I can’t say enough about her. I had never met her before we sought her out as our photographer, but by the wedding day both my husband and I felt she was another friend we were so happy to share our day with. She gave us such a beautiful gift though her photography and I can’t thank her enough. If you’re lucky enough to have an opportunity to work with her, take it. You will love her work, and you will love her too!
ALEXA + NATE
Mads is such an amazing photographer I can't recommend her enough. Our engagement shoot was so fun and the photos came out beautiful. She made something that might otherwise be awkward into a great experience. On the day of the wedding she and her second shooter Ali were both so nice and helpful and they took such amazing photos. Her style is so earthy and candid which was perfect for us. They had everything so well thought out it took a lot of the stress off us. We had so much fun with her. 10/10 would recommend
RACHEL + RYAN
“Madeline is one of the most endearing individuals I've had the pleasure of meeting. My fiancé, Hannah, spent months talking to and getting to know Madeline before we actually got to meet her in person. She shot a mutual friend's engagement and we knew from the moment we saw their photographs that Madeline would be the one to do our engagement shoot. Meeting Madeline in person immediately put my mind at ease. She exudes positivity and her friendliness made working with her a true delight. Her professionalism and eye for beauty are what set her apart from other photographers we've looked at. When going through her images online, I could tell that the couples she shot truly enjoyed the encounter, and being able to experience that for myself was a pleasure. I usually hate being in front of a camera, but Mads made me feel very comfortable without effort. The images she delivered are outstanding, and they truly capture the love that Hannah and I have spent the last nine years creating together. Mads is a wonderful soul, and you can tell she has a true love for her profession. I cannot recommend Madeline enough to anyone considering having their photos taken professionally! Thank you so much, Mads, for helping create a beautiful collection of memories for us. <3”
HANNAH + JUSTIN
“Madeline is a GEM! She will be a complete asset for your wedding. She probably the most important part to your big day (second to your bride/groom of course). Not only do you KNOW, with the most confidence, that you're going to have the most beautiful pictures captured from the biggest day of your life when working with her, but the experience you get from working with her is unmatched.…she makes you feel so special and at ease the entire time. Not only is she just a joy to be around, but she does an amazing job of organizing all the details leading up to your wedding.She went above and beyond by gathering beautiful fall leaves on her own time, to bring to my wedding in order to get the perfect picture! I mean, come on! …The entire service that she provides, even down to the little details when she delivers your photos to you is one of a kind. She literally doesn't miss a beat. And have I mentioned how talented she is?!”
AUSTYN + MATT
She is so easy to connect with, so on top of her shit, and an extraordinarily talented photographer as anyone who has checked out her Instagram can attest. We had an awesome engagement session with her, where she was 100 percent game for kayaking(!) while photographing us. As we got closer to the wedding, she was such a reassuring presence, un-phased by any non-traditional choice (or even encouraging of it!) and calming about any anticipated family/friend drama. Our wedding day was so perfect, and it was in large part thanks to Mads! She made us feel like everything was under control all the way through - she even gave my dad great toast-giving advice, which he took! Friends and family at the wedding - and since - have told us how much they loved interacting with her. We didn’t have to do any awkward “romantic” poses together, we were just able to genuinely be ourselves and that is what is captured in her photos. I’m so grateful that we chose her to be our photographer!
EMMA-JEAN + ANDREW
“Mads has a way of making sure that the personality of you and your new spouse shine through every pose and that your relationship is featured in every photo…There are so many genuinely beautiful photos that we will never even be able to use them all! I am still in love with her woodsy and moody Pacific Northwest inspired style, it's exactly what we wanted out of our gallery….As someone who has experience in working with some extremely talented and experienced wedding industry professionals, I can honestly say that Mads is more than you could ever ask for in a wedding photographer. If you want someone who will embrace and support you at every turn, you simply can't go wrong with Madeline Rose Photography.”
Chynna + john
“When we were looking for a wedding photographer, my now-husband and I were really excited about having beautiful photos, but were also pretty nervous because we aren’t exactly comfortable in front of a camera. Like, at all. Enter Mads! She’s upbeat, energetic, and is fantastic at posing you in a way that doesn’t look/feel like posing. We wanted to have a simple wedding with photos that really felt like us (no bridal party, getting ready at home, no formal dances, etc). Some vendors kind of made us feel like that wasn’t “enough” but Mads was always enthusiastic about our plan and was encouraging every step of the way. She’s organized, kind, fun, and captures gorgeous images while making you feel confident. When you choose Mads you’ll have a genuine, caring photographer, absolutely no photo-related stress, and more amazing photos than you can even print. We loved her, our guests totally loved her, and honestly I just wish we could go back to the beginning and do it all over again with her!”
THERESA + KYLE
“Mads was amazing to work with and I would recommend her to anyone! By some miracle, she was available to shoot our last minute City Hall elopement on a Monday in December. I called her just a few days before the wedding and by the time Monday rolled around, I felt like we’d known each other for a long time. She made me and my camera shy husband feel so comfortable and special on our big day. She truly went above and beyond—even with such short notice, she planned the perfect photo shoot around the city with no detail spared. And best of all, the pictures turned out AMAZING!!!! I could go on and on about Mads. She is the best and we are so lucky that she was part of our day.”
EMILY + KARL
“All brides know the stress that comes with wedding planning. You spend hours researching vendors, setting up phone calls, only to be left with a “meh” feeling. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been on the phone with a potential vendor where the vibe was off or it was too much of a sales pitch. Thank you, Next. In comes my saving grace and her name is MADS. I took notice of her work on Instagram and knew I had to connect with her. My fiancé also gave the stamp of approval after seeing her work (Brides- Isn’t it rare when you actually agree on anything wedding related? It was a good sign!) We set up a FaceTime and immediately got a sense of someone who was genuine, easygoing, and kind. When we got off the phone with her, my fiancé said to me, “Now if only we can find the rest of our vendors to be like Mads.” It was the easiest decision we made in hiring Mads as our photographer. Since we are getting married in California, we wanted to take our engagement photos in Boston (my fiancé’s hometown). I did want to note that we reached out to her fairly last minute. She was working in New York but worked with our schedule to make it happen while we were in town! We couldn’t be happier with our photos. As two people who have never done any type of photoshoot before, we felt very comfortable with Mads right away. It really felt like a group of friends hanging and exploring Boston for the day. We joked around that we needed to be on the same coast so we could do this all the time. I'm excited to hear that she is moving to Oregon and I can’t wait for west coast brides to see her talent! Bottom line folks, Mads is as real as it gets and her photos are real. And to Mads, if there is a way you can somehow cater, DJ, coordinate, do my hair and make-up, I’d love to hire you for it all because you were that amazing to work with.”
GRACE + KEVIN
“Madeline was a joy to work with. From our first emails her communication was beyond helpful, and really held our hand through the whole process from beginning to end (what should I wear for our engagement shoot? what should he wear? where do we go?). We had no idea what it would be like spending time in front of the camera that first day - and it was beyond fun (and romantic!). Mads diffused all awkwardness (including awkward faces and awkward limbs) and guided us on an incredible journey resulting in photos we will cherish forever. And that was all even before our wedding!
On the day of the wedding, Mads was prompt as always, and was a really nice positive & calm presence to have around (things can get tense on the big day!). Especially in our small wedding, she was an integral part of the day. All day I knew I never had to worry about photos - Mads was on it. And the results - WOW. She absolutely nailed it. They are beautiful. She brings out the stunning natural beauty in every one of her subjects, we were awed, and still feel so lucky that we were able to have Mads as our photographer. She is a true master of her craft - just look at her photos and you know. I know that one day I'll be able to say "and we got to have Mads way back then!". I still look at our engagement and wedding photos every day, and I cherish them with all my heart. Thank you Mads for lending us your invaluable gifts.”
KELLY + JAMES
“Honestly, if you're looking at any photographer other than Mads, you are doing it wrong. Not only is she a consummate professional that will take charge, ensure a smooth event, and provide you with the highest quality results, she's a great all-around person. She made herself available at any time prior to assist with decorations, food, colors, or anything we needed advice on. She knows the wedding industry inside and out and understands exactly what it takes to make a wedding/event go smoothly. The quality of her photos speaks for themselves, and we could not be happier with the results.”
SHANNON + ADAM
“The shoot itself was an absolute blast; we had such a fun time just hanging out with her and she made us feel so comfortable and natural (during what can be an awkward activity), and this really manifested itself in the resulting photo collection. She's so passionate about what she does, and you can tell that her work brings her so much joy. Madeline's turnaround time was super efficient as well; we only had to wait for about 2 weeks until we got our photos back, and she provided a few sneak peak shots the very next day which got us super hyped to see the rest! She has such a great eye, her editing is perfection, and she made us feel so beautiful--truly priceless!”
Alyssa + josh