dog mom | wife | nurse | house plant fanatic | runner | ROAD TRIPPER | storyteller | nostalgiA CHASER

& your new adventure guide 

A nurse and a camera walk into a bar...

Okay, maybe not a bar. But somewhere along the way, nursing and photography became the two things that make me who I am.

My name’s Madison - but you can call me Maddie! I’m a Colorado based elopement photographer with a passion for people, the in-between moments, and making sure you feel comfortable enough to fully be yourselves. My goal is to give you a day you’ll never forget and photos that bring you right back to how it all felt - not just how it looked. 

Aside from a photographer, I'm a travel nurse, lover of good stories, road trips, mountain air, and spontaneous adventures. Somehow, I get to call all of this work... and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I’m originally from Western NY, but these days you can usually find me chasing golden light through the mountains of Colorado, exploring more out west, or road tripping somewhere new alongside my husband Isaac and our rescue pup Wilder. Obviously - with a latte in hand and my camera close by. 

Before photography became such a big part of my life, I spent years working as a nurse. I didn't expect the two careers to have so much in common, but looking back, I think nursing shaped the kind of photographer I wanted to become.

Nursing taught me how to show up for people, think on my feet, and stay calm when things don't go according to plan. It taught me to pay attention to the little things, meet people where they're at, and understand just how much it matters to feel cared for during the moments that matter most.

I think that's part of what drew me to elopements. There's something special about choosing to do things your own way, slowing down, and making space for what matters to you. I wanted to be part of creating those experiences for people - not just show up with a camera, take pretty photos, and call it a day.

Now, I get to bring what I learned as a nurse into the way I photograph and help plan elopements. Whether we're figuring out the details of a Colorado mountain adventure, adjusting when the weather has other plans, or just taking a minute to breathe and be present, I want you to know you're in good hands.

Because yes, I care about creating beautiful photographs. But I care just as much about how you feel while we're making them. I want you to feel comfortable being yourselves, soak up the experience, and walk away with photos that bring you right back to how it all felt.

At the end of the day, this has never just been about photos to me - it’s about people first, always.

Caring for people is kinda my thing.

somewhere between scrubs & sunsets

Favorite Drink /

COFFEE OR
CHAI HARD CIDER

Favorite Movie /

Napoleon Dynamite

Favorite Travel /

BANFF, CANADA

Favorite ADVENTURE /

SKYDIVING IN MOAB

Favorite HUMAN /

MY HUBBY, ISAAC

When you feel safe enough to fully be yourselves... that’s when the real moments happen. 

One of the most important parts of choosing a photographer is connection. Especially for elopements and intimate wedding days - because a lot of the time, it’s just the two of you and me out there experiencing it all together.

We’ll be hiking trails before sunrise, driving through the mountains, standing in complete silence during emotional moments, celebrating after your vows, and spending more time together than you probably will with anyone else on your wedding day. That’s why I never want this to feel transactional or overly posed.

I truly believe the best photographs come from trust, comfort, and genuine connection. When you feel safe enough to fully be yourselves, that’s when the real moments happen - the laughter, the emotion, the in-between moments, the way you naturally love each other without even thinking about it.

My goal is never just to show up and take pretty photos. It’s to create an experience where you feel seen, cared for, comfortable, and fully present in one of the biggest moments of your lives.

rooted in stories  |  drawn to adventure

What Inspires Me:

watching THE sunrise | COFFEE SHOPS | THIRFT stores | film photos | NATIONAL PARKS | JUNK JOURNALING | LIVE MUSIC | CAMPFIRES 

nostalgia
chaser

An Adventure Planned for You.
Art Created From It.

This experience is for couples who want more than just beautiful photos.

It’s for the couples craving an intentional, stress-free adventure they can fully live in while every meaningful moment is preserved along the way.

YOUR JOB: be present, soak it all in, and enjoy the ride.
MY JOB: plan the adventure & preserve how it felt.

If you’re sitting there thinking “hell yeah” - I think we’re going to get along just fine.

If you’re ready for an elopement that feels adventurous, meaningful, and completely personalized to you, I’d love to connect!

Inquire below and let’s start planning an adventure you’ll never forget.

let's 
connect

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