I'm glad you're here!
I’m Madeline, a portrait photographer based in San Jose, California. As a future bride and in the industry for more than 5 years, I know what you’re looking for.
I like to photograph in-between the lines, prompting you to be as authentic as possible while capturing the twinkle in your eye as you exchange a sweet glance with your partner, the fun and playful side of your family dynamic, or the living art that you are in your individual session!
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“Madeline did an incredible job!! She helped us feel confident and calm throughout the whole shoot but also made it fun with her custom playlist tailored to us. Before the shoot she did a great job communicating with us and finding a day that worked best for our busy schedules. I really appreciated the questionnaire she sent beforehand to help us prepare too. She got the photos to us so fast! I was amazed and impressed! And she edited the photos so beautifully. I’m so happy with our engagement photos! I find a new favorite every time I look at our gallery. I highly recommend Madeline Joan Photography to anyone looking for engagement photos or for any of your photo needs!”
- Hannah L
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“Madeline takes the time to reach out before the shoot and make you feel comfortable with the whole process of it. She suggested multiple locations to shoot at (only because I didn’t know where to go) and even went to scout out the area and time before we would shoot. She had my friend and I divide our shoot between two locations within a park. Madeline, having done all the work the day before, timed the golden hour perfectly and made the whole experience very comfortable.”
-Jamie D.
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“Absolutely loved working with Madeline Joan Photography! SO professional, super sweet & amazing at what she does. Made my family & I feel so comfortable throughout the entire session. She was also a natural with my 8 month old daughter! The photos came out so beautifully & I can’t wait to share them! Will 100% be coming back.”
-Joscelyn C.
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“I really appreciated the quick responses and openness to chat before the session. Made me feel more at ease with everything! Our girls (5 and 7) were super comfortable with Madeline which made for awesome pictures! We really appreciated the quick turnaround with our photos! I am so glad we went with Madeline for our family photos! She made the entire experience extremely easy for us which made for awesome photos! She was super responsive and open to any suggestions and ideas. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family!”
-Kim N.
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Madeline was very informative, as we are new(er) to the area, and we let her pick the location. Days before our shoot, she found a location that she felt would provide a better landscape for our photos, and was in communication the entire time. She made us at ease. Neither one of us likes to be in front of the camera, and we have a 9 month old, who can get fussy. Madeline was able to make our daughter laugh, and capture the best photos of her. The photos are remarkable! There was a quick turn around time of about a week. In that time frame, we were given preview photos, which got us even more excited to see the final album. Madeline was professional, and welcoming. She was able to capture the love and happiness of our family. This was our first time having a professional take our photos, and we will be using Madeline again for future shoots. Also, she is great with infants!”
- Justin C.
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“Madeline was absolutely amazing to work with and we felt so lucky to find her! She was very responsive and so welcoming to all my ideas, and the family list that kept growing. During the photo shoot she welcomed my whole family (four dogs and all!) and made us feel right at ease. She made the photo shoot so much fun for my two young boys and captured all the special moments and smiles. She had such great ideas and got through our large bunch of 10+ family members of every generation! It was truly incredible to see her at work and get through the list I had prepared. It really meant a lot to be able to talk to her before, and during the photo shoot with any questions or ideas. I highly recommend her for any photography shoot you need! The photos are high quality, amazing angles, creative and capture the love between everyone. Thanks again Madeline for such a special day and capturing the love of my family!”
-Michelle C.
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i am all about capturing authentic moments
As a photographer for all, I am passionate about capturing the essence of who you are at this place and time.
Whether you are starting a love story or starting a business, I am a firm believer in capturing the unique season you're in.
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