Authentic, Timeless & Romantic Wedding Photography
$5,000 starting price
Arizona, DC, CA & Destinations!
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Madeleine Collins
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AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Madeleine Collins Photography is a wedding photographer based between Arizona, California, and Washington D.C.
Madeleine is passionate about what she does and would love to share this passion and capture all of the special moments from your big day. She likes to focus on candid moments and preserving genuine emotion and memories, so that you can cherish them forever. She will strive to provide a fun and relaxed environment so that you can relax and enjoy spending time with your loved ones. With a background in customer service, she will offer helpful advice throughout your wedding experience, all while making you feel like a friend along the way.
Madeleine Collins Photography offers various packages to best suit your wedding style. Your timeless images will be available in full resolution digital files for your convenience. A second photographer will also be available on the day to ensure that every moment is documented. Madeleine also offers engagement and day-after sessions, so your entire wedding story is covered. She would love to get to know you and your partner better, so feel free to reach out for more information about her packages and services.
Asian-owned and Woman-owned Business
+9 years in business
Speaks Some Mandarin, some French
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Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Film Photography
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.096 reviews
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Madeleine, the photographer, receives glowing reviews from multiple individuals for her exceptional talent, professionalism, and ability to capture the essence of weddings beautifully. Reviewers praise her for making them feel comfortable and at ease, expertly organizing group shots, and delivering stunning, candid images that truly reflect the emotions of the day. Madeleine's friendly demeanor, attention to detail, and dedication to her craft shine through in her work, earning her high praise and recommendations.Review photos
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Anna C
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5.0
10/27/2024
Words truly cannot capture how much we love Madeleine. From our very first interaction, it was clear we had found someone special to document our day. Madeleine's talent and passion shone through every moment we spent with her, and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our wedding.
She expertly corralled our enormous family, ensuring everyone was in the right place at the right time, all while keeping us on schedule. In the midst of the whirlwind, she made us feel so beautiful and comfortable, even as we were being pulled in various directions. Her ability to blend professionalism with a warm, friendly demeanor kept us laughing throughout the day, easing any feelings of being overwhelmed.
The photos she captured are pure magic. Each image tells a story, beautifully preserving the joy and love of our wedding day. Madeleine’s photos exude the exact emotions we felt throughout our day and I know we will cherish them forever.
One of the hardest parts of the wedding being over is the realization that we won’t get to see Madeleine again. It feels like we gained a true friend throughout this process, and we now know exactly who to call to capture all of life's big events in the future. Thank you, Madeleine, for your incredible work and for making our day unforgettable! We love you so much!
Jess N
5.0
12/17/2024
I cannot recommend Madeleine enough! From start to finish, she captured every moment of our wedding day with incredible attention to detail and artistry. Every photo tells a story, and she managed to capture the essence of the day, the emotions, and the joy in ways we couldn't have imagined. She is professional, yet so warm and friendly, making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Not only did she manage to get every special shot we wanted, but she went above and beyond to capture beautiful candid moments that truly showcase our love. If you're looking for someone who can turn your wedding day into a timeless collection of beautiful memories, Madeleine is absolutely the photographer to choose!❤️
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Nancy P
5.0
11/09/2024
hiring Madeleine was an easy choice and we are so pleased with our experience with her. She was very easy to communicate with . Madeleine is an artist with the shutter. She incorporated our ideas and concepts and included her artistic ideas as well. We chose Madeleine because we were a fan of her color grading. Madeleine and her team were very professional on the day of the wedding and worked around us to capture our magical day.
Helen M
5.0
9/24/2024
We cannot say enough great things about Madeleine! She was incredibly responsive from the beginning, accommodating with a last minute schedule change for our engagement shoot, made us feel comfortable right off the bat, was incredibly professional with managing time and people on our wedding day, and just an all around expert at what she does. Not to mention how incredible our photos turned out! You will be so glad you booked Madeleine for any of your photography needs.
Valen Y
5.0
9/23/2024
Maddie was above and beyond anything we could've asked for as our wedding photographer. She has a gift for the craft and handled our huge wedding party like a pro. She pays attention to every little detail to get the best photos and was so skilled in finding the perfect shots throughout the weekend. We loved working with her and would suggest her to any couple across the country as she knows how to scope out any area for the best shots. Her consultation process was great, she gave us a lot of good ideas and considerations to help us make sure we got in as many good family/friend shots as possible so the whole wedding party could have nice photos to remember the weekend by as well as us.
She went above and beyond throughout the wedding night, coming back to grab her camera off the clock to get a bunch of candid photos of the dance floor and reception. Thank you Maddie for capturing our special night, we loved working with you.
Lauren L
5.0
9/10/2024
We had our wedding in August 2024, and we are so incredibly grateful and thankful to have Madeleine as our photographer! She has a gift for capturing the candid, sweet, and joyful moments that will forever bring us back to our special day. When we look through the photos, it brings happy tears to our eyes because she captured the love, happiness, and sweetest in-between moments from our special day. These are the moments and memories we will look at again and again - for years to come - and cherish forever.
Beyond the photos, it was truly a pleasure to work with Madeleine. She made us feel at ease throughout our engagement session and during our wedding day. We had full confidence that she would capture the most beautiful photos and because of that, we were able to enjoy our wedding day! Our wedding party and family had wonderful things to say about working with Madeleine as well, and said she was a joy to be around.
We are so happy that Madeleine was the one to photograph our wedding and highly recommend her with utmost confidence.
Vendor response 09/24/2024
Thank you so much for your very kind words, Lauren & Julian! I've absolutely loved getting...
to work with you both, and it was so much fun to meet your wonderful family & friends! We loved getting to witness the joy and sweet moments of your day, and are so thankful to have gotten to work with you all! Thank you again and I'm so happy for you both as you start this next incredible part of your story!
Sheila F
5.0
8/11/2024
Madeleine is wonderful to work with as well as a very talented photographer! She and her team are organized, punctual, personable, creative, thorough, artistic, and look for the best light and angles to capture each special moment. From the first phone call discussing photography styles and preferences, I felt she was the one for my daughter’s wedding.
She captured beautiful engagement photos at the wedding venue about a year before the wedding. This was a wonderful way to get better acquainted. Madeleine was patient through every outfit change and took her time adjusting props to capture the perfect image.
Her team of professionals were a dream to work with on wedding day. They had a plan in place to photograph the groom and groomsmen getting ready as well as coverage in the bridal suite, and they captured every special moment from beginning to end! They worked beautifully with other vendors even though they hadn’t met before, and were a calm presence throughout the day. The pictures were presented in a timely and very organized manner and are absolutely beautiful!
I highly recommend Madeleine Collins as a photographer. She is a delight to work with and a wonderful photographer. We hope we have the opportunity to work with her again.
Vendor response 08/12/2024
Sheila, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. I absolutely lo...
ved getting to work with you, Allyson, Daniel, and both families! Every step of the process was such a joy, and I'd love to be able to cross paths and work together again down the road. Congratulations on all of the wonderful things ahead for your family-- I'm so excited for you all!
Kelsey H
5.0
6/18/2024
Madeleine and her assistant were our photographers for our wedding and they are absolutely amazing!! They provided great directions and made everyone feel comfortable while getting photos. I usually feel awkward in front of a camera but Madeleine made the session feel very relaxed and fun. All of our photos look so natural and candid and we were literally gasping at every photo from the sneak peek pictures. We can’t wait to see the rest of them! Madeleine and her team are so down to earth and an absolute joy to work with. I would absolutely recommend them!!
Julia M
5.0
6/11/2024
Having Madeleine as our wedding photographer was absolutely fantastic! Not only is she a great photographer, but also a great human. She helped make the day go smoothly so I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. She captured every special moment with such creativity and attention to detail. The pictures came out stunning, perfectly reflecting the joy and beauty of our special day. We couldn't be happier with the results! Thank you Madeleine 🤍
Catherine M
5.0
2/26/2024
Madeleine Collins is an unbelievably talented photographer. Not only is she incredibly kind and professional, but her talent and vision is truly out of this world. Madeleine was recently the photographer for my wedding. In addition to being so easy to work with, she also shared some wedding tips and tricks, recommended vendors, and last minute photographed my rehearsal dinner! I am a huge fan of film photography and Madeleine also checked that box. She is the sweetest and is so personable , she made what I expected to be awkward engagement shoot photos into a fun and memorable experience. I also did not have a videographer and madeleines photos confirmed I made the right decision. My husband and I could not recommend her enough and are confident this is not the last time will work with her!!
Kristen S
5.0
1/27/2024
We were absolutely thrilled that we chose Madeleine to capture our day. From start to finish, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise. One of the standout qualities was her ability to seamlessly manage the day, ensuring everything ran smoothly and adhered to the schedule.
Madeleine was not only talented but also incredibly personable. Her warm and friendly demeanor made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process, creating a relaxed atmosphere that translated into stunning and genuine photographs.
The end result was spectacular, and we are genuinely obsessed with our wedding photos. It's evident that Madeleine put her heart and soul into capturing the most precious moments of our celebration. We wholeheartedly recommend her for anyone seeking a photographer who not only delivers fantastic results but also enhances the overall experience of their special day! Madeleine is the best!
Stephanie O
5.0
1/12/2024
Madeleine and her team gave us the wedding photos of our dreams! Not only that, but they are absolutely amazing people and were wonderful to work with. When reflecting on our wedding, my husband and I are so grateful that we picked them as our photographer.
We live in Pennsylvania (and got married here) and were lucky enough to have Madeleine's team travel to us for the wedding. Despite never meeting them in person until the night before the wedding, I felt fully comfortable and confident leading up to the big day. Browsing through photos will show you how talented Madeleine is, but what you can't see is how kind and supportive she is. From the first phone call, we could tell that she truly cares about the couples she works with and wants every aspect of the wedding to exceed our expectations. She was helpful not only in planning a timeline for photography on the wedding day, but also in helping my husband and I think through multiple decisions we still had to cross of our list (most of which were outside of her job description!).
When our wedding day came, it was everything we imagined... plus a lot of rain! Madeleine's team so amazingly captured our day (rain and all) to the point that I tell people I'm glad we had the weather we did because of how beautiful our photos turned out. As with most wedding days, ours had its share of last minute hiccups and Madeleine's team was professional, flexible, and absolutely vital in making sure our day went as smoothly as it could.
If you're looking for an amazing wedding photographer, look no further! Madeleine and her team truly care about their couples and it shows in their beautiful photos.
Heather K
5.0
1/11/2024
Choosing Madeline as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our special day! From the initial consultation to the final delivery of photos, Madeline and her team exceeded our expectations in every way.
Her ability to capture the most precious moments was truly remarkable. The emotions, the joy, and the love were all beautifully immortalized in her photographs. Madeline has an incredible eye for detail, and every picture told a story that we will cherish forever.
Madeline went above and beyond to accommodate all our special requests. She was not only a talented photographer but also a thoughtful and understanding professional. She seamlessly integrated our ideas into the creative process, making our vision come to life. Since it was Halloween time we wanted to take a picture with pumpkins! And Madeline was not only able to make it happen, but really captured our vision!
Her flexibility and openness made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free.
What truly set Madeline apart was her involvement in the wedding planning process. She took the time to understand our needs and preferences, working with us to create a timeline that ensured all the important moments were captured. Her expertise and guidance were invaluable, making the planning process smoother and more organized.
On the day of the wedding, Madeline's calm and reassuring presence was a source of comfort. She navigated through the day with grace, capturing candid moments and orchestrating group shots effortlessly.
The final result was a collection of photographs that not only documented our wedding day but also told a beautiful story. Madeline's passion for her craft and commitment to her clients shine through in every image. We are forever grateful for the memories she and her team captured so perfectly. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is not only talented but also a joy to work with, Madeline is the one!
Ashlyn N
5.0
11/18/2023
Madeleine was so great to work with! My fiance and I have never taken professional photos together and she made it easy and fun. She really made our vision come to life. From the very first time we talked on the phone to the moment she sent us our engagement photos, Madeleine was so personable and easy to get along with. Not to mention she was willing to drive almost 2 hours away to take our photos up in the mountains!!! I would HIGHLY recommend her for your photos!
Molly S
5.0
11/14/2023
Madeleine has an incredible eye for capturing the important moments, expressions and emotions of a wedding. She is able to do this quietly and professionally. I was delayed in choosing my selections for an album but through her beautiful photogaphs I relived each and every moments of my daughter's special day. Thank you Madeleine, we are so fortunate to have had you for our wedding.
Allyson F
5.0
11/08/2023
Madeleine is such a joy to work with & so incredibly creative, detail oriented, and organized! From our very first phone call, it felt like we were catching up with a best friend! She has such a warm, calm, & positive spirit that you will want throughout your wedding planning journey! She genuinely cares about each client, their families & friends, & vision for their day! She will capture every moment of your engagement session & wedding day perfectly! She documents the most stunning light and will even make all of your teary eyed moments look beautiful!
We’re so beyond thankful for Madeleine and LOVE our engagement and wedding albums!! It was a dream to work with her! Our day would not have been complete without Madeleine & her team! We can’t wait to work with her in the future!
Nargiza B
5.0
10/11/2023
Madeleine is an absolute angel to work with! She and her team captured the beauty and the special moments of our day perfectly. We could not have asked for a better team!!!
We had Madeleine for our rehearsal dinner and for our wedding day, and she was extremely patient, excited, and passionate both days, even with late nights and early wake ups! Even way before our wedding day Madeleine and her team took the time to meet with us in person to truly understand and connect with us as individuals.
Likewise, my husband and I are both on the shier side when it comes to photos and Madeleine made us feel extremely comfortable with the camera and guided us with poses to capture the love between us. If you are looking for a photographer I cannot recommend Madeleine enough, she, her team and her photos are truly a dream come true!!! <3
Samantha S
5.0
7/09/2023
All of the other 5 star reviews are spot on: having Madeleine capture our wedding day was one of the best decisions we made!!! I can’t recommend her enough. Her work is so incredible I still can’t believe we were lucky enough to have her capture our wedding day. She took the most beautiful pictures and even got some really cool creative ones that I am so obsessed with. It’s been over a week and I still look through our album every day because of how incredibly well she and her team captured our day. Even our friends and family are in awe at the beauty of the pictures.
In addition to her beautiful work, she was so nice, attentive, and made us feel so comfortable! They are so nice!!!
Madeleine constantly went above and beyond to ensure we had magical photos from our special day. I got married in the city and I was being annoying about wanting greenery. Even though it made her life harder, she found a stunning spot that was a 5 minute drive away and we all piled into a car then walked around on a hot DC day. The pictures turned out incredible!! Another small example that really touched me was when I was finishing my hair and makeup I was unsure how I was feeling, Madeline took a picture of me so I could see how it was photographing. It sounds small but helped me feel so much more confident. She was also a trooper putting up with so many family photos since we have divorces on both sides of our families which add up to a lot of family photos… :)
Madeleine and her team are the best!!! There is no one better to capture your wedding / engagement / any celebratory photos! I’m already dreaming up ways to get to work with them again!!
Zach S
5.0
7/05/2023
Madeleine was incredible to work with. the photos turned out better than we could have ever imagines. She captured so many incredible moments that we did not even realize she captured. Between her use of film and digital photos she truly captured the day so well. These will be photos that we will be able to cherish forever.
Madeleine was so easy to work with and made us feel comfortable from the start. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day she made it feel like we were taking photos with a longtime friend. During our year and a half engagement she had consistent communication with us and let us know what to expect throughout the whole process. She listened to all of our preferences for the day and gave amazing professional expertise that helped make everything a 10/10. I personally do not like taking photos, but Madeleine made the experience very enjoyable!
We cannot wait to work with Madeleine in the future and we would highly recommend her to anyone as she not only exceeded high expectations but made our wedding/engagement photo experience unforgettable.
Regan H
5.0
6/24/2023
I am obsessed. Madeleine and her team are a DREAM COME TRUE. We were lucky enough to meet madeleine for our engagement photos and then had her wonderful associate, Katie, for our wedding! I cannot say enough amazing things about these wonderful women. They made me feel confident and made the photos on our wedding day go SO SMOOTHLY! My husband hates taking photos but even he said it was quick and efficient and wasn't as bad as he thought it would be, LOL! We got our sneak peaks and I screamed when I saw them! I cannot wait for our whole gallery as I know I will be equally as obsessed. Thank you a million times! xo
Vendor response 06/25/2023
Regan!! Thank you SO much for your kind words-- we both enjoyed working with you and Eric ...
every step of the way. From the engagement, to the planning prep, and finally your perfect wedding day, you two were a dream to work with! We couldn't be happier for you and look forward to showing you the rest of your gallery! xo
Christine C
5.0
3/07/2023
We had the absolute BEST experience with Madeleine and cannot recommend her enough. She was quick with her communication and able to find some time for a session on relatively short notice. Madeleine helped us finalize our wardrobe, and even accommodated 2 locations for us (which was above & beyond!) when we talked about our vision. My fiance and I never had professional photos taken together and we were nervous it would feel awkward, but Madeleine made us feel totally comfortable and we had an absolute blast. The photos came out even better than we could have ever imagined and we'll cherish them forever. We are so grateful for her! <3
Vendor response 03/08/2023
Thank you SO much for your kind review, Christine! I absolutely loved getting to work with...
you and Ethan, and it was so fun to make your beautiful engagement vision come to life. It truly felt like hanging out with friends while working with you two! Congratulations again!
Corey B
5.0
1/24/2023
Madeleine and her team are absolutely amazing photographers! I found out about Madeleine through a friend and she could not have been more spot on about what I was looking for! Madeleine and her team went above and beyond to help capture our wedding exactly how we had hoped. We had many special touches in our wedding and they made sure to capture every single thing we asked for. Their attention to detail and organization was icing on the cake! We can't recommend Madeleine enough!
Cristina C
5.0
1/04/2023
Madeleine was the absolute best wedding photographer I could have ever asked for! Her pictures are truly so STUNNING and everything she captured exceeded my expectations and beyond. She's so wonderful to work with and did an amazing job making every photo look effortless. Working with her was so enjoyable and stress-free! The photos she captured for my wedding are the most beautiful photos I've ever seen and she gave me an incredibly generous amount of photos in my sneak peek and final album. Highly recommend Madeleine -- she is the best of the best!
Alissa J
5.0
11/12/2022
Madeleine was a dream to work with for our engagement photos and wedding. She eased any fears that we had in front of the camera. She was very helpful with helping us create a timeline for the day of and helped us to stay on track. I love how our photos turned out and could not recommend her more.
Megan W
5.0
10/11/2022
Choosing Madeleine as our photographer was the best decision of our wedding planning. She was professional, friendly, and really took her time to get the best photos. Since we had a Joshua Tree Elopement, it was a small group of people in attendance but by the end Madeleine felt like a natural part of our group. Everyone loved her. And of course her photos were spectacular. I am beyond happy with how they came out.
Lucia M
5.0
9/22/2022
We booked Madeleine for our wedding and I cannot recommend her enough! She’s incredibly down to earth and easy to talk to. The quality of her photography is absolutely amazing, the way she captures lighting is beautiful, and what I especially loved is that she makes sure to capture the bride and groom in the most flattering way. Without forcing poses, she gently directs in a way that is natural throughout the process so that the bride and groom feel comfortable, are angled correctly, and are posed in a way that is flattering to each person’s expression and body. She makes a point to know what is important to you and discuss what you really want captured on your wedding day - she takes as much time as needed to talk through this, so don’t be shy, and don’t be afraid to tell her the detail shots and the family members you’d like to see captured. She will also talk through with you and help you style your outfits for engagement photos if you like, but she is never pushy in the process. She’s incredibly kind but still manages to keep a very busy day on track, with lots of moving parts, and is sure to capture every important moment. I could not believe that I absolutely loved just about EVERY single photo from the day, and she captured over 1000 photos !! She also sent tons of amazing preview photos the very next morning! She is worth every penny and if you book her you will absolutely love the photos you have to look back on.
Lauryn Harris D
5.0
8/29/2022
Madeleine was hands down the best wedding photographer we could have asked for! Working with her is a fantastic experience from start to finish. Madeleine is an excellent communicator with an incredibly artistic eye, which made us confident we were going to receive the wedding photos we dreamed of – perfectly capturing the moments that made up our big day.
Everything about Madeleine Collins Photography is extremely professional as well. From the initial electronic correspondence, advance planning sessions, the seamless invoicing system, to the custom personalized gallery where we received our edited photos afterwards. If you are looking for someone to take the stress out of what is a critical element of wedding planning, Madeleine is your answer.
We were so surprised when she sent us our “sneak peeks” the very next day after the wedding – there were way more images than expected and they were all gorgeous! My husband and I were floored after looking through them, and were even more excited to experience our full gallery (which was equally stunning).
If you're still in between photographers and deciding, I can guarantee that you will not regret choosing Madeleine. I look forward to working with her again in the future.
Gioia K
5.0
8/14/2022
The best decision we made for our wedding was hiring Madeleine to capture the day! We were really picky when it came to photographers and placed a lot of importance on hiring the right person as we love photos. It was important to us that we liked the style of the editing/photos, that they were professional and an expert in the industry, and that we enjoyed being with them personally since we'd be spending so much time together on our wedding day. Madeleine was/is all that and MORE. She exudes positivity and happiness, is a boss at what she does, is genuinely excited for you, and creates the most breathtaking & iconic photos to remember your special day! Not only did we love her, but to this day every member of our family & wedding party who crossed paths with her continues to rave about our photographer. She was the MVP of our wedding - we couldn't recommend & love her more!
Michelle T
5.0
7/29/2022
Madeleine is an amazing and incredibly talented photographer! We first hired her to do our engagement photos back in 2020, and after working with her during that process and seeing the results, it was a no brainer deciding to hire her right away for our wedding as well! She is so lovely to work with--very professional, attentive to detail, organized, efficient, creative, experienced, responsive...truly the whole package. Her photos are stunning and one of the highlights of our whole engagement/wedding experience. We can't wait to hire her again for our next big life event!
Carly R
5.0
5/28/2022
The best wedding-related decision my fianceé and I have made so far was hiring Madeleine for our engagement photoshoot. She is a total professional; we felt comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire process. She perfectly captured our vision and we couldn’t be happier with our photos. Thank you, Madeleine!
Alaleh S
5.0
5/04/2022
Choosing Madeleine was the best decision we made during wedding planning! From our first conversation over the phone, it felt like I had known her for years. She is so personable, professional, and all around an amazing person to be around. She responded right away to all emails and questions and really made the process seamless. On the day of, she made us feel so comfortable and captured every moment of our day beautifully! All of our family and guests commented on how great she was. Not to mention our photos turned out INCREDIBLE!! Look no further- you will not be disappointed! Worth every penny :)
Hannah S
5.0
2/28/2022
Choosing Madeleine as our wedding photographer was the best decision we made!! We heard about Madeleine through our wedding planner, who has worked with her in the past and had been very pleased with the results. I couldn’t agree more!! Madeleine has such a pleasant demeanor, she was so calm and thoughtful throughout the entire day. When the “sneak peak” of photos came out, we were AMAZED. We got all of the photos back in a timely manner, and they are simply stunning. We have loved getting to relive our special day. The results went beyond anything that we possibly imagined!! I strongly recommend Madeleine to anyone that is looking for a wedding photographer.
Gabby B
5.0
12/01/2021
Madeleine is incredible. We did not place a lot of value on photography and almost did not have ne at all but our wedding planner insisted we needed one. After one phone call with Madeleine, we knew she was the photographer for us. We are not comfortable in front of the camera and asked her to primarily focus on candids. She did an incredible job with both candids and more posed portraits. She was a delight to have around, and we were very impressed with how she corralled the pretty rowdy crowd that were our wedding guests so we could get a shot with everyone (our count was only 28). Madeleine will cater to your wants but give you her opinion when she disagrees (heads up she's usually right). I really cannot sing her praises enough. She's just a lovely, amazingly talented person.
Jordan D
5.0
11/21/2021
Madeleine is the absolute greatest human, let alone photographer. She photographed our wedding this summer September 2021 on a quite warm labor day weekend. She was all over the timeline, the expectations, making sure we had a plan to cover everything we needed within our budget. She came early the day of and got right to work. When we had some complications with staffing issues that my planner had to fix, Madeleine stepped in and literally ran the show, moving us from one thing to the next and making the audibles necessary to keep the evening moving right along. She HUSTLED. Her assistant Dami was also great and the two of them fit in as almost guests. I wish they could have stayed to party all night with us but the were wiped out trying to catch every moment, laughing the whole way through. She was easily MVP of my wedding and I make it a point to tell everyone I know. On top of all that, her photos are absolutely stunning. Everyone whom has seen the photos has asked who she is and I must be so pleased with how well they came out. She doesn’t overly lighten the photos and she knows exactly what has to happen to make the best pictures come through. She has such a bright spirit and really makes you feel like she enjoys the day just as much as you WHILE working. HIRE HER NOW!!!
Lauren M
5.0
11/19/2021
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER!!! I don’t even know where to start with Madeleine—she was one of the best decisions we made during the planning process!!! From the beginning, Madeleine was professional, knowledgeable, friendly and thoughtful. She was always there when we wanted to run an idea past her and provided advice when we asked. On the wedding day, Madeleine was cool, calm and collected and helped us get through the many photos on our shot list. She is also ALWAYS punctual and ready to get the job done. We haven’t stopped obsessing over the sneak peeks she sent us the day after the wedding! Photography was something extremely important to us for our big day and we took our time to research and talk to several photographers. We are so happy we found Madeleine and we would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!
Alison C
5.0
11/01/2021
Madeleine is incredible! If you find that she is available on your wedding date, BOOK HER NOW! We first contacted Madeleine after getting engaged, and she took beautiful engagement photos for us in 2019. Through COVID and 4(!!!) different wedding dates, Madeleine graciously allowed us to reschedule and never made us feel stressed about losing her as a vendor. When the date finally came, she made us feel just as comfortable as she did back in 2019 and captured the most beautiful moments. It is now 3 months past our wedding and I am still hearing compliments about how beautiful our photos came out and her professionalism. I will recommend Madeleine to anyone planning their wedding!
Ali W
5.0
10/05/2021
Madeleine is absolutely the BEST!!!! She is a blast to spend time with and her photography is stunning. We are so lucky she was available for our wedding date. Truly, there is no one I would rather have be a part of such a special day.
Adamma I
5.0
9/26/2021
I had no worries going into my wedding day for two reasons 1) I found my life partner and just got to look good while celebrating the fact 2) Madeleine knows her stuff! Her portfolio made reaching out a nobrainer. It was the consultations where she seamlessly took her observations from other weddings and inject that exoertise into tweaking timing for our big day. This was most helpful and unexpected benefit — worth every penny. She’s everything and will kindly tell your wedding party exactly what and what not to do for photos, so you love your investment (and don’t have to look like a bride or groomzilla). Book her today; you won’t regret it!
Tiffany A
5.0
8/11/2021
Madeleine is the best thing to happen to us during our engagement and wedding process - we feel so fortunate to have met her! Out of all of our vendors from our day, Madeleine was the best and we would choose her over and over again! She was so accommodating, supportive, attentive, thoughtful, organized, and friendly! We were one of the many couples effected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and throughout all of the postponing and almost-cancellations, she was so supportive!
On top of how amazing she is as a person, her work is AMAZING! She was so easy to work with, and was so much fun! She made my husband and I, and our families feel so comfortable whenever we were in front of the camera. There are literally so many photos that we love! Our friends and family have gushed over how talented she is, kind she is, and how beautiful the photos are.
Madeleine was more than a photographer to us - but helped provide input and suggestions when it came to outfits (for pictures), planning the schedule of events/timeline of our day, suggestions for florals, vow book colors ... literally everything! And all of her suggestions added so many special touches to our day, photographed so beautifully, and allowed for us to be truly stress free.
Madeleine is the MVP of our engagement and wedding! We are so lucky to have been able to work with her, and truly feel like she has become a friend to us! I will literally be raving about how amazing she is until the end of time!
Nina S
5.0
8/04/2021
Madeleine was easily the best part of our wedding day/entire planning experience. She stood out from all other photographers from the very first time we spoke. She is organized, diligent, timely, reliable, kind, incredibly helpful - oh, and her work is AMAZING. She is absolutely everything you want and need in your wedding photographer. I wish every couple who is getting married an experience with their photographer like the one we had with Madeleine - if you're thinking about booking her, DO IT. It will be the best decision you made for your wedding day.
You may think that all vendors/photographers in the wedding industry must be organized and reliable but I assure you, this is not the case. We had several of our vendors slip up, make mistakes and forget details. Madeleine was not one of them - in fact, she remembered things that even I forget on my own wedding day. She is incredibly ON IT and at the same time, cool, calm and collected through it all. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about her as a human being and professional, and her work speaks for itself. I could speak for hours about how in love with our photos we are and how high quality her photography is, but it goes without saying - I'm sure you can see for yourself that her photography is as good as it gets. We still stare at our wedding photos in awe that she was able to capture moments and memories that will last forever. As you can see from her reviews from other couples and families, she is one of kind and we, amongst many others, will also be clients of hers for life.
Helena W
5.0
7/26/2021
Choosing Madeleine Collins for our wedding photography was easily one of the best decisions we made for the wedding. We LOVE our engagement and wedding photos! Madeleine was able to capture all the special moments while making us look photogenic. Moreover, she is a true pleasure to work with! She is genuine, kind, thoughtful, flexible, responsive, and very talented.
We found Madeleine in the fall of 2020. We were getting married in DC but we wanted our engagement photos to be taken in LA. Luckily for us, Madeleine is based in both California and DC so it worked out perfectly. Madeleine was able to fit us in for a last minute engagement shoot in LA and she drove all the way from San Diego for the shoot. We brought our energetic puppy to the engagement shoot. She worked so well with our puppy! She came to the engagement shoot fully prepared with a bouquet from her local florist for us to use during the shoot and a stylish leash for our puppy. The engagement photos came out beautifully and we picked our favorite ones to use for our save-the-date.
By the time the wedding rolled around, we felt very comfortable with Madeleine because she touched base with us many times during the planning process. We had to change our wedding reception venue two weeks before the wedding and Madeleine was able to adapt seamlessly. She worked really well with all of our vendors and helped make the wedding day go very smoothly. We are thrilled with our wedding photos! The photos are natural and authentic, and she absolutely nailed the lighting. We got over a thousand stunning high quality photos. We are so happy that we had Madeleine on our wedding team. We are extremely impressed with her and we highly recommend her!
Nicolaus F
5.0
7/06/2021
This experience has set the bar for photography. I reached out via recommendation and immediately received a response. Madeleine worked so closely with me to plan my proposal! We discussed plans, back up plans, logistics, and she did this to make sure the day was special for me and my (now) fiancé. Although Madeleine was not the one to take my photos, her associate Dami was absolutely amazing. So much fun to be around as well as professional during the shoot.
Following the shoot, Madeleine worked so quickly to get a set of photos as a sneak peak of what’s to come in less than 24 hours.
This will be the best experience for photos you can get, and if she’s booked, wait for her. It’ll be worth it.
Abigail M
5.0
1/08/2021
She was by far the best photographer I could’ve ever asked for. She brought such a positive vibe the whole day and it was exactly what I needed. She honestly was my favorite vendor of the whole night and I’m going to recommend her to all of my future friends that will get married! Her pictures are seriously breathtaking!!!!
Sara G
5.0
10/19/2020
Choosing Madeleine as our photographer for our Oct. 2020 wedding was one of the best decisions we made throughout wedding planning. We knew that our photographer would become an intimate part of our wedding day, so our priority was finding someone whom we liked as a person (in addition to liking their work) -- and we found that with Madeleine. In our initial call with Madeleine, we were struck by how down-to-earth she was, and how much she seemed interested in us as people, not just as clients. We had reached out to several other potential photographers, and Madeleine was the only one who took a personal approach. After Covid hit and we decided to downsize our wedding, Madeleine remained flexible to our changing plans, responsive, and responsible about Covid safety concerns. On the day of our wedding, there was heavy rain, and Madeleine became our support system as we navigated family photo sessions in a downpour - not an easy task. She is calm, yet take-charge when appropriate; she is fun, but extremely professional; she goes with the flow, but is thorough to make sure we got all the photos we wanted. She quietly worked behind the scenes to keep things running in ways I will never know, and appeared at all the right moments to ask us our needs. She became like a de facto wedding coordinator and bridesmaid. She and her second shooter (who was equally friendly and professional) captured some amazing, unforgettable moments (including adorable portraits of our dog, who is not good at sitting still). We are over the moon with the photos so far; Madeleine made our rainy backyard wedding look truly magical. Because our wedding was scaled down and ended up so differently than we had initially planned, we will be forever grateful to Madeline for her photos capturing our backyard wedding and making it feel so special. Thank you!!
EiEi A
5.0
9/19/2020
Madeline is such an amazing photographer. She is very professional, kind and patient. Me and my hubby are a bit shy in front of the camera. But, Madeline made us feel so comfortable throughout the day. Bonus point, we received sneak peak of our wedding pictures on the next day and we love all of them! I couldn’t ask for a better person to capture our day. Thank you, Madeline! ❤️
Sherrill F
5.0
3/29/2020
Madeleine is an amazing photographer. She is considerate of your wants, has lots of experience with getting the best photos during weddings, and is truly passionate about what she does. All of my wedding guests are still talking about how beautiful my wedding photos are! She did such a great job of capturing the magic of my big day.
June E
5.0
3/09/2020
Working with Madeleine was truly the highlight of our wedding planning experience. We started working with Madeleine as our engagement photographer and decided we MUST have her capture our big day. She was the kindest and most thoughtful person we worked with. By my wedding day, she felt like a close family friend. She went above and beyond to both help me and make everyone in my wedding party feel comfortable.
Madeleine's attention to detail and artistry are unparalleled. I do not consider myself to be particularly photogenic, and the photos she captured of my husband and I are absolutely breathtaking. We will cherish the moments she captured for the rest of our lives!
Rachel D
5.0
11/11/2019
Picking Madeleine was one of the best decisions we could have made for our wedding. She made sure we were comfortable both during our engagement and wedding shoots, even in the cooler weather, and she was so incredibly down to earth and fun during the whole process - not to mention the pictures she took turned out AMAZING. Madeleine was also so very helpful on our wedding day - making sure we were able to stay on track with time (even driving me, the bride, to the venue site since my family was running late). She did everything to make sure our day ran smoothly and we are so very thankful for that!
Besides being an amazing person, her photography skills are seriously stunning. She captured our love so perfectly, and I can't stop staring at the pictures she sent us. We are so lucky we chose her as our photographer, and feel like we've gained a friend in the process. We 100% recommend her, she is worth it!
Kate M
5.0
10/29/2019
We are so happy with our decision to hire Madeleine as our wedding photographer. Madeleine was one of the very first vendors we booked since we both agreed on the importance of photos that we would love and cherish for years to come. Unfortunately our schedules and distance didn’t allow us to have an engagement shoot with Madeleine, so we were a bit nervous for the wedding day photos and being natural in front of the camera, but we shouldn’t have been at all. Madeleine did such an amazing job at directing us without being too posed and made us feel SO comfortable. She was such a professional throughout the whole process, answering all my many questions, helping me figure out our day-of timeline, and going out of her way to meet up with my husband and I a couple of months before the wedding to get to know each other! I highly recommend booking Madeleine for your wedding. I couldn’t be happier with the sneak peeks we have received so far, I know the rest will surpass all my expectations. Madeleine, thank you so much for capturing our day so beautifully!!
Stacie N
5.0
10/24/2019
Madeleine was our fairy god mother throughout the wedding process! She was our photographer, wedding planner, outfit coordinator, and offered so much support and advice. She is the WHOLE PACKAGE! On the actual day of our wedding, Madeleine was pivotal in ensuring the wedding ran smoothly and efficiently. Amid the chaos, Madeleine stayed relaxed and made sure everyone was having a good time even with all our family members hovering over her. Her professionalism really shined. We felt so honored and lucky to have her by our side! We received our sneak peeks within 24 hours of the wedding and I cried!!!! Words cannot express how much of a joy it was working with Madeleine and I am beyond happy with how gorgeous the photos turned out. SHE IS THE BEST!!!!!
Julie W
5.0
10/23/2019
If you have any doubts about Madeleine, just take a look at her online galleries. Her ability to take photos and transform you into the most beautiful image is amazing. She also manages to capture all of the small details as well as achieve genuine smiles and looks. From our first call we loved her! She helped us chose outfits for our engagement session, and helped us work through all the logistics to time photos for our wedding. During our wedding we were able to plan time to take photos while still feeling like we didn’t miss a moment. Her photos speak for themselves. Madeleine was an absolute pleasure to work with! Highly recommend!
Brieana V
5.0
10/16/2019
Madeleine Collins was by far the best photographer, vendor, and individual we could have had the pleasure of working with on our wedding day and the months leading up to it! First and foremost, she has an incredibly unique, creative, and beautiful point of view with her pictures. She is somehow able to stage the most perfect moment and make it look entirely natural. She really has a gift for making people smile and capturing it and we felt so relaxed with her on our wedding day. We already knew this after we hired her to do our engagement photos 2.5 yrs ago but we were recently reminded of this at our wedding on 10/13/19.
In the months leading up to our wedding, Madeleine arranged multiple phone calls with us to set up a timeline for the entire wedding including when to start hair and makeup all the way to our sparkler send-off. During this timeline, she laid out when getting ready photos were to take place (for both groomsmen and bridesmaids), detail shots were to happen, when to leave the hotel room for the venue, first look, family portraits, bridal party shots, etc. We seriously think she should go into the wedding planning/coordination business after all of this. She was incredibly helpful and responsive via e-mail as well for many of the random questions we had leading up to the big day.
She went above and beyond on our big day numerous time: whether it was hailing an Uber to drive the bridal party to the ceremony when she realized it was raining and we could no longer walk (and while the bride was having a mini meltdown), completely redoing the groomsmen boutonnieres (not even in her job description) when our florist dropped the ball, keeping the hair and make-up staff on schedule, the list could go on and on...
Her assistant Verlee was also fantastic! They made sure to capture photos of us with VIP guests at our wedding reception. Overall, they were a true pleasure to work with. Madeleine and her assistant really helped make our wedding day flow as smoothly as possible, captured the most beautiful moments (and we have only seen the sneak peak pictures thus far), and help made our day truly unforgettable. Her photography talents and her genuinely kind personality are unmatched (in our opinion). Hiring Madeleine for our wedding was BY FAR our best wedding decision (other than marrying one another). Thanks so much, Madeleine!
Arianne G
5.0
9/03/2019
Choosing the right photographer is one of the most important parts of a wedding and I never feel comfortable in front of the camera to begin with. When my husband and I began planning our wedding, I did a lot of research on finding the right photographer. I contacted multiple photographers, but Madeleine was the only one who actually picked up the phone to introduce herself. I found Madeleine on The Knot and had only seen a handful of her photographs, but after talking to her on the phone, I immediately felt comfortable with her. Madeleine is extremely patient, quick to respond and her photos are beautiful.
We felt so comfortable with Madeleine after our engagement shoot, that I booked her for a bridal portrait with my horse. We were in the middle of a heat wave the day of the bridal shoot and it was 90 degrees at 7:00 pm. I completely sweat through my makeup, hair and dress. Not to mention my horse decided to act out, as he was hot and miserable as well. None of it phased Madeline though, she was a complete professional the whole time and made sure we were in the perfect lighting. It was totally worth it because that shoot turned out to be my absolute favorite photos.
I had a bridezilla moment the day of the wedding. I didn’t like my hair and I didn’t feel comfortable. This was my third shoot with Madeleine at this point, so she knew exactly what I meant. Even though I know those first photos we took will still turn out wonderful, I did not want to want to walk down the isle not looking like myself. While everyone else told me not to touch my hair, Madeline said “Just take it out.” I immediately felt better afterwards and I’m so glad I listened to her. At the time, I felt like she was the only person in the room that was actually listening to me. Not to mention, she’s the one who helped me get dressed!
It’s very obvious that Madeleine loves what she does and it shows in her work. She sent us a preview of our wedding photos within 24 hours after our wedding. I can't wait to see the rest of the photos, because I know how fantastic they are going to be. I was honestly sad to say goodbye to her the day of our wedding. There was no better photographer for us than Madeleine Collins, it was just meant to be!!
L T
5.0
8/07/2019
It was such a joy hiring Madeleine. My mind was completely at ease as she's so professional in every way; very kind, sensitive to our needs and always paying attention to details. Renewing our 40th wedding vows was very special to us and Madeleine made our dream complete by capturing breathtaking images that we will treasure forever. We can't wait to have another special event and have Madeleine capture our precious moments once again.
Julie M
5.0
8/06/2019
Madeleine was not only incredible in the process of planning leading up to the wedding, but also throughout the wedding day too! From the moment we booked her, Madeleine was so organized and had specific timeline questions/details that helped us stay on track as far as planning.
On the day of, Madeleine arrived early and made me feel so at ease! Even when I got discouraged because it was raining, she was able to lift my spirits and encourage us in that the photos would still turn out amazing. And she was so right! Madeleine is extremely talented and it truly is an art that she creates. She makes her clients feel comfortable enough to let loose on camera and create truly magical moments. She even made a yucky, rainy day look dreamy and sunny. I would recommend Madeleine to any bride wanting their most precious moments captured extremely beautifully and thoroughly!
Anne B
5.0
6/10/2019
Madeleine Collins was the BEST photographer. I have been in many weddings and I know that a photographer really controls the day. I am so glad I picked Madeleine to be my photographer. She got all the photos we asked for and more. She was flexible with the shots but also stuck to the overall schedule. She got us sneak peek pictures the next day. She was also a joy to work with. Highly recommend her and her team.
Michelle L
5.0
6/03/2019
We recently met Madeleine for our engagement session and she was amazing. She made us both feel very comfortable and gave great directions for our photos. She gave us great input leading up to the engagement session and helped us finalize our outfits and suggested the most magical place for the shoot. That day on the beach was more adventurous than we anticipated and Madeleine braved the waves to get those perfect shots.
She was professional and personable; it felt like we had known her for ages. We brought our dog along and Madeleine was patient in getting some adorable shots of her. We got our photos soon after and they turned out amazing! We absolutely love Madeleine.
Carla V
5.0
5/19/2019
Hiring Madeleine to photograph our wedding was the best decision we made in the entire planning process. She was an absolute pleasure to work with for us and for our families (who tend to have very strong opinions) and we got so many compliments about how friendly and on top of everything she and her second shooter, Jocelyn, were. We had quite a few setbacks in our planning and Madeleine was one vendor we knew we could count on to be prepared, professional and kind no matter what we asked of her (like travelling all the way to Pittsburgh so we could fit an engagement shoot into our busy schedules!) We left our photo locations entirely up to her and her genius and couldn't be happier with the secret places in DC she recommended for our photos. Everything was perfect and she was the sole reason we all stuck to our timeline on our big day. Thank you so much Madeleine for guiding us and our big wedding party through the day and keeping us all on schedule while capturing the most amazing photos. Madeleine is incredibly talented and I would highly highly highly recommend her to anyone and everyone! She goes above and beyond for her couples and it really doesn't get any better or sweeter than this masterful woman right here! Thank you so much for everything!
Liz R
5.0
4/09/2019
Finding a photographer was one of the first things we did because it was so important to make sure we found someone who could capture our day perfectly. Madeleine was nothing short of amazing! She made us feel so comfortable and was so professional and helpful every step of the way. We loved her style and she made a real effort to get to know us before the big day to make sure she was capturing everything that was important to us. If we could give her more than 5 stars we would!
Angela M
5.0
1/05/2019
Madeleine was a wonderful photographer and we had a fantastic experience with her!!
She was very professional and has lot of experience that was very helpful with our DC courthouse wedding and suggested great ideas on where to take photos afterwards! She was also by far the most responsive out of all the photographers we contacted.
We both are normally a bit uncomfortable looking in photos but our photos with her came out very naturally and ended up looking great. She was also very helpful in terms of planning how the photography would go and is very organized, as well as being very willing and able to improvise when, inevitably, not everything goes the way it was drawn up.
We always felt very comfortable with her and she was very accommodating, making the back and forth between us as smooth and productive as we could imagine. We absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!