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"Madelyn was willing to take extra time to get just the right photographic shots with my 3 children and my dog [dog with children in another photo]. She was willing to laugh with my toddler, and was very patient as my children moved in and out of poses. I look forward to working with her again. Thank you again, Madelyn, for the wonderful pictures that you have taken of my children.” ~J
"Madelyn took a lot of different poses and was really helpful, especially with Emma being a puppy. We wanted something different than the standard package and Madelyn was very flexible. We love the package,the options and the photographs we received and we couldn’t have gotten a better pose of Emma." ~ Leslie
Summer Special
Schedule early this summer for a portrait session of you, your family, your pet, your graduating senior, or your children. Always a welcome gift for a family member or friend.
- Half off your first 8x10!
- Reduced from $40 to $20, from June 1 til August 31, 2012. Not good with any other offers.
- Call Madelyn for an appointment: 904.514.6750
Click above for Jacksonville Family Photography, Jacksonville Pet Photography, Couple Photography and more. Family Portraits are so special because they capture a unique moment in time. A moment you can get back by looking at a treasured photograph. It makes you realize how special a beautiful photograph is. I have been treasuring photographs since I was about three. My mother would show me recent photographs she had taken at Easter or Christmas and I would beg her to let me take them to bed with me so that I could look at them just before I went to sleep and see them again just when I awoke. I have the same passion and enthusiasm for looking at photographs now as I did then. It's like Christmas every time I create a shared vision with my clients and get to see the beauty first through the camera lens. Then, I can't wait to see it again on the monitor screen to enjoy the wonder of the grace and beauty of the scene I just captured. Then, finally, to get to hold and marvel at the photograph in print being part of a family room or other special place in my client's home is the ultimate high.
Of course, some images are better than others and that's why you're on this site. You want a professional, unique photograph to treasure through the ages and look back fondly at a significant time in your life or the life of a loved one. I can think of no better gift than a beautiful reflection of someone or something special to you. That's why I do photography.
"Madelyn was a joy to work with and quite patient with our “not so focused” puppies. She worked tirelessly with us until she got the shot and we couldn’t be happier with the final outcome . Thank you Madelyn, we will always treasure this photo". ~ Kathy
"Madelyn was a joy to work with! She went above and beyond the call of duty! She had tons of great ideas and brought the best out of us and the scenery around us. The photo under the tree was very romantic and filled with nature. It looks so natural and scerene. She is a blessing in our life! We love you Madelyn!" ~ Lindsey
When you click on the Blue Gallery Links above, be sure to scroll through several of the galleries you see so that you can get an idea of the style of photography I offer. While it can be overwhelming to choose a photographer for the type of portrait or event you are planning: Family Photographer, Pet Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Engagement Photographer or a Wedding Photographer. There are so many Jacksonville photographers and Florida photographers to choose from, yet you don't know who's reliable or who will be here in six months if you want another print of your event. When you are deciding, make sure the photographer is a member of their local photography guild, such as Jacksonville Professional Photographers Group (JPPG). This indicates professionalism, a commitment to improving their skills, a commitment to the business of being an excellent photographer, and to you--the client. The "cheapest" photographers, who offer hundreds of prints plus a CD for $500, will give you just what you pay for. Photography companies who offer this type of service can only make money doing photography if they do it quickly, sloppily, and often unreliably. It's an assembly line concept that will get you an assembly line product. They don't ensure that the prints are high quality, with good color and sharpness, and often do little or no touch-up. The awesome photographs you see on webites of quality photographers have been checked for quality and retouched 99% of the time. A good photographer uses retouching to bring out the existing beauty and brilliance of any image.
As you scroll through the galleries that follow, you may see certain types of portraits but want something very different; if you do, contact me. I can usually accomodate any type of photography you envision, whether you want Family Portraits, Jacksonville Pet Photography, Portrait Photography, Couple Photography, a Senior Portrait, a Model Portfolio, an Engagement Session, or Commercial Photography. If you need help with a general idea, a good photographer is here to help you develop your vision. Another reason to view several of my galleries is to see the variety of photographs. For instance, Jacksonville Pets and People really includes you and your pet or just your pet. I photograph dogs, cats and any other pet you have. To see some horses, go to the Nature Galleries and click on North Florida. I like to photograph some animals in their element as they are more comfortable there and they often show it. The exception is dogs. Most dogs don't mind being photographed in many places. If you are looking for a particular style or location for your special event, we can use my studio or we can go on any location in Florida, the USA or anywhere in the world. My goal is to offer an interesting, exciting, fun and professional photographic shoot at an affordable price. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If you don't like it, you don't have to to buy it.