"If I could give Madeleine more than 5 stars, I certainly would! I found her and as soon as we spoke over the phone, I knew she was the kind of person I want to work with - she's smart, personable, and extremely talented! She did our engagement shoot, our 4 wedding events in the DC area, and our wedding reception in NY just a few weeks ago! She's made the entire process very smooth and stress-free for us. She would set up the meetings with us, she has a game plan, she asks questions and she is so organized and engaged! Madeleine genuinely wants the best for you on your special day! She goes BEYOND expectations with her talented photography, and the cherry on top is her bubbly personality, and professional, reliable, and timely behavior. She captures moments that you could not imagine it would look so good on camera! One of the best things I like about Madeleine's work is that her pictures don't look photo shopped, she uses natural lighting and captures true emotion and beauty through candid pictures. If you're looking for those things, then Madeleine is your girl! You will also love her as a person and want to book her for all your events from now to infinity and beyond! I can not say enough good things about her!!!!!"
“Madeleine was so wonderful to work with for our family photos. She was genuine, kind, and understanding with our family, especially our 6 month old. It was a little chilly the morning we shot, and she was thoughtful enough to bring hand/foot warmers to us to help warm us up when we needed it. When I forgot a blanket for my daughter she offered to take her coat off for her and also took her scarf off so she wouldn’t be too cold sitting on the marble steps of the Jefferson. She is really friendly, laid back, and really easy to work with. She spent a lot of time helping me pick our wardrobe for the photos. She also got the photos back to me in a very timely manner! This was something I was very impressed by as some photographers take several weeks/months to get photos back to you. Madeleine was so nice to work with and her photos have created memories for our family that will last forever.”
“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!!!!!”
“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!”
“We found Madeleine online when we were looking for an engagement photographer, and knew that our weddings would be in other states so were not even considering booking one photographer for all events! Once we met Madeleine, though, and saw her photos, we knew that we had to make it happen. Madeleine was a joy to work with, from the engagement photos, to the rehearsal dinner, to our Catholic wedding, and then to our Indian wedding and sangeet. She brought an incredible expertise that helped us plan in advance to understand what photos we wanted and the best way to make them happen. She was also so helpful on the actual days, helping us stay on track and helping us manage our larger wedding party. We had so many guests and bridal party members complement us on her professionalism, kindness, and then once they saw her photos later, her incredible talent. We deeply, deeply cherish the many photos Madeleine captured of our special days -- from the posed, beautiful portraits to the candids, to the hidden moments... we can't stop sharing them and it's impossible to pick a favorite! I would work with Madeleine again in a heartbeat and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. She is an incredibly talented photographer who will go above and beyond your expectations.”
“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, and 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!”
“My fiancé and are 9 months away from our wedding and already feel the need to recommend Madeleine to everyone because she is truly the absolute best! We met her for the first time recently when she traveled to NYC to do our engagement photos and we were just blown away by her professionalism and kindness. It felt like we had known her forever and it honestly feels like we not only gained an amazing photographer but also a new friend. We had set up a sunrise photo-shoot and were all ready to go at Top of the Rock in NYC. Upon arrival, we were told that there was 0% visibility (which was sadly totally accurate and such a bummer). Madeleine quickly found us some other options in the city and we took some great shots and had a lot of fun doing it even though it wasn’t necessarily the spot we had originally planned for! My fiancé and I were thrilled with the experience and the locations, but Madeleine insisted that we track down the weather over the next few hours and see if we could go back to Top of the Rock later that day when the visibility was clearer. We quickly told her that this was totally unnecessary and way, way too generous of her to even offer! Sure enough, 4 hours later, Madeleine trekked all the way back into the city from Hoboken and brought us back up to the Top of the Rock to do another quick shoot. We were just so impressed with her completely over the top service. We received the pictures back one week later and were of course obsessed with them. Even aside from how talented she is as a photographer though, she is really just such a great person who is so passionate not only about her job, but also about her clients. She is ridiculously quick & responsive and full of ideas, suggestions and recommendations about our big day. Thank you for everything, Madeleine. We can’t wait to see you again in July! xo”
“Madeleine is absolutely amazing behind the camera! She is not only creative and professional but very attentive to details! I absolutely love working with her and recommend her to anyone looking for a family or wedding photographer!”
“Madeleine was far and away the best vendor decision we made for our wedding. Not only is she professional and efficient, but she's thoughtful, patient and beyond talented. It's clear that she loves what she does, and her work reflects it. She has an incredible eye for lighting and composure, and can set up beautiful shots from seemingly nothing. I have no idea how she does it. The morning after our wedding, we already had the most gorgeous sneak peek album, allowing us to share glimpses into our day with family and friends who were unable to attend. We even had many guests and family members go our of their way to tell us how kind and professional Madeleine was throughout the night, and they even noticed that her outfit fit with our color scheme (which, now knowing her, I have to believe was intentional). So, in short, Madeleine's talent is worth every penny and then some. We are already looking forward to our next chance to hire her :)”
“Madeleine was amazing! We didn't do engagement photos with her and I was nervous that I would be nervous in front of her. She made us feel completely at ease and one of our favorite parts of our day was walking around with Madeleine alone. It helped that we had contact multiple times because she does her homework and her research! While she put us completely at ease I also got so many compliments about her presence and her professionalism from our bridal parties, our families and our friends. Also as LGBT brides she never made us feel different, which is not common while choosing vendors or going to city hall. We haven't seen all of the shots yet but the preview was absolutely stunning! You won't regret working with Madeleine!”
“Madeleine Collins was by far one of the most professional individuals who helped us out with our wedding, not to mention that the sneak peek pictures she sent us of our wedding photos are AMAZING! We can't wait to see the rest when they are ready! She was organized, professional, and really fun to work with from the very beginning of the process (engagement pics) to the end of our wedding night. She put us both at ease, and made our engagement and wedding day pictures just fun to take. She has a wonderfully artistic and photographic eye, and knows what lighting will provide the best shots. I would highly recommend Madeleine, as her personality, poise, and photographic style are the whole package!”
“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!”
“Words can't describe how incredible Madeleine is. First of all, she is amazingly talented and will do anything to get the perfect shot. She is passionate, caring, and kind and felt more like a friend than a hired photographer. She worked so well with the videographer to make sure everyone got the shots they needed. She delivered us a first sneak peak during the event, which made me so excited to see the rest of the photos. When we asked her how she did it so quickly she told us "it was magic", and truly she captured us in such a magical way. She photographed both me and my brother's weddings and really got to know our family in such a special way. Her photos are gorgeous, and she made me feel like a celebrity all night long. My husband and I are over the moon excited to see the rest of the photos. It is so clear she loves what she does and put her whole self and whole heart into every single shot. I highly suggest Madeleine to any future bride and groom looking for a quality experience filled with professionalism, expertise, and creativity.”
“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!”
“We could not have picked a better photographer than Madeleine. She was friendly, professional, and communicative throughout the whole process. She was very thorough before our wedding day, to make sure we would get the shots we wanted. At our wedding, she made us feel totally comfortable and even the guests remarked how great she was. Our photos are came out so beautifully. We are so glad we found Madeleine!”
"We found Madeleine online and were very impressed by her photos. From all of our communication with her via email and telephone it was obvious that she is very professional and well versed in all aspects of her job. She asked important questions that helped her understand what we were looking for, and on our wedding day it was clear she took all of our answers and suggestions into consideration. She made everything very tailored to us and our event. On site at the event she blew us away! She looked around and found places to take pictures that hadn't even occurred to us...and they were incredible! She made a point to be very conscientious of our timeline. Very respectful of times when we wanted to be enjoying the day and our friends and really made the most of our time for when we wanted posed photos. I loved how she prompted us to position ourselves in the posed photos. Always making sure we looked our best and that the rings were going to be captured in the photo. Also knows lighting and how to use it to the advantage of the photos she's taking. The long and short is that Madeleine is a pro! We wouldn't change a single thing. And more than that she's friendly, kind, and she felt like another friend at our wedding! If you have a chance, you should book her for your event!"
"We were thrilled with our decision to have Madeleine be our wedding photographer! She was friendly, thoughtful, and super well-organized from the very beginning. Madeleine made picture-taking relaxing and fun and had wonderful ideas for creative pictures. She was both easy-going and efficient and all of our family and friends spoke to how much they liked her. And, of course, her pictures were AMAZING! She went above and beyond to get incredible shots (even wading in the water to get a pic of us on the rocks) and everyone has been in awe of how beautiful, artistic, and romantic our pictures are. We give her our highest recommendation!"
"LOVE LOVE LOVED Madeleine! She is sweet, detail oriented, timely, and super fun to work with! I never stressed once while working with her. I loved her responsiveness and professionalism every time we chatted over the phone, through e-mail, or in person. And don't get me started on the pictures she took, just WOW (icing on the cake). She even turned lemons into lemonade when it started to rain, and she captured such powerful and fun moments at every turn. We could not have asked for a better photographer and would highly recommend her to anyone that may be looking! Thank you Madeleine for everything!"
"What a pleasure to work with Madeleine to shoot our wedding. Her client service is top notch; she is responsive, kind, professional and you will feel at ease throughout the entire process. There was not one surprise and Madeleine delivered on everything she promised. She is flexible (accommodated a last-minute additional hour during our reception) and turned around “sneak peek” photos within 24 hours of our wedding. From the initial introductory phone call to her checking-in prior to the wedding to walk through the details; Madeleine does not disappoint. The photos are beautiful and we are so pleased. We highly recommend Madeleine for wedding or any other photo needs – she is a must hire."
"Madeleine was great to work from start to finish. But most importantly the photos came out beautifully. I was a bit worried because it was cloudy during the photo shoot, but she did an amazing job with the lighting and the photos came out great. She also interacted well with the kids and we were able to have some fun shots of the family. I would definitely do another family session with her!!"