let’s celebrate life.

authentic wedding + portrait photographer in central nebraska

Authentic portraiture that captures real love, real chaos, and real life.


capturing YOU.

Where’s the fun in hiring someone to take photos that don’t feel like you? The kind of photos where the smiles are rehearsed, everyone is sitting still, and every photo looks the same.

That, my friends, is my WORST NIGHTMARE!! Your photos should really mean something. They should tell the chaotic, but beautiful story of your life. I would LOVE to partner with you to make that happen.

hey :) i’m maddie.

HELLO!! I am Maddie McDaniel and I’m a Wedding + Portrait photographer in Kearney, Nebraska :)

I find true JOY in capturing genuine L-O-V-E!!!

Let me tell you a little more about myself so that you can get a head start on knowing what kind of girlie you’re about to hire.

love letters.

my mission.

My goal as a photographer is to capture YOU. Your personality, your heart, and your eye-squinting, wrinkle-inducing smile <3

next steps to book :)

  • If you’ve made it this far, this is where you come to the decision to inquire or book with me!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get to hang out with you for whatever season of life you may be celebrating!!

    If you’re ready to celebrate life, let’s connect through the BOOK HERE button!

  • By clicking the BOOK HERE link, you’ll be taken to a super quick form where you can tell me the kind of session you’re inquiring about (wedding, family, etc), possible dates (if you have any in mind), and some other details like what your ideas or vision is for the shoot!!

  • If you think we’d be a good fit… LET’S CELEBRATE!! I am SO PUMPED to hear from you and get to know your and your family’s hearts!! If you’ve spent this long on my website, hopefully you know by now that I want to document YOU in all your uniqueness and beauty and love<3 I absolutely LOVE my job, not only because I get to be creative, but also because of YOU. I get to play even the tiniest part of your walk in life and it’s the coolest thing ever.

    Life is beautiful, and i want to document it for you<3

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