Candid wedding photography in Maryland with emotional moments and timeless storytelling. Maryland wedding photographer. True to color wedding photography.

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Maryland Wedding and Portrait photographer. Digital and film photographer DMV. Taneytown Maryland

People dancing and celebrating at a lively party or event, some holding drinks, with colorful lights and motion blur in the background.

A wedding scene where a man in a suit is crying and holding a microphone, while a woman in a wedding dress and another man in a suit comfort him with a tissue, in a room with decorated tables.

Black and white photo of a vintage pickup truck parked on a grassy field, with two people walking or dancing nearby, slightly blurred to show movement, and a rural landscape with trees and open fields in the background.

Audience attending a formal event or conference, seated and attentively listening, with a diverse group of people including different ages, ethnicities, and styles.

Guests dancing and celebrating at a wedding reception in a rustic venue with wood walls, a chandelier, and decorated tables.

Three people in white suits at an outdoor event, posing playfully with fans and drinks, in front of a white trailer and greenery.

A couple dancing and kissing on a sunny path surrounded by green trees in a park.

Black and white photo of a wedding ceremony outdoors, with a bride in a strapless lace gown standing next to a groom in a dark suit, surrounded by bridesmaids in dresses and groomsmen in suits. An officiant is reading from a book, and a woman crouche

Two women holding hands and smiling at each other, one in a white wedding dress with off-the-shoulder lace sleeves and the other in a dark green suit with a floral bow tie, walking indoors near a large window.

A bride and groom at their wedding, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling, in an indoor setting with floral decorations.

Maryland based photography

weddings *  portraits * branding

Your story, your joy, beautifully captured

Maryland Wedding and Portrait photographer. Digital and film photographer DMV. Family Photography

Film and digital imagery

Maryland couples photographer capturing playful and authentic love stories

with vibrant, true-to-color tones

& memories that feel like home.

“A thing that you see in my pictures is that I was not afraid to fall in love with these people.”

- Annie Leibovitz

Hi!

I'm Madeline,

I’m a wedding and portrait photographer serving the DMV with a homegrown heart and a love for the real and raw. With over 5 years of experience I’ve learned that the best moments aren’t staged or forced they’re the ones that happen when you’re just being yourself. That’s what I’m here for. I want every client to feel seen celebrated and completely comfortable in front of my camera. We’ll keep it easy natural and make some damn good memories along the way.

Young woman sitting on a brown leather couch in a studio with a dark wall, wearing a denim jacket, pink dress, and brown boots, smiling at the camera.

A garden with blooming flowers and a bronze statue of a woman holding a basket, surrounded by trees and a rainbow-colored water fountain.

Two kids, two dogs, a stash of cameras, and a whole lot of energy—basically your day’s built-in party guest with a lens

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"Maddie is a delight to work with."

“I tend to worry about literally everything, and I'm here to tell you that our wedding was a dream, a total dream, and in no small part thanks to Madeline Palardy Photography who may genuinely be magic. She could not have made it easier or more fun... “
Eva & Micah
"phenomenal with her work"

“Maddie is personable and a delight to work with. She makes your visions come to light in a way that is absolutely impeccable. She ensures you are in a safe space and will not make you leave your comfort zone. She provides words of encouragement and makes you feel like a new person. “
April
"one of the most talented photographers in our area "

“We had the absolute honor and privilege of working with Maddie for our wedding this June. It was a hot, long day but she kept the most upbeat and comforting energy the entire time!! Our photos turned out better than I ever could have imagined and I can confidently say Maddie is one of the most talented photographers in our area AND BEYOND.”
Marlee & Jack