Maddy Mahairas

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We believe in bold, raw, and real emotion. We create compelling purposeful images that draw from the personalities of the people we capture. We are from Tampa Bay but love traveling! Our packages start at $3,000.

Where are you located? Do you charge a travel fee for weddings not in your location?

Tampa Bay, FL. Travel fee depending on location.

How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed as the main photographer?

4 years as a full time photographer. 10 years with a camera.

Describe your "style" of wedding photography.

Bold, and raw emotion. Colorful. Deep Black + Whites

What's the typical wedding coverage package that you offer? What is the price?

3,000-5,000

Do you have a studio where we can meet in-person?

YES! It is located in Largo, Florida

What are your professional degrees, credentials, affiliations? Have you taken any recent educational workshops or classes?

Professional Photographers of America, Southeastern Photo Convention, Kreativ Summit, The Rising tide society, Tuesday's Together, SLR Lounge

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2 Fearless Awards

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Honorable Mentions

15 Recommendations

If you want authentic and STUNNING documentation of your special day I highly recommend Maddness Photography! Maddy doesn’t only capture beautiful images, she sees things others don’t, manages to catch them in great detail, and then encapsulate the emotion behind each shot. Her artistry will bring you right back to the moment the photo was taken every time you look at it. There is no one else I trust more to powerfully preserve the most precious moments of my life.

KELLY + AARON

When we started looking for photographers for our wedding last June, I was (unpleasantly) surprised at how expensive they all were- it seemed a little crazy combined with all of the other mounting expenses! After a close friend recommended Maddy, we decided that we had to bite the bullet and hoped that the photos would be worth it in the end.
Lo and behold, Maddy did a fantastic job with the photos and we were super pleased with the product in the end. But it was not just the photos that Maddy provided- I was genuinely so blown away by how Maddy ended up playing such a pivotal part of our Read More actual wedding day! Her enthusiasm, kindness, and loving nature were so evident from start until finish. Taking pictures in between our wedding mass and the reception was not just a task that had to be done, rather it was such beautiful and FUN part of the day (so much so that we were not even bothered by the Florida heat). Kyle and I are so grateful for the photos that we have of our special day and even more grateful to Maddy for helping make the day itself so amazingly special for both of us!

ERIN + KYLE

Maddy is an EXCEPTIONAL photographer and overall vendor. She is extremely professional and having her shoot our wedding and engagement sessions made it so easy and fun!! My husband and I were nervous as we've never had professional photography and Maddy was amazing. She made us so comfortable in every situation and helped us find poses that were flattering and beautiful. After our wedding, she had us come into her studio for a date night to view a slideshow of all of our photos. We laughed and cried and felt all the emotions of our wedding day all over again! I'm still in awe that Maddy was Read More able to capture still photos that feel alive. One of my favorite things about Maddy and her talent is how she tells the story through her photography. Even though I was in the bridal suite getting ready all morning, I was able to look through our photos and feel like I was experiencing everything that happened that day, even though I wasn't physically there for some of the things. That's a truly magical talent that is rare and beautiful. We are so grateful for Maddy and how she shared her skills and kindness with us and captured the most special day of our lives in a way that will allow us to relive it forever.

VICKI + MCKAY

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Maddy is an amazingly talented photographer and so much fun to work with! Her eye for detail is top-notch. As soon as I saw her portfolio and spoke with her, I knew we wanted to book her right away. I love doing things that are different, and Maddy was amazing at coming up with ideas and executing what we wanted. Our engagement shoot was at the state fair, and the way she captured us was just fantastic. Maddy and her assistant made the photoshoot a fun experience too. Our wedding pictures came out amazing too. I'm so happy we went with Maddness Photography; she really knows how to tell a story Read More in the pictures, and I love that we can look at these photos for years to come. I will definitely go to Maddy for any other photography needs in the future. Thank you Maddness Photography! You are the best!

NIKKI + CHRIS

Maddy was absolutely INCREDIBLE. From the moment we connected with her, we knew she was it. I had searched high and low for months, after seeing so many washed out, boring photos - Maddy's photography was an absolute breath of fresh air. Her work was full of life, love, energy, emotion and beautiful colors; which I knew was exactly what I wanted! Once Maddy spoke with us on the phone, she felt familiar and comfortable, like an old friend, to which she TRULY did become someone we can consider a friend.

Maddy was there for us with whatever we needed through the entire planning process... She Read More is impeccable with her communication, and whether it was questions, moral support, or just a lighthearted pick me up - she ALWAYS was there for us. Her process was also very easy, straightforward, and her questionnaires and blog posts cover everything your and your spouse might need to know!

Leading up to our day, we didn't get to physically MEET Maddy until the day of our wedding, to which she showed up obviously completely over-prepared (which my Type A appreciates beyond a reasonable doubt), excited, and ready to go with us! The INCREDIBLY warm hug she gave both of us just reinforced what we already knew - she was meant to be with us on our big day!

Maddy kept us laughing, happy, AND she ran THE BEST interference lol. She is a great reader of emotions, situations, and even pulled me (Alex) aside at one point to have a cool down outside because she knew I was a bit overwhelmed by my family. Through the ceremony and reception Maddy and her assistant were GREAT! We got SO many compliments about both of them from our guests - noting that they were SUPER stealth when they needed a shot! Maddy also has an incredible eye, and her vision for photos is next level... She was able to direct us through everything and if you need yourself a hype girl - OH SHE IS IT!!! She’s also an absolute BOSS and will take control of a situation *if need be,* which was also important to us.. She made group/family/bridal party photos quick and painless which was SO needed, and also got a TON of fun shots through the night!

Seeing our shots come to life was spectacular, and when she sent us the sneak peaks we were absolutely FLOORED.... And then seeing our full gallery!? Stunning. Just truly extraordinary. We cannot stop staring at our wedding photos. We share them any chance we get, and so many of our friends and family have asked us how they could use Maddy for their photography needs. Anyone we show our photos to is absolutely taken aback by them, and truly, I think the relationship we created with Maddy shows through in our photos. We were comfortable, excited and genuinely happy! Maddy made our emotions, happiness, and visions come to life through her photos - she is WORTH EVERY SINGLE CENT!

We truly can’t wait for Maddy to be in our life through all of the changing seasons and new chapters.

ALEXANDRA + ALYSSA

Maddy is amazing (so is her assistant)! I could not imagine our big day without her. She worked with my day of coordinator to create a super helpful + organized timeline AND made the "pictures" part of the day so easy. She was professional and fun. Our whole family was impressed with her.

Maddy's work speaks for itself. The teasers that she sent over captured the day beautifully. I am so thankful to have had her there, as she was able to capture the big + small emotional moments that we will now be able to remember forever.

AMY + ANTHONY

Maddy/Maddness Photography was AMAZING from start to finish. I have been working with her for about 9 months for my engagement and wedding photos. She was quick to respond with any questions via email or text. Her website was super easy to use and was incredibly helpful in keeping all the "paperwork" together in one place. She even let me change in her car. She is super down to earth. Her and her team are incredibly talented at what they do.

During both shoots, she made Andy and I feel completely comfortable, which I think helped create more natural looking photos. Andy doesn't think he Read More photographs well, but she somehow pulled off fantastic shots. She has an eye for special moments and interprets them differently for each client, which I love. She is a true artist, in that it's not "cookie cutter" in any way, but still felt polished and extremely professional. Our wedding went on without a hitch, she was polite, engaging and on time.

I would recommend Maddy to ANYONE looking to document their special event, I know I will be back for sure when we have kids for family portraits <3.

LAURA + ANDY

Maddy was nothing short of amazing! She made my wedding day magical, if you have not booked her you need to do so ASAP! Maddy not only takes the best wedding photos I have ever seen, but she is the kindest person. As a bride, she was the most important vendor for me to be synced with the day of my wedding. Maddy kept me on schedule, calm and best of all- made sure I had fun taking photos. I can’t say enough good things about this woman. She made my wedding photos dreams come true. Thank you Maddy! From the bottom of our hearts Tony & I thank you.

NICOLE + TONY

Maddy was so awesome! She was very professional and so friendly. She kept everything running smooth and made connections with both of our families! She truly made this day as stress free as possible as her experience shone through throughout the whole day. We would HIGHLY recommend Maddy to anyone we know who needs a wedding, engagement, or really any photography session done! We can’t thank her enough.

KAITLYN + LUKE

When I came to Maddy about eloping in Pisgah Forest in North Carolina, she was all for it! She sent me ideas of where to hold the ceremony and do pictures. We flew up a few days early, and explored the trails. She was not afraid to climb, hike, or get dirty to find the perfect spots. On my wedding day, she was fearless! Seeing all the pictures from that day mean so much to me. They are truly magical and beautiful.

SASHA + DALTON

Where do I begin with the amazingness that is Maddy?? Her level of professionalism is insurmountable. She takes her job and profession very seriously! She knows what will look good in photos and tells you exactly what you need to do to not look silly. She takes great pride in her work and wants to deliver only the best to her clients! Her excitement while capturing all the special moments is so contagious. She is more than just a photographer. She is your advocate, coordinator extraordinaire, support-system, and planner. She makes sure everything is running smoothly and has no problem speaking Read More up on your behalf to help alleviate any extra stress you may be feeling! I will forever be grateful to Maddy. She made me laugh when I was stressed, she made me feel beautiful when I was feeling doubtful. She goes above and beyond the expectation of your typical photographer and I am so grateful we were blessed with her for our special day!

KARA + SAM

Words can never express how amazing this woman is and was on our big day and months and days leading up to it! Maddy has such a keen eye for beauty. She is beyond talented at what she does but she goes above and beyond with making sure your comfortable with her too. She will become so connected while making the best memories you will cherish forever. I will use her for a life time to come! ❤️❤️❤️

RANDI + LOUIS

Maddy's work speaks for itself! She helped a ton with the coordination of surprising my now fiancée with our engagement. She had great ideas for the process, and went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly. As for the actual pictures, they turned out amazing, especially the editing. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. I'm a typical guy, so prior to this I had never had professional photos done and had no knowledge of angles, poses or anything of the like. She ensured we both felt comfortable and natural throughout the process. Not once did I feel Read More awkward like Uncle Rico getting glamour shots by Deb. I highly recommend Maddy and applaud her for her work!

NICHOLAS + CORINNA

Maddy was so professional and easy to work with! She was kind, funny, sweet, thoughtful and at the same time took control when she needed to to wrangle my family in for photos which I appreciated so much! Not only was she amazing to work with but our pictures came out PHENOMENAL!!! I would HIGHLY recommend Maddy for any and all photography needs!

WENDY + RYAN

Exceptional! Maddy went above and beyond to make sure our day was captured perfectly. Every “fun photo” idea I had, Maddy made sure to incorporate it at some point during the day and even brought some extremely creative and fun ideas of her own to the table which is exactly what I was looking for. Some of my favorite pictures of our wedding are not of me or my husband (although I love them all) but of our families and friends who attended and the pure emotion they all expressed that Maddy was able to capture.

KRISTEN + JASON