Madelyn May Photography

Those of you who know me, know that I am scared of birds 🤣 . Well from a DISTANCE, I was able to get some cool photos of this bird and the pretty #oregon rocks @ Seal Rock.

I feel like the wind in the Gorge is a love-hate thing. It can make it pretty cold but it sure does make for awesome photos! I'll take the cold any day. // This actually reminds me of my own maternity shoot with @courtneydelanophotography . It was sooooooo cold (I had a winter baby) but those photos are amazing <3

Another business to check out @bellfabrication . Those of you that know me know that this is my husband. I am incredibly proud of him and the business he has create. I am so excited for the new products he has coming. Go follow his page to get updates on those products coming soon! mmayphoto.com

I am still proud of this photo! I am definitely happy that my camera's shutter so fast. It's needed in time like these. Message me if you need some rad photos for your business. 💬

A few spots left for mini sessions! Message me for details. Mmayphoto.com #minisession #familysession #fallminisession #engagementshoot #engagementring #ringdetailshot #weddingphotographer #pdxphotographer (at Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF5BRkeFs0Q/?igshid=1c4bo5n96y3wz

Fall Mini Sessions are finally open for scheduling! A lot of people reached out, so grab your spot soon! Message me for the link to schedule. Location: @bushuesfamilyfarm (at Bushue's Family Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyQbXsFqUa/?igshid=1epljad8d751k

You probably already heard, but I'mma tell you again anyway. I'm on a podcast and it's posted! @fourphotogs link her bio #podcastinterview #podcast #podcastforphotographers #weddingphotographer #travelphotographer #travelweddingphotographer #elopmentphotographer (at Columbia River Gorge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFsPvcyFo5K/?igshid=1a48le1vgur8j

Fall is here! Thinking about doing fall mini session's again. Who's interested? 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁 #fall #fallminisession #minisession #familysession #familyphotographer Photographer: @madelynmayphotography Planner: @taylormade_photolv Styling , Jewelry, Crystals & Hair: @desertdaisyjewelry Rentals : @dogwoodrentals Bride: @rachaelthedinosaur Groom: @joelsephski Bride Hair: @desertdaisyjewelry Make up: @samraegenido Wedding Gown: @greypearlbride @jaclynjordanny Suit: @generationtux Pocket Watch: @thegroomsday Floral Designer: @elite_floral_events Calligraphy: @egletters Wedding Cake: @bleumoonbakery (at Horseshoe Bend) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFm11pol2MK/?igshid=ar54adq87olh

Sadly, summer is over. What was your favorite adventure you went on this summer? #adventure #summer #landscapephotographer #outdoorclothing #comingsoon (at Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFiuR_EH_ze/?igshid=197ys1o7h9k8z

Today, I conquered both a fear and goal of mine. It might sound weird but most goals probably have some level of fear tangled in it. I started swimming! Do I know what I'm doing? not fully. Does it give me anxiety, yes! Did it feel amazing to do something I've never tried before? Hell yes. Swimming is a crazy work out, I'm excited to feel good, see results and strengthen my technique 🏊‍♀️. Why am I even telling you all? Because I have had so many goals inside my head, that I've never said out loud. I've decided to start talking about them, so I can inch closer and closer and dream BIG. 😁 // Also thank you for your dedication and work as a for fighter, lady! You rock @s_chamness Mmayphoto.com #firefighter #engagementshoot #conquergoals #dobigthings #weddingphotographer #travelphotographer #elopmentphotographer (at Columbia River Gorge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFbFjozFQMp/?igshid=6kof04jy27yx

Wow. This mom life is no joke, I opened Instagram and started to add this photo, 3 hours ago. The other day, I was nursing Elsie in the morning while working on my laptop in bed. She threw up all over my shirt and my hand. I tried to get my headphones off with one hand because the other was holding spit up. It ended up tangling my hair, finally I got it out and took my shirt off, wiped the spit up with my shirt, grabbed Elsie with one hand and went downstairs. My hair was so messed up, had baby on my hip, shirtless and my nursing bra undone on one side. My MIL was dying laughing at me. That gives you a glimpse of my life. 😂 I love being a mom 😁💜 Mmayphoto.com #momlife #photographer #photography #ringshot #ringdetailshot #travelphotographer #pdxphotographer #oregonelopementphotographer (at Sodaville, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFYrco6FPj5/?igshid=1f80stawbcpj9

Well I have been MIA for a bit on here. Life for me has been one of those times, where things keep happening one after another. I am pushing back and continuing to progress in different areas in my life. The wild fires have been a stress. We had to leave our home due to the amount of smoke and looking out for Elsie. It was a complex feeling that I can't really put a name to, going through our things and deciding what could stay and what had to come with us. Finding where to draw the line, the idea of leaving some things behind and never seeing them again. I am glad we are back home and the air is so much better. I am grateful for all the fire fighters making it possible for us to return home. All of this puts things into perspective and in the end all that really matters is that my little family is safe and healthy. I did some work in the Estacada community and seeing the pain, tears, laughter, rain, and connection between the volunteers and victims of the fire that day was very raw. Estacada is a strong community and I am happy that some of my roots started there. Although 2020 has been very hard, there are great things that have happened. I am holding onto those things. Being a wedding photographer is one thing that I am grateful for. I get to see people in love and experiencing such a memorable day. Nick and Shannon decided to elope at Cathedral park and it was a perfect relaxed day. Congrats you two! Mmayphoto.com #elopement #portlandelopementphotographer #portlandelopement #cathedralpark #cathedralparkelopement #2020goals #portlandphotographer #pnwphotographer #travelphotographer #travelweddingphotographer #elopmentphotographer (at Cathedral Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFVfF-plcq6/?igshid=g13x3oj9xho1

Well there is a lot of behind the scenes work of me trying to get my first piece of clothing ready to launch. I'm trying to make sure that it's exactly like how I created/imagined it. So bare with me. 😁 I'll actually be selling prints of my landscape photography as well. So let me know if you need some new decor for your walls 🖼️ #clothing #prints #landscapephotography #gooutside #outdoorclothing #nature https://www.instagram.com/p/CE2k0CyntYd/?igshid=1hhrzrg309w9c

💁‍♀️ Mmayphoto.com . . . . . #ginger #whydoesntemojishavegingerhair #gorgeous #photoshoot #oregonphotographer https://www.instagram.com/p/CE2bxXEFhhO/?igshid=1ek9ryusj76wn

Summer nights with the early 🌙 Mmayphoto.com #summerengagement #naturals #engagementshoot #engaged #engagementphotographer #gorgeengagement #pdxphotographer #oregonelopementphotographer (at Columbia River Gorge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEsclV0lqLa/?igshid=1knqub20k3a2z

Traveling is a big deal to me, although we are taking a break for now. Here is a shot from Guatemala 🌴 #travelphotographer #landscapephotographer #travel #explore #gooutside (at Antigua Guatemala.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEhute9n4ri/?igshid=19q1nvw6i1ggr

I love being able to witness couple's love for each other. Once people warm up to the camera it's so easy to see their connection. #perkofthejob #love #weddingphotographer #travelphotographer #travelweddingphotographer #oregonvendors #oregonelopementphotographer (at Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEht4G1ltwy/?igshid=brx32opflh84