Mama
lover of adventure
creative
Photographer
Wedding & Portrait photographer
I am madison ward
I’m a mama to two wild girls and a baby boy, married to my best friend, Tony. We live on a mini farm in Nampa with chickens that escape daily, a garden we’re always meaning to water, and more mess than we ever imagined. Between running my photography business and keeping tiny humans alive, we escape to the Idaho mountains whenever we can—camping, fishing (mostly untangling lines), kayaking and letting the kids run free.
Motherhood has been my greatest teacher and my biggest blessing. Watching my babies grow has shown me just how precious and fleeting every single moment is—the tiny hands that reach for mine, the belly laughs that fill our home, the wonder in their eyes when they discover something new. I want to bottle it all up and keep it forever! That’s exactly why I’m so passionate about what I do. My camera goes everywhere with me because I never want to miss the magic. And getting to capture these beautiful, fleeting moments for other families? It’s not just my job—it’s my absolute joy and privilege.
“Believe in a love that is being stored up for you like an inheritance, and have faith that in this love there is a strength and a blessing so large that you can travel as far as you wish without having to step outside it.”
Rainer Maria Rilke
My Approach
I believe in thoughtful, considered, and personal collaborations
My mission is to help you feel natural and beautiful in front of the camera. During your session, I will guide you through a series of prompts and poses, helping you know where to look and what to do. As a photographer, I deeply value authentic candid shots alongside elegant, formal posed images. This means my approach is largely cinematic-documentary, capturing moments organically while also stepping in to direct when it’s time to create some powerful poses.