Today we’d like to introduce you to Madeline Brice.
Hi Madeline, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’ve had a camera in my hand since middle school. I was always the friend documenting everything, capturing moments for MySpace before I ever imagined photography as a career. I didn’t start taking it seriously until years later, when I found myself in Midland during Covid. Isolated and craving connection, I poured my energy into learning my camera inside and out, using photography as a way to reach people and build community. That season was rooted in family and couples portraits, and in learning how to photograph real connection.
Everything shifted when life moved me to New Orleans. The wedding culture there swept me up immediately. I had been in the city less than two weeks when I photographed my first parade. Once I stepped into weddings, it felt inevitable. The energy, emotion, and storytelling pulled me in completely, and the rest was history.
Now based back in Texas, I still return to New Orleans regularly, because over half of my weddings are there. Moving between two distinct wedding cultures keeps me inspired and sharp, and it’s shaped the way I approach my work.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. I’ve had to rebuild my business twice, first when I moved to New Orleans, and again when I moved back to Texas. Each move came with a steep learning curve, and my business took a significant dip both times. Starting over in a new city means more than finding clients; it means rebuilding trust, relationships, and community from scratch.
Those seasons were especially challenging because the wedding industry in both cities is deeply established, and breaking into those circles takes time and patience. It’s difficult enough to find your own footing in a new place, but even harder to do it while trying to grow a business that relies so heavily on connection. Going through that twice showed me just how essential community is in this industry and how much of my work is shaped not just by talent, but by the relationships behind it.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I photograph weddings with a balance of editorial and documentary honesty. My work centers on emotion, atmosphere, and design, capturing the way a day felt just as much as how it looked. I’m especially drawn to weddings with a strong sense of place, thoughtful details, and couples who care deeply about their people and the experience they’re creating.
I’m known for imagery that feels timeless but alive: true-to-color photographs, fashion-forward portraits, and candid moments that aren’t forced or overproduced. I work quietly and intuitively, stepping in with direction when needed and stepping back when the moment deserves to unfold on its own. That flexibility allows my couples to stay present while still walking away with images that feel intentional and elevated.
What I’m most proud of is the trust my couples place in me, not just to document their wedding, but to see it the way they see it. Many of my clients come back to me for multiple chapters of their lives, and that continuity means everything. It tells me the work goes beyond photos.
What sets me apart is my ability to move between worlds, between cities, cultures, and wedding styles, without losing the heart of the story. I approach every wedding with curiosity, care, and respect for what makes it uniquely theirs, creating images that feel personal, honest, and enduring.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
Risk has never come easily to me. I don’t take it lightly, and I’m very aware of the financial and personal weight that comes with big decisions, especially in an industry where you’re planning and marketing more than a year in advance. Moving into a new market carries real stakes, and I’ve felt that acutely each time I’ve relocated or repositioned my business.
Shifting my work more heavily toward New Orleans while being based in Texas is a risk I’m actively living in. It means trusting long-term planning, absorbing the financial and physical toll of frequent travel, and committing to a city and community that isn’t technically home. But it’s also where my work feels most aligned and creatively alive.
Looking back, every meaningful step in my career has required some level of risk. The very first was investing in my first professional camera and lens before I had proof that it would pay off. That decision set everything else in motion. While risk still intimidates me, I’ve learned that each calculated leap has pushed me forward. Every hard choice has sharpened my vision, strengthened my resilience, and shaped the business I’m proud of today.
Pricing:
- 8k-13k
Contact Info:
- Website: https://madelinebricephotography.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/madelinebricephoto
Image Credits
Photos taken by Lane Parker Photography and Modern Valencia
