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Andrew & Ashley {Wedding} | Fresno Wedding Photographer

Madison Kate — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:01:14 +0000

What a beautiful day it was! Ashley and Andrew got married a couple weeks ago at the rustic and gorgeous 3 Oaks Vineyard in Clovis. I’ve known Ashley for years, reaching back to our elementary club soccer playing days, so when she asked me to photograph her wedding, I was beyond thrilled. The whole day turned out so well, and I am still so impressed with how relaxed Ashley and Drew were all day. I loved the colors the couple picked – the bright aqua/teal complemented the wooden tables and rustic barn so well – it felt like the perfect summer day. Everyone had such a wonderful time, and danced the night away! Congratulations Ashley and Andrew, it was a pleasure to share in your day and I wish you all the happiness in the world!

Congratulations again Drew and Ashley! Cheers to a many, many years of happiness.

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The Future Mrs. Henry | Fresno Bachelorette Photographer

Madison Kate — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:41:25 +0000

Last weekend I had the privilege of attending the exciting bachelorette party of my friend Shana! The whole day was a surprise for her, all planned by two of my BFF’s, Steph and Mel. It was a fun, relaxed, and slightly competitive day filled with laughs, all in honor of our dear friend and bride-to-be, Shana!

The day started out at the delicious breakfast restaurant in Fresno, Huckleberry’s. YUM. Shana is quite the baker and it’s in her blood – her family has a tradition of entering many decadent cakes, each year, into the Big Fresno Fair cake contest. Shana’s going on 17 strong! (that number might be wrong, but it’s up there!) And no, just because this year her wedding is a few days after the submission deadline, that’s not stopping her! What’s a wedding to break her streak? So, fittingly, the theme of the bachelorette was flirty aprons! So fun.

Me with the lovely bride-to-be!

A western apron – perfect for this former 4-H girl!

Did I mention she’s marrying a fire fighter?!?

Next we headed to Sequoia Brewing Company to loosen up a bit before the next activity!
Next up was Cupcake Wars at Young Chefs Academy, Fresno! Popping the champagne proved to be more challenging than we expected. Where are the guys when you need ‘em?! Surprise to the baking queen!!Apron decorating time :)Let the Cupcake Wars Begin!!Uh oh…You can probably guess the design on the right, but the left is open to your interpretation ;)

Thank you to the lovely ladies at the Young Chef’s Academy! They were so fun and helpful, and we just loved getting to know them during our bake-off!

That evening there was a small dinner honoring the future Mrs. Henry with close friends and family!
I had to leave early to drive back up to the bay, but of course got some photos in before hitting the road! The bride and her maids :)

Congratulations, Shana! We are all so very happy and excited for you and cannot wait until September!

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Debra & Brent | Berkeley Wedding Photographer

Madison Kate — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:17:39 +0000

Debra and Brent were married on a beautiful, cool winter afternoon in a family friend’s breathtaking backyard in the windy Berkeley Hills. (Seriously, look how stunning it is!) It was a small, intimate wedding with all special roles being filled by family and friends, making it even more meaningful to the bride and groom. I must take a second to highlight the gorgeous-ness of Debra’s ring which was specially made using her grandmother’s wedding ring. So, so pretty! Ah – it was such a perfect day, and I couldn’t be happier for these two! And if you ever get a chance to get a bottle of Alpha Omega’s 1155 Sauvignon Blanc, do it..it’s delicious. They served it at the reception, and my fiance and I picked up a bottle wine tasting during Debra and Brent’s Napa engagement session! Enjoy!

Congratulations to the two of you!

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Caitlin & Chris {Engagement} | Fresno Engagemet Photographer

Madison Kate — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:28:48 +0000

Caitlin, Chris and I spent a nice fall evening up at Millerton Lake, and I am in love with their photos! They brought along their adorable dog, General Patton, who definitely enjoyed spending time at the lake. Caitlin and Chris met while they were both working at Panera, and will be married this coming June. I’m so very excited to be part of their big day!

Congratulations to you two!

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Debra + Brent | Napa Valley Engagement Photographer

Madison Kate — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 02:55:56 +0000

Debra and Brent are good friends of Joe and mine, and we had such a fun time turning their engagement session into a day in Napa wine tasting! How could a beautiful couple, a perfect fall November day, and a couple glasses of wine not result in amazing engagement pictures? I cannot wait for their intimate wedding in just a couple months!

Congratulations to you two! Can’t wait to celebrate!

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Napa Valley Wedding | Napa Valley Wedding Photographer

Madison Kate — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:55:21 +0000

What a gorgeous Napa Valley wedding this was! I had the chance to be the assistant photographer for Megan Wilkinson Photography and enjoyed every second of it. The intimate wedding was on the grounds of a private, white Victorian home. The guests were easily entertained by lawn games during the cocktail hour, and special coloring tables were creatively set up for the little ones. The bride thought of everything! Flip-flops for the guests for dancing, shawls for when the evening cooled off, and even flashlights to guide the guests home. The candy apples and candy bar made the beautiful wedding even more sweet. Enjoy!

Congratulations!! It was such a lovely day!

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Sacramento Valley Wedding | Central California Wedding Photographer

Madison Kate — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:39:34 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to second shoot for Kim J. Martin Photography for this beautiful rustic wedding, and it couldn’t have been a better day! Special details were present everywhere, and I was head over heels with the country-casual theme. Country song lyrics, a tavern bar, micro-beer themed table assignments and personalized koozies made me wish I was a guest! The bride was absolutely stunning, and her bridesmaids were adorable in their bright blue dresses and cowboy boots. And would you believe her brother made all the bouquets and flower arrangements? Impressive! Congratulations to the happy couple!

Congratulations to these two!! I could relive this wedding over and over :)

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Carmel Mission Wedding | Monterey Wedding Photographer

Madison Kate — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:22:55 +0000

What a simply beautiful couple, day and celebration this was! S & K met in college in Colorado, and now live in the California Central Valley. The ceremony took place at the Carmel Mission Chapel, which is gorgeous and had beautiful grounds. S & K are so in love, and I was very excited to take part in their special day!

Congratulations to the happy couple! <3

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Holiday Mini-Sessions! | Fresno Family Photographer

Madison Kate — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:39:42 +0000

The holidays are around the corner and I am excited to offer holiday mini sessions! Need a family photo for those holiday cards? Or want a new, fun picture to add to your home for the holiday season? Here’s your chance! I have a limited number of spots available so be sure to book soon :)
For $60, you’ll get a 20 minute photo session and 5 high-resolution digital files. Additional images are available a la carte.

When: Saturday, November 10th

Time slots: 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm

Where: Woodward Park
Price: $60

To book, please message me the following information: Preferred time slot, number of people in your group, and your contact information.
If you have any questions, please let me know!

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Ashley & Drew {Engagement} | Fresno, CA Engagement Photographer

Madison Kate — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:42:18 +0000

When Ashley and I were vigorously playing competitive soccer together back in middle school, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would have the privilege of photographing her engagement pictures, not to mention her and her fiance’s wedding in May! Ashley and Drew are so great together and play off each other’s humor fabulously. Ashley looked gorgeous and we spent a beautiful (and pretty darn warm) summer evening down at Millerton Lake! Absolutely cannot wait for their big day in May! Congratulations Ashley and Drew! :)

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