A film photographer, sitting inside a train, holding a film camera and smiling. The background shows an urban landscape with residential buildings through the train window.

Hi, I’m Madison.

I am a photographer currently living in Santa Barbara, CA. I have lived up and down the West Coast of the United States, and I love to travel. I was born in Washington State, raised in California, and went to college in Oregon, and feel happiest when I am outside, surrounded by trees, camera in hand.

I have always loved documenting my experiences in various forms of photography, videography, and writing. But when I bought my first film camera, that is where the magic really started to happen. The nostalgia and authenticity of a film photo is like no other. What began as a passion project is now my whole world. I love sharing my photos, and am so stoked to share with you through Mads Photo Lab. Thank you for stopping by!


Remember

Turn back time

On a planet so full of chaos and movement, stepping back in time and taking in the look of a film photo

Intentional documentation + art

Keeping the art of film photography alive and incorporating real intention into a photograph