Maddie Dean Photography

08/31/2026

“My favorite football memory isn't beating Florida or winning the bowl game ... My favorite memories are of playing football with my brothers and my dad in the front yard when I was younger.” ~ Eli Manning

Maybe that's what football is really about.
Not just the score. Not just the Friday night lights.

It's the brother beside you. The parents in the stands. The people who showed up for every practice, every game, every season.

Those are the memories that last. 💜

08/02/2026

"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." ~ Robert Brault

The final quarter.

One more chance to cheer from the stands, celebrate the victories, and make memories that will last long after the final whistle.

Senior sessions are about more than jerseys and stadiums, they're about the people who have loved, supported, and believed in these young men every step of the way.

It was an honor to capture these moments for this fabulous football family. Wishing #71 an incredible senior season and all the best in the adventures ahead. 💜💛🏈

07/24/2026

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." ~ Lao Tzu

Today one of the hardest seniors I've ever had to photograph boards a plane for Thailand.

Not because she was difficult...

Because she's my daughter.

The little girl who fell in love with elephants is about to spend the next few weeks in Thailand, learning, exploring, and living a dream she's carried for years.

We planned her senior session around this adventure because elephants have always been part of her story. As her mom and her photographer, I wanted these images to capture not just who she is today, but the dream she was about to step into.

One of my favorite things about photographing seniors is telling their story... the passions that make them who they are and the dreams they're chasing. These aren't just the senior portraits I took of my daughter. They're the first pages of the next chapter she's worked so hard to reach.

Be brave. Be curious. Be kind. Take every adventure. And never lose that sense of wonder that has always made you... you.

We couldn't be prouder.

Thailand, take good care of our girl. 💜🐘

07/21/2026

Half Asian. Half American. Whole stinker. 💙

Being his Aunt Stitches means I get all the cuddles. Being his photographer means I get to freeze these moments forever. I'd call that the best of both worlds.

Happy 1st Birthday, Pecos! Love you the most!!! Also, youre my very first cake smash kiddo that required a fork to celebrate 😂😂

07/05/2026

Hey Shiner ~ I put all of my photos from Half Moon Holidays into a gallery ~ feel free to download what you want or share the link.

https://maddiedeanphotography.pixieset.com/halfmoonholidaysshiner4th/

God Bless America!!
❤️🤍💙

Photo collection by Maddie Dean Photography

05/21/2026

Officially promoted from kindergarten with honors in sass, smiles, and shenanigans.
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1st grade teachers… you’ve been warned.

05/17/2026

All spoken for! Thank you all so much!! I appreciate your support and trust in me to capture your families - I am excited about all of the new smiling faces I will get to work with! If you haven't paid yet? My venmo is Sarah-collins-129, or check is fine 💜💜

📸 LIMITED SESSION SALE 📸

I’m opening up 7 discounted photo session spots for the next 6 months to help support upcoming educational and internship opportunities for Aiden and Madeline. They are both headed overseas this summer to chase their herpetology & exotic vet dreams!

✨ Normally $200 ✨ Sale price: $150 ✨ 45-minute session ✨ 20 digital images included ✨ Book now, shoot later ✨ Session may be used anytime in 2026

Perfect for: • Families • Seniors • Couples • Kids • Fall photos • Christmas card photos • “We haven’t updated our pictures in forever” photos 😉

To sweeten the deal, first 3 who book will also receive a 16x20 gallery wrap canvas of your favorite image! ($200 value!)

Once the 7 spots are gone, the sale ends.

Message me to claim a spot or ask questions ❤️

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05/01/2026

Kinder graduation! Such a fun milestone- they turn into big kids after kinder and before you know it, you're hearing high school Pomp & Circumstance 💜

I have purple & red cap/gown available - perfect for those little Comanches & Cardinals.

04/26/2026

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” ~ William Shakespeare

Senior Sarah took that literally, bringing her story to life right where she loves it most: the theatre 🎭

From center stage moments to the beautifully chaotic prop room, this session felt like stepping behind the curtain of her world.

She’s headed to UNT with plans to pursue Air Traffic Control or become a commercial pilot ✈️

From stage lights to runway lights… she’s ready for it all.

04/14/2026

“I do not want the company of man.”

Built from long rehearsals, stitched together with grit, and brought to life under the lights. This cast has created something unforgettable.
Now it’s time to take it one step further.

Regionals in Corpus Christi, here they come. 🎭

Break a leg, Shiner OAP.