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Madison Borland Photography Grande, editorial photography in bold color. Weddings, portraits & seniors with drama + detail.
⟡ Cincinnati • FL • Worldwide

There is something really cool and special about being able to document such intimate and important moments in people’s ...
09/14/2026

There is something really cool and special about being able to document such intimate and important moments in people’s lives. Knowing their favorite secrets before they get to tell the world gives me this immense sense of honor. And being able to tell their stories in a photograph that they will show their kids for the rest of their lives? There’s simply not a word that could explain that feeling.
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If I were to try to tell you how long I’ve known Sam, I really don’t know if I could. One day, she was just… there 😂 We went from me simply being her client, to traveling to LA together and bumming it on MGK’s couch (IYKYK), to a million content shoots, being neighbors in our apartment complex, to both of our weddings, and now… BABIES 🥹
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When I found out that Sam and Jonathan were also pregnant, I screamed. There is nothing more exciting than going through a major life change and knowing your favorite people are going to go through it with you. What makes it even better is knowing that they will quite possibly be the greatest parents ever.
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*pause in typing because now I’m crying…*
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To the Grossmans, I adore you both so so so much. Knowing how much you have wanted to expand your family makes this announcement so much more exciting. You truly have been a light in my life and I am honestly jealous your little one gets to grow up with you two as his parents 🤍

A little baby + business update. 🤍•Almost immediately after we announced baby girl, I started getting messages asking th...
09/09/2026

A little baby + business update. 🤍
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Almost immediately after we announced baby girl, I started getting messages asking the same questions:
How long are you going to keep shooting?
When does maternity leave start?
How soon do I need to get on your calendar?
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And seeing how many of you immediately thought, “WAIT—I need to book before she has this baby” has made me laugh and also feel incredibly loved. 😂🥹 So, officially: I’ll be taking on sessions through December 31st.
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Starting January 1st, I’ll be stepping away from in-person shoots until after maternity leave. With baby girl due at the beginning of February, I want to give myself that final month to finish editing every gallery, deliver everything to my clients, wrap up the year properly, and then shift my focus toward getting ready for her.
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Because while the actual shoot may only take a few hours, my job doesn’t end when I put the camera down. And the last thing I want is to be 39 weeks pregnant, furiously editing a gallery while wondering if every tiny cramp means I’m about to have a baby. 😂
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The wild part is… you guys have already started filling those remaining dates.

So if you’ve been thinking about booking something with me this year whether it’s a holiday family session, fall maternity shoot, engagement photos, end of year branding, or just finally doing the shoot you’ve had saved on your Pinterest board for six months… this is your sign.
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Once those remaining dates are gone, they’re gone. 🤍
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It feels very surreal knowing I’m heading into my last few months behind the camera before life changes in the biggest, sweetest way. One last busy season before a whole new kind of busy begins. 🥹🤍
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*2027 weddings and photoshoot availability update coming this week*

I heard it’s Abbie Martin birthday today, so obviously that felt like the perfect excuse to finally give this incredible...
09/01/2026

I heard it’s Abbie Martin birthday today, so obviously that felt like the perfect excuse to finally give this incredible December wedding the moment it deserves. 🖤
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I’ve known Abbie for a really long time, which made getting to photograph this day feel a little extra special. There’s something surreal about watching someone through different seasons of their life and then getting a front-row seat as they marry the person who loves them so fully. And if you know mike martin , you know these two were meant for each other.
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If I had to describe their wedding in one sentence: they did it exactly how they wanted to.
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They didn’t book me for eight hours. They didn’t have a second photographer. They skipped the traditional dances and speeches. And instead of cutting their cake, they quite literally stuck two forks into it and started eating. 😂 No rules. No doing things just because you’re “supposed to.”
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But one thing they DID know they wanted? A. GOOD. PARTY.
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And they understood the assignment. The dance floor was packed, the energy was unreal, and everyone came ready to celebrate them HARD.
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A freezing December day in the city. Dark, moody spaces. Flash photos. Wandering around downtown in wedding clothes. Nothing overly staged or complicated. Just really good people having a really freaking good time.
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Skip the traditions you don’t care about. Keep the ones you love. Stick two forks in your wedding cake. Throw the party you actually want to be at. Make it feel like you.
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Happy birthday, Abbie. 🥳🍾 Getting to watch you find your person was pretty damn special. Getting to photograph you marrying him? Even better. I feel so honored to have been a small part of such an important season in your life. 🖤

I think it’s about time I talk about some of my favorite people: Shahryar Tork and Cincinnati Aesthetic Specialist.•I ha...
08/27/2026

I think it’s about time I talk about some of my favorite people: Shahryar Tork and Cincinnati Aesthetic Specialist.
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I have spent almost a year staring at these photos because I truly wasn’t sure how I would ever put into words how incredible these two are. But today, I shall try…
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I had been going to Morgan for a couple of years for Botox, lip filler, and all the miscellaneous little things in between. Every single time I sat in her chair, it somehow felt like a therapy session. She knew everything happening in my life. She comforted me through breakups, cheered me on through new adventures, and always made sure I felt beautiful along the way.
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She knows when to tell me no, when to help me with the things I’m self-conscious about, and—most importantly—she has never let me become someone I’m not.
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So when Morgan moved to Tork Plastic Surgery + Aesthetics, of COURSE I followed her.
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When she reached out about having me take the very first photos for the practice, I felt so honored. I had photographed things like this before. “Piece of cake,” I thought.
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When I showed up to the photoshoot, I wasn’t prepared for just how kind and humble everyone would be. Dr. Tork was the first person to introduce himself to me, and immediately started asking me all about myself. As we talked, it felt like I was talking to an old friend. He has this aura about him that just feels comforting and safe.
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After that photoshoot, I would pop into the office for appointments with Morgan, and almost every time, Tork would pop his head in to say hi and give me a hug.
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Then one day, I scheduled a consultation with Tork for a rhinoplasty.
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I had hated my nose for as long as I could remember, and I finally wanted to know what my options were. During the appointment, he took photos, walked me through what surgery could change, and showed me exactly what he would do.
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As he created the new image of my nose, he stopped. He looked at me and said, “Madison, if we did this, it would change everything about your face. You don’t need a nose job. Your nose is beautiful. I could not, in good conscience, perform this surgery.”
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In honor of the newest spiderman release (yes, I am a major Marvel fan), I was simply required to post this spiderman-vi...
07/31/2026

In honor of the newest spiderman release (yes, I am a major Marvel fan), I was simply required to post this spiderman-vibey pose that was accompanied by the sweetest couple to ever exist!
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When Adrianna Isabella ❁ reached out about wanting to do engagement photos her main goal was authentically candid images that showcased how fun and goofy their relationship is. So we went to an open field in Devou Park and ran with it! Quick literally! I had them running in circles, cuddling up on the grass, giggling and smiling while they fully embraced their inner child. It was genuinely magnificent.
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To look at these images and know that they had never done a professional photoshoot was mind boggling to me. They were complete naturals in front of the lens and I fully believe it is because their love for each other completely took over. Nothing felt forced or awkward. It just felt like we were documenting a real life rom-com 🥹🤍

Unpopular opinion: if you’re spending the money on a second wedding dress, you should be getting a second portrait sessi...
07/24/2026

Unpopular opinion: if you’re spending the money on a second wedding dress, you should be getting a second portrait session, too.
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Not because you need more photos. Because the energy is completely different.
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By the time you change outfits, the nerves are gone. The timeline has slowed down. You’re married. You’re laughing more. You’re touching each other differently. Everything feels lighter.
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That’s why these photos don’t look like the ones from earlier in the day. They’re not supposed to.
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So don’t let your second dress exist only in dance floor photos and blurry iPhone videos. Take the 10-15 minutes and give it the same intention you gave your ceremony gown.
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Future you will be so glad you did.
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Vendors:
Photography: CINCINNATI WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Videography: TK VISIONS 🎥
Hair and Makeup: Reign Beauty Jessicalyn
Reception Dress: ASTON Bridal
Venue: 20th Century Theater
Accessories: Christian Louboutin Louis Vuitton

One of the first things I hear from seniors (especially the guys) is, “I’m awkward in photos.” And honestly? I expect it...
07/23/2026

One of the first things I hear from seniors (especially the guys) is, “I’m awkward in photos.” And honestly? I expect it. Most people aren’t in front of a professional camera very often, so of course it can feel intimidating.
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The good news is that your session isn’t about knowing how to pose or forcing a smile for an hour. My job is to guide you through the entire experience so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands, where to look, or whether you’re “doing it right.” Before long, it starts to feel less like a photoshoot and more like hanging out.
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If you’ve been putting off booking because the idea of being in front of a camera makes you cringe, I promise you’re not the only one. And more often than not, those are the people who end up telling me, “That was actually way more fun than I expected.

POV: When the right vendors come together.•The DJ reads the room.The planner keeps everything on schedule.The bartender ...
06/03/2026

POV: When the right vendors come together.
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The DJ reads the room.
The planner keeps everything on schedule.
The bartender keeps drinks flowing.
The photographer never misses a moment.
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Most couples think vendors are individual decisions.
In reality, they’re creating one experience together.
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So major major show out to the team that made the Wynn and Lauren’s wedding as spectacular as it was:

Venue:
DJ: Jordan with
Dance floor ninja/hype man: .klaber
Wedding Cake:
Dessert Bar:
Florist:
Hair:
Makeup:
Photography: and .jo.photos
Videography: Ben Rigney / Cincy Camera Guys
Wedding Painter:
Ice sculpture: .on.ice

Hot take: wedding parties aren’t really about the photos.•As someone who didn’t have one at my own wedding, I thought sk...
06/01/2026

Hot take: wedding parties aren’t really about the photos.
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As someone who didn’t have one at my own wedding, I thought skipping it would save time, money, and a whole lot of logistics.
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And honestly? It did.
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Nobody had to buy a dress they didn’t love. Nobody had to stand through a long ceremony. Nobody had obligations, schedules, or expectations. But there were a few things I didn’t expect to miss.
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Nobody was there to fluff my dress before photos. Nobody was carrying my phone, lipstick, or random wedding-day essentials.
Nobody was fixing a stray hair or reminding me to eat. Nobody was standing beside me during all those little in-between moments.
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Because the truth is, a great wedding party isn’t really about standing at the altar.
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It’s about having your people with you.
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The people who keep the energy high when it’s 90 degrees outside. The people who make you laugh when it’s raining on and off. The people who jump on the party bus, hold your bouquet, hype you up, and somehow make chaos feel fun.
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Looking back, I don’t regret keeping my wedding simple. But I do understand now why so many couples choose to have a wedding party.
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Not for the matching outfits. For the memories, the support, and the people who help carry the day right alongside you.
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These photos were taken on a hot July afternoon with rain threatening every few minutes, and yet you’d never know it. Just a group of people having the absolute best time celebrating their friends.
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And honestly, that’s probably the best argument for a wedding party I’ve got.

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