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Families, Seniors, Weddings, artists, professionals, & More

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Hi, I'm Maddy Gurnsey

 

Family & Portrait photographer serving Jefferson City & mid-missouri

Visual style: Harmonious colors, bold contrast, and the moments between poses when you smile at each other.  

Coaching style: Relaxed and flexible. I give as much direction as you want, and I bring prompts and ideas so you’re never stuck wondering what to do next.

Dried spiky seed heads of wildflowers in golden brown tones against a bright blue sky in an autumn field.
Now booking Fall sessions!
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Families

Happy bride and groom share a joyful moment, bride holding colorful bouquet in white lace gown, groom in gray suit.

 

Weddings & Engagements

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Seniors

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Just because

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Testimonials
Happy family of five hugging outdoors, parents embracing three young children including a baby, surrounded by green foliage.

Maddy did an amazing job with our family photos! She was super accommodating to our schedule. She did great with our little kids with keeping their attention. We loved all the photos we got back from her and definitely recommend her!

Timothy Balzen

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Smiling redhead woman with glasses in gray blazer sitting among lush green plants with colorful pillows.

Maddy is amazing!! She took professional photos for me and was so patient, professional, and personable! She was super helpful in making me feel at ease, which allowed the session to be a fun experience. She was very timely in getting my photos back to me and they turned out beautiful. Thank you, Maddy!

Emily Jacobs

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Amazing woman dedicated to creating not only the best experience, but professionalism, good direction, and beautiful photos! Thank you again for your time!

Charity Ajuzie

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Family of five posing outdoors near a government capitol building, with parents holding babies and a young girl in a blue dress.

Maddy is absolutely amazing. She’s great with communication, direction and has fair prices. Our photos turned out amazing.

Jess T.

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Recent Work

 

August 6th, 2026

Corporate headshots for the Wellness Center

July 15th, 2026

The Balzen Family

July 20th, 2026

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Adults)

July 2nd, 2026

Charity's Portrait Sessions

June 24th, 2026

Emily Jacobs Portrait Session

June 24th, 2026

Into the Woods at Itsy Bitsy Broadway

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A relaxed mother lies on a picnic blanket holding fruit while her baby plays beside her outdoors.

 

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