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Brady & BloomJacksonville & Swansboro
Sunlit coastal waters along Eastern North Carolina

Jacksonville & Swansboro, NC

Where your story blooms

Warm, coastal photography by Maddy — capturing genuine connection and the simple moments that matter most along the Carolina coast.

Portrait of Maddy, photographer behind Brady and Bloom

Meet Maddy

Raised between Jacksonville and Swansboro

Life moves a little slower here — and the moments that matter most are often the simple ones. Growing up near the coast taught me to appreciate genuine connection, natural beauty, and the importance of preserving memories through photography.

I've always been inspired by the coastal light, quiet backroads, salty air, and the people who make this community feel like home. Photography became my way of capturing the authentic moments and stories that deserve to be remembered.

More about me
“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.”
Andy Warhol

Portfolio

Stories told in coastal light

Named session stories and coastal light — families, couples, seniors, and lifestyle. Wander the galleries, then open any frame in the lightbox.

The experience

An unhurried process, start to finish

From our first conversation to the day your gallery blooms, every step is designed to feel personal, calm, and true to you.

Camera and soft natural light during a photography session

Start Documenting Your Story

Let's turn your stories and life into soulful portraits — windows into the past you can look into again and again.

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