maddie poolman

i’m a London-based photographer focussing on LGBTQ+ wedding photojournalism and portraits, as well as BTS film set coverage and travel photography across the globe.
Authentic documentation being the common thread that binds.

My photography has taken me from the bustling backstreets of Zanzibar, to the endless expanse of the karoo, to international film sets and intimate portrait sessions. i have a deep love for storytelling and believe in real, unfiltered moments that tell their own stories.

Beyond photography, i have years of experience in the film industry both on and off set as a special effects technician and production coordinator, as well as 2nd AC and data wrangling. Alongside this I have a strong background in photo retouching and fine art print production.

Some of the productions I’ve had the pleasure of working on include Strike Back Seasons III and IV, District 9, Chappie, Gettysburg, and in the commercial sphere with brands such as BMW, Citroen, and Ford, Sparkasse, AXA, Garnier, Nivea, and more.

When I’m not behind a camera or covered in ink, I’m likely riding my motorcycle, practicing Mandarin, or searching for the perfect coffee+people watching spot.

Let’s create something real together.

+ awards

FAPA Photojournalism 1st Place

ND Awards Honourable Mention Photojournalism

+ exhibitions

2010 Such Small Hands – A Study in Fragility

2012 Not Waving But Drowning – The Distance Between Us

documentary and portrait photography, design, videography and production coordination.

hello@madeleinepoolman.com
+44 (0) 7716 35369