Hi, I'm Martha.
Wedding photographer.
Light chaser. People person.
Hi, I’m Martha! I picked up my parents’ camera at 14 and never really put it down. These days I get to capture love stories for a living — and honestly, I love the whole thing: the details, the organizing, and the moments that make a day yours.
I’m a Spartanburg, SC girl headed for Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a mom to a sweet little girl, and someone whose faith shapes how I show up for people. When I’m not shooting, you’ll find me thrifting, getting outside, or happily being a homebody. Let’s be friends, shall we?!
— Martha
Let's work togetherBeyond the camera
Brown sugar, please
My order is an iced brown sugar latte with cinnamon and vanilla cold foam. On wedding days, though, it’s ice water and Cheez-Its all the way.
Fall is my season
Warm light, rich colors, cozy layers. Fall photos just feel like me — and the colors match the way I edit.
Thrift-store lucky
My best find ever: a $12 hutch that ended up being part of my own wedding. I still love it.
Willamette Valley, OR
Born and raised in Spartanburg, SC, and moving to Oregon’s Willamette Valley in February 2027 — with trips home to the Carolinas for weddings.
Canon devotee
My Canon kit and I have been through a lot together. I know every quirk and I’ve learned to love them all.
Dancing Queen
If “Dancing Queen” or “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” comes on at your reception, you’ll catch me grinning behind the camera.
How I got here
When I was 14, I asked my parents if I could play around with their old camera. It had a telephoto lens, and the very first thing I photographed was a bird in the tree outside our big bay window. I couldn’t believe how crisp and focused it was. Honestly, I never really put the camera down after that.
I started asking friends and family if I could take their photos, taught myself editing, and learned how to deliver a real gallery. My first wedding came from reaching out to a local photographer to network — she graciously brought me along. A little while later, at a wedding where the whole room broke into worship, I knew weddings were my thing. I love couples in love, and I love how many personal touches a wedding day can hold.
I made it official as Martha Adeline Photography in December 2023. I’m a really nostalgic person, and the older I get, the more I treasure all the photos and videos my mom took when I was growing up. That’s what I want to give you. Today I photograph weddings and couples in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, on the Oregon Coast, and back home in the Carolinas — and I’ll happily travel for the right couple.
Warm. Nostalgic.
Entirely yours.
I set the scene, give you clear and easy direction, and then let you just be together. After every prompt I’ll tell you to fall into whatever feels comfortable — so you never feel like you’re doing it wrong. The laughter, the movement, the way you lean into each other? That part’s all you.
Before every wedding I make time to get to know you. How you met, what you love doing together, and your vision for the day. And on the day itself, I’m always reading the room. If you need five minutes alone, a moment to cry with your parents, or time to pray, you’ll get it. I’ll make up the time later and keep reminding you that we’re good on time — because it’s your day, and I’m there for you.
Start a conversation
You might be my couple if…
- You’re laid back, outgoing, and up for a little adventure.
- You’re head over heels and not shy about showing it.
- You love a timeless, vintage, a-little-bit-old-money look.
- You’ve dreamed about your day and know how you want it to feel.
- You have a coordinator handling the details, so you can soak it all in.
- You want photos you’ll pull out to show your grandkids someday.
Sound like you? I’d love to hear your story. Tell me about you two →
