I’m a traveling photographer and writer who thrives on cross-continental projects and off-the-grid living. My work has taken me from on-set photography for Funny or Die and the feature Devil’s Carnival II to polar expeditions and wildlife shoots, all while living in a van with my huskies and chasing new landscapes. Photography fuels my storytelling, and I love blending creative vision with hands-on field experience across diverse environments. Beyond the lens, I freelance in content and copy, and I’ve built a reputation for self-branding, client communication, and a collaborative approach. I’ve worked with horses, dogs, and farms, and I bring that practical, adaptable mindset to every project—whether navigating remote locations, coordinating shoots, or crafting engaging written content for a variety of audiences.

Madeleine Gardner

I’m a traveling photographer and writer who thrives on cross-continental projects and off-the-grid living. My work has taken me from on-set photography for Funny or Die and the feature Devil’s Carnival II to polar expeditions and wildlife shoots, all while living in a van with my huskies and chasing new landscapes. Photography fuels my storytelling, and I love blending creative vision with hands-on field experience across diverse environments. Beyond the lens, I freelance in content and copy, and I’ve built a reputation for self-branding, client communication, and a collaborative approach. I’ve worked with horses, dogs, and farms, and I bring that practical, adaptable mindset to every project—whether navigating remote locations, coordinating shoots, or crafting engaging written content for a variety of audiences.

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I’m a traveling photographer and writer who thrives on cross-continental projects and off-the-grid living. My work has taken me from on-set photography for Funny or Die and the feature Devil’s Carnival II to polar expeditions and wildlife shoots, all while living in a van with my huskies and chasing new landscapes. Photography fuels my storytelling, and I love blending creative vision with hands-on field experience across diverse environments.

Beyond the lens, I freelance in content and copy, and I’ve built a reputation for self-branding, client communication, and a collaborative approach. I’ve worked with horses, dogs, and farms, and I bring that practical, adaptable mindset to every project—whether navigating remote locations, coordinating shoots, or crafting engaging written content for a variety of audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Finnish
Beginner
Norwegian
Beginner

Work Experience

Lift Operator at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Lift operator during the summer season; assisted guests and ensured safety.

Education

High School Diploma at Thousand Oaks High School
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Middle School Honors (GATE) at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Pre-School Education at Temple Etz Chaim Pre-School
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Pre-School Education at Temple Israel Pre-School
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
High School Diploma at Thousand Oaks High School
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
All Honors Classes (Middle School) at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Pre-School Education at Temple Etz Chaim Pre-School
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Pre-School Education at Temple Israel Pre-School
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
High School Diploma at Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, CA
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Middle School Honors Program at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School, Santa Rosa Valley, CA
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Preschool Education at Temple Etz Chaim Pre-School, Thousand Oaks, CA
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Preschool Education at Temple Israel Pre-School, Hollywood, CA
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
High School Diploma at Thousand Oaks High School
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
Middle School (All Honors) at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
Pre-School at Temple Etz Chaim Pre-School
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
Pre-School at Temple Israel Pre-School
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
High School Diploma at Thousand Oaks High School
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Middle School at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
High School at Thousand Oaks High School
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Middle School – Honors (All Honors classes) at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Pre-School at Temple Etz Chaim Pre-School
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Pre-School at Temple Israel Pre-School
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026

Qualifications

AP Digital Photography Exam - Perfect Score
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Gifted; GATE Identification
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth - Superior Academic Performance and Promise
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
AP Digital Photography Exam
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Gifted program - GATE (Pleasant Valley School District)
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth Award
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Dog Trainer Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
AP Digital Photography Exam — Score 5
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
Gifted Program (GATE)
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
Johns Hopkins CTY Honor for superior academic performance
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
AP Digital Photography Exam - Score 5
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Dog Trainer Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
AP Digital Photography Exam – Score 5
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth – Superior Academic Performance and Promise
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Gifted / GATE recognition (Pleasant Valley School District)
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Agriculture & Mining, Professional Services, Other, Retail