People often ask me, "What's the story behind the name Alamo Road Photography?" And honestly, it's one of my favorite questions to answer because the name holds so much of who I am and what I love.
It starts on Alamo Drive
Alamo Drive is the name of the street where my husband and I bought our very first home, right here in my hometown of La Porte, Texas - back when we were just dating in 2019. Since moving in, that little house has been the backdrop for some of our most memorable moments, including bringing both of our boys home here. The walls are full of love, laughter, and real-life memories.
When it came time to name my photography business in 2021, I kept coming back to this street. It felt right - not just because of where it is, but because of everything it represents. It's a place that has shaped my family, my story, and the heart of my work.
An Ode to my Texas Roots
But the name Alamo Road is more than just a street - it's a nod to my deep love for Texas. Anyone who knows me will tell you.. I'm a little Texas-obsessed! I love the history, the pride, and the spirit of independence and friendship that runs through our state.
There are so many little Texas connections woven into our love story. My husband, Travis, and I started dating on March 6th - the same date the Battle of the Alamo ended in 1836. We met while I was attending Sam Houston State University, named after the very man who led the Texan Army to victory at the Battle of the San Jacinto, just weeks later where the historic battle cry "Remember the Alamo" was coined.
And as if it were meant to be? The San Jacinto Monument where that victory happened is just five miles from our home on Alamo Drive. I grew up field tripping and learning all about this all important battle to Texas history right here in my hometown. Full circle moment, am I right?
Why It Matters
For me, photography has always been about more than just taking pretty pictures. It's about documenting stories - real life and real memories. The kind of moments you'd find on a quiet street, in a cozy living room, or during golden hour at a local park with the people you love most. It's about capturing the emotion, the in-between, the honest beauty of life as it's happening. It's about remembering what matters and celebrating where we come from.
Every session I shoot, every family I meet, every story I tell through my lens- it all ties back to that feeling of home, love, and authenticity that I feel in my own home on Alamo Drive.
If you're looking for a photographer who values connection over perfection, who will meet you where you are and capture your story just as it is - then I'd love to be a part of your journey! Because no matter where we are, we all have our own version of the home on Alamo Drive and the love within those walls!
Thanks for being here and letting me share this little piece of my heart. I can't wait to help tell your story too!
-Maddie
Real life. Real Memories. Captured.