Madeline is an extraordinary individual with an incredible ability to connect with others on a deep and meaningful level. I have always been struck by her gentle and caring nature, which immediately puts everyone at ease and is felt by whomever she is in a room with.
Towards the end of last year we embarked on a portrait photoshoot in the wilds together, which was something we had talked about for a long time.
Her sense of presence and mindfulness, and the possibility of laughter spilling over into any moment was such a delight. Her consciousness and awareness of the natural world around us added an extra layer of depth to our time together, talking about who may have been in this space before us.
Madeline is always quick to offer encouragement and support, and over the years I have watched her show so many others that deserving of love and respect - it was an honour to centre her for once.
I feel blessed to have met such a caring, gentle, powerful, and conscious friend. Spending time with her felt like sipping tea with a dear friend, which is of course what we did afterwards. In a pub, for the first time since 2020. Oh and where I obviously then caught covid again. But that is a tale for another day.
This is Mads.
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