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Preserve Madeline Jacobs Preserve Madeline Jacobs

Less snaps, more living

During my daughter’s first two years I photographed everything. (Live mode forever.) After she turned two, something shifted. I wanted less proof of the moment and more presence in it.

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Hi, I’m Maddie –

lifelong memory-keeper, professional over-thinker of how to hold onto the good stuff, and a South Bay local sharing what makes everyday life a little more memorable.


From yearbook layouts to travel blogs to toddler photo books, I’ve always loved documenting things — not just to look back, but to know they’re there.

This space is for both of us: to slow down, be present, and still remember it later. Because the little things don’t last forever, but they’re worth saving.