Meet the Team

Meet the hearts behind Candler James Collective: a photographer, a videographer, and best friends who genuinely love what we do, and the people we do it for. Built on years of friendship, shared dreams, and a deep love for serving others, Candler James Collective is simply an extension of who we are.

Blonde woman poses in a dark floral satin blazer dress in a softly lit room.
Blonde woman in a dark floral button-front midi dress poses confidently against a light wall.

 

MADI CANDLER

 

 

CAREE JAMES

 

 

Lead Photographer

 

Lead Videographer

Hi! I'm Madi, 22 years old, and recently married to my high school sweetheart, Caiden! I’ve been behind a camera since high school, and knew from a very young age I would make a career out of it.    Now, as both a photographer and a bride myself, I approach wedding days with more intention than ever. I direct my brides when needed, but what I feel is most important is e leaving space for the natural moments that matter most! My style is true-to-color with a soft, added warmth!

 

 

 

Hi! I’m Caree, 24 years old, and married to my husband, Will! I’ve spent years in the industry as a photographer before slowly finding my way back to videography and fully falling in love with it! Now, I create cinematic films that are meant to feel like you’re reliving your favorite memories—focused on movement, emotion, and the raw, in-between moments. I lean into a fly-on-the-wall approach on wedding days, allowing things to unfold naturally while Madi takes the lead!

 

 

 

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Our why

We met while working together at a boutique in college, which grew into a friendship and eventually a creative partnership. Over the years, we built our own paths in photography and videography, only to realize how naturally our work complements one another. We’ve learned that our strengths and weaknesses fit together in a way we never could have planned. The things one of us tends to overlook are often the first things the other notices, and where one of us struggles, the other naturally steps in. It’s a balance that allows us to create better work, serve our couples well, and genuinely enjoy what we do together.


We created this business to offer couples a seamless, intentional experience where photo and video feel unified, not separate, and every part of your day is captured with the same heart and vision. Together, we offer something neither of us could provide on our own: two perspectives, two creative minds, and a shared commitment to serving our couples well.

Branding photos by Laura Kathleen Photography