Photog Feature: Get to know Mady Pickering!

To ring in the new year, we sat down with IAP Photographer Mady Pickering to help you get to know her! Mady shoots in the East King County and Snohomish County areas.

What got you into photography?  

Photography has always been my hobby.  I got really into it while living in Okinawa, Japan.  A friend of mine who did sports photography asked me to assist her during her shoots.  From there I moved from point and shoot cameras to a DSLR camera.  I have also been taking professional development courses in order to improve my photography skills and knowledge of the equipment.  What got me into RE Photography was an agent I met while working as a realtor.  I mentioned to him my interest in RE photography and he referred me to you Scott, and the rest is history.  You and William took me under your wing and exercised incredible patience while I continued to grow in the industry.  Thank you for all your support!  

How long have you been with IAP?

I started with IAP right before the pandemic, around October 2019.

What is your favorite thing about real estate/architectural photography?

Although the job is very individualistic and independent, when I see the final product in the listings I feel I am part of the agent's team.  And that my work contributes to the efforts of the agent and to the success of their sale.  

I also enjoy the flexibility as my work/life balance is very important to me.

What are some of your non-photography hobbies?

Family, dogs, hiking, golf and watching college football (Roll Tide)

Any strange or funny moments to share from the field?

On one occasion a cat kept following me around during my shoot, even though the owner was present.  The cat insisted on getting into every shot, so much that he made it into a couple of the listing photos. There have also been situations where I felt I needed a biohazard suit or I felt the place was haunted,  yeah, I was a bit spooked at one location in particular.