Lincoln man pursues passion for photography despite disability | Local

“My philosophy is I would rather sell five photos at lower prices than one at a higher price,” he said. “That’s five new followers for me that I didn’t have before. Word of mouth is very important.”

While he particularly enjoys photographing abandoned barns, he also photographs landscapes, flowers, animals and other objects.

Madson believes in the power of a moment and preserving history with photos. Because of that, he rarely edits his photos past adjusting the brightness and contrast. 

“Completely changing the look of my work just isn’t my style. I want my work to look as original to the actual scenery as possible,” he said.

Throughout his photography journey, Madson has faced several obstacles, including the promotion of his business during the height of the pandemic.

Nonetheless, he manages to focus on the positives.

“I have no struggles,” he said. “I’ve always had a very positive outlook on life. I tend to stay focused on what I can do instead thinking negatively on what isn’t realistic for me. I’ve always had that positivity, even as a kid.”

In addition to his website, Madson also displays his work at several places in Lincoln, including Bryan Health System, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and several coffeeshops.

During the month of May, he will display his work at the Loft Gallery on UNL’s East Campus.

“I hope my story will inspire anyone to believe in themselves and to go for their dreams,” he said. “All of us have hopes. If more people would think positive about themselves, the sky’s the limit.”