Madeline Stuart poses at Rixey Manor, a wedding venue in Virginia. Stuart has Down syndrome.
Madeline Stuart poses at Rixey Manor, a wedding venue in Virginia. Stuart has Down syndrome.
Sarah Houston/Rixley Manor
The venue's owner approached Stuart to do the photo shoot after hearing about her appearances on the catwalk at New York Fashion Week.
The venue's owner approached Stuart to do the photo shoot after hearing about her appearances on the catwalk at New York Fashion Week.
Sarah Houston/Rixley Manor
Stuart is from Brisbane, Australia. "Maddy really wants to change the way people discriminate against disability through gaining attention through social media," her website says.
Stuart is from Brisbane, Australia. "Maddy really wants to change the way people discriminate against disability through gaining attention through social media," her website says.
Sarah Houston/Rixley Manor
After Stuart expressed interest in being a model, her mom set up a professional photo shoot.
After Stuart expressed interest in being a model, her mom set up a professional photo shoot.
Sarah Houston/Rixley Manor
The photos from the original shoot went viral and now Stuart is working as a model.
The photos from the original shoot went viral and now Stuart is working as a model.
Sarah Houston/Rixley Manor
Stuart, in a beautifully embellished gown, dances with a male model.
Stuart, in a beautifully embellished gown, dances with a male model.
Sarah Houston/Rixley Manor
"Madeline was a natural in front of the camera and really made the whole shoot so much fun," said photographer Sarah Houston.
"Madeline was a natural in front of the camera and really made the whole shoot so much fun," said photographer Sarah Houston.
Sarah Houston/Rixley Manor