Photographs and films that look and feel like the memory they represent - without any stage direction.
You're looking for a photographer that won't ask much of you. That won't interrupt you. That creates images out of the magic that already happens. Because you know the magic is there - you just want somebody else to see it too.
This matters. And you're in the right place. Because trust me - I see it too. You'll get to hang with your family, your friends, do all the things you're looking forward to at your event.
And I'll be there, photographing it. Up close and personal. Intimately. Passionately. But with
no constant giving of direction,
no "do that again",
no "okay, but now like this",
no stopping what you're doing or stepping away.
(Unless you personally plan it.)
We'll create magic of the things as they are.
FILM IMAGES ONLY
BOTH FILM AND DIGITAL IMAGES
event collections can include digital and/or analog images
Every collection includes:
Initial discovery call regarding your dream photographs and what those look and feel like
Simplified reservation process with virtual contracts and invoices
Questionnaires regarding family photo lists, relationship insights, and moments for reflection in your planning
A hands-off approach on the day of your event, based on the Tenets of Photojournalism (giving you the freedom to be fully present)
Client-Lead Portraiture upon request
Timeline Insights with collaboration by Makayla
Multiple check-in's throughout the process to ensure your marriage party will be going exactly as you plan (as much as possible, of course)
Open communication and endless options to ask for advice, insight, what-ifs, and nerve calming talks
"Makayla has an incredible gift not just of seeing the beauty in every human and in every moment, but somehow capturing it and translating it to the most beautiful images. We’re obsessed and so grateful for Makayla’s amazing work!"
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Janet and Kevin, married 2024
"We were so impressed with her professionalism, thoughtful emails and clear communication, support and enthusiasm."
"Not only is Makayla incredibly kind, genuine, calm, and professional, but also the most organized person we've ever worked with - her questionnaires, communication, and prompt editing was incredible. She truly listened to us and all our quirky requests! We cannot thank Makayla enough and feel so lucky to have worked with her.
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VANESSA AND MATT, married 2022
"Makayla captured our story beautifully and dove right into our blissful chaos."
"Makayla was amazing for every single part of the process. Our engagement shoot and wedding photos exceeded all the expectations we thought we had and then some. Makayla’s communication is amazing and so thorough, I never had to worry that she was ahead of it on every step. I cannot tell you how many guests I had at the wedding stop me to say how amazing our photographer was."
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SAM AND MATT, married 2025
"She is genuinely everything I dreamed our wedding photographer would be."
"I can honestly say that she cares about you on your wedding day and it shows through the photos. I am not an overly emotional guy but I end up tearing up looking back at these and most likely will for years to come. Thank you Makayla, for capturing not just our wedding, but who we are as people."
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ADAM AND GRACE, married 2021
"Thank you Makayla, for capturing not just our wedding, but who we are as people."
"There is not enough I could say to properly describe the gift that Makayla has. My jaw was on the ground when she revealed our photos to us, because I just couldn’t believe the moments she saw. She was so inconspicuous that I hardly noticed she was there on our day, but her product showcased that she was there for every little moment. I would recommend Makayla without hesitation."
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ELLE AND DAKOTA, married 2021
"Hands down one of the best decisions we made for our day."
"From day one, her dedication and commitment to her people and her work was apparent. She got to know us and what we were looking for in our video, and she was intentional about capturing the moments that were most important to us. She checked in with us at all the right moments and made the whole process easier than we could have imagined."
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ERIN AND GRANT, married 2022
"She always seemed to be in the right place at the right time, even when we hardly realized she was there."
Weddings aren't the only big life-changing events we experience - sometimes the smallest everyday acts are the biggest forms of love.
Maybe it's your everyday walk, entering a new era of graduation, or you're moving and want to commemorate your first home.
There's a lot of reasons and ways to celebrate love. So for the victories you experience year after year, we'll create the images with you to look back on.
And all the same rules apply: there's no directing here. No hand placement. No pressure. I simply show up, and you simply show me you.
Everyday sessions are available exclusively to past event clients.
MORE LIFE TO CELEBRATE
These images aren't just for the "right now".
They're answering the future question of
what the hell happened that day.
the big "why"
When you've been married 10 years and your lives together feel like a blur.
When you're old and grey and get to tell these stories to children about their crazy grandparents/aunts/uncles.
Wedding photography is sometimes distracted by the flashy, by the gorgeous, by the latest trend in landscapes and colors and you-name-its.
But at its core, it should only be this: telling the real-life story of what the hell happened that day.
It might feel impossible to know what matters to you now. But decades from now you'll know. And you'll either have images that truly tell the story... or you won't. And long for what could have been.
Or you'll be able to say you felt like you were truly there.
No two events are alike: collections are a completely custom fit based on your biggest values throughout your celebration.
The average investment for a partial day, intimate courthouse celebration is $3,300.
The average investment for a single day event is $8,500.
The average investment for a multi-day event is $13,500.
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