Hey, it's Makayla. I'm a Duluth, MN and Saint Paul, MN based wedding photojournalist.

I can see the magic in everything.

In my decade of photographing weddings, I've always come back to this: the people and the relationships are the real story. And that story is best told by letting it tell itself.

This blog is full of the stories I've seen, the things I've learned along the way, and my best advice for creating a marriage celebration driven by being present and true to you.

Pour a coffee, a matcha, a tea. Stay awhile. Linger.

M

It's so great
to meet you.

Welcome to the stories.

WHO IS THE AUTUMN DOG STUDIO?

THOUGHT-PROVOKING CONVERSATION STARTERS

Stuck at home in a snowstorm, pandemic, or just don’t want to leave your bed? Here’s some ideas for at home wedding planning.

Advice for Parties

April 12, 2020

At Home Wedding Planning: Ideas To Plan From Your Couch

at home wedding planning

Suddenly having to downsize your wedding? Read about how to uninvite someone from your wedding, along with tips to ease the pain.

Advice for Parties

March 29, 2020

COVID DIARIES: Uninvite someone from your wedding (how-to)

When the CDC announced its recommendation to cancel all events over 50 people until mid-May, there was an onslaught of contract cancellations across the board for the wedding industry. This started the hard train of questionable finances for small businesses and individuals alike. The fear and panic and tight feelings in chests led to some […]

Advice for Parties

March 22, 2020

COVID Diaries: Postpone, don’t cancel