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.
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WHO IS THE AUTUMN DOG STUDIO?
THOUGHT-PROVOKING CONVERSATION STARTERS
DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHER | CANDID CEREMONY PHOTOGRAPHER | ARTFUL DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY MINNEAPOLIS MN Aaron and Ryan knew they were wanting to evolve their relationship into a formal commitment – by why not invite everybody they loved to join along? They chose to have a commitment ceremony in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory – a place for them […]
February 7, 2026
DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | MINNEAPOLIS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Emma and Carter had a day filled with joy and love. Their focus was clear – they wanted to enjoy every second with their friends and family. It felt genuine and real. The couple chose to capture their day with both digital and analog film. The film brought […]
January 17, 2026
