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

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PAIKKA Event Venue | Minneapolis Event Venue | Saint Paul Event Venue | Candid Wedding Photographer Twin Cities Janet and Kevin were filled with so much joy. My favorite thing about their event was the way they found delight in everything. From the handmade name banner and customized cocktail signs, to the polaroid guest book […]

Marriage Stories

June 22, 2024

PAIKKA Colorful Wedding | Saint Paul, MN | Janet + Kevin