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
In a world where our lives are filled with endless distractions and fleeting experiences, it’s the intentional moments that truly matter. It’s those stolen glances between loved ones, the feelings that escape from the depths of our souls, and the stories seamlessly woven into the fabric of our lives that hold the most significance. As […]
September 23, 2023
SAINT PAUL WEDDING VENUE | PAIKKA SAINT PAUL VENUE | SUPER 8 WEDDING FILM TWIN CITIES Kevin and Sarah love the feel of old film/vintage videos. They wanted a video that accentuated the feeling of their event, but also the industrial space they fell in love with. And Super 8 was the perfect way to […]
January 7, 2023
BIAGIO EVENTS CHICAGO WEDDING | CHICAGO IL WEDDING VENUES | CANDID WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER They told me they wanted their film to feel like the opening credits of “The Wonder Years”. Candid. Lively. Homey. Keeping that in mind, we focused their day on their experiences. Their people. The photos and videos just naturally followed. I even […]
November 12, 2022
