For couples who value presence over performance.
• Feeling awkward in photos
• Your wedding turning into a photoshoot
• Not knowing what to do with your hands
• Missing the emotional moments because you’re being rushed
You’re not overthinking it.
You just care about your day.
And you should.
" Makayla was phenomenal in all aspects. She was timely, personable, responsive, and is extremely talented. Having her on my big day was a huge relief and took one more thing off my plate because she gave out directions to us and the whole wedding party and ran the show!! I followed her lead on all the posing and suggestions and my photos turned out beautiful and captured everything I was looking for.
I highly recommend her if you're looking for a wedding photographer! 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
- Tyler & zain, 2024 couple
"Having her on my big day was a huge relief and took one more thing off my plate "
" Makayla was an absolute DREAM to work with and hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she brought the best energy fun, upbeat, and genuinely excited to be there with us. She made everything feel so natural and stress free, and was always down for any ideas we had. She kept the day flowing smoothly, made us laugh, and captured moments we didn’t even realize were happening. Her passion truly shows in her work, and we felt so comfortable in front of the camera because of her. If you want a photographer who feels like a friend, hypes you up, and delivers stunning photos, Makayla is your person! "
- Taylor & devin, 2025 couple
"She kept the day flowing smoothly, made us laugh, and captured moments we didn’t even realize were happening"
" We loved working with Makayla!!!! She was such a balancing presence on our wedding day, seamlessly working behind the scenes, coordinating with vendors, and communicating as needed. I always received my preplanning and timeline communication early and she was very proactive on asking what our expectations were. Dealing with multiple vendors, I will say she was by far the easiest and most helpful to have on my big day! At times she helped cue my other vendors.. like I said, she was a great!! My mother said for weeks after our wedding, “I just loved your photographer”…moms always know!!
She gave us some previews immediately after, and we received our full album early. I loved every single photo and appreciated her incorporating our “style” to our album. She captured every shot that we asked for. I highly recommend using Makayla for your photography needs, you won’t be upset! "
- kenzie & chase, 2025 couple
"My mother said for weeks after our wedding, “I just loved your photographer”…moms always know!!
I build margin into your timeline so you can breathe.
I give gentle direction when it matters, so you don’t feel awkward or stiff.
And then I step back and let the real moments unfold.
I photograph your wedding.
I don’t turn it into a performance.
This isn’t for couples who want every Pinterest pose recreated.
And it’s not for couples who want zero guidance either.
making sure you actually live in the moment
Heres how I do it differently
Calm weddings don’t happen by accident.
They’re built intentionally.
Before your wedding:
I help structure a timeline with breathing room, so you’re not rushed through the emotional parts.
On your wedding day:
I gently guide portraits without making them feel staged.
I handle large groups efficiently.
I protect the moments that matter.
After:
You receive images that reflect how it actually felt.
See exactly how I keep weddings calm, confident, and beautiful.
if you're worried your wedding will feel like a production instead of a celebration...
I have always loved sitting down and going through photo albums of my moms and my childhood. I understand just how precious it is to have not only those " posed " and timeless photos, but all those sweet in-between moments.
i've had a passion for photography since i was a little girl, setting up scenes with my barbies
Meet your photographer
A picturesque fall wedding at MarbleGate Farms
The Beesons
A romantic summer wedding on the lake at The Lakehouse Venue
The Bridwells
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