I'M MAKAYLA

Connection. Authenticity. Elegance.

These three values are at the heart of everything I create, guiding each frame, each interaction, and each story I’m entrusted to tell.

My photography journey began in high school, when my family welcomed an exchange student from Spain. We became fast friends, and our everyday adventures naturally transformed into impromptu photoshoots. That year, I received a camera of my own for my birthday and from then on, you wouldn’t find me without one! I was (and still am) the girl always asking to stop for a pic!

In the years that followed, I chased light, experimented endlessly, and learned the art of capturing emotion. The turning point came when I began assisting a seasoned wedding photographer. It was here that my love for weddings truly took root. I discovered the my love for people, curating celebrations and capturing these events in a way that feels timeless.

Fast forward to today with nearly a decade behind the lens and five years as a full-time professional, I have devoted my career to documenting life’s most meaningful moments. Whether in the grandeur of a 300-guest celebration or the intimacy of a courthouse elopement, my purpose remains the same: to create imagery that will feel as alive decades from now as it does today.

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A few moments from my own wedding I cherish...

Dancing with My Honey

my favorites

A Venue with a View 

Good Food

Bridal Fashion

TIDBITS ABOUT ME

Recently married to the love of my life, I had the joy of celebrating with 16 of our closest loved ones — living our best days together, overlooking the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside.

Outside of work, my happiest moments are with my husband, whether it’s adventuring out on the boat, planning our next trip, or enjoying a cosmo over good food and conversation... what I live for.

Genuinely spending quality time with my friends, family & 2 dogs makes my heart happy.

My simple pleasures  —  stopping every 5 seconds to "take a pic" on a roadtrip, discovering new romantic restaurants to try, endless online shopping.

All taken on 35mm film

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