Photography is one of the greatest blessings The Lord has blessed me with. It has given me a purpose, a creative voice, and the ability to freeze time in the most meaningful way. I believe in capturing love stories with honesty and emotion—so that when you look at your wedding photos in 50 years, you don’t just see the day, you feel it.

For years, I poured my heart into nursing, caring for pediatric patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. But deep down, I knew my true calling was elsewhere. I’ve been in love with photography since I was a child, carefully saving every photo from my disposable cameras, filling albums with memories I never wanted to forget. I realize now that photography has always been my way of holding onto life’s fleeting moments, of preserving feelings that words can’t always capture.

That’s exactly what I want to do for you. Your wedding day is a story—your story—and it deserves to be told in a way that lasts forever. My approach is all about capturing timeless, heartfelt imagery that will transport you back to every laugh, every tear, and every quiet, beautiful moment in between.

This journey has been one of the most rewarding leaps of faith I’ve ever taken, and I would be truly honored to document your love story.

About Makenna

all my love,
makenna

get to know me

This is my husband Alex! We have been together for 8 years now, married since December 2023. He is the true definition of a best friend, biggest supporter and confidant. We love traveling, iced coffee, watching movies together, and snuggling up with our 3 cats.

the daily in-betweens

Slow mornings with a iced oat milk vanilla latte in hand.

Deep belly laughs with my favorite people—the kind that make your cheeks hurt.

Calling my mom or my best friend to just yap.

Watching my favorite rom-coms...over and over and over. (some of those are My Best Friend's Wedding, The Princess Diaries (oh yes), and last but not least, The Wedding Planner).

Picking up my kindle to read fantasy novels.

Heartfelt conversations, cozy moments, and a camera never too far from reach.

places i am visiting this year to capture love

los angeles, california - june 2025

jersey city, new jersey - june 2025

kenwood, ohio - oct 2025

clarksville, arkansas - nov 2025

chicago, illinois - sept 2025

playa del carmen, mexico - sept 2025