Dean MacKay Photography

Dean MacKay Photography is wedding and fine art photographer, based near Joshua Tree, California, shooting unforgettable couples all over Southern California, including Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Temecula, everywhere in between, and beyond. Dean can also be found in New York City, Maine, and all along the New England coast. Each celebration is a sacred, once in a lifetime, celebration of love. Dean cares about each couple that he works with. He wants to deliver you memories for a lifetime. But, he's not there just to take your picture. He'll be there to guide, and help you through the entire process, from the first conversation. Dean MacKay Photography doesn't want miss a thing. Dean goes above and beyond to learn very detail, and anticipate every moment. He wants you to remember every detail like Grandma's flowers, your sister's surprise visit, or that special gift your soon to be Father-in-law gives you. He wants to see the nervous excited expression on your face as your mother helps with your veil, or put on your bow tie. He wants to capture that moment you first see each other, put a ring on each other's fingers, and kiss. Dean wants to celebrate each dance, each toast, and that first slice of cake. Dean loves what he does. He's passionate about weddings. Dean MacKay Photography wants to photograph yours. Your story is unlike anyone else's. Your wedding photographer should be, too === Dean MacKay Photography offers a variety of packages and can even customize one to suit your needs. From your proposal to your engagement photos to your wedding, Dean's got it covered. Having an elopement, microwedding, or full wedding with all of the frills. Dean MacKay Photography wants to be there. Need a videographer? A second photographer? Prints? Albums? Dean MacKay Photography can do that too! Dean's style is mix of photojournalist for the ceremony, to capture each moment as it unfolds. Dean MacKay Photography uses a traditional style for the family formals, and ever evolving creativity for your bridal portraits, to produce images that are beautiful, timeless, and artistic. He loves to mix in a little black and white, too. While Dean MacKay Photography primarily shoots digital, he loves it when he has an excuse to break out his film camera. Dean loves chasing the light, but he's not afraid to break out the flash to make everything look just perfect. === Dean first started exploring photography while working living in New York. When he made the move West, he brought my passion and inspiration along with me. After photographing a friend’s wedding in 2010, he hasn't looked back. Dean has published one book, "50 Couches in 50 Nights" and been featured in another "Making Music Videos". His fine art work has been exhibited all over the world. He loves photographing beautiful landscapes, old cemeteries, and the beauty of natures wood and stone textures.