About this vendor
Hi! My name is Kinsey (Mhire) Wilder. I am a documentary style wedding photographer serving the Southern California area. I focus on capturing the love and story of my couples in the most authentic, romantic way possible. Using light, emotion, and human connection - my goal is to create the most beautiful images I can that don't feel posey, but instead, images that are a reflection of the love and memories you will share on this day together.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
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We worked with Kinsey from the start of our engagement to our wedding day and we cannot recommend her enough! Not only was the package we purchased (engagement session + wedding da...
y with a second shooter) inclusive and reasonably priced, but Kinsey herself was personable, easy to work with, kind and friendly. Moreover - THE PHOTOS! Kinsey's work is stunning. She managed to capture high-end work that also felt intimate and romantic. We will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives. Thank you Kinsey!
We had a great experience with Kinsey as our wedding photographer! From the start, she was great to work with— organized, and responsive, which made planning effortless. She also b...
rought a wealth of experience photographing at our specific venue, which made everything run smoothly on the big day. Her photography style is simply breathtaking; each shot captures emotions and details in a way that feels so genuine and timeless.
She has captured Indian weddings before, so she knew exactly which poses would look good and when to capture the right moments. What initially drew us to her style was her talent for movement shots, and she did not disappoint—she beautifully balanced posed shots with candid, lively captures that perfectly reflect the joy and energy of the day. The convenience of paying via credit card was just the icing on the cake, making everything straightforward and stress-free. I highly recommend Kinsey to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and delightful photographer to capture their big day!
KINSEY IS AMAZING!!!!! There is so many things I could say about her, but I’ll try to sum it up as quick as I can. First of all, she was always so communicative over email and text...
leading up to the wedding day. She asked for inspiration photos and has those ready to shoot the day of the wedding. She worked well with our videographer to ensure the same moments were getting captured. She also was so quick at getting all the immediate and extended family photos together to ensure we didn’t miss anyone. She and her second shooter were very professional and just overall fun to work with. The photos came in LESS THAN A MONTH!!! Super super satisfied and love her work.
YES YES YES!
Kinsey is who you want to shoot your wedding.
My wife and I were lucky enough to book her for our wedding over the weekend and we can’t express how thankful we are to ...
have had her shoot our wedding.
Kinsey had the same energy in the first 30 minutes as she did in the final 30 minutes which was extremely impressive. She made both of us feel so comfortable and gave us very clear instructions of how she wanted us to pose and she was also open to hearing about ideas we had.
I will definitely be recommending her to a lot of my friends who will be getting married in the future and we cant thank her enough.
100 out of 10.
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Kinsey was our dream photographer for our wedding and engagement photos!!! Not only is she incredibly experienced and talented when it comes to photography, editing and even weddin...
g planning, but she is such a kind, warm person who genuinely makes you feel comfortable in front of the lens. She was honestly the best investment for our wedding and will be our go-to girl to capture more special moments in the future. Go with Kinsey and you will be beyond pleased!!!
Kinsey has taken maternity, newborn and family photos for us over the past 2 years. Not only are our photos absolutely perfect, but Kinsey has suggested the most beautiful location...
s for all of our shoots. Working with Kinsey is such a dream - I don’t love having my photo taken, but she makes it easy and the photos have turned out perfectly. Our most recent photos with our toddler are our favourite set yet. Kinsey was wonderful with our son and so, so patient with his need for many breaks and many snacks. We’ll be working with her for as long as she’s taking photos!
Kinsey was such a pleasure to have as part of our wedding day, she calmed me during the chaos and made posing feel effortless. As soon as we sent the gallery to our guests nearly E...
VERYONE messaged us individually letting us know how amazing the photos turned out. Kinsey did such a great job it’s been hard to pick which photos to print for our home, but this is the only and best problem to have!
Kinsey shot my daughter and son in laws engagement photos and wedding. I can not express the amazing pictures she captured. She is so easy to work with and talk to. She listens ...
and suggest her opinion. I know a lot of people take good pictures but Kinsey's are something else. Special.. She has an eye for things that I didn't even realize were important. If you want that extra special photo memory, HIRE HER! She will be shooting my friends daughters wedding in March 2023 and I can't wait to see how amazing those photos will be.
My name is Alex Hernandez. I’m a newly wed and I couldn’t be happier with the turnout of my wonderful Photographer Kingsley. I’ve been waiting my whole life to capture these moment...
s in my head and here they are. Right in my email all the emotions, colors, looks and feels I was searching for to relive the most important night of my life. I couldn’t recommend her enough. Everything beyond everything was perfect. She’s beautiful, sweet and very easy to work with on top of her amazing photos. I’m so grateful we got her to shoot our wedding. It meant everything and more!
Kinsey was originally our engagement and wedding photographer but has subsequently photographed our growing family for every year since then! She has this amazing kind and calming ...
nature. I personally don’t love having my picture taken but around Kinsey I feel much more comfortable. Our engagement and wedding pictures are something I will treasure forever. Both the posed and candid photos are incredible. Everyone who sees them asks who took them. Our Christmas photos the last few years were incredible as well. She most recently took Christmas pictures of us with our wild toddler - they are amazing! I can’t wait to send out our Christmas card this year and I’m excited for future photo sessions w her! Thank you Kinsey!!!
We Highly recommend Kinsey for your special day! We booked an elopement shoot with her so we could get some special adventure photos on the beach of just my husband and I and to sa...
y we were blown away is an understatement! We only booked for an hour and a half between our ceremony & reception and we went to two locations and she sent us back even more photos then promised! She’s very sweet and friendly and makes the experience super smooth and easy. I can’t imagine having any better photos of our day! They all look like pieces of art, like they should be in a museum or in a magazine! We were truly blown away!
Highly Recommend!
My wife originally booked Kinsey to secretly shoot our engagement in LA back in 2019. We were so smitten with her and impressed by her talent and all the incred...
ible pictures that we knew we would absolutely use her again for our wedding in Tennessee rather than booking a local vendor. She travelled all the way from LA to Pigeon Forge, TN, to shoot our wedding weekend at Under Canvas and we are so glad she did. Not only that, but we were so obsessed with the engagement photos, that they were even incorporated into a custom lining for the reception tux.
Kinsey made sure to connect with us before the wedding and talk to us about what moments she needed to be aware of so she could ensure to capture them. She made us feel so comfortable that it felt like we were working with our life-long friend. The photos turned out better than we could have ever imagined and everyone who sees them says they are the best wedding photos they have ever seen.
Kinsey worked seamlessly with our wedding planner and videographers…did I mention she shot all the photos without the support of 2nd shooter? She was a generous collaborator. She was everywhere and nowhere all at once…she captured every moment with a style that only she can but never once impeded on the moment itself.
Her warmth is contagious. She gives clear and helpful direction that feels natural, gentle, and kind. She is an incredibly talented photographer AND an amazing human! I wish I could put her in my pocket and have her with me always. Book her and you will be glad you did 😊
Kinsey is the best of the best. She shot our engagement photos and our wedding. She captured the joy and happiness of both moments perfectly. Her photos are far more anything I cou...
ld have imagined, and they truly took our breath away. Her work speaks for itself, but beyond that, I am grateful for Kinsey's presence on our wedding day. She is so kind and caring, I couldn't imagine anyone being the one to capture our special moments.
It’s difficult to put into words how much I loved Kinsey and the photos she captured! She seamlessly caught the most intimate and unique moments for both our engagement shoot and w...
edding day. She was professional but also friendly and she managed to make me (who hates getting their photo taken) comfortable. She’s a great listener, is observant, and intuitive. Her second shooter was lovely as well. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results and look forward to working with Kinsey for all our future photo needs!
There are not enough words in the world that accurately capture Kinsey's talent and passion for incredible wedding photography. I was referred to her from a different photographer ...
who was not available for my wedding date, and the second I saw her portfolio, I knew she was the one for us. Kinsey's energy during my wedding day was perfect - she wasn't afraid to take charge and place people where they needed to go to get the perfect shot, but she is also so down to earth and has such a lighthearted presence. Truly, I've never seen such incredible photography. Our wedding photos (and I may be biased) are literally the most gorgeous photos I've ever seen. I cannot recommend her enough. If you're lucky enough to be photographed by Kinsey, you're in good hands.
We hired Kinsey for our elopement in Malibu, CA. I can not say enough great things about her! She truly is an artist and captured all the emotion of our elopement. It was great to ...
be able to show the photos to our family so they could feel like they were actually there. The photos turned out more beautiful than I ever thought. She was very early and ready for the wedding. She has experience at our site and knew exactly where to capture beautiful sunset photos. She was fun and made us feel comfortable during our shoot and was down to be adventurous. She went above and beyond for us. We are truly thankful for her time and will treasure our photos forever. I can not recommend her enough.
Kinsey did an amazing job for our engagement shoot! She was so helpful making the shoot a fun process by suggesting tons of different poses and photo ideas. The photos turned out a...
mazing and looked so natural. I could not recommend her enough.
Let me start by saying I cannot say enough good things about Kinsey. Choosing her to be our wedding photographer was by far one of the easiest decisions we made. I discovered her t...
hrough a photographer friend who liked her style and am so incredibly grateful she was able to capture our wedding day. Her photography is radiant. We have so many incredible photos it is impossible for us to select our favorites because we love them all. Each photo captures so much joy, love and happiness from out wedding day. Planning a wedding during a pandemic is one of the most anxiety ridden experiences, but Kinsey made it so easy for us. She’s an amazing photographer and person!
Kinsey is an amazing photographer and truly special person. I had been looking all over for a photographer that captured the mood I was looking for and kept coming up short. My hus...
band and I went to a vendor fair at the venue we ended up choosing and that's where we found magical Kinsey. Her work is honestly astonishing. She took our engagement and wedding photos and I just could not be more in love with them. Not only does she make everyone look good, she really captures the feeling and emotion of each moment. Such a talent! She has my highest recommendation and I hope we have another reason to hire her in the future. She's truly the best of the best! I feel so lucky we found her. <3
When I started the search for my wedding photographer, I looked all over the place. Knowing that photography is very important to me and my husband, we searched high and low for th...
e perfect photographer. When we saw Kinsey's photos on Instagram and her website we knew that we wanted her to be our photographer. She was very patient with the many (and I mean MANY) questions that I had. She helped me sort through all of my concerns and made sure that we had everything we wanted for our wedding day- including a wedding video! We will cherish our wedding photos and video for years and years to come. If you are thinking about hiring Kinsey as your wedding photographer, DO IT! I promise you won't regret it.
Kinsey Mhire, remember that name when you are looking to capture your wedding day! My husband and I made the best decision in choosing Kinsey for our engagement photo shoot in Mali...
bu and for our wedding day in Topanga Canyon. Kinsey Mhire is the best! I have never left a review anywhere and I felt compelled to give sincere credit to the most wonderful photographer I have ever met. Choosing a photographer is like choosing a husband; it's forever! Boy have I made great decisions! I had voiced to my now husband that choosing the right photographer was very important to me and the first on my to-do list. In the process of searching, there were so many options, but none spoke to me like Kinsey’s photography. As soon I saw her Instagram I truly fell in love with her work. Her photography speaks for itself. Her work is beautiful and beyond breathtaking. I mean seriously when you receive your photos you will be left with so many happy tears. The way Kinsey captures love, immerse feelings with your significant other, and at the same time making you feel so comfortable and at ease is her true talent. Kinsey’s energy is contagious, she was so charming and professional with our guest; I even had several guests reach out to me for her information. Stop wasting time in your search and book her! My husband and I will definitely reach out to Kinsey again to have her capture another milestone in our marriage!
I don't even know where to start. I loved Kinsey's photographs from the moment I stumbled upon her page on Instagram. I immediately had to contact her to get more information about...
whether or not she was booked on my wedding day and if our personalities meshed. Kinsey responded immediately and we set up a meeting to talk about everything. Kinsey was so sweet and I was lucky enough that she was free on our wedding day! We immediately booked her since I knew she was the photographer I wanted to capture this special day. On our wedding day, Kinsey was so sweet - we didn't even know we were being photographed at times! :) She went above and beyond to make sure all the moments I wanted were captured as well as getting some amazing candid shots! I am literally obsessed with our photos and I'm beyond grateful we found Kinsey to capture our wedding day.
Natural looking and well composed photos with beautiful color. Fabulous photographer and person. We can't wait to look at these for the rest of lives.
Kinsey was outstanding! We had Kinsey for both our engagement photos and our wedding day! For our engagement photos, Kinsey was incredibly thoughtful and creative in our shoot. She...
made a couple of hours fly by, and she created a very organic comfortable vibe. She was adamant about keeping things light and natural and made everything fun! My wife and I truly felt that came through in our engagement photos and we had such a blast through the whole experience! This, of course, reassured us of how awesome our wedding photos would ultimately be and right we were, they were insane!
The Wedding day flies by, and you take a ton of pictures! Shockingly, tons of photos you never even know are happening. Kinsey and Josh are everywhere and nowhere! We had Kinsey and Josh do our wedding video as well, and it turned out great! My wife and I watched it not too long ago, and my wife told me she wished we had purchased the full day footage. As a surprise for her birthday recently, I went back to Kinsey to see if she might be able to help us out. Five months later she still had the footage and put together a 30-minute video for us! We can't say enough good things about Kinsey and Josh! Good people, who genuinely want to create memories that last a lifetime! We lucked out with Kinsey and Josh!
Kinsey is both an incredible photographer and an amazing person. First of all, I am thrilled with our photos from our big day — she captured everything perfectly, and I'm so thankf...
ul to have these memories to hold onto for the rest of our lives. What's extra-special about Kinsey in addition to her style of photography is the energy she brings to every room she enters. She has such a sweet, uplifting presence about her... definitely the right choice for a day that's often filled with lots of nerves! I've never regretted a second of trusting her with some of our most valuable memories.
Not only is Kinsey such an amazing photographer (she did an incredible job), she is the exact personality you want around on your wedding day. Amidst a downpour in the desert, som...
e difficulties with setup, and lots going on altogether, she helped us remain calm and happy leading up to the event. I'd recommend her to anyone in the market for a wedding photographer.
I have known Kinsey since she photographed my senior pictures several years ago! Since then, she has photographed my engagement and wedding. I cannot say enough about Kinsey and he...
r husband, Josh. The work speaks for itself- the pictures are stunning. I can’t believe how well she is able to capture the magic of a moment in a photograph. I was so glad to have them as our photographers on our wedding day. They are so kind and welcoming, it’s very easy to spend an entire day with them! My husband and I were so anxious to see the finished product and clicked through every photo and watched the wedding video Josh made for us probably a hundred times. I still get goosebumps when I look through the photos/video and am so glad we will have those for the rest of our lives! Kinsey and Josh were by far the best thing we invested in for our wedding and I would recommend that anyone who wants their wedding captured in a quality, beautiful way do the same. Kinsey and Josh- thank you for traveling across the country and making our day as important to you and it was to us!
I honestly can't say enough about Kinsey. Even during the monsoon we experienced (in the desert!) on our wedding day, Kinsey kept the vibe so calm and enjoyable. Every photo is am...
azing, there's not one in the bunch I don't love. She really captured us as a couple, without making us feel "posey" or awkward at all. I can say without a doubt, the day would not have been the same without her. Can't speak highly enough of her talent and personality overall. You won't be sorry going with her!
I worked with Kinsey for both my wedding and engagement photo's and I absolutely love every picture I have from those two sessions. Her and her husband photographed my wedding and ...
they captured the day so perfectly for me and my husband. I am getting an overwhelming response from friends and family about how much they love my pictures and the highlight video they put together. I cannot thank them enough for the work they did and their professionalism throughout the day. They are truly the best.
I have been following Kinsey on Instagram for a few years now and her work is seriously my photography goals, so when I was planning for my wedding, I knew I wanted her to be my ph...
otographer and capture my special day. I'm sooooo happy I did! Through the whole process before the wedding, she was easy to communicate with, willing to work with my budget, and she had me fill out a detailed questionnaire about the wedding so that she could come prepared. She even offers to call you if you need help making the wedding day schedule or anything else to plan for things to go smoothly. On the actual wedding day, she was so great to work with as well. Her demeanor was so calm, yet very professional and got the job done in a timely manner (especially with my HUGE wedding party - 13 bridesmaids, 13 groomsmen, 5 flower girls, 3 ring bearers, and a big Filipino/Italian/Hispanic wedding with lots of family everywhere). Because of that, I was so stress-free on my wedding day. I would definitely recommend working with her. I am so excited to see my wedding photos!!!
She is pure magic. I never thought someone could be as good and talented as she is. Her photography is just a dream. She is a dream, working with her is the best experience Ive had...
.... I would recommend her 1000 times to EVERY person that is looking for an amazing and one of a lifetime experience <3
Honestly, I think Kinsey's work speaks for itself as far as her ability to capture the raw emotions, feelings, and beauty of each individual wedding she captures, but in case you a...
re having any doubts about hiring her, simply put, hiring her was the best decision my husband and I made when planning our wedding. She is incredibly professional, she knows how shoot quickly and capture all of the necessary shots, as well as the candid "slice of life" moments that made our wedding unique. She is also very kind, funny, considerate and just an all-around awesome person, who made both us and our guests immediately comfortable and at ease. Not only that, but she's extremely patient and flexible- I was probably one of the most disorganized and disheveled brides on the planet during my wedding weekend, simply because due to inclement weather, we had to make a ton of last minute changes (including a change of venue entirely) one week before the wedding. Kinsey just rolled with the punches and was able to keep me on track with the timeline, etc. She was truly a lifesaver during that hectic week. I've only seen a handful of preview photos so far, but of the ones I've seen, she has far surpassed my expectations and I'm so excited to see what else she has up her sleeve! Thank you Kinsey for capturing our wedding weekend in such an extraordinary way!
I hate having my picture taken! Because of this, the process of having wedding photos taken was nothing short of daunting. Enter Kinsey! Kinsey is amazing – charming, personable, t...
alented. Kinsey put me immediately at ease: she kept us on schedule, kept us laughing, was up for everything. She truly captured my husband’s and my personalities. When she left, I thought about several shots I had forgotten to ask her to take, but when we saw the photos, turns out Kinsey had read my mind. What’s more, Kinsey caught so many candid and intimate moments. She captured one heartfelt exchange with my father that brings tears to my eyes in a gorgeous shot. I didn’t even know she was there! She captured the deep breath I took at the altar, and you can see that behind my eyes is only one thought: “This is it.” It’s true, your wedding flies by. You’ll want your photographs to reflect the beauty in each solitary moment. So choose a photographer with an eye for beauty, who marries technique and playfulness. Choose Kinsey!
Hiring Kinsey is easily the best decision I made regarding my wedding (besides my husband :)) Honestly, I am struggling to find words to capture how beautiful Kinsey's images are....
I suppose they speak for themselves.
Photography is really important to me; it was the first step in my wedding planning process. I was looking for someone whose photographs were like works of art. I wanted soft and romantic images. I also wanted someone who could get to know me and my husband and make decisions about our locations and poses based on that. We scored a home run with Kinsey. She took time to get to know us and her understanding of lighting and backdrops is second to none.
We hired Kinsey for our engagement photos and our wedding day. She is so easy to work with. She met with us before each session to make sure that we were comfortable. She was willing to go anywhere with us. There wasn't a limit on dress changes during the engagement shoot. There wasn't a time limit on either the engagement or the wedding photos. She stayed until she knew she had the photos she needed. She was also really flexible. We made some last minute location changes for our wedding day and she rolled with it with a smile on her face.
On our wedding day, she was on time. She took charge delicately and made everything run quickly and smoothly. She is unbelievably tasteful and thoughtful. She didn't make my wedding party do anything cheesy, but always checked to see if there was any other shot that we wanted before moving on. Our bridal party was super impressed saying that it was the best experience with wedding photos they have had.
If you're looking to hire the best, hire Kinsey Mhire. You will not be disappointed.
Kinsey met with us several times before the day of the wedding. She worked with our budget to tailor a package that met all of our needs and provided the most ethereal, dreamy wedd...
ing photos we have ever seen and within a few weeks of the wedding day. Everytime my husband and I look at these photos we can't help but smile as we are instantly transported back to the best day we have ever lived.
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