About this vendor
Born and raised in California with a deep love for nature, my photography style is inspired by breathtaking landscapes, genuine connection, and raw authenticity. I believe that when you look back on a photo, it should instantly take you back to the feelings and emotions of that exact moment. My goal is to create an experience that’s not only unforgettable but also deserving of a beautiful place on your wall and in your heart.
From the big, defining moments to the quiet ones in between, I’m dedicated to capturing every meaningful detail of your day. With a commitment to exceptional service, I limit the number of weddings I accept, allowing me to offer my full attention, a keen eye for detail, and a quick turnaround on all galleries. My clients are more than just couples; they become part of a lifelong community I cherish. I am deeply honored to play a role in such an incredible chapter of your lives.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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I don't even know where to begin for this review- Mackenzie is AWESOME! She is quite literally the cutest human and so beyond talented! We feel so lucky to have been able to work with her for our recent wedding and look forward to working with her for all future photography needs! Mackenzie did our engagement pictures prior to the wedding and that's when we knew how lucky we were to have secured her for our wedding. Her photographs capture the raw moment in such a beautiful way and the pictures were exactly what I was envisioning for our big day. She makes taking photos so fun- even my husband (who normally dreads taking pictures) truly enjoyed our sessions with her! She made the entire process enjoyable and was always available to answer my questions and even give recommendations. She is very knowledgable about the wedding industry and helped to make the most streamlined day of photo-timeline. Her second shooter on the day of my wedding- Alyssa was also a pleasure to work with and was incredibly talented as well, we got SO lucky with the two of them (dream team!). Between the two of them, we have the most awesome memories of our special day that we will cherish forever and we are so thankful!
I very highly recommend MacKenzie! She was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. She respected the need for privacy at times, was never intrusive, and she captured the joy and love of the evening perfectly!
My fiancé hired Mackenzie to secretly capture our proposal and she was the BEST. It was an intimate proposal, just him and I, without any family or friends. Mackenzie was there, blending into the crowd when we arrived and I was completely clueless until after I said yes! My fiancé couldn't have picked anyone better to capture our moment. She was so sweet and supportive through it all. I was super happy with all of the photos, they were more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I would highly recommend her - she is someone you can trust and truly cares about not only her work, but the couples as well!
MacKenzie is the absolute best, and I could not give a stronger recommendation if you’re looking for a photographer in the area. I had a lot of planning and stress on my plate coming into the proposal, as it involved a lot of moving pieces during a vacation, but one aspect I never had to worry about was MacKenzie. Her professionalism, attention to detail, creative vision, and (most importantly) kindness brought me great comfort that the moment was going to be captured perfectly.
All of the parts of her process are seamless from initial inquiry to photo delivery, and I couldn’t be more appreciative of her over the top effort. She took the time to drive out to the winery estate the day before the proposal to scout, find the perfect hiding spot, and finalize the logistics with the event coordinator.
In regards to the photos themselves, I knew from looking at MacKenzie’s online portfolio that she is incredibly talented at capturing authentic moments between people. However, I don’t think I understood just how good she was until we received our photos back. She even took the time to incorporate small, detail focused shots of the surrounding area to match the type of photos my fiance pins on her pinterest board. We cannot stop looking at the photos and I cannot wait to have the printed versions to cherish forever.
Hire her for your proposal, your wedding, any moment you want captured - choose MacKenzie!
We absolutely loved working with Mackenzie for our wedding day! Every step was communicated well and the photography on the day went swimmingly! We had so much fun and would highly recommend her to anyone who wants high quality, professional photos of their wedding day with an unforgettable experience.
My husband and I were Mackenzie's first wedding and you honestly never would have guessed it! The photos are absolutely stunning and show a lot of beautiful candids and "set" shots alike. We chose Mackenzie because she has a background in action shots and takes natural photos that aren't oversaturated or posed looking. This was also important to me and my husband because he is hispanic and I'm white and we wanted someone who could make us both look good in pictures together and not washed out or shadowed-- and Mackenzie did make us both look amazing!
Mackenzie met virtually with me before the wedding, since I lived far away, and asked for what I wanted out of the photos and to get our general vibe. She was funny, sweet and extremely professional. She was prompt in emailing contracts and questions about shots I wanted or time frames. She also got a list of vendors and tagged them/sent them photos of everything they did after! The turnaround time was also amazing and we got our pictures very promptly! She also would message me some shots as she worked on them and it was so sweet! I felt like I was messaging a friend about my wedding :)
The best was the day of she captured so many sweet and amazing moments I hadn't even realized she was taking pictures of. She was great with the little ones at the wedding as well and got super cute pictures! Her beautiful personality made things so easy and I'll never forget how she drove me in her van to the church because I wouldn't fit in anyone's car!
Mackenzie's easy personality, quick turnaround time, and amazing candid/natural photos make her a 10/10 recommendation!
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Santa Maria, CA
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