You deserve more than just a photographer—you deserve someone who gets you.
You’re not just another session on my calendar. Whether it’s your wedding day, senior portraits, or capturing your life as it is right now, I’m here—and I see you. I’m all about real moments—no forced smiles or awkward poses. This is about capturing your connection, your personality, and all the little things that make you you. I take the time to get to know you before the camera ever clicks, so when it’s time to shoot, you can focus on being present in the moments that matter most.
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I'm Makenna, the Life Loving Hype girl behind the lens!
How dance, heart, and a whole lotta passion brought me to your big moments.
I didn’t take the typical route to photography—and that’s exactly what makes my approach unique. In Human Services, I worked in a role that taught me how to hold space and honor emotion, how to read the unspoken, tune into the energy of a room, and anticipate emotions that are about to unfold. It’s that same intuitive understanding that helps me on wedding days when there are a million things happening all at once. My background as a dancer and choreographer also shapes the way I approach my sessions. I understand movement, connection, and how to help people feel comfortable in front of the camera—even if they’ve never been in front of one before. Whether it’s guiding a couple through a quiet moment or helping a senior feel confident in their own skin, I’m here to make sure every moment feels natural, true to you, and totally unforgettable.
The Experience? Unforgettable. The investment? So worth it!
I’m here to capture the moments that make you look at each other and go, “Yep, that’s us.” When you book with me, you’re not just hiring a photographer—you’re getting a hype girl, a vibe reader, and someone who’s all in on making this experience feel like your experience.
I take the time to learn your story, your energy, and those little things that make you shine. Forget stiff poses—this is about real, authentic connection and creating memories that’ll make you smile every time you look back. Gorgeous photos? Oh, you’ll definitely get those. But it’s the memories we’ll create that will last forever.
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"Makenna did a truly stunning job for our wedding."
I’ve honestly been putting off writing this review because there are quite literally not enough words or GOOD enough words to be able to describe what an amazing job she did, but I’m going to try! My husband and I had a small, intimate wedding in my parents‘ backyard, celebrating just with our immediate family. Neither my husband nor I are super comfortable in front of a camera and it was a small guest list, so it was really important to us to have a photographer that would put us and and families at ease. She helped us figure out the timeline for our day and what would make most sense for our first look. Makenna was also super thorough with shot lists and ideas, both leading up to and on our wedding day. She has an amazing ability to capture your day just as is, where she’s both out of true way so she can capture real moments but also extremely personable and friendly with everyone there. She was cognizant of lighting, positioning, posing, absolutely everything. She cried right along with us during our first look, and you could just tell how invested she was with our love, our day, and the job she was hired to do.
- laura & nick
"Makenna is simply outstanding."
She went above and beyond to capture moments from our special day. Makenna took the time to get to know Trevor and I which helped us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She was prompt in her responses and was always available to help answer any questions/concerns. The final photos from our engagement session and wedding day were brilliantly edited, and we couldn’t have been happier with them all. Makenna is not only an amazing photographer; she’s an amazing person. We are so lucky and thankful to have booked with her!!
- Hannah and Trevor
"Makenna was by far one of the best choices on wending vendors that we made.
She was always quick to respond, extremely organized and could always be relied on through the entire process. She was very easy to work with, always made us comfortable and creates stunning work. She kept us on track and on schedule the day of despite having a large group of people and really acted as both a coordinator and photographer, and made sure to get everything we asked for. We could not have asked for a better experience and are over the top satisfied with both the engagement and wedding photos she did for us. She is so down to earth and caring and will always prioritize you. We cannot say enough good things about her and would recommend her over and over again for any type of professional photos, especially your big day!”
- Brittany and Austin
