THE EXPERIENCE
FOR THE SENTIMENTAL SOULS
For the people who romanticize the little things. Who collect keepsakes, make playlists for every season, and wish they could bottle up the magic of an ordinary Tuesday.
Maybe your love story looks like coffee dates and rainy afternoons. Maybe it's dancing barefoot in the kitchen, chasing your toddler through a field of wildflowers, or getting married somewhere that feels straight out of a fairytale.
Whatever your story looks like, I want to help you see the beauty in it.
I approach photography with an artist's eye and a storyteller's heart. Sometimes that means dreaming up a cinematic, thoughtfully styled session together. Other times it means stepping back and letting the beautiful chaos unfold.
A little direction when you need it. Plenty of room to be yourselves. And photographs that feel like they belong in the story of your life.
ROOTED IN NORTHERN NEW YORK
There is something quietly magical about Northern New York. Cozy small towns, winding back roads, lake days, colorful autumns and winters spent tucked inside by the fire. It has that storybook, Gilmore Girls kind of charm while somehow still feeling like one of New York’s best kept secrets.
Based in Watertown, I photograph couples, families and intimate celebrations throughout the North Country, Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario and the Adirondacks. From quiet afternoons at home to windswept days along the St. Lawrence River, this corner of New York feels made for photographs that are nostalgic, personal and full of life.
THE STORIES I TELL
Every love story has its chapters.
From the first butterflies to the beautiful life you build together, I'm here to preserve the moments that make your story yours.
INTIMATE CELEBRATIONS
Elopements and small weddings
GROWING TOGETHER
Maternity, motherhood, and families
Meet the artist
Hey, my name is Makenzie
Photographer, storyteller and professional romanticizer of ordinary life. I’m drawn to the things that make life feel a bit magical: old photographs, cozy bookstores, overgrown gardens, changing seasons and the kind of ordinary days you wish you could bottle up and keep.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll probably find me starting another creative project, wandering an antique shop, tending to my garden or curled up somewhere with a book. I believe the best photographs happen when you feel comfortable enough to forget about the camera and simply enjoy the people you love.
YOUR STORY STARTS HERE
Let's make a little magic.
Bring your favorite person, your wild ideas, and all the little things that make your story yours. I'll bring the camera, the creativity, and a little bit of whimsy.
YOUR WEDDING SHOULD FEEL LIKE YOURS
Your wedding day isn’t a photoshoot. It’s a day you get to actually live. I’ll give you direction when you need it, then leave room for the laughter, happy tears, the people you love, and all the little in-between moments you never could have planned. Because the best photographs come from being present in your wedding, not performing for the camera.
ROMANTICIZE
THE LIFE YOU'RE LIVING
BECAUSE THESE ARE THE DAYS YOU'LL MISS SOMEDAY.
