ABOUT MAKENZIE LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY
I’M MAKENZIE, A PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN THE INTERIOR OF ALASKA. I BELIEVE IN CREATING CANDID AND ARTFUL PHOTOS THAT FEEL GENUINE TO WHO YOU ARE AND THE MOMENTS YOU SHARE.
At my core, I’m an artist. That creative background is what guides the way I photograph—looking for real emotion, texture, and story in every frame. I’m not interested in perfection or stiff posing; I want to capture the things that make your experience feel like you, from the quiet in-between moments to the big, joy-filled ones that you’ll never want to forget.
AN ARTIST BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE
The Story That Led Me Here
I’ve always been drawn to the wild. The kind of freedom that makes you feel small in the best way. The untouched landscapes, the unpredictable moments, the beauty of choosing your own path.
That’s what first pulled me toward Alaska—a place I was deeply inspired to explore after being introduced to the book “Into The Wild” when I was a teenager. The story changed the way I saw life, and I even have a little 142 tattoo as a reminder that we are meant to live boldly, freely, and without limits.
What I didn’t know then was that Alaska would change my life in ways I never expected — it’s where I met my husband, Max. Meeting him felt like fate, like the universe confirming I was exactly where I was meant to be. When we celebrated our own micro wedding, we chose to keep it simple and intentional with love at the center, surrounded by the wild beauty of Alaska, and without the weight of anyone else’s expectations.
Max is my biggest supporter, the person who reminds me to pursue my art with full force and never limit myself. He sees all the ways I am multifaceted and encourages me to lean into them. Given that he’s in the service, our life will look very different—moving often, embracing change, and never truly settling in one place. But I believe in accepting change and adapting, and I’m incredibly lucky to have a career that fills me with meaning and joy no matter where we are.
FOR THE SKIMMERS
