- chasing light and stillness
- holding onto the in-between
- finding beauty in the everyday
- telling stories that last
Hi, I’m Mackenzie — and as a mom myself, I know how easy it is to hide behind the camera. It feels natural to document everyone else when you’re running on little sleep, wearing yesterday’s messy bun, and wondering when you’ll feel like yourself again.
I’ve been a photographer for over a decade, but it wasn’t until I became a mom that I truly understood how meaningful photos with your children could be. And it has forever shaped my photography. I notice the way your toddler reaches for your hand without looking, the way you instinctively sway while holding them, the crumbs on your shirt and the love in your eyes at the same time. I understand the chaos, the noise, the constant touch — and I also know how achingly beautiful it all is.
Becoming a mom reshaped my heart. These messy, loud, grace-filled years are the ones we’ll one day wish we could step back into. And I’m here to gently remind you — even in the middle of it all — you deserve to be in the photos, because you are the comfort, the safe place, the center of their story.
wife. mom. photographer of life.
Who I am
As a mom, it is the greatest gift to have photos of my whole family together.
from the heart of past clients
serving clients in louisville, oldham county and northern kentucky
I create thoughtfully guided motherhood and family sessions that feel relaxed, beautiful, and deeply meaningful. I’ll gently direct you when needed, but I leave room for the natural connection to unfold — the way your child leans into you, the quiet smile you give them without even realizing it. I pay attention to the details that matter, both in how your session feels and in how your images are preserved. The result is timeless, heartfelt photography that doesn’t just live on your phone, but in frames, albums, and heirlooms your family will treasure for years to come. These aren’t just photos for now — they’re memories crafted to last.
document real, beautiful stories
What I do
goshen, kentucky
family session on the farm
Lagrange, kentucky
first birthday in the studio
from the portfolio
People should be valued, loved, and celebrated for exactly who they are.
people should be valued and loved
Whether a short day trip or a vacation abroad, travel is good for the soul.
Travel is good for the soul
Sunsets create magic unlike anything else — and they should always be enjoyed.
Sunsets should always be enjoyed
Time with those we love should always be valued, treasured, and remembered.
Relationships are to be treasured
Moments big and small should be celebrated, captured, and cherished.
Moments should be celebrated
What I believe
