Especially that radiant, tangible, giddy kind of joy that makes your face hurt because you’re smiling or laughing too much. You can hear it through laughter and singing and feel it through a tight hug, affirming pat on the back, or happy tears gliding down your face. Pictures, while individually capturing slivers of those moments, should honestly and wholly portray what you’re feeling, what you’re experiencing, and even what you're saying. As a photographer, I want to capture who you are as you are. It’s a great responsibility, but a precious one I would be honored to have.
Especially that radiant, tangible, giddy kind of joy that makes your face hurt because you’re smiling or laughing too much. You can hear it through laughter and singing and feel it through a tight hug, affirming pat on the back, or happy tears gliding down your face. Pictures, while individually capturing slivers of those moments, should honestly and wholly portray what you’re feeling, what you’re experiencing, and even what you're saying. As a photographer, I want to capture who you are as you are. It’s a great responsibility, but a precious one I would be honored to have.
Joy is contagious.
h e l l o
I'm Mackenzie.
I'm originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, but am a Navy kid, so I've moved around a bit.
In May of 2018 I graduated from Covenant College with a major in English and a minor in sociology.
Also in May of 2018, I married my adventurous and selfless husband Chris, who I met my freshman year of college. He's a tennis pro and recently graduated from seminary with his master's.
I believe God has granted us with life- beautiful, challenging, wild, tough, and extraordinary life. Here I am, wanting to capture those moments and all the little and big ones in between.
Click here to learn
about the photo experience.
a few of my favorite things...
COFFEE
Book
Store
Salted caramel iced latte pleeeease
The Great Gatsby because you can tangibly feel Fitzgerald's writing
The grip that Free People has on me :')
I'M Mackenzie.
I'm originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, but am a Navy kid, so I've moved around a bit.
In May of 2018, I graduated from Covenant College with a major in English and a minor in sociology.
In May of 2018, I married my adventurous and selfless husband Chris, who I met my freshman year of college. He's a tennis pro and recently graduated from seminary.
hello,
a few of my favorite things...
coffee
sport
artist
place i've lived
Book
store
Salted caramel iced latte pleeeease
Tennis! My husband and I both played for our college.
LAUV. And yes, he sings way more than "I Like Me Better When I'm With You."
Italy! I lived in Naples for three years and miss it so very much.
The Great Gatsby
The grip that Free People has on me :')
I believe God has granted us with life- beautiful, challenging, wild, tough, and extraordinary
life. Here I am, wanting to capture those
moments and all the little and big ones in between.
Click here for storytelling.
Joy
is
contagious.
Tennis! My husband and I both played collegiate tennis, and in 2017, we watched Roger Federer play in Palm Springs, CA. What a time.
LAUV.
And yes, he sings way more than "I Like Me Better When I'm With You."
I lived in Naples, Italy, for nearly three years so if you're wanting to elope on the Amalfi Coast, I am READY.
ARTIST
PLACE I'VE LIVED
SPORT
Montmarte in Paris, France
My husband and I spent nearly a whole day exploring this storybook area. Riddled with the cutest cafes, some overgrown with lush patches of ivy, Montmarte is clearly the inspiration for glam old films and romantic dates over steaming cups of coffee. We devoted half a day to exploring corners and alleys of this city, but I could easily have been content just sitting under colored awnings where Hemingway and Picasso dreamed and created.
Rovinj, Croatia
My husband and I spent a long weekend in Rovinj, and before the first day was over, we were absolutely enchanted by this small coastal city. The cobblestone streets are lined with pastel buildings with some of the alleys leading straight into the crystalline Adriatic. One afternoon, we swam in the ocean, taking periodic breaks against the wall of the city. Chris and I are planning to go back and explore more of this incredibly underrated but absolutely picturesque country.
Positano, Italy
Having lived in Naples, Italy, for three years, I was thrilled to revisit the Amalfi Coast this past September 2019. This time, I was with my husband, and he was immediately immersed in Neopolitan transportation by driving a stick shift Mini Cooper along the coast. What a time. With the endless rainbow buildings and hand-painted tiles, Positano is a vivd speck along the dazzling coast. The surrounding turquoise patches of the Mediterranean are tangibly my favorite color.
Rome, Italy
While living in Italy, my family and I frequented the three hour drive to Rome. Anytime friends or family visited, Rome was at the top of their list, and understandably so. Walking the streets of a city so old and so heavy with history makes you feel small but bewildered.
Venice, Italy
The Grand Canal is one of the most whimsical sights with gondolas playfully gliding through the water while men in those classic striped shirts serenade their passengers. You're bound to get easily lost in meandering alleys leading straight into canals, but you're okay with it because each corner you turn is just one more piece in this iconic city. Piazza San Marco is riddled with people and pigeons, while the basilica majestically towers above you with its glistening facades and brilliant mosaics.
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is the closest thing I've seen to Disney World. With so many vibrant buildings and gothic architecture, this city is truly a storybook. My husband had previously been to Prague, but this past September was my first time visiting. I remember turning a corner and entering the Old Town Square, truly speechless at this impeccable city with its incredibly preserved buildings and Baroque flair.
Poznan, Poland
The summer of 2017, before my senior year of college, I spent two weeks in Poland teaching conversational English. To conclude our trip, my team and I spent a couple of days in Poznan to debrief about our classes. Our favorite spot was renaissance Old Town with its rows of slivered colorful buildings, fountains, and cafes- all climaxing with Old Town Hall.