Outdoor portrait of someone in a black sweater leaning against a red wooden railing with blurred autumn foliage backdrop.

I'm MaKayla

Hey y'all! I’m MaKayla, a passionate photographer and videographer who loves capturing the heart of every moment. Whether it’s the love and joy of a wedding day, the essence of a family portrait, the energy of a lifestyle shoot, or the excitement of a sports or livestock event, I’m all about telling your story through my lens.

CHECK OUT MY WORK

Timeless Style


I love to use nature as her studio. I like to take advantage of natural lighting and shadows to assist in the overall look in my work. Using warm colors, natural lighting, and earthy tones in my editing style to keep a heartfelt feeling to her photos.


With livestock, I keep everything as natural as possible with lighting, but enhances the colors of the animal, keeping it as real to the animal as possible to represent them in the most honest way. Although, locations can vary and backgrounds can be difficult, I strive to find the best place to picture them, allowing for the least amount of distractions from the animal itself while picturing, and for the viewer on the finished product. I will not alter the animal in any way that depicts them in false representation. I can remove halters, chains, unwanted objects and people, and I can also leave them on at request of the client.

passionate for results


Although, I have a diverse client base, from the livestock industry to weddings, one thing remains the same...the passion! The overall result needs to be exactly what my clients envisioned for me to be satisfied. I put all my energy into going the extra mile to get to know my clients needs, wants, and visions on what they need from me with the camera. Rather it's pictures or videos, I strive to bring those visions to life for YOU.

Fun Facts About MaKayla


  • I am married to Madelyns older brother, Dustin, in which we both have grown up together since the 4th grade.
  • We share 3 wonderful kids together, Jase, Evelyn & Lainey
  • We live on a farm, where we raise show goats. Boer Goats specifically.
  • I am a certified livestock judge for the American Boer Goat Association, where I travel all over the United States judging stock shows.
  • I am also a professional livestock fitter, which is basically like a professional dog groomer for dog shows, but for livestock for stock shows.
  • I love all things outdoors, rather it is gardening, working livestock, or hunting & fishing.


MaKayla and her husband dustin, with their 3 kids, Jase, evelyn & Lainey