Hi! I’m Mikala Machemehl - a Minneapolis-based wedding, family, and newborn photographer, mom, and your cheerleader behind the camera. I’m known for a candid, natural approach that keeps skin tones true and prioritizes emotions. I’ll guide when you want it, step back when you don’t, and always make sure you feel comfortable and cared for.
hi, I'm mikala
My husband and son are the LOMLs. We love spending time together, whether it’s exploring Minnesota’s beautiful outdoors, enjoying cozy nights at home, or just laughing through the everyday chaos. Our family moments inspire my work and remind me why capturing those real, candid interactions is so important.
Looking back on my own biggest moments- my wedding day, the excitement of pregnancy, and the first tiny days with my newborn, reminds me how priceless these memories are. They’re the photos I treasure most, the ones I reach for when I want to relive those fleeting feelings. That’s why I pour my heart into creating the same for you: images that feel alive, authentic, and timeless, so you can hold on to every moment that matters most.
After working together, my clients often tell me they were relieved to feel comfortable in front of the camera (even if they were nervous beforehand), and that the whole experience felt fun, not forced.
Mikala Machemehl Photography offers wedding and family photography for easygoing, sentimental people who value preserving their family's memories through timeless, high-quality images.
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota - Serving clients worldwide
