Hey, I'm Mikala,
your candid capturing bff
The older I get, the faster time seems to fly by. It makes me so sad sometimes to think about how quickly life changes. I love taking photos because it helps us preserve the precious moments that would otherwise eventually be washed away by the hands of time.
Understanding the value of these important memories before they've come and gone is what makes me good at what I do. I pay close attention to the things I know you're really going to miss and want to remember five, ten, or fifty years from now. This work is really important to me.
Minnesota wedding and family photographer
( SOON TO BE! )^
YOUR STORY IS IMPORTANT.
IT DESERVES TO LIVE ON BEYOND YOUR MEMORIES, AND BE TOLD IN A PURPOSEFUL WAY.
I believe
“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.”
Marc Riboud
My journey into the world of wedding and lifestyle photography began back in 2019 after getting married and realizing the significance of capturing once in a lifetime moments. I've dedicated myself to perfecting my craft, and I have adopted a more documentary approach to capturing your memories to ensure authentic and impactful images.
I love black coffee, ice cream, cheese pizza, indie music, spending time up north, and traveling (aka sitting on a beach with a drink in my hand). I grew up in Wisconsin, so of course I'm a cheesehead! Even though I live in Minnesota, you'll never catch me in a Vikings jersey. My husband and I are a house divided. Like, 'GO PACK GO' and the SKOL chant broke out during our wedding speeches lol
I stumbled upon a quote from Steve Jobs one day, and it was a big part of what inspired me to start my business. I hope it inspires you too :)
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”
a bit about me
CONNECTION
I genuinely want to be there for you- not just to take your photos.
I want to know who you are so I can capture your truest, happiest self.
CREATIVITY
Creative work is where I thrive. It's such an honor to use my passion to capture your special moments in an artistic way and bring your photo dreams to life.
TRANSPARENCY
I know hiring a photographer may be an unfamiliar process. I'll do my best to make it a super straightforward, stress-free experience for you and your loved ones.
values
“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.”
Marc Riboud
To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.
Elliott Erwitt
I offer wedding and lifestyle photography for sentimental people who value preserving their memories through impactful images.
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but serving clients worldwide.
© Mikala Machemehl Photography, 2024
@MIKALAMACHEMEHL
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