warm hearts, golden light.
Meet Makayla, a Cal Poly photography graduate who loves warm color, real connection, and the little moments between the big ones.
Explore her work below, with collections from $800 for smaller celebrations through full wedding days.
Makayla, behind the camera.
Makayla began photographing people in high school and went on to earn her photography degree from Cal Poly. She’s drawn to milestones, quiet joy, and the expressions that happen when people forget the camera is there.
Makayla brings calm, friendly energy and just enough direction to help you settle in. Her budget-friendly SLO County wedding collections leave room for what matters to you, whether that’s a short ceremony or a whole day with your favorite people.
Photography with Makayla or James?
We share the same care for people, with different ways of seeing and editing a wedding day.
Makayla’s visual direction
Warmer, softer, and more natural in color, with relaxed candids, gentle movement, and an emphasis on connection.
James’s visual direction
More cinematic and editorial, with moodier contrast, stylized composition, and a stronger fashion-and-film influence.
A little reassurance
From Makayla’s couples, with love.
“She really allowed us to be ourselves and gave us some great prompts to help us loosen up.”
Choose your wedding coverage
Choose two, six, eight, or ten hours with Makayla. There’s room for a small celebration or a full day together.
Sprout
A sweet, simple fit for elopements, courthouse ceremonies, and intimate weddings.
- Two hours of wedding-day coverage with Makayla
- Planning support
- Hand-edited online gallery
- Delivered within two weeks
- Prints, albums, and wall art available
Bloom
Your ceremony, portraits, and reception highlights, with time to enjoy them.
- Six hours of wedding-day coverage with Makayla
- Planning support + photography questionnaire
- Hand-edited online gallery within four weeks
- Engagement session: +$400
- Second photographer: +$100/hour
Thrive
Room to breathe, celebrate, and tell a fuller story—from the anticipation to the energy of the reception.
- Eight hours of wedding-day coverage with Makayla
- Planning support + photography questionnaire
- Hand-edited online gallery within six to eight weeks
- Engagement session: +$200 ($200 off)
- Second photographer: +$100/hour
Flourish
Makayla’s most complete collection, from getting ready through the reception.
- Ten hours of wedding-day coverage with Makayla
- Planning support + photography questionnaire
- Engagement session included
- Hand-edited online gallery within six to eight weeks
- Second photographer: +$100/hour
tell us about your day.
Getting married in San Luis Obispo or elsewhere in SLO County? Tell us what you’re dreaming up! We’ll check Makayla’s availability and help you find coverage that’s comfortable for your plans and budget.
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