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9 Reviews for Makena Mae

5
out of 5. Recommended by 100% of couples
Allie Cole Married couple on 27 May 2023
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Makena is amazing!!! She captured our engagement and wedding photos, and made us feel so comfortable along the way! She truly made our big day feel so special, hyped us up, directed us, and made it the best experience ever!!!
Rachel Trevethan on 03 Jul 2021
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We are so fortunate to have Makena capture the happiest moments of our lives the past 4 years! She captured our emotions on our wedding day in such a natural way…Her pictures are BEAUTIFUL and I am so happy to have them fill the walls of our home. She makes you feel comfortable and carefree while getting the perfect shot! I recommend her to literally everyone!
Lydia on 18 Sep 2021
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We met Makena for the first time on our destination elopement. She was kind and flexible with us when our shoot got delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. She is a very gifted photographer with a super sweet personality and made us feel so comfortable. We are so grateful we found her!
Sandra Madrigal on 18 Dec 2021
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We began working with Makena when my husband and I started dating. She captured so many beautiful moments for us leading up to our engagement. When my husband asked me to marry him, the first person I booked for our wedding was her. For us, the most important thing was a photographer, and we wanted Makena to continue capturing our love story. On our wedding day, she captured all the emotions through her pictures and when we look back at our pictures, it makes us feel as if we are reliving every aspect of our wedding. Makena will be our forever photographer!
Chelsea Munden on 12 Feb 2022
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“Choosing Makena as our wedding photographer was one of the easiest decisions we made for our wedding. My husband and I are probably the most awkward people in front of a camera, but she made us feel at ease and captured the most amazing photos that I will cherish for a lifetime. She provided us with a timeline which helped everything move along seamlessly and delivered our galleries (engagement and wedding) quicker than any other photographer we’ve worked with. She is an absolute gem and I cannot wait to have her capture so many other memories we make.
Peyton Baker on 16 Apr 2022
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Hiring Makena was exactly what we wanted for our wedding photos. I found her on instagram and fell in love with her style, so we met up to talk about my wedding and i fell INLOVE! she is so sweet and funny. As someone who is a tad awkward in front of the camera, it made all the difference! Our wedding got postponed due to covid, and Makena was communicative through every step and willing to work with us on whatever we decided on doing. What went from huge celebration in downtown Modesto in may, to a micro-wedding in August, immediate family only, in our backyard. We ended up doing BEAUTIFUL bridals in the Bay Area and she showed up and showed out! i could not be happier that we have these photos as our keepsake from that time in our lives.
Haley Skracic on 20 Aug 2022
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I truly could not be happier with my wedding photos. From the day of, the edits, and the return time, Makena went above and beyond to ensure these pictures captured the best day of my life in a perfect way. I still look back on my pictures and can not believe that they are of my husband and I. We are so lucky to have chosen Makena for our big day!
Kayla VanHouten on 08 Oct 2022
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Makena was fun to work with on our engagement shoot and we received our pictures back pretty quickly. The quality of her work was great!
And then there’s our wedding photos! When we received them, we fell in love all over again - she did such a beautiful job capturing our perfect day. And again, she was quick getting them back to us and I was so excited! I know I can always look back on this day for years to come and enjoy the beauty!
Alyssa Brooks on 03 Dec 2022
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Makena photographed our elopement in December, she did an amazing job! We seriously couldn’t have asked for better memories from our special day! Not only was she responsive, but super helpful in every aspect of planning since we were traveling to California all the way from Texas. She helped us find the perfect spot & an officiant as well. The pictures had a quick turnaround and we’re still completely obsessed! She went above and beyond for us! Our special day wouldn’t have been the same without her… We highly recommend Makena & definitely plan on booking with her again when we’re in the area!

About

Makena Mae
Photographer Makena Mae About me

hey there!
as important as it is for me to get to know my clients, I also think it’s important for my clients to get to know me to feel comfortable while working together, so here goes:
I’m from a very small town and can appreciate tradition but also am so grateful to travel and have new experiences as often as I can. I’m an enneagram type 4 and a Virgo which means I’m independent, creative, loyal and reliable. I would say that I am a pretty great balance of an adventurous soul as well as a homebody. I will road trip just about anywhere for an epic view or just a quick weekend trip. That being said, I also love a cozy night in- drinking wine and binging hulu.
I love to hike, cook, eat at taco trucks and drink all the margs and beer…You can win me over by telling me I have the cutest dogs ever - cause I do…or by meeting me for margaritas for your consultation appt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average price for Makena Mae wedding photography services?

$3500

What avaliable photography services that can be provided by Makena Mae?

Makena Mae offers the following photography services: Additional Hours, Post-wedding Photoshoot, Boudoir Shoot, Destination / Travel, Rehearsal Dinner, Engagement Parties, High-Res Images, Second Shooter, Wedding Portraits, Wedding Albums, Proposals, Engagement Session, Elopement, Film Photography, Bride-only Session, Drone Photography, Online Proofing, Printing Rights, Fast Editing

What primary photography style does Makena Mae identify with?

Makena Mae works in the following photography styles: Fine Art, Natural, Editorial, Film, Photojournalistic, Traditional / Classic, Fashion, Vintage, Artistic, Documentary, Dramatic, Lifestyle, Modern, Black and White, Night, Dark & Moody, Landscape, Illustrative, Underwater

Which wedding events does Makena Mae service?

Makena Mae provides photography services for the following events: Wedding

What percentage of users recommend Makena Mae and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?

Makena Mae is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

Vendor Insight

Makena Mae's reputation as a lauded wedding photographer is distinctly captured through glowing testimonials from clients far and wide. Based in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Makena has won two prestigious Wezoree Awards, signaling her expertise in capturing love-stories through her lens.

With nine heartfelt reviews, clients commend Makena for her responsiveness, helpfulness in planning, and ability to exceed expectations—vital traits for a wedding photographer. Alyssa Brooks highlights these as she praises Makena for turning her elopement into an unforgettable experience, despite the distance.

Makena's versatility is apparent through an extensive list of photography services, offering everything from boudoir shoots and drone photography to fast editing and printing rights. This ensures every couple’s unique needs are met, with a personalized touch on their big day.

Her eclectic photography styles, ranging from fine art to documentary, illustrate Makena's prowess in tailoring her approach to the couple's preferences, thus creating diverse and captivating wedding albums. Each style is a different story, unfolding through her camera.

Makena Mae’s clients express sheer delight in her work. Kayla VanHouten’s recollection of falling in love all over again through wedding photos showcases Makena's gift of encapsulating the essence of the special day. Those magical moments are minted into memories through Makena’s skillful eye.

Culturally adept, Makena caters to a wide array of wedding traditions, adding depth to her portfolio and offering couples assurance in her ability to respect and capture the unique aspects of their heritage. From American to Ukrainian, Makena encapsulates the rich cultural tapestries in her photography.