Once again, Makenzie Photography has worked her magic with my families photos. We met her in Pismo on the beach and although there was no sun peaking through that day, the photos are amazing! She was able to capture great pictures (ones that my children even like)! Thank you Makenzie!!! read more

My wife has always wanted to take professional photos for the holidays, but she had trouble finding someone whose style matched what we wanted at an affordable price. Makenzie's reviews and photos impressed us, so we decided to purchase a mini shoot. Since it was scheduled for 15 minutes, I was anxious about the amount of quality photos we'd get. Makenzie wasted no time. Amiable and professional, she made us feel at ease, directed us on how to pose, and snapped all combinations of our family members (myself, my wife, our baby, and our German Shepherd)-all within 15 minutes! We are elated with our family photos, and she even recommended a helpful site to shop for holiday cards. We're looking forward to working with you in the future, Makenzie. Excellent work! read more

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When my in-laws mentioned they might want some family photos taken when everyone's in town for xmas, we knew we gotta do some research. We'd really love to gift this to them, but not sure if we could find someone willing to travel to the middle of nowhere or even afford it. Makenzie made our dream come true! I loved her website a lot. It's got great style and a lot of character. When I reached out to her she responded right away and was clear about her pricing which was actually very reasonable. We did have some quotes that were significantly lower, however, those photographers then charge $20 per picture once you receive the gallery. That's not what we wanted. We don't want our whole family messaging each other about which ones they want or make duplicated purchases. We just want a full gallery for all members to download. On the day of, Makenzie arrived early and we walked around to pick the spots best for the pictures. She waited so patiently for our big family (including 5 kids) to get there. Once we got started, she knows exactly what to do, how to direct us and made sure we got everything, the big family as a whole and each family (and even some animals)! Everybody loved how she worked and for a bunch of us that didn't know how to pose we enjoyed the session a lot! The pictures came out after xmas, they were beautiful, organic and so wholesome! I can't recommend her more! read more

Makenzie is absolutely the best photographer in Kern County! Love her eye for detail, her ability to communicate and guide people for the best shots, and provides the best images! Has a quick turnaround time for final pictures and is very responsive to any communication! I have hired her for 3 photo sessions and will keep going back to her! read more

Ahhh, I'm not even sure where to start with Makenzie and William. These two people are some of the most kind, sweet, and incredible people I've ever met. I first met Makenzie when she was the surprise photographer when my husband proposed and since then, she's been there for us through every major life event on the way. She and William have photographed our family photos, engagement photos, and wedding. When you hire Makenzie Photography, you are not just hiring a photographer who is incredibly talented and artistic, you are hiring a woman who has a deep passion for creating magic and someone who will go above and beyond to make your photos perfect. I am so lucky to have met Makenzie and William and I can't wait to have them capture the milestones that will come down the road during our lifetime!! Hire Makenzie and take a deep breath knowing you've made an incredible decision. read more

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My engagement pictures are better than I could have ever imagined! I'm so in love with them thanks to the best photographer ever! Plus Makenzie is the sweetest person you'll ever meet! She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and pays attention to all the little details, such as my sleeves being positioned correctly. And she got the photos back to us so quickly! She really is the best photographer you'll find! read more

Where do I even begin? Talent is an understatement when it comes to Makenzie. My husband and I have been lucky enough to have her capture all the different stages of our relationship: while we were dating, during our engagement, and our wedding day. As exciting as wedding planning can be, it can also be extremely stressful and overwhelming. There are so many different options out there and you want to make sure that you have to best of everything. That's where Makenzie comes in. During the wedding planning process everyone will tell you to really enjoy the moment and take it all in; but regardless of how hard you try to do that the day will still be over in the blink of an eye. All you're left with at the end is your memories, photos, and video. Therefore, investing in your wedding photographer is one of the best decisions you will ever make. I booked Makenzie about a year and a half before our wedding date. At our initial meeting she went over everything that her wedding package included, asked about our engagement, and discussed possible ideas for our engagement pictures. A few months later, we met again to plan our engagement session. At that point Mason and I had already been together for 6 years and had taken professional pictures together on multiple occasions, so I had no specific ideas. I told Makenzie we trusted her creativity and vision. Her eyes instantly lit up and the wheels in her head started turning. She came up with the most darling theme- pajamas in the Sequoias to go with our winter wedding theme and these are still my favorite pictures we've ever taken to date. About a month before the big day Makenzie sent over a questionnaire so she could have all the details of the wedding, including the bridal party and family members. She went above and beyond to make sure she knew their names and all the different family dynamics. The day of the wedding Makenzie was amazing; she really ran the show. She was so organized, accommodating, and detail oriented. The day after the wedding Makenzie already had posted a sneak peek of the wedding photos she took on Facebook. As if that wasn't impressive enough, she had ALL the gorgeous photos edited and back to us within two weeks. I was blown away at pictures and the details. There were so many things day of that I didn't really get to enjoy or appreciate and I'm so thankful Makenzie was able to capture them. To summarize, Makenzie is thorough, sweet, fun, professional, light hearted, and a dream to work with. I can't express our gratitude for our beautiful wedding pictures. I'm so overwhelmed with the details she was able to capture for us. Having Makenzie shoot our wedding day was one of the best decisions we've ever made and we will forever cherish our photos. Book Makenzie, I promise you won't regret it. read more

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We couldn't be happier with our decision to choose Makenzie to be our photographer for our engagement and wedding photos. We were referred to her from friends who have used her before, and she exceeded our expectations. She was very professional, available, and a whole lot of fun. You can tell she loves her job, and she is such a positive, energetic, and happy person. All the pictures turned out beautiful, so choosing which ones to print will be difficult...which is a good problem to have. We are so grateful to Makenzie, and appreciative of her hard work, her positive attitude, and for making our wedding day so special. Emily & Alex read more

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When my husband and I first got engaged, Makenzie was the first choice we made while planning our wedding... and the best!! I have had the pleasure of knowing her since we started grade school, and the honor of watching her turn her passion for photography and art into making dreams come true for countless people. We are so lucky to have some of the best moments of our lives captured by Makenzie and her amazing husband William. Right from the beginning, Makenzie had a plan that took so much of the stress of planning timelines off our shoulders. She listened attentively to the aspects of our event that we were most looking forward to and, despite her many other clients, remembered to incorporate our journey into our portraits in the most beautiful ways. When we requested a road trip to take our engagement pictures at "our place," Makenzie not only agreed but was enthusiastic about the chance to travel. And HOLY MOLY were those pictures gorgeous!!! I'm convinced she has a personal relationship with the sun, seeing how she commanded the light to make our album glow so perfectly. When we had to reschedule not only the engagement pictures because of work, but the wedding because of venue availability, Makenzie didn't bat an eye in the face of my panic attack and stayed open and flexible. And the wedding!! Oh my goodness. The way that Makenzie Photography engaged every wedding party and family member kept the stress level low and the enthusiasm high!! Rather than trying to control the personalities of our admittedly rambunctious dream team, she encouraged everyone and hilarity ensued. But possibly the most brilliant and touching moment for me was when we unexpectedly received footage of the dances with our mothers and siblings during the reception. Those moments will remain priceless to me forever, and there are no words to describe my gratitude. So Makenzie, if you're reading this, thank you. And to all future Makenzie clients, reserve this woman's time IMMEDIATELY. The wedding day is just a moment, but the memories captured through her lens will be the best gift you can give your future selves and the generations after. Makenzie's heart shows in every frame, and she was the best ally we could possibly have chosen. read more

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It's hard to put into words how phenomenal Makenzie is, both as a person and as a photographer. Growing up in Bakersfield, I knew who Makenzie was and found myself fawning over her gorgeous photos and vibrant style ... it was always my DREAM to have her photograph my wedding someday. When we got engaged, and realized that Makenzie had availability on our wedding day, that dream came true! And boy oh boy, we were not prepared for just how wonderful the experience would be with her as our photographer. Makenzie and her husband William drove all the way to Sacramento just to take our complimentary engagement pictures, and treated us to the most fun and efficient session EVER (at gorgeous locations I wasn't even aware of that Makenzie scouted ahead of time!) while getting to know us as a couple. When it came to wedding planning, the Covid-19 pandemic made things incredibly hard. But Makenzie was so adaptable and understanding as we changed our date, location, and schedule over and over again. On our wedding day, Makenzie and William worked their butts off to capture each special moment. I had the honor of getting to see her craft her famous details photos on my front porch, meticulously laying out the fabric backdrop and arranging our wedding stationary, rings, etc. beautifully amongst trimmings from our florals and perfectly sliced citrus. Watching Makenzie at work is truly a special thing, and you can see her passion in every shot. Her flow and efficiency during the ceremony and family photos was unbelievable, and we got to actually enjoy our cocktail hour (what bride can say that?!) Not to mention, she photographed our outdoor wedding in 97 degree heat while PREGNANT. We teared up after seeing our full gallery after our wedding - every moment and emotion perfectly captured. We have thousands of photos and can't narrow them down because we love EVERY single one. The lighting, the natural vibrancy, the composition of her shots - all beautifully captured the feeling of being at our Italian vineyard wedding. That's what you get with Makenzie Photography - a professional photo experience with an unbelievable gallery of memories + the comfort of working with and getting to know two GENUINELY wonderful people. read more

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Makenzie photography is the go-to gal of Bakersfield as far as I'm concerned. Many photographers pictures look the same and can be kind of cheesy but Makenzie has this vibrant, beautiful style that can't be replicated. There are several reasons why I highly recommend Makenzie to all brides and high school seniors about to graduate: 1) It was really cool to get my makeup done. Totally didn't expect it, but makeup by a professional artist was included in her photography package. So, I didn't just get my pictures taken, I got pampered in the process. :) 2) She's so easy to work with. She listened to what I was going for and captured it perfectly. 3) She has the vision - I didn't have to do anything but show up. She just pointed and directed and made me laugh and crack up the entire session. Then my photographs ended up looking great because I actually had a REAL smile. 4) All my photographs were perfectly clear crisp. I've used maybe 2 or 3 other photographers in the Bakersfield area and for some reason the color was weird (like burnt) or they weren't completely clear. I understand with all the knobs and gadgets on the camera there's probably a lot going on but she's obviously very technically sound with her camera because every line was perfect. 5) She managed our time well. I didn't feel like I wasted my time. She knew exactly what to do, had us do it (had a blast) and then we were done. Thank you Makenzie!! 6) She made me feel beautiful. I hate being in front of the camera, however she made me feel like a rockstar. It totally came out in my prints too - didn't feel awkward turned into didn't look awkward. She made me feel like a rockstar - well guess what, I kind of did look like a rockstar with how she ran our session. 7) Several of my images were already edited at our viewing session. When she showed us the photos, I didn't only get to see raw photographs but she'd already edited quite a lot of them so I could see how they were going to look. All this to say, I really feel like I got my money's worth with Makenzie Photography. Her prices are near around the same as other photographers in the Bakersfield area, but what I received was tangibly more. I got my makeup done, she listened to me and was easy to work with, she directed the entire session so I didn't have to feel awkward, the photographs were absolutely perfect in clarity and color, she didn't waste my time, she made me feel beautiful and she just went above and beyond all the way around. Thank you Makenzie for taking something that could have just been a "task" on the to-do list of taking pictures and turning it into an amazing experience - one I look forward to having again next year. You're the best and I'm grateful for all the hard work, effort and love I can tell you put into our photographs. read more

Makenzie's work is really good. She has a fresh new way of editing her work that is not old and common. I did not give her a 5 star rating because I believe she could improve on the time it takes for her to delivery her work. read more

Reminiscing on our wedding day today and I can't high five myself enough for making the decision to choose Makenzie!!! I am definitely feeling the wedding blues today and I'm sooooooooo incredible thankful I have such beautiful pics to remind me of the day, the tears, the laughter, my great dance moves hahaha jk but seriously from our engagement pictures to our wedding pics I'm beyond pleased!!! Makenzie is so sweet and helpful and very detailed when it comes to timeline and who's who on the big day!!! I'm not kidding guys she asked for names of my close family members for picture purposes and remembered them the day of!!! Best decision Hands down! read more

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Makenzie is not only a wonderful photographer she is an amazing person with a beautiful and kind heart. She is so involved in every shoot she does. She is so easy to be around. She made us laugh, uncontrollably, and those pictures are our favorites. She's so funny and so sweet. She did so much for my husband and I in our time of need and not only took pictures for us but changed our lives. She goes out of her way and above and beyond. She has been a blessing in our lives and one of the best decisions we could have ever made for our wedding. Now aside from how wonderful she is as a person her pictures are phenomenal. That's what drew me to her in the first place. Her photos have such a bright and happy look to them. You can feel the warmth and happiness in her photos. I looked into lots of photographers and nothing compared to the photos Makenzie takes. She makes the whole process so easy and fun. We had never had our pictures taken before our engagement photos so we were a little nervous and didn't know what to expect and we had such a blast. She is so fun. I am so thankful to have had her as our photographer. read more

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My daughter was a Senior Rep for Makenzie which was an amazing experience. But more importantly her senior pictures were beautiful. Mackenzie upbeat and energetic personality keeps you going through the entire shoot.... we went to several different sites that were perfect! read more

My daughter did her senior pictures with this amazing, talented,creative photographer. She was so professional, her suggestions for picture location were literally the perfect fit to capture our daughters personality and she was so helpful even down to color selection to get the best pictures with each outfit change. The hair and makeup included in her package was so beautifully done, quick and such a relief when you want that perfect look for this special moment in her life. We highly recommend Makenzie Photography you will never disappoint. read more

Mackenzie takes her work very seriously and goes the extra mile to ensure your complete satisfaction!

Makenzie is one of the most talented photographers I know. She has photographed almost every special occasion of mine and my families... engagement, wedding, graduation, newborn.. she does it all and is incredibly talented. She has an eye for detail and still manages to get the big picture. She has a heart of gold and loves to work with others and has a passion for her work that most people don't. I cannot recommend Makenzie enough! read more

My family booked Makenzie to act as the wedding photographer for my wedding, which took place in spring 2016. I have very few regrets from my wedding day, but one of them is that I chose Makenzie to be our wedding photographer. If I had known the quality of service and photographs that I would receive, I would not have trusted her with documenting any occasion, let alone one of the most important days of my life. These are the main reasons as to why I regret choosing Makenzie Photography: 1.Some of the wedding photos were lost in her care. 2.Some of the posed wedding photos that we did receive are blurry, have one of the subject's eyes closed, and/or have one of the subjects cut out of the picture. 3.Due to the lost photos and other poor images, I requested to see the photos from the wedding footage and choose more to be edited. She refused. 4.In my opinion, she made poor choices when photographing on the wedding day. 5.The wedding photos were delivered more than 1.5 months later than indicated. 6.She practiced poor communication, in my opinion, sometimes taking a week or more to respond to messages. 7.She never provided a contract after I requested one several times. 8.She posted our wedding photos to her personal Facebook profile (which she uses for business) without notice or permission. In my opinion, Makenzie's behavior was unprofessional, disrespectful, and reflective of a disregard for the magnitude of photographing someone's wedding. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I have explained some of the reasons below (wordcount limited my response): 1.An unknown number of photos from my wedding day were lost in Makenzie's care, and she did not even notice that they were missing until I pointed it out upon receiving the wedding day photos from her. I had asked for individual photos with each of my bridesmaids, because these poses were important to me and my friends who looked forward to having them as a memento, and these were some of the photos that she says were stolen out of her camera bag months after our wedding day. Even after the day that she said her home was broken into, she assured me that my photos were safe. She couldn't tell me whether they were just lost or actually stolen until some time had passed, which tells me that she was not sure of exactly where the photos had been stored. Since it is unrealistic and unlikely that these few photos were stored separately from all of the other photos of the wedding day (they were taken by the second shooter and would have likely been stored with the photos she took), there are likely other photos of our wedding day with them that we'll never get to see. 2.When Makenzie originally gave me access to the photos she had edited, a number of family and bridal party photographs were fuzzy, meaning even when not viewing at 100% zoom, I noticed blurred lines along people's faces as well as in the rest of the photo. This includes the only picture she gave to us with my husband and I with his immediate family in which all of us have our eyes open. I printed an 8x10 of this photo at full resolution for my mother-in-law, and you can clearly see the blurred lines in the photo. This is also true for the only pictures she gave to us of the bridal party all together (us with our bridesmaids and groomsmen). This was true for other important family and bridal party photos as well. In some pictures of posed shots for which she gave me only one choice (i.e. I didn't get to see multiple shots of the same pose), one of the subject's eyes are closed. In the ONLY picture she gave me of me, my mother, and my sister after we were in our dresses on the wedding day, my mom's eyes are closed. In the ONLY picture she gave me of me with my bridesmaids all looking at the camera, one of my bridesmaids eyes are closed. When I pointed out to Makenzie these blurry photos and photos with subjects' eyes closed, she was able to fix or find alternatives for some, but not all, and it forced me to wait even longer for my photos and to start on the album. She did find a much better photo of me, my mom, and my sister in the same pose but with all of our eyes open. I felt relieved to have the better picture, but I felt angry when I saw that she obviously had a much better photo (same pose, same location, etc.) and somehow she had chosen to give me the one with my mother's eyes closed instead. 4. Out of the 3 posed pictures I have with the entire bridal party (me, my husband, the groomsmen, and the bridesmaids), two of them were blurry (she fixed one of them once I pointed it out), and one of them has one of the groomsmen cut out from the picture (she could not find an alternative with no one cut out from the picture). She did not take pictures of some details that are commonly photographed, and she took pictures in which the tops of subjects' heads are cut off. 8. I also had to request these posted photos. She did not originally provide them all in our collection. read more

I honestly love Makenzie. I was so nervous for my senior session when i first met her for my consultation she was so nice and sweet. I had the best session ever and i was in love with all the pictures she took. I was scared to get my makeup done but her girls that she has do a great job with makeup. Check out her instagram and you can just tell she does a great job. I would book her again in a heartbeat read more

Brilliant and amazing!!!! Loved every picture. Had a great viewing session. We laughed and cried. Thank you!!!!

I was a senior rep for Makenzie, so she did my senior pictures and they absolutely could not have come out any more perfect! I've always said her camera is magical. She's super talented and she definitely knows how to create and capture a beautiful moment. I wouldn't go to anyone else for photos! read more

We have had the pleasure of working with Makenzie twice now and we couldn't be happier. Not only is she extremely TALENTED, she is professional, kind, bubbly, and beyond patient. Her creativity and eye for detail are impressive and her happy heart is contagious. We absolutely loved working with her and we look forward to working with her again in the near future. I would highly recommend Makenzie Photography for capturing those special moments. She is the best. read more