Welcome
get to know the photographer
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in journalism, I started taking photography classes with the intention of a career in photojournalism. Instead, I started shooting portraits of family and friends and was instantly hooked! I started my business and never looked back. I've now been shooting weddings for twelve years and I can't imagine doing anything else.
When I'm not behind the camera, you can find me at home with my husband Paul, our two sons, Charlie and Archie and our newborn baby girl, Marlowe. Our hands (and hearts) are very full but there is never a dull moment at our house.
the experience
My philosophy
I believe weddings are a social celebration of a very sacred commitment. I feel honored to participate in every wedding I shoot and treat both the day and the couple with the highest level of respect. My approach is to document your wedding day in the most authentic way possible, as it unfolds; with all the grace, distinction and style that is possible today in wedding photography.
I believe your wedding photographs are your first heirloom as a new family. I believe photographs belong in your hands, not on a hard drive. And I believe wedding photography should feel timeless and clean, so that fifty years from now, all you see is the love and beauty of your first day of marriage, not some over-processed, over-posed, over-photoshopped versions of yourselves.
the process
from engaged to i do
From our first call to the final delivery, my process is thoughtful, collaborative, and designed to let you be fully present on your wedding day. I take a hands-on approach to timeline planning and location scouting, and I send a detailed questionnaire to ensure I understand what matters most to you. This careful preparation allows me to anticipate and capture your day as it truly felt—not just how it looked.
Engagement sessions offer space to connect and feel at ease in front of the camera, while flat-lay styling appointments ensure your paper goods and heirloom details are beautifully photographed ahead of time.
You’ll receive sneak peek images within 48 hours, and your full gallery within 6–8 weeks—ready to relive and preserve the moments that matter most.
You’ll receive sneak peek images within 48 hours, and your full gallery within 6–8 weeks—ready to relive and preserve the moments that matter most.
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the collections
CUSTOM COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
8 hours of wedding coverage
Online gallery with high resolution images and printing rights
Sneak Peek Gallery within 24 hours of wedding
ESSENTIAL COLLECTION
$5,800
8 hours of wedding coverage
Engagement Session
Second Photographer
Online gallery with high resolution images and printing rights
Flat-lay styling appointment
Sneak Peek Gallery within 24 hours of wedding
SIGNATURE COLLECTION
$6,800
10 hours of wedding coverage
Engagement Session
Second Photographer
$800 album credit
Online gallery with high resolution images and printing rights
Flat-lay styling appointment
Sneak Peek Gallery within 24 hours of wedding
Second Photographer
$1000 album credit
Online gallery with high resolution images and printing rights
Flat-lay styling appointment
Sneak Peek Gallery within 24 hours of wedding
THE LEGACY COLLECTION
HEIRLOOM COLLECTION
$8,200
$9,500
A LA CARTE
Extra Hour with Two Photographers: $550
Extra Hour with Mackenzie Only: $375
Engagement Session: $800 (included in Signature & Heirloom Collections)
Film Add-On: $500 – Includes hybrid coverage on 35mm and medium format film
Albums: $100/spread (10-spread minimum; $800 credit included in Heirloom Collection)
Custom packages are available upon request
** sales tax will be added to all packages
***Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 60 miles of Milwaukee. Ask for details.
For couples who want the full story told—from quiet anticipation to joyful celebration—captured with artistry, care, and timeless perspective.
For couples who want beautiful, intentional coverage
of their most important moments.
For couples who value connection and storytelling from beginning to end.
For couples who want a full-day experience documented with artistry, intention, and heirloom-quality keepsakes.
Your choice of three additional sessions:
Engagement Session, Bridal Session
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
or Anniversary Session
albums
Handcrafted Albums are the perfect way to remember your wedding day
As a firm believer in the importance of printing your photos, I encourage all my clients to consider preserving their favorite images in an album. I offer the highest quality fine art albums, in your choice of linen, vegan leather or suede covers.
Albums are priced at $100/spread. 10 spreads are needed to send your album to print.
Duplicate parent albums are available at $375 each or two for $700.
engagement sessions
This is your time together.
I believe having an engagement session is important for several reasons. This time allows you, as a couple, to get comfortable in front of the camera and showcase your personalities in a more casual setting, while creating some fun, memorable images for wall portraits, a guest book or save the dates.
It also serves as a great way to settle any nerves about having your photo taken before the wedding. During an engagement session, I talk constantly to my clients and provide nonstop instruction and guidance. This way, you're never left feeling awkward or wondering what to do. And by the time it's your wedding day, you effortlessly fall into those "poses" that we did during your engagement session because it feels familiar. Your wedding portraits will look more natural as a result.
How do we reserve our date?
A non-refundable retainer of 30 percent of your collection in addition to a signed contract are required to hold a date.
faq
How many photos will we receive?
I never guarantee a set number of images in your final gallery, simply because each wedding is so different. A typical 8 hour wedding with two photographers will yield 600+ photos in the final gallery.
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What happens if you get sick or have an emergency?
In my 12 years of shooting weddings, I have never missed one and hope I never do! But things do happen, so I always have a backup plan in place in the event of an emergency.
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When we will see our photos?
I love to post sneak peeks of your wedding and engagement sessions to my social media within a day or two. I will send you the final gallery 4-6 weeks after your wedding. Engagement sessions are in delivered 1-2 weeks.
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Thank you so much for considering me to be a part of your wedding day! If you’re interested in working with me, the next step is to set up a time to chat! You can reach me directly at hello@mackenzieorth.com
