A young couple holding hands walking awayacross a grassy field with trees and mountains in the background at Creamers Field in Fairbanks Alaska

FAMILIES · COUPLES · WEDDINGS · ELOPEMENTS

SERVING FAIRBANKS + INTERIOR ALASKA

Artful storytelling of love, family, and place.

Let's Tell Your Story Together

Fairbanks photographer serving couples and families across the Interior — creating fine art that captures your story and the untamed beauty of Alaska

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Portraits Rooted in Nature & Connection

A happy couple laughing and embracing outdoors, sitting on the ground with greenery in the background in Denali National Park

Whether it’s an intimate wedding in Alaska, a family session among the fireweed in Fairbanks, or a maternity session in the quiet of the northern landscape, my work is rooted in capturing your connection to each other and the wild places that surround you. I am to create images that feel timeless and true to your story

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FAIRBANKS & INTERIOR ALASKA PHOTOGRAPHER
Couples and families • Serving Denali and Interior Alaska

A woman with long hair wearing a white headscarf, a brown cardigan, a patterned top, a beige skirt, and sandals stands outdoors near a guardrail with a desert landscape and mountains in the background, holding a camera.

HEY THERE! I’M MAKENZIE.

I’m a photographer and artist based in Fairbanks, Alaska. My background in fine art photography shapes the way I see the world, guiding me to notice the quiet details and fleeting moments that tell a story. I’m inspired by nature, emotion, and the effortless beauty that appears when people are fully themselves.

Through my work, I strive to create imagery that feels both genuine and enduring. Whether it is a couple surrounded by the wild landscapes of Alaska or a quiet afternoon spent at home, I approach each session as an opportunity to capture connection and create something that feels deeply personal and true.

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  • "She made my wedding into a true fairytale. My husband and I will forever remember her artistry and the time that she had put into our wedding photos..."

    Hannah G.

  • "Her storytelling skills are incredible! We chose Makenzie because her values of capturing our story and our loved ones moments aligned with what we were looking for! ..."

    - Cné S.

  • "She gave us the most stunning photos that were able to truly capture our genuine reactions and love towards me and my new husband! She was so good at directing and she will be your hype woman..."

    - Bethany W.

  • "She put my fiance and I at ease with her fun, kind and knowledgeable attitude....we had fun capturing the moments and ended up with the most amazing images. Would absolutely make the same choice in photographer again"

    - Rachel R.

  • "Makenzie was friendly, responsive, and brought a calming presence that helped put us at ease during the planning process... [she] helped keep me calm as the bride by making sure my partner and I could focus on each other..."

    - Shruti B.

Every session is an opportunity to slow down, be present, and document the people and moments you value most.

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COUPLES
WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS
FAMILIES

Let’s Capture Your Story

I photograph couples, families, and elopements across Alaska with an artful and candid approach that focuses on real connection and the beauty of nature.

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UNSCRIPTED | ZOLA | CREATIVE QUARTERLY MILLEPIANI GALLERY ROME | DECODE GALLERY

✨ Winter Mini Sessions ✨ Last sessions of 2025 ❄️ Join me at Creamer’s Field in Fairbanks on November 1st & 2nd for cozy, storytelling portraits surrounded by Alaska’s winter magic. Each session includes: 📸 25 minutes of shooting ?
A moment for this stunning dress. The sleeves alone deserve their own spotlight. This was one of the sweetest last-minute elopements, filled with so much joy and intention. 🤍 #FairbanksElopement #FairbanksWeddingPhotographer #FairbanksAlaska #Al
Evan and Maddi’s engagement session at Chena Lake and North Pole Alehouse felt like the perfect mix of calm and fun. We started the afternoon by the water with their new pup, Greta, and ended it inside the Alehouse where they first met. They pl
One of the sweetest parts of this season has been getting to live out the kind of wedding I’ve always loved photographing for others. Max and I chose to have a small, intentional celebration in Alaska - surrounded by the mountains and the peopl
✨ Back in the office after the sweetest few weeks of celebrating our wedding + honeymoon! Feeling rested, inspired, and so ready to dive into editing and fall sessions. If you’re new here, hi I’m Makenzie! I’m a fine art + portrait
Rachel + Matt’s engagement session started right where their love story began—the coziest window table at McCafferty’s ☕️✨ I can’t think of a better spot for a fall engagement session in Fairbanks. The rainy, moody day made it
I’m opening up two evening spots each weekday from 🍁 SEPTEMBER 15–30 🍁 for quick, easy, and beautiful fall photo sessions at Creamer’s Field in Fairbanks 📸 30-minute session 🖼 10 edited images with print release ⏱ Delivered wi
This family session at Creamer’s Field in Fairbanks was straight out of a cottage core daydream. Wild grasses, soft light, and the sound of birds in the migratory fields all around us — it felt like such a sweet and simple way to capture

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