the photographer and DOula for the nontraditional, sentimental and deeply human
MEET mckailie
The thing that makes my work different isn’t just my camera, it’s my lived experience. I’ve walked through loss, love, motherhood and the in-between seasons that shape us. With that, I photograph with empathy first. My approach is slow, intentional, and rooted in creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. That’s where the real magic happens.
an independent spirit who knew she was meant for more than average.
I was born and raised in a small town, always feeling a little different..a little too independent, a little too curious about the world outside the lines. I grew up wandering into unknown paths, learning early that being “different” is actually something to honor, not hide.
That perspective guides everything I do now.
Through photography, I get to bottle up the real stuff: connection, emotion, the way someone laughs with their whole body, the quiet moments you never want to forget. I’m not here to make you perform for the camera, I’m here to help you remember your life as it really was.
In my personal life, I’m happiest in the slow and simple: spending time with my husband and babies, baking something cozy, scrolling while the house settles down for the night. Motherhood has softened me in the best way.
My journey today is all about living slower, noticing the small things, and creating images for people who want their real lives remembered.
my story.
encouraging you to honor the real everyday magic of your life
Whether I'm photographing your family, your love, your motherhood journey or something in between my hope for you is simple: you feel at ease, seen and walk away with photos that feel like you.
Mckailie focuses on the experience she gives.
Mckailie offers a uniquely personal, empathetic, and intentional service that is hard to find elsewhere.
Hear it from them
We LOVE our wedding photos from MCK Photography! We had a wild and fun bridal party and she was able to keep everyone going but also still have fun. She had great ideas for some poses and we actually ran ahead of schedule most the night. We have had tons of compliments on our photos! A lot of the bridal party said she was able to make things fun! She even helped us pull off a Tik Tok challenge!! We love all our photos!
coaching and photography testimonials
Hiring McKailie Nicole was, hands down, the best
service I could've chosen to outsource for social
media mentoring. McKailie remains professional
while integrating a personal aspect to this service. She not only met with me personally but also on a needed basis via text and email, oftentimes replying immediately for a last minute need of mine. The research she has done on captions, hashtags and all
things social media content is truly impeccable. This service has saved me so much time and is worth every penny.
coaching and photography testimonials
The best Photographer I have ever worked with!!! I recommend Mckailie 100 times over! Her super fun attitude made us feel so comfortable and like she was a friend we had known forever. She did an AMAZING job of capturing my husband and I on our wedding day! On top of her incredible professionalism, and her wonderful personality, we had a gallery back within 10 days, and a sneak peak the day after our wedding! McKailie knocked it out of the park and we can’t wait to work with her again!
let's create magic
What McKailie does best? Noticing the magic in real life and helping you see it too. Whether it's behind the camera or holding space as a doula, she is rooted in connection and honoring the moments that matter most to you.
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